Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

ERROR MESSAGES
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This message is displayed 
when the machine is 
retrieving a previously saved 
pattern while in embroidery 
edit mode. 
This message is displayed 
when, after selecting a 
pattern, , , or   is 
pressed and the pattern is 
about to be deleted. 
This message is displayed 
when the bobbin is being 
wound, and the motor locks 
because the thread is 
tangled, etc. 
This message is displayed 
when there is a possibility 
that the data for the selected 
pattern is corrupted.
This...

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This message is displayed 
when you attempt to select a 
pattern after the USB media 
in which the pattern is saved 
has been changed.
This message is displayed 
when an error occurs with the 
USB media.
This message is displayed 
while the USB media is 
transmitting.
This message is displayed 
when the memory is full and a 
pattern must be deleted.
This message is displayed 
when a button, such as the 
“Start/Stop” button, is pushed 
while the presser foot is 
raised.This message is...

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■Alarm Sounds 
If the operation was performed incorrectly, an alarm 
sounds to indicate that an error occurred. If the 
operation was performed correctly, the machine 
beeps to confirm the operation.
 
This message appears if the 
file format is incompatible 
with this machine. Check the 
list of compatible file formats. 
(see page 40.)
This message is displayed 
when the image is deleted.
This message is displayed 
when you press 
 in the screen 
other than the Utility...

SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
ItemSpecification
Sewing Machine 
(Box 1 of 3) Dimensions of machine
Approx. 61.5 cm (W) × 33.2 cm (H)  × 27.0 cm (D) (approx. 
24-7/32 inches (W)  × 13-5/64 inches (H)  × 10-5/8 inches (D))
Dimensions of box Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 47.0 cm (H)  × 39.0 cm (D) (approx. 
26-31/32 inches (W)  × 18-1/2 inches (H)  × 15-11/32 inches 
(D))
Weight of machine Approx. 15 kg (approx. 33 lb)
Weight of box (for...

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
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UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine.
When an upgrade program is available on “ http://solutions.brother.com ”, please download the files 
following the instructions on the website and steps below.
Upgrade Procedure Using USB 
Media
aWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→The following screen will appear on the LCD.
bPress .
cInsert the USB...

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Upgrade Procedure Using 
Computer
aWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→The following screen will appear on the LCD.
bPress .
cPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB ports for the computer 
and for the machine.
→“Removable Disk” will appear in “Computer (My 
computer)”.
dCopy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”.
→The following message will appear.
eWhen the message disappears, press 
.
→The upgrade file is...

STITCH SETTING CHART
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STITCH SETTING CHART
The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch 
widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used.
Note
 Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C”” on page 116.
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle...

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2 steps elastic 
zigzagOvercasting (medium weight 
and stretch fabrics), tape and 
elastic5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
3 steps elastic 
zigzag Overcasting (medium, 
heavyweight and stretch 
fabrics), tape and elastic5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of light and 
medium weight fabrics
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO...

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Piecing stitch 
(Left)Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 
(approx. 1/4 inch) left seam 
allowance1.5
(1/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Hand-look 
quilting Quilting stitch made to look like 
hand quilting stitch
0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
appliqué zigzag 
stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and 
sewing on appliqué quilt 
pieces
3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.4
(1/16) 0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
appliqué...

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Ladder stitchDecorative stitching
4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 2.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching
4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching
1.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching
5.5
(7/32) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Serpentine 
stitch Decorative...