Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

							Chapter 1
Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF .................................................... 10
LCD SCREEN..............................................................\
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Key Functions .................................................................................................................. 12
Screens Operations Performed Using a USB Mouse ................................................ 14

Clicking a key ................................................................................................................. .14

 Changing pages ........................................................................\
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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key...................................................................... 16

Adjusting Screen Brightness ............................................................................................ 19

 Choosing the Display Language ....................................................................................... 20
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key ................................................................ 21
Using the Pattern Explanation Key .......................................................................... 22
LOWER THREADING .........................................................................\
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Winding the Bobbin ................................................................................................ 23

Using the Supplemental Spool Pin ................................................................................... 23

 Using the Spool Pin ......................................................................................................... 25
Setting the Bobbin ................................................................................................... 26
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ................................................................................. 28
UPPER THREADING .........................................................................\
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Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button............................................... 29
Threading Manually ................................................................................................ 31
Using the Twin Needle Mode .................................................................................. 34
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ....................................................................... 36

Using the Spool Net ........................................................................................................ 36

 Using the Vertical Spool Pin ............................................................................................ 36
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ....................................................... 37
Removing the Presser Foot ...................................................................................... 37
Attaching the Presser Foot ...................................................................................... 37
Attaching the Walking Foot..................................................................................... 38
CHANGING THE NEEDLE ................................................................... 39

About the Needle ............................................................................................................ 41

 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations .............................................................................. 41 
						

							TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
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aa aInsert the power cord into the power cord 
receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall 
outlet.
a Main power switch
b Power cord
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bb bTurn the main power switch to “I” to turn 
on the machine.
a OFF
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cc cTurn the main power switch to “O” to turn 
off the machine. 
 WARNING
 Use only regular household electricity as the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, 
electric shock, or damage to the machine.
 Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power  cord receptacle on the machine.
 Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
 Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
When you are away from the machine
After using the machine
When the power fails during use
When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
During electrical storms
 CAUTION
 Use only the power cord included with this machine.
 Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.
 Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
 When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove  it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
 Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.  Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the 
cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized 
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
 Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may  result.
 When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or  the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
 When servicing the machine or when removing covers, either the machine or the electrical set must be  unplugged.
 For U.S.A. only
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical 
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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							LCD SCREEN
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LCD SCREEN
When switching on the machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. Touch the screen to 
display the utility stitch. Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, 
depending on the setting selected in the setting screen (see page 16).
Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an 
operation indicated on the key. 
aShows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
b Shows the presser foot code. Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing.
c Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch.
d Shows a preview of the selected stitch.
e Shows the stitch patterns.
f Shows additional pages that can be displayed. 
* All key functions of the LCD are explained in the “key functions” table on the following page.
Note
 When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the mid- dle position.
Memo
 Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screw-driver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard 
or using a sharp object may damage the screen.
Single needle/down position Single needle/up position
Twin needle/down position Twin needle/up position
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Key Functions
No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
a Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem 
stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction. 59
b Character/Decorative 
stitch keyPress this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns.
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c Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to sew embroidery. 149
d Embroidery edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. With the embroidery edit 
functions, you can also create original embroidery patterns or frame patterns. 199
e Free-motion mode key Press this key to enter free-motion sewing mode.
The presser foot is raised to a height appropriate for free-motion quilting. 83
f Sewing type selection 
keyPress this key when you need help selecting the appropriate stitch pattern for 
the sewing application and when you need instructions on how to sew the stitch 
pattern. This key is very helpful for beginners. 61
g Pattern explanation 
keyPress this key to see an explanation of the selected pattern.
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h Pivot keyPress this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected, 
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot 
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is 
automatically lowered.
 If this key appears as  , it cannot be used.
 Be sure the needle position on page 2 of Machine Settings is set in the down  position. 53
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No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
i Automatic 
reinforcement stitch 
keyPress this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching (reverse stitching) 
setting. If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically 
sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on 
the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).  51
j Automatic thread 
cutting keyPress this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic 
thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew 
reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the 
pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after 
sewing. 52
k Stitch selection 
displayPress the key of the pattern you want to sew. Use 
 to 
change selection screens. 59
l Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.When the screen is locked, the various 
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be 
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. 55
m Image keyPress this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. 59
n Mirror image key Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern. If the key 
display is light gray, a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be 
sewn. 59
o Needle mode 
selection key (single/
double)Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes 
between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the 
key. If the key display is light gray, the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in 
twin needle mode. 34
p Reset keyPress this key to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the original 
settings. 49-50
q Retrieve key Press this key to retrieve a saved pattern. 61
r Manual memory key Change the stitch pattern settings (zigzag width and stitch length, thread 
tension, automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching, etc.), 
then save them by pressing this key. Five sets of settings can be saved for a 
single stitch pattern. 60
s Stitch width and stitch 
length keyShows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch 
pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and 
stitch length settings. 49
t Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch pattern. The 
thread tension is usually set automatically. You can use the plus and minus keys 
to change the thread tension settings. 50
u Machine setting mode 
keyPress this key to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer ON/OFF, 
adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings. 16
v Machine operation 
mode keyPress this key to see explanations for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 
changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine. 21
w Presser foot/Needle 
exchange keyPress this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks 
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							LCD SCREEN
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Screens Operations Performed 
Using a USB Mouse
If a USB mouse (sold separately by computer 
retailers) is connected to the sewing machine, the 
mouse can be used to perform operations in the 
screens.
In addition, a USB hub can be connected so that 
USB media and a USB mouse can be used at the 
same time.
aUSB port connector for media
b USB mouse
c USB hub
d USB media
■Clicking a key
When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears 
in the screen. Move the mouse to position the 
pointer over the desired key, and then click the left 
mouse button.
a Pointer
Note
• Some mouse types cannot be used to oper-
ate the machine. For details on the USB 
mouse types that are compatible, check  
http://solutions.brother.com .
 Do not perform operations with the mouse  while also touching the screen with your fin-
ger or the included touch pen.
 A USB mouse and USB hub can be con- nected or disconnected at any time.
 Only the left mouse button and its wheel can  be used to perform operations. No other but-
tons can be used.
 Do not insert two or more USB media into a  USB hub. Only one USB media can be rec-
ognized.
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Memo
 Double-clicking has no effect.
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Changing pages
Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs 
of the pattern selection screens.
Memo
 If   for additional pages is displayed, 
rotate the mouse wheel to display the next 
page. In the   or  , click the 
left mouse button with the pointer on   or 
 to move down to the next part of a 
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							LCD SCREEN
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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 
Press   to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening 
display, etc.) Press  ,   or   to display the different settings screens.
Sewing settings
aSelect whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 82).
b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 121).
c Adjust the presser foot height. (Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.)
d Adjust the presser foot pressure. (The higher the number, the higher the pressure will be. Set the pressure at 3 for 
normal sewing.)
e Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically 
selected when the machine is turned on.
f Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page 53). 
Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).
g Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free-motion sewing mode (see page 83).
h When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing, so the 
fabric can be fed smoothly (see pages 47 and 55).
Memo
 This function will be available in future technology upgrades.
 Press   or   to display a different settings screen.
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General settings
aChange the brightness of the LCD (see page 19).
b Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select the 
down position when using the pivot key.
c Turn the buzzer ON/OFF.
d Turn the Needle Area and Work Area Lights ON/OFF.
e Turn the opening screen display ON/OFF.
f Use when running an application.
g Change the display language (see page 20).
h Display the service count and the total number of embroidery stitches. The service count is a reminder to take your 
machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.)
i The “NO.” is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine.
j Display the program version.
Memo
 The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother 
dealer or at http://solutions.brother.com for available updates (see page 250).
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Embroidery settings
aSelect from among 10 embroidery frame displays (see page 178).
b Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen; thread number, color name or each time to embroider 
(see page 176).
c When the thread number #123 is selected, select among six thread brands (see page 176).
d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 176).
e Adjust the thread tension for embroidering.
f Select the height of the embroidery foot “W” during embroidering (see page 157).
g Change the display units (mm/inch).
h Change the initial mode of the display (embroidery/embroidery edit).
i Customize the thread color numbers (see page 210).
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