Brother PR-600/600C User guide

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 2

IMPORTANT NOTE 3

EMBROIDERY SAMPLES USING THE CYLINDER FRAME 3

DIAMETER AND DEPTH OF BAGS AND CYLINDRICAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE

EMBROIDERED 4

Bags (purses or cases) ..........................................................................................................4

Knit ribbing on cuffs (such as on golf club covers) ..............................................................4

Cylindrical items (such as pant legs or shirts) ......................................................................4

FABRICS 5

PREPARING TO USE THE CYLINDER FRAME 5

Installing the cylinder frame driver .....................................................................................5

Adjusting the cylinder frame driver (only when used for the first time) ..............................7

Installing the needle plate spacer ........................................................................................8

Preparing the cylinder frame mounting jig ..........................................................................8

INSTALLING THE CYLINDER FRAME 9

Hooping the fabric in the cylinder frame ............................................................................9

Attaching the cylinder frame to the machine ....................................................................11

Removing the cylinder frame ............................................................................................12

INSTALLING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME HOLDER 12

ADDITIONAL DIGITIZING INFORMATION 14

Cylinder Frame User's Guide

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Included accessories

Check that the following cylinder frame, cylinder frame driver, cylinder frame mounting jig and the accessories

are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized retailer.

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No. Part Name

1

Cylinder frame with 8 clips

(Embroidering area (90 mm (wide) × 80 mm (high)))

2

Cylinder frame driver and 4 thumb screws

(Attach the cylinder frame driver to the carriage in order to use the cylinder frame.)

3

Cylinder frame mounting jig

(Use when hooping fabric in the cylinder frame.)

4

Allen wrench (3 mm)

5

Allen wrench (2.5 mm)

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User's guide

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Important note

● Do not place floppy disks or magnetic cards

near the cylinder frame driver. The cylinder

frame driver is equipped with extremely

strong magnets, which may affect magnetic

media.

● Before installing the cylinder frame driver,

verify the version of your machine by

checking the shape of the notch in the

connecting plate installed on the carriage.

Split in two (before upgrading)

Split in three (after upgrading)

● If the notch is not split in three, the

embroidery machine is the older version.

Purchase the upgrade kit (sold separately)

and upgrade the embroidery machine. For

details, contact your authorized retailer.

● Before installing the cylinder frame, be sure

to adjust the cylinder frame driver. If the

same machine is being used, this

adjustment is only required the first time

that it is used. For details, refer to “Adjusting

the cylinder frame driver (only when used

for the first time)” on page 7.

● After the cylinder frame driver has been

adjusted, it must be adjusted again if a

different machine is being used. Adjust the

driver for each machine that is used. For

details, contact your authorized retailer.

Memo

● When the cylinder frame is attached, the

following embroidery frame indicator

(indicator showing the embroidery frames

that can be used) appears.

By using the cylinder frame, patterns can be

embroidered onto bags and cylindrical items. The

procedures for using the cylinder frame are

described below.

Embroidery samples using

the cylinder frame

1 Only this area can be embroidered.

Memo

● There are various conditions on the size and

fabric in order to embroider. For details on

these conditions, refer to page 4 through 5.

● When embroidering golf club covers, check

that the fabric is elastic and is a size that fits

in the cylinder frame. In addition, only one-

point embroidery patterns can be sewn in

the area indicated in the illustration.

a

4

Diameter and depth of bags

and cylindrical items that can

be embroidered

The items embroidered using the cylinder frame

must have the diameter and depth shown below.

The diameter refers to the width of the bag or

cylindrical item, and the depth refers to the height of

the bag or cylindrical item.

■ Bags (purses or cases)

•Diameter

1

155 mm (6 1/8 inches)

2 Must have a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches)

or more (when folded).

•Depth

1

Must have a height of 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) or

more from the bottom.

2 70 mm (2 3/4 inches)

Memo

● The embroidering position on bags differs

depending on the width of the bag.

• With a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or

less: The embroidery can be sewn at a

height of 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) or more

from the bottom.

• With a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or

more: The height of the embroidery

position depends on the width of the

bag.

■ Knit ribbing on cuffs (such as on golf club covers)

1

155 mm (6 1/8 inches)

2 Must have a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or

more (when folded).

■ Cylindrical items (such as pant legs or shirts)

1

155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or more

2 22mm (7/8 inch) or more

3 175 mm (6 7/8 inches) or more

• Diameter: Must have a width of 155 mm

(6 1/8 inches) or more (when folded).

