Table Of Contents - ELNA eXpressive 970 Instruction Manual

SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Installing the Machine ...................................................... 2
Adjusting the feet ........................................................... 3
Names of Parts ................................................................ 5
Sub control panel .......................................................... 6
RCS unit (optional for some models) ............................ 6
Standard Accessories .................................................7-8
Assembling the Spool Stand ........................................... 9
Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread ............. 10
Setting the spool of thread .......................................... 10
Setting the thread cone ............................................... 10
Installing the Hoop Supporter ........................................ 11
Installing the RCS Unit (optional for some models) ....... 12
Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 13
Direct PC-Link ............................................................... 14
Winding the Bobbin ....................................................... 15
Removing the bobbin case .......................................... 16
Removing the bobbin .................................................. 16
Inserting the bobbin ..................................................... 17
Inserting the bobbin case ............................................ 17
Threading the Needle ...............................................18-20
Threading the needle with the needle threader ........... 20
Stabilizers ...................................................................... 21
Template ........................................................................ 21
Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop.................... 22
Setting the Embroidery Hoop ........................................ 23
Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops ........ 23
BASIC OPERATION
Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel ................. 24
Machine operating buttons .......................................... 24
Function buttons .......................................................... 24
LCD screen ................................................................. 25
Machine setting ........................................................26-27
Starting to Embroider................................................28-29
Removing the Hoop ....................................................... 30
Adjusting the Thread Tension ........................................ 31
Replacing the needle ..................................................... 32
Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit..................... 33
Machine operating buttons .......................................... 33
Panel keys ................................................................... 34
On-screen Help Movie ................................................... 35
Disconnecting the RCS Unit .......................................... 36
ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE OPTIONAL
RCS UNIT
Selecting the Embroidery Patterns ................................ 37
Selecting the built-in designs ..................................38-39
Function keys ...........................................................40-41
Monogramming.............................................................. 42
Function keys .............................................................. 43
Entering the characters ............................................... 44
Deleting a character .................................................... 45
Inserting a character .................................................... 45
Saving the monogram ................................................. 45
Placement of monogramming ..................................... 46
Multi-color monogramming .......................................... 47
Editing............................................................................ 48
Editing Functions ........................................................... 49
Selecting the hoop ....................................................... 49

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Moving the pattern ....................................................... 50
Resizing the pattern .................................................... 50
Rotating the pattern ..................................................... 51
Deleting the pattern ..................................................... 51
Saving the file .............................................................. 51
Alternate function key assignment .............................. 52
Duplicating the pattern ................................................ 52
Flipping the pattern ...................................................... 52
Monogramming in an arc ............................................. 53
Customizing the color setting ...................................... 54
Grouping the patterns .................................................... 55
Color grouping ............................................................. 55
Zooming the editing window .......................................... 56
Combining the Patterns and Lettering ......................57-59
Adjusting the start position ............................................ 60
Adjusting the re-start position after thread breakage..... 60
Starting to Embroider..................................................... 61
Customizing the Settings with the
Sub Control Panel ....................................................62-66
Customizing the Settings with the Optional
RCS Unit...................................................................67-77
File Management ........................................................... 78
Saving the Pattern as a File ........................................ 78
Creating a new folder .................................................. 79
Changing the folder name ........................................... 79
Opening a file .............................................................. 80
File list option .............................................................. 81
Deleting the folder ....................................................... 82
Deleting the file ............................................................ 82
OPTIONAL ITEMS
USB Flash Drive ............................................................ 83
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook ......................................................... 84
Cleaning the Bobbin Case ............................................. 84
Cleaning the Tension Leaves and Disks ........................ 85
Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism ................ 86
Oiling ........................................................................87-88
Error Message ............................................................... 89
Troubleshooting ........................................................90-91
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