Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
139
4
Saving Stitch Patterns in the 
Computer
Using the included USB cable, the sewing 
machine can be connected to your computer, and 
the stitch patterns can be temporarily retrieved 
from and saved on your computer.
a
aa aPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB port connectors for the 
computer and for the machine.
* The USB cable can be plugged into the USB port 
connectors on the computer and machine whether 
or not they are...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
140
d
dd dSelect the stitch pattern ’s .pmu file and 
copy the file to the computer.
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from 
the Machine ’s Memory
a
aa
aPress . 
→ The pocket selection screen appears.
b
bb
bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve.
* Press   so the pattern saved in that pocket 
appears. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not 
displayed, press   to view the entire stitch 
pattern. 
* Press   to return to the original screen  without saving.
a Pockets holding saved stitch...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
141
4
Recalling from USB Media
You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either 
direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If 
the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder 
to find the stitch pattern.
a
aa aInsert the USB Media into the USB port 
connector on the machine (see page 138).
b
bb bPress .
→ Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are 
displayed.
c
cc cPress   when there is a subfolder to 
sort two or more stitch...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
142
Recalling from the Computer
a
aa aPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB connectors for the 
computer and for the machine (see page 
139).
b
bb bOn the computer, open  “My Computer ” 
then go to “ Removable Disk ”.
c
cc
cMove/copy the pattern data to  “Removable 
Disk ”.
→ Stitch pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to 
the machine.
d
dd dPress .
→ The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed on 
the selection screen.
e
ee ePress the key of the...

Chapter 5
Embroidery
BEFORE EMBROIDERING ............................144
Embroidery Step by Step ................................................. 144
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”..................................... 145
Attaching the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 146

 About the Embroidery Unit .................................................... 146

 Removing the Embroidery Unit .............................................. 147
SELECTING PATTERNS...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING
144
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
Embroidery Step by Step 
Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. 
Step #AimActionPage
1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W ”. 145
2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * 41
3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit.  146
4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place.  23
5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING
Embroidery
145
5
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” 
a
aa aPress the  “Needle Position”  button to raise 
the needle. 
b
bb
bPress .
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and 
operation buttons are locked.
c
cc cRaise the presser foot lever.
d
dd
dPush the black button on the presser foot 
holder and remove the presser foot. 
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
→ Remove the presser foot from the presser foot 
holder. 
e
ee eUse the included screwdriver to loosen the 
screw of...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING
146
g
gg gHold the embroidery foot in place with 
your right hand, and then use the included 
screwdriver to securely tighten the presser 
foot holder screw.
h
hh hPress   to unlock all keys and 
buttons.
→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and 
the previous screen is displayed.
Attaching the Embroidery Unit 

About the Embroidery Unit
a
aa aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove 
the flat bed attachment. 
b
bb bOpen the cover of the connection port. 
 CAUTION
 Use the...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING
Embroidery
147
5
c
cc cInsert the embroidery unit connection into 
the machine connection port. Push lightly 
until the unit clicks into place. 
a Embroidery unit connection 
b Machine connection port 
c Feed dog position switch
d
dd dTurn the main power to ON. 
→ The following message will appear.
e
ee
ePress . 
→ The carriage will move to the initialization position.

Removing the Embroidery Unit 
a
aa
aPress either   or  , then press 
.
→The carriage will move to the removal...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING
148
c
cc cHold down the release button, and pull the 
embroidery unit away from the machine. 
a Release button
 CAUTION
Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding 
the release button compartment.
 Be sure to close the cover of the connection 
port when the embroidery unit is not being 
used.
a