• Depth: Must be 22mm (7/8 inch) or more

from the hem.

Memo

● When embroidering at a position more than

130 mm (5 1/8 inches) from the pant hem,

such as at the knee, the width must be

175 mm (6 7/8 inches) or more when

folded.

a

b

a

b

a

b

c

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Fabrics

For best results, it is recommended to use the

following types of fabrics.

• 100% cotton

• 35% cotton/65% polyester

• 80% wool/20% nylon

• 15% wool/85% acrylic

Fabrics that are difficult to hoop, wrinkle easily or

shrink are not recommended to be used with the

cylinder frame. Fabrics such as:

• Polyester foam

• Stretch fabrics

• Melton wool

•100% nylon

•Suede

Note

● Patterns that misalign easily should not be

embroidered using this cylinder frame.

● Only use one-point embroidery patterns or

letters on ribbed knit fabrics.

Preparing to use the cylinder

frame

■ Installing the cylinder frame driver

Remove the embroidery frame holder from the

carriage, and then install the cylinder frame

driver.

Memo

● Before removing the embroidery frame

holder, remove the embroidery frame. For

details on the removal procedure, refer to

“Removing the embroidery frame” in the

Operation Manual.

a

Loosen and remove the two thumb screws,

and then remove the embroidery frame

holder.

1

Thumb screws

2 Embroidery frame holder

• The removed thumb screws remain attached

to the embroidery frame holder.

1

Leave the two thumb screws attached so they

are not lost.

2 Embroidery frame holder

b

Remove the two upper thumb screws of the

cylinder frame driver, and then loosen the

two lower thumb screws.

1 Upper thumb screws (smaller)

2 Lower thumb screws (larger)

1

2

1

2

a

b

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c

Pass the machine bed through the ring of the

cylinder frame driver.

1

Machine bed

2 Gap in the mounting plate

Note

● Be careful that the cylinder frame driver

does not hit any nearby parts, such as the

presser foot or the gap in the mounting

plate.

d

Insert the two thumb screws at the bottom

of the cylinder frame driver into the notches

in the carriage, and then place the mounting

plate of the cylinder frame driver on top of

the X carriage.

1

Notch in the carriage

2 Thumb screw of the cylinder frame driver

3 Mounting plate of the cylinder frame driver

4 X carriage

e

Insert the pins on the X carriage into the

holes in the mounting plate of the cylinder

frame driver.

1

Pins on the X carriage

2 Holes in the mounting plate of the cylinder

frame driver

f

Tighten the two thumb screws removed in

step b.

g

While pushing in the cylinder frame driver

so that it is fully inserted, tighten the two

lower thumb screws to secure the cylinder

frame driver.

X This completes the installation of the

cylinder frame driver.

Memo

● Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included

with the embroidery machine, firmly tighten

the thumb screws.

b

a

b

c

d

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2

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■ Adjusting the cylinder frame driver (only when

used for the first time)

1

L-shaped mounting bracket

2 Ring

3 Fitting in ring

Note

● Adjust the cylinder frame driver only when

it is being used for the first time. If the same

machine will be used, this adjustment will

not be required with later uses. However, if

the cylinder frame driver is used with a

different machine and the settings are

changed, the adjustment must be performed

again.

a

Set the main power switch to “I” to turn on

the machine. After the carriage moves to its

initial position, turn off the machine.

Memo

● Be sure to adjust the cylinder frame driver at

its initial position. For details on the initial

position, refer to the Operation Manual.

b

Using the enclosed Allen wrench (2.5 mm),

turn the two hexagonal screws one turn in

the direction of the arrow to loosen them.

When the hexagonal screws are loosened,

the fitting in the ring is lowered.

1

Hexagonal screws

2 Enclosed Allen wrench (2.5 mm)

3 Fitting in ring

Note

● Do not remove the hexagonal screws.

c

While lightly pressing down with your finger

on the L-shaped mounting bracket so that it

touches the top surface of the machine bed,

use the Allen wrench (2.5 mm) to firmly

tighten the two hexagonal screws.

1

L-shaped mounting bracket

2 Fitting in ring

Memo

● Firmly tighten the hexagonal screws so that

the fitting in the ring touches the surface of

the machine bed.

a

b

c

a

2

3

a

2

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d

Using the enclosed Allen wrench (3 mm),

turn the four hexagonal screws outside the

ring one turn in the direction of the arrow to

loosen them.

