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    							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
    Character/Decorative Stitches
    179
    4
    bInsert the USB media into the primary (top) 
    USB port on the machine.
    aPrimary (top) USB port for media
    b USB media
    cPress .
    * Press   to return to the original screen without 
    saving.
    → The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern 
    is saved, the display returns to the original screen 
    automatically.
    Saving Stitch Patterns in the 
    Computer
    Using the included USB cable, the machine can 
    be connected to your computer, and the stitch 
    patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and 
    saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your 
    computer. A total of about 3 MB of stitch patterns 
    can be saved in the “Removable disk”, but the 
    saved stitch patterns are deleted when the 
    machine is turned OFF.
    aPlug the USB cable connector into the 
    corresponding USB ports for the computer 
    and for the machine.
    bTurn on your computer and select 
    “Computer (My computer)”.
    * The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports 
    on the computer and machine whether or not they 
    are turned on.
    a USB port for computer
    b USB cable connector
    → The “Removable Disk” icon will appear in 
    “Computer (My computer)” on the computer.
    Note
     The processing speed may vary by port 
    selection and quantity of data. You can also 
    plug a USB media into the center port, but 
    the primary (top) USB port will process the 
    data faster. It is recommended to use the 
    primary (top) USB port.
     Two USB media cannot be used with this  machine at the same time. If two USB media 
    are inserted, only the USB media inserted 
    first is detected.
    Note
     Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose 
    some or all of the pattern you are saving.
    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 port 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 (or USB hub), refer to the 
    instruction manual for the corresponding 
    equipment. 
    						
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    180
    cPress .
    dPress .
    * Press   to return to the original screen without saving.
    → The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to 
    “Removable Disk” under “Computer (My 
    computer)”.
    eSelect the stitch pattern’s .pmx file and 
    copy the file to the computer.
    Retrieving Stitch Patterns from 
    the Machine’s Memory
    aPress .
    →The pocket selection screen appears.
    Note
     Do not turn off the machine while the “Sav-
    ing” screen is showing. You may lose the 
    data.  
    						
    							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
    Character/Decorative Stitches
    181
    4
    bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve.
    * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press the thumbnail.
    * Press   to return to the original screen without  saving.
    a Saved stitch patterns
    cPress . 
    * Press   to delete the stitch pattern.
    →The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the 
    sewing screen will be displayed. 
    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.
    aInsert the USB Media into the primary (top) 
    USB port on the machine (see page 178).
    aPrimary (top) USB port for media
    b USB media
    bPress .
    →Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are 
    displayed.
    a 
    						
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    182
    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.
    * Use the computer to create folders. Folders cannot  be created with the machine.
    dPress the key of the stitch pattern you want 
    to recall.
    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. 
    Recalling from the Computer
    aPlug the USB cable connector into the 
    corresponding USB ports for the computer 
    and for the machine (see page 179).
    bOn the computer, open “Computer (My 
    computer)” then go to “Removable Disk”.
    a
    c
    b 
    						
    							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
    Character/Decorative Stitches
    183
    4
    cMove/copy the pattern data to “Removable 
    Disk”.
    →Stitch pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to 
    the machine.
    dPress .
    →The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed on 
    the selection screen.
    ePress the key of the stitch pattern you want 
    to recall.
    * Press   to return to the original screen without 
    recalling.
    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 (“Saving 
    Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory” on 
    page 177). 
    						
