Sending Embroidery Patterns From Acomputer To The Machine (Link Function); Operations Available With The Link Function; Embroidering Using The Link Function - Brother 884-T23 Operation Manual

SENDING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
FROM A COMPUTER TO THE
MACHINE (LINK FUNCTION)
This machine is compatible with the Link function. This
function allows embroidery patterns edited in embroidery
software with the Link function, such as PE-DESIGN NEXT
or later, to be transferred from a computer to multiple
machines. As many as 100 embroidery patterns can be
transferred to a machine, and the embroidering status of
the patterns being transferred can be viewed from the
computer monitor.
Use the included USB cable or the wireless LAN function
to connect the machine to a computer. To transfer patterns
via the wireless network connection, use PE-DESIGN
version 11.2 or later.

Operations available with the Link function

■ Send multiple embroidery patterns to
connected machines
■ Check the embroidering status of the machine
(this model) from the computer
(Example of multiple machines connected by the USB
cable)
• A maximum of four machines can be connected.
Memo
• When connecting multiple machines to the
computer, use a commercially available USB hub.
Please note that we recommend you use a self-
powered USB hub. Do not use USB extension
cables or repeater cables. For details on using the
USB hub, refer to its operating instructions.
(Example of multiple machines connected by the wireless
LAN function)
• A maximum of ten machines can be connected.

Embroidering using the Link function

First, use the embroidery editing software to create the
embroidery pattern to be sent to the machine.
Note
• Embroidery data in the PES format (.pes) and PEN
format (.pen) can be embroidered using the Link
function.
• The Link function cannot be used with split (large-
size) patterns. (page 121)
• Attach to the machine the embroidery frame for the
size of the pattern to be sent.
a Touch , then
 The general settings screen appears.
b Locate [Link] in the Settings pages.
c Touch and to select [USB cable] or [Wireless
LAN].
d Set [Send to] to [Embroidering Screen] or
[Embroidering Settings Screen].
• This sets the screen where the machine receives the
embroidery pattern from the computer.
e Touch [ON] to enable the Link function.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY
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