Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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Embroidery Data Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this 
machine.
■Types of Embroidery Da ta that can be Used
 Only .pes,.pha,.phb,.phc, and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other 
than that saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to 
malfunction.
■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications.
 USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)
 USB Floppy disk drive
Stitch data can be recalled only.
 USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives
You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module.
 Secure Digital (SD) Card
 CompactFlash
 Memory Stick

 Multi Media Card (MMC)
 XD-Picture Card
 CAUTION
 When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when 
sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that 
case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.
Note
 The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data stored.
 Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details. 
 The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB devices/media, and it will take about 5 to 6 sec-onds to recognize the devices/media. (Time will differ depending on the USB device/media).
Memo
 To create file folders, use a computer.
 Letters and numerals can be used in the file names. In addition, if the file name contains no more than eight characters, the entire file name will appear on the screen.
If the file name is more than eight characters long, only the first six characters followed by “~” and a 
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■Computers and Operating Systems with  the Following Specifications can be 
Used
 Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
 Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
 If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains 
special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We 
recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9,”-”, and 
“_”.
 If embroidery data larger than 300 mm (H) × 200 mm (W) (approx.12 inches (H) × 8 inches (W)) is selected, a  message is shown asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees.
Even after being rotated 90 degrees, embroidery data larger than 300 mm (H)  × 200 mm (W) (approx. 
12 inches (H) ×  8 inches (W)) cannot be used. (All designs must be within the 300 mm (H)  × 200 mm (W) 
(approx. 12 inches (H) ×  8 inches (W)) design field size.)
 .pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be  displayed. The combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 500,000 stitches or a maximum 
number of 125 color changes (Above numbers are approximate, depending on the overall size of the design). 
Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications.
 Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
 Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If embroidery data is stored in a folder in  “Removable Disk”, that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine.
 Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will recognize embroidery data.
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
 .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). Only the 
first eight characters of the file name can be displayed.
 Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default  thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired. 
						

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Saving Embroidery Patterns in 
the Machine’s Memory
You can save embroidery patterns that you have 
customized and will use often; for example, your 
name, patterns that have been rotated or had the 
size changed, patterns that have had the sewing 
position changed, etc. A total of about 2 MB of 
patterns can be saved in the machines memory.
aPress   when the pattern you want to 
save is in the sewing screen.
bPress .
* 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.
■If the Memory is Full
If the screen below displays, either the maximum 
number of patterns have been saved or the pattern 
you want to save takes a lot of memory, and the 
machine cannot save it. If you delete a previously 
saved pattern, you can save the current pattern. 
aPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without saving.
→ The machine displays the patterns currently saved. 
Note
 Do not turn the main power to OFF while the 
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose 
the pattern you are saving. 
Memo
 It takes a few seconds to save a pattern to the machine’s memory. 
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bSelect the pattern you want to delete.
cPress .
aAmount of memory used by the pattern to be 
deleted
b Amount of memory needed to save the current 
pattern
dPress .
* If you decide not to delete the pattern, press 
. 
→ The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is 
saved, the display returns to the original screen 
automatically.
Saving Embroidery Patterns to 
USB Media
When sending embroidery patterns from the 
machine to USB media, plug the USB media into 
the machine’s USB port.
aPress   when the pattern you want to 
save is in the sewing screen.
Note
 Do not turn the main power to OFF while the 
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose 
the pattern you are saving. 
b
a
Memo
 If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to 
save will be saved automatically. If there is 
not enough memory available after deleting 
the pattern, repeat the steps above to delete 
another pattern from the machine’s memory.
 It takes a few seconds to save a pattern. 
 See page 254 for more information about  retrieving saved patterns. 
Memo
 USB media is commercially available, but 
some USB media may not be usable with 
this machine. Please visit our website for 
more details.
 Depending on the type of USB media being  used, either directly plug the USB device 
into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB 
media Reader/Writer into the machine’s 
USB port.
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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 Embroidery Patterns in 
the Computer
Using the included USB cable, the machine can 
be connected to your computer, and the 
embroidery patterns can be temporarily retrieved 
from and saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in 
your computer. A total of about 3 MB of 
embroidery patterns can be saved in the 
“Removable disk”, but the saved embroidery 
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 embroidery 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. The primary 
(top) USB port processes the data faster 
than the center port. 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.
 Do not insert anything other than USB  media into the USB media port. Otherwise, 
the USB media drive may be damaged.
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 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. 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 
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cPress   when the pattern you want to 
save is in the sewing screen. 
dPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen without saving.
→ The pattern will be temporarily saved to 
“Removable Disk” under “Computer (My 
computer)”.
eSelect the pattern’s .phc file in “Removable 
Disk” and copy the file to the computer.
Retrieving Patterns from the 
Machine’s Memory 
aPress .
→The machine displays the patterns currently in the 
memory.
bPress the key of the pattern you want to 
retrieve.
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cPress .
→The sewing screen is displayed.
Recalling from USB Media
You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from 
either direct USB media or a folder in the USB 
media. If the pattern is in a folder, check each 
folder to find the embroidery pattern.
aInsert the USB media into the primary (top) 
USB port on the machine (see page 252).
aPrimary (top) USB port for media
b USB media
bPress .
→Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top folder are 
displayed.
cPress   when there is a subfolder to 
sort two or more stitch patterns to USB 
media, the embroidery pattern in the 
subfolder is displayed.
* Press   to return to the original screen without 
recalling.
a Folder name
b Embroidery patterns in USB media
c Path
* The path to shows the current folder at the top of the  list.
Embroidery patterns and subfolders 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.
Note
 The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data.
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dPress the key of the pattern you want to 
retrieve.
* Press   to return to the original screen.
ePress .
* Press   to delete the pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB media.
→ The sewing screen is displayed.
Recalling from the Computer
aPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB ports for the computer 
and for the machine (see page 253).
bOn the computer, open “Computer (My 
computer)” then go to “Removable Disk”.
cMove/copy the pattern data to “Removable 
Disk”.
→Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the 
machine.
dPress .
→The patterns in the computer are displayed on the 
selection screen.
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 
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ePress the key of the pattern you want to 
recall.
* Press   to return to the original screen.
fPress . 
→The sewing screen is displayed. 
						

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EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
Using a Frame Pattern to Make 
an Appliqué (1)
You can use framed patterns of the same size and 
shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one 
pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a 
satin stitch. 
aSelect a straight stitch frame pattern. 
Embroider the pattern onto the appliqué 
material, then cut neatly around the outside 
of the shape. 
bEmbroider the same pattern from step a 
onto the base fabric.
cApply a thin layer of fabric glue or a 
temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the 
appliqué created in step 
a. Attach the 
appliqué to the base fabric matching the 
shapes.