    							Chapter 5
    Embroidery
    BEFORE EMBROIDERING ..................................... 186
    Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................186
    Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2” ...........................................186
    Attaching the Embroidery Unit ...............................................188
    ■About the Embroidery Unit ............................................................. 188
    ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit ....................................................... 189
    SELECTING PATTERNS.......................................... 190
    ■Copyright Information ..................................................................... 190
    ■ Pattern Selection Screens ................................................................ 191
    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/Greek 
    Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery 
    Patterns ...................................................................................193
    Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ....................................194
    Selecting Frame Patterns .........................................................196
    Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards ..............................197
    ■About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and 
    USB Card Writer Module*............................................................... 197
    ■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)...................................... 197
    Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer .......................197
    VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN .......................... 198
    ■Key Functions .................................................................................. 199
    PREPARING THE FABRIC ...................................... 200
    Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric..............200
    Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame .........................202
    ■Types of Embroidery Frames ........................................................... 202
    ■ Inserting the Fabric ......................................................................... 203
    ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet ............................................................ 204
    Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges............................205■Embroidering Small Fabrics ............................................................. 205
    ■ Embroidering Edges or Corners ....................................................... 205
    ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape ........................................................ 205
    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME.............. 206
    ■Removing the Embroidery Frame .................................................... 207
    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ............. 208
    Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera ....... 208
    Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position ......... 211
    ■Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric ........................................... 213Using the Built-In Camera to Align the Embroidering Position ........ 213Checking the Pattern Position .................................................216
    Previewing the Completed Pattern..........................................217
    SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN .................. 218
    Sewing Attractive Finishes ......................................................218■Embroidery Needle Plate Cover ...................................................... 219Sewing Embroidery Patterns ...................................................219
    Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué ..................221
    PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) ................... 223
    Selecting a Pattern ..................................................................224■Checking Only the Embroidery Pattern ........................................... 224Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image ......225■Using USB Media ............................................................................ 225
    ■ Using a USB Cable .......................................................................... 226
    Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ........226
    Sewing Embroidery Patterns ...................................................227
    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS................................. 229
    If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread .......................................... 229
    If the Thread Breaks During Sewing ....................................... 230
    Restarting from the Beginning ................................................ 231
    Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............... 231
    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ............... 233
    Adjusting Thread Tension ....................................................... 233■Correct Thread Tension....................................................................233
    ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight ...............................................................233
    ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose ..............................................................234
    Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case 
    (with No Color on the Screw) ................................................ 234
    ■Correct Tension................................................................................234
    ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose .............................................................235
    ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Tight ..............................................................235
    Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function 
    (END COLOR TRIM) .............................................................. 235
    Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM).. 236
    ■Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim ..............................236Adjusting the Embroidery Speed............................................. 237
    Changing the Thread Color Display........................................ 237
    Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ............................... 238
    REVISING THE PATTERN ....................................... 240
    Moving the Pattern ................................................................. 240
    Aligning the Pattern and the Needle....................................... 240
    Changing the Size of the Pattern ............................................ 241
    Rotating the Pattern ............................................................... 242
    Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ....................................... 243
    Changing the Density 
    (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)...................... 244
    Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns ............. 245
    Embroidering Linked Characters ............................................ 245
    Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) ............... 248
    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ....................... 249
    Embroidery Data Precautions ................................................. 249■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used ....................................249
    ■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used ................................249
    ■ Computers and Operating Systems 
    with the Following Specifications can be Used ................................250
    ■
    Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data...................250
    ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data .........................................................250
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory........... 251■If the Memory is Full ........................................................................251Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media ............................. 252
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer ......................... 253
    Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ................... 254
    Recalling from USB Media ..................................................... 255
    Recalling from the Computer ................................................. 256
    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS .............................. 258
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) ..................... 258
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) ..................... 259
    Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns ........................................... 261
    Some screen displays and illustrations may vary slightly with your machine. Refer to 
    Operation Manual Addendum for the detailed instructions. 
    						
    							BEFORE EMBROIDERING
    186
    BEFORE EMBROIDERING
    Embroidery Step by Step 
    Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. 
    Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2” 
    aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise 
    the needle. 
    Step 3
    Step 1, 2 Step 7 Step 5 Step 4 Step 6, 8
    Step 9
    Step #AimActionPage
    1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W2”. 186
    2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * 69
    3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit.  188
    4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind em broidery bobbin thread and set it in place.  48
    5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame.  200
    6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern.  190
    7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.  206
    8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 208
    9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern.  57
    * It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroider ing on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example; 
    denim, puffy foam, etc.). Ball point needle (gol den colored) 90/14 is not recommended for embroidery.
     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 “W2” or “W”  (optional) 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.
    Memo
     Refer to Operation Manual Addendum, for the detailed instructions how to use the 
    embroidery foot “W2”. 
    						
    							BEFORE EMBROIDERING
    Embroidery
    187
    5
    bPress   to lock all keys and buttons.
    →The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and 
    operation buttons are locked.
    cRaise the presser foot lever.
    dPush the black button on the presser foot 
    holder and remove the presser foot. 
    aBlack button
    b Presser foot holder
    → Remove the presser foot from the presser foot 
    holder. 
    eUse the included screwdriver to remove the 
    screw of the presser foot holder, then 
    remove the presser foot holder. 
    aScrewdriver
    b Presser foot holder
    c Presser foot holder screw
    → Remove the screw and presser foot holder.
    fPosition the embroidery foot “W2” on the 
    presser foot bar from behind.
    aPresser foot bar
    gHold the embroidery foot in place with 
    your right hand, and then use the included 
    screwdriver to securely tighten the presser 
    foot holder screw.
    aPresser foot holder screw
    Note
     Instead of simply loosening the screw, it 
    must be temporarily removed, while optional 
    embroidery foot “W” can be installed simply 
    by loosening the screw.
    b
    a
     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.  
    						
    							BEFORE EMBROIDERING
    188
    hPlug the connector of the embroidery foot 
    “W2” with LED pointer into the jack on the 
    left of your machine.
    iPress   to unlock all keys and 
    buttons.
    →All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and 
    the previous screen is displayed.
    Attaching the Embroidery Unit
    Press   →   →    → 
      →    in this order to display a 
    video example of attaching the embroidery unit 
    (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to 
    complete the operation.
    ■ About the Embroidery Unit
    aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove 
    the flat bed attachment. 
    bInsert the embroidery unit connection into 
    the machine connection port. The spring 
    hinge on the connection port cover will 
    allow easy access to the port. Push lightly 
    on the connection port cover until the unit 
    clicks into place. 
    a Embroidery unit connection 
    b Machine connection port 
     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.
     To avoid distorting your embroidery design,  do not touch the embroidery carriage and 
    frame when the machine is embroidering.
    Note
     You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch 
     and  . The feed dog will 
    automatically raise for utility and decorative 
    stitching.
     Be sure to turn off the power before  installing 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 
    carriage. Otherwise, the embroidery unit 
    may be damaged.
     Store the embroidery unit in the proper  storage case. 
    Note
     Be sure there is no gap between the embroidery 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. 
    Moving the carriage may damage the 
    embroidery unit.  
    						
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