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)
6
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
b
a
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
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.
1
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
a
b
a
b
b
a
a
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
a
b
a
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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.
1
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
a
a
a
a
a
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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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