Brother PR1055X Operation Manual page 186

Symptom
Probable Cause/Remedy
Fabric is puckering.
The thread tension is too tight.
• Adjust the tension according to the type of
fabric and thread being used. Polyester thread
will stretch during embroidery especially if the
tensions are set too high. After the stitching is
complete, the thread returns to its original
strength, causing puckers in the fabric.
The framing tension of the fabric is incorrect.
• Tightly frame non-stretchable, woven fabrics.
Loose framing will cause the fabric to bunch up
under the stitching. Tautly frame soft knits
using a stable backing. Overstretching the
garment will cause it to look puckered when
the frame is removed.
The column stitches are too long.
• Re-digitize the design with fill stitching or with
multiple rows of column stitching.
The needle is dull.
• Dull needles push fabric down and damage
material. Replace the needle.
The design density is too heavy.
• Too many stitches in an area pull fabric,
causing it to pucker. Slightly decrease the
design density by 5% to 10%.
The LCD cannot be read.
The LDC screen is too bright or too dark.
• Adjust the brightness of the screen display.
When embroidering thick fabric, the fabric cannot be
correctly hooped.
Fabric slips within the frame because of its
thickness.
• Wrap masking tape or bias tape around the
outer frame. The tape will provide resistance so
that the fabric does not easily slip.
There is flickering in built-in camera image displayed
in the LCD screen.
If the machine is being used in a very cold
environment, there may be flickering in the built-
in camera image displayed in the LCD screen.
• This is not a malfunction. Leave the machine
turned on, and then wait a while before using
the built-in camera.
The machine does not detect the embroidery
positioning sticker.
Sunlight or light from the outside comes into the
machine.
• Block light from the outside.
The scanned image is too bright or too pale.
Sunlight or light from the outside comes into the
machine.
• Block light from the outside.
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There is misalignment in the scanned image or
camera image.
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The correct table installation setting has not been
selected.
• The machine software adjusts scanned images
and camera images according to the table
installation setting. Select the appropriate
setting.
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The thickness of the fabric was not checked by
the machine.
• Before scanning fabric thicker than 2 mm
(approx. 5/64 inch) or before using the camera
to align patterns, activate [Fabric Thickness
Check].
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• This machine is equipped with a thread
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detecting mechanism. If the machine is not
threaded with the upper thread, the machine
will not operate correctly, even if the "Start/
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Stop" button is pressed after unlocking the
machine.
• If the machine suddenly stops:
• Turn off the machine, and unplug the
power cord.
• Restart the machine with the correct
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operating procedure. (page 22)
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