Using User Programs; Recording Sewing Data - Brother Z-8550A Instruction Manual

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS)

7-5. Using user programs

Sewing pattern, zigzag width, zigzag base line position and zigzag stop position settings can be combined and recorded in up
to three different types of pattern (P1, P2 and P12).
It can be useful for combinations of frequently-used settings such as sewing pattern and zigzag width (sewing data) are
recorded into user programs, so that they can be easily retrieved and used.
* For the 8560A and 8550A-A31, backtacking and fixed stitch/name label stitch settings can also be recorded into user
programs.

7-5-1. Recording sewing data

1
• Select the sewing pattern. (Refer to page 26.)
• Set the zigzag width and zigzag base line position. (Refer to pages 31−32.)
• If necessary, set the zigzag stop position. (Refer to page 33.)
Note:
If any settings such as the zigzag stop position are not set, the current setting values will be recorded, so check all
settings that can be recorded.
2
While pressing the TEST key, press the P1 key.
3
Press the key(s) (P1, P2 or P1 + P2) to use for recording the sewing data.
(For P1 + P2, press and hold P1 and then press P2.)
The program number (P1, P2 or P12) will flash in the main display. (You can press the keys again to change the
selection while the display is flashing.)
When selecting P1 to use for retrieving the program:
When selecting P2 to use for retrieving the program:
When pressing P1 and P2 together to retrieve the program:
4
To use sewing data that has been recorded in a user program for sewing after some other sewing data has been sewn,
retrieve the sewing data while referring to the following page.
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[SEL. Pn] will appear in the main display and user
program recording mode will be enabled.
NOTE:
If the TEST key is pressed at this time, the
selection can be cleared.
When the ENTER key is pressed, the sewing data is
recorded in the specified user program.
• The main display will stop flashing and illuminate steadily,
and the recording will be complete.
• You can then sew the recorded data straight away.
Z-8550A, 8560A
3452M 3453M 3461M 3462M−3464M
3460M
3465M