1 Hexagonal screws

2 Enclosed Allen wrench (3 mm)

X When the hexagonal screws are loosened,

the ring can be lowered.

Memo

● Do not remove the hexagonal screws.

e

While lightly pressing down on the ring, so

that the spacing between the ring and the

bed are equal on the left and right sides, use

the Allen screwdriver (3mm) to evenly

tighten the opposite hexagonal screws on

the outside of the ring, and then tighten the

other two hexagonal screws.

Firmly tighten all 4 screws.

1

Ring

2 Hexagonal screws

Note

● If the screws are not firmly tightened, the

cylinder frame driver may be damaged.

● To avoid damage to the machine or fabric,

make sure that no excess material is

allowed into the gap.

■ Installing the needle plate spacer

Attach the needle plate spacer (included with the

machine) to the needle plate.

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Needle plate spacer

■ Preparing the cylinder frame mounting jig

Attach the cylinder frame mounting jig to a level,

stable surface, such as a desk.

a

Loosen the mounting jig thumb screw to

increase the space in the mounting bracket

so that it is wider than the thickness of the

mounting surface.

1

Mounting bracket

2 Open to desired width.

3 Thumb screw

• The mounting bracket can be attached to a

surface 9 to 38 mm (11/32 to 1 1/2 inches)

thick.

a

b

a

b

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b

c

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b

Securely clamp the mounting bracket onto

the mounting surface, and then tighten the

thumb screw.

1

Mounting bracket

2 Mounting surface (worktable, desk, etc.)

3 Tighten the thumb screw.

c

Check that the mounting jig is secure.

If the mounting jig is not firmly secured to the

mounting surface, re-attach the mounting jig

and tighten the thumb screw.

Note

● Make sure that the mounting bracket is

securely clamped onto the mounting

surface and that the thumb screw is firmly

tightened.

● Do not attach the mounting jig to an

unstable surface (flexible, bent or warped).

● Be careful that the cylinder frame mounting

jig does not fall when it is removed.

Installing the cylinder frame

Hoop the fabric in the cylinder frame, and then

attach the cylinder frame to the cylinder frame

driver.

■ Hooping the fabric in the cylinder frame

a

Attach the cylinder frame to the cylinder

frame mounting jig.

Align the notch in the cylinder frame with the

guiding plate on the cylinder frame mounting

jig. Hold the frame horizontal with the

mounting jig and push the frame in until it

snaps into place.

1

Guiding plate on cylinder frame mounting jig

2 Notch in cylinder frame

3 Mounting jig holder

X The cylinder frame is secured with the two

holders.

a

b

c

a

b

c

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b

Position the stabilizer into the stabilizer

holder on the cylinder frame.

1

Stabilizer holder

• There is a stabilizer holder on the left side

and on the right side. On one side, insert the

end of the stabilizer between the stabilizer

holder and the cylinder frame. Wrap the top

of the cylinder frame and extend the

stabilizer to the stabilizer holder on the

opposite side. Straighten and firmly position

the stabilizer.

• Secure the stabilizer so that it does not

extend past the dotted line in the direction of

the arrow shown in the illustration above.

• Depending on the type of fabric used, it may

be necessary to use two to three layers of

stabilizer for successful embroidering.

• It is recommended to use stabilizer

130 mm x 250 mm (5” x 7”) in size. If the

stabilizer is too large, it may be difficult to

hoop the fabric.

c

Align the center of the design placement

with the notch in the cylinder frame

mounting jig.

1

Center of design placement

2 Notch in cylinder frame mounting jig

Memo

● Before positioning the fabric and stabilizer

in the frame, mark the center of the design

placement with a chalk pencil.

d

Pull the ends of the fabric out from the

center to remove any slack. Be careful not

to shift the center of the design placement.

e

Use the clips to secure the fabric and

stabilizer.

1

Clips

• Repeat steps d and e on the other side to

remove any slack and secure the fabric with

the clips.

Note

● When securing the fabric with the clips, the

handles (rings) should be pointing

downward.

a

b

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f

Remove the cylinder frame from the cylinder

frame mounting jig.

Press on the two holders on the mounting jig

with both thumbs, and then pull the cylinder

frame straight off in the direction of the arrow

shown in the illustration.

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Mounting jig holders

Note

● When removing the cylinder frame from the

mounting jig, carefully pull the frame off so

that the fabric and stabilizer are not

misaligned.

