Brother Quattro 3 User Manual
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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.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 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
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 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.