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    							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 turned on.
    a USB port connector for computer
    b USB cable connector
    → The “Removable Disk” icon will appear in “My 
    Computer” on the computer.
    b
    bb bPress . 
    c
    cc
    cPress .
    * Press   to return to the original screen 
    without saving.
    → The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to 
    “Removable Disk” under “My Computer”.
    Note
    Do not turn the main power to OFF while the 
    “Saving ” screen is displayed. You will lose 
    the stitch pattern you are saving. 
    Note
     The connectors on the USB cable can only 
    be inserted into a connector in one direction. 
    If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not 
    insert it with force and check the orientation 
    of the connector.
     For details on the position of the USB port 
    on the computer, refer to the instruction 
    manual for the corresponding equipment.
    a
    b 
    						
    							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 patterns
    c
    cc cPress . 
    * Press   to delete the stitch pattern.
    → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the 
    sewing screen will be displayed. 
    Note
    Do not turn off the machine while the  “Sav-
    ing ” screen is showing. You may lose the 
    data. 
    a 
    						
    							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 patterns to USB 
    media, the stitch pattern in the subfolder is 
    displayed.
    * Press   to return to the original screen 
    without recalling.
    a Folder name
    b Stitch patterns in a folder show only the first pattern 
    of any combined patterns.
    c Path
    → The path shows the current folder at the top of the 
    list.
    Stitch patterns and a subfolder within a folder are 
    displayed.
    * Press   to return to the previous folder.
    d
    dd dPress the key of the stitch pattern you want 
    to recall.
    e
    ee ePress . 
    * Press   to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern 
    will be deleted from the USB media.
    → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing 
    screen will be displayed. 
    a
    b c 
    						
    							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 stitch pattern you want 
    to recall.
    * Press   to return to the original screen 
    without recalling.
    f
    ff fPress . 
    * Press   to delete the stitch pattern. 
    The pattern will be deleted from the “Removable 
    Disk” folder in your computer.
    → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing 
    screen will be displayed. 
    Note
    While data is being written, do not discon-
    nect the USB cable.
     Do not create folders within  “Removable 
    Disk” . Since folders are not displayed, stitch 
    pattern data within folders cannot be 
    recalled.
    Note
     The pattern recalled from the computer is only 
    temporarily written to the machine. It is erased 
    from the machine when the machine is turned 
    off. If you wish to keep the stitch pattern, store 
    it in the machine (see “ Saving Stitch Patterns 
    in the Machine ’s Memory ” on page 136). 
    						
    							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 .................................149
    Copyright Information............................................................ 149
     Pattern Selection Screens ....................................................... 150
    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border 
    Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral alphabet Patterns .. 151
    Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns............................ 152
    Selecting Frame Patterns................................................. 153
    Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards...................... 154
    About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)............................. 154Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer ............... 154
    VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN .................155
    Key Functions ......................................................................... 156
    PREPARING THE FABRIC .............................157
    Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric...... 157
    Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ................. 158
    Types of Embroidery Frames .................................................. 158
     Inserting the Fabric ................................................................ 159
     Using the Embroidery Sheet ................................................... 160
    Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ................... 160
    Embroidering Small Fabrics .................................................... 160
     Embroidering Edges or Corners .............................................. 160
     Embroidering Ribbons or Tape ............................................... 161
    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME .....162
    Removing the Embroidery Frame ........................................... 162
    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ....163
    Checking the Pattern Position ......................................... 163
    Previewing the Completed Pattern ................................. 164
    SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ......... 165
    Sewing Attractive Finishes .............................................. 165
    Embroidery Needle Plate Cover ............................................. 165Sewing Embroidery Patterns ........................................... 166
    When Threading Manually ..................................................... 167Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqu é.......... 168
    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY 
    PROCESS.......................................................170
    If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ................................... 170
    If the Thread Breaks During Sewing ............................... 171
    Restarting from the Beginning ........................................ 172
    Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power........ 172
    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..... 174
    Adjusting Thread Tension ................................................174
     Correct Thread Tension ..........................................................174
     Upper Thread is Too Tight ......................................................174
     Upper Thread is Too Loose .....................................................174
    Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function 
    (END COLOR TRIM) .......................................................175
    Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH 
    TRIM) ..............................................................................175
    Selecting the length of JUMP STITCH not to trim ...................176Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ......................................176
    Changing the Thread Color Display .................................177
    Changing the Embroidery Frame Display.........................178
    REVISING THE PATTERN............................. 179
    Changing the Pattern Position .........................................179
    Aligning the Pattern and the Needle ................................180
    Changing the Size ............................................................181
    Rotating the Pattern.........................................................182
    Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ................................183
    Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame 
    Patterns Only) .................................................................183
    Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns ......184
    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ............. 185
    Embroidery Data Precautions ..........................................185
    Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used ...........................185
     Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used ......................185
     Computers and Operating Systems with the Following 
    Specifications can be Used .....................................................186
    
    Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data..........186
     Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data ................................................186
     Trademarks .............................................................................186
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine ’s Memory ....187
     If the Memory is Full ...............................................................187Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media 
    (Commercially Available) ................................................189
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer ..................190
    Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’ s Memory .............191
    Recalling from USB Media ...............................................191
    Recalling from the Computer ..........................................192
    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS .................... 194
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu é (1) ..............194
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu é (2) ..............195 
    						
    							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 in the embroidery frame.  157
    6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern.  149
    7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.  162
    8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 163
    9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern.  29
    * It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for ex ample; 
    denim, puffy foam, etc.). 
    Step 3
    Step 1, 2 Step 7 Step 5 Step 4 Step 6, 8
    Step 9 
    						
    							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 the presser foot holder, then 
    remove the presser foot holder. 
    a Screwdriver
    b Presser foot holder
    c Presser foot holder screw
    → Remove the presser foot holder.
    f
    ff fPosition embroidery foot  “W”  on the 
    presser foot bar so that the arm of 
    embroidery foot  “W”  is behind the needle 
    holder and the wiper is behind the needle.
    a Arm
    b Needle holder
    c Presser foot holder screw
    d Wiper
     CAUTION
    When attaching a presser foot, always press 
     on the screen. You may accidentally 
    press the  “Start/Stop” button and possibly 
    cause injury. 
     Be sure to use embroidery foot  “W” when 
    doing embroidery. Using another presser foot 
    may cause the needle to strike the presser foot, 
    causing the needle to bend or break and 
    possibly cause injury.
    a
    b
    ac
    b
    c
    a
    b
    d 
    						
    							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 included screwdriver to firmly tighten 
    the screw of the presser foot holder. If the 
    screw is loose, the needle may strike the 
    presser foot and possibly cause injury. 
     CAUTION
    Do not move the machine with the 
    embroidery unit attached. The embroidery 
    unit could fall off and cause injury. 
     Keep your hands and foreign objects away 
    from the embroidery carriage and frame when 
    the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, 
    injury may result.
     If the embroidery unit could not be initialized 
    correctly, a buzzer will sound. If this happens, 
    go through the initialization process again. 
    This is not a malfunction.
    Note
    You can also sew utility/decorative stitches 
    with the embroidery unit attached. Set the 
    feed dog position switch on the embroidery 
    unit to the appropriate setting.
     Be sure to turn off the power before install-
    ing the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the 
    machine may be damaged. 
     Do not touch the inner connector of the 
    embroidery unit. The pins on the embroidery 
    unit connection may be damaged. 
     Do not apply strong force to the embroidery 
    unit carriage or pick up the unit by the car-
    riage. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may 
    be damaged. 
     Store the embroidery unit in the proper stor-
    age case. 
     CAUTION
     Be sure to replace the cover when the 
    embroidery unit is not installed.  
    						
    							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 position. 
    b
    bb
    bTurn the main power to OFF. 
    Note
    
    Be sure there is no gap between the embroi-
    dery unit and the sewing machine. If there is 
    a gap, the embroidery patterns will not 
    embroider with the correct registration. 
     Do not push on the carriage when installing 
    the embroidery unit onto the machine. Mov-
    ing the carriage may damage the embroi-
    dery unit. 
     Be sure to set the feed dog position switch 
    to right to lower the feed dogs.
    bac
    Note
    A confirmation message to lower the frame-
    securing lever after the carriage moves to its 
    initial position.
     The message will disappear after 15 sec-
    onds or press   to move to the next 
    step.
     CAUTION
     Always remove the embroidery frame before 
    pressing  . Otherwise, the frame may 
    strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause 
    injury. 
     The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage 
    case if this step is not done. 
    Note
    Be sure to turn off the machine before 
    attaching the embroidery unit, otherwise 
    damage to the machine may result. 
    						
    							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 
    						
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