■ Attaching the cylinder frame to the machine

Memo

● Before attaching the cylinder frame to the

embroidery machine, attach the cylinder

frame driver to the machine carriage. For

details on the installation procedure, refer to

“Installing the cylinder frame driver” on

page 5.

a

Attach the cylinder frame to the cylinder

frame driver.

Note

● When attaching the cylinder frame to the

machine,

• Be careful that the cylinder frame or

fabric does not hit the presser foot, gap in

the mounting plate, or other machine

parts.

• Check that the fabric does not cup inside

the cavity of the cylinder frame.

b

Now embroider your pattern.

With the embroidering surface up, align the

ring of the cylinder frame driver with the ring

of the cylinder frame. Align the notch in the

frame with the guiding plate on the driver,

and then push the frame until it snaps into

place.

Three driver holders secure the cylinder

frame in place.

1

Guiding plate on the cylinder frame driver

2 Notch in cylinder frame

3 Driver holder

Note

● To avoid damage to the machine or fabric,

secure any excess fabric that is close to any

moving parts, in small areas of the cylinder

frame driver, or within the embroidery area.

● When sewing large garments, support the

weight of the garment so as not to distort the

embroidery pattern.

a

c

ab

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■ Removing the cylinder frame

After finishing sewing, remove the cylinder frame,

then the fabric.

a

Remove the cylinder frame from the cylinder

frame driver.

Press down the two holders at the base of the

cylinder frame with both thumbs, and then

pull the cylinder frame off of the machine, as

shown in the illustration.

1

Driver holders

Note

● When removing the cylinder frame, be

careful not to hit the presser foot or any

nearby machine parts.

b

Remove the clips, and then pull the fabric

toward you to release stabilizer from the

stabilizer holder.

1

Clips

Installing the embroidery

frame holder

After removing the needle plate spacer and the

cylinder frame driver, re-attach the embroidery

frame holder.

a

Remove the needle plate spacer.

1

Needle plate spacer

Note

● Remove the needle plate spacer from the

top. It may be damaged if it is pulled toward

you with force.

b

Loosen the two lower thumb screws.

1

Thumb screw

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c

Remove the two upper thumb screws.

1

Thumb screws

d

Remove the cylinder frame driver.

Note

● Be careful that the cylinder frame driver

does not hit any nearby parts, such as the

presser foot and other machine parts.

e

Align the hole in the L-shaped mounting

bracket for the cylinder frame driver with

the centerline of the guiding plate, insert the

two thumb screws removed in step

c into

the holes at the top, and then tighten the

thumb screws.

1

Hole in L-shaped mounting bracket

2 Centerline of guiding plate

3 Hole at the top

• Insert the thumb screws into the holes where

the cylinder frame driver was originally

installed (holes that the thumb screws were

removed from in step

c).

X The movable section of the cylinder frame

driver is secured.

f

Align the holes in the embroidery frame

holder with the pins on the X carriage, and

then secure the embroidery frame holder

with the two thumb screws.

1 Pins on the X carriage

2 Holes in the embroidery frame holder

1

a

b

c

a

b

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g

Secure the embroidery frame holder with

the two thumb screws.

1

Use the thumb screws included with the

embroidery machine (thumb screws removed

in step

a on page 5).

Memo

● Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included

with the embroidery machine, firmly tighten

the thumb screws.

Additional digitizing

information

In order to prevent pattern misalignment due to

wrinkled or stretched fabric, observe the following

precautions when creating embroidery data for the

cylinder frame.

a

Sew underlay stitches.

b

Specify the sewing order and sewing

direction to start at the center of the

embroidery pattern and sew toward the left

and right sides.

With this embroidery machine, the order in

which patterns are selected when they are

combined is the order in which they will be

sewn.

For the following example, select the patterns

in the order “E” -> “A” -> “B” -> “R” to make

the combined pattern “BEAR”.

Note

● Do not sew from one end to the other,

otherwise wrinkling or shrinkage may

occur.

a

Incorrect

sewing

order

Correct

sewing

order

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c

When sewing outlines of patterns, make sure

that the stitch width of the satin stitching is

at least 3 mm, and that the stitching overlaps

the fabric by at least 1.5 mm. Also, make

sure that there are no jumps of long stitches

in the outlining on each region or letter.

1

1.5 mm or more

2 3 mm or more

Note

● Do not sew more than four overlapping

layers.

1

Create the data so that overlapping areas are

not sewn.

a

b

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