Error Messages - Brother 884-T20 Operation Manual

Error messages

If the start/stop button is pressed while the machine is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is
performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message. If an error
message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message.
To close the message, touch
appears again, consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer.
Some malfunction occurred.
The installed embroidery frame is too
small.
Check which embroidery frames can be
used, and then install a larger
embroidery frame. (Refer to page 42.)
The patterns you are editing take up
too much memory, or you are editing
too many patterns for the memory.
or perform the correct operation, then touch
There are too many characters in the
curved text arrangement for the
selected embroidery frame.
Change the text arrangement or the
embroidery frame.
The upper thread broke, the thread
came out of the thread tension disc or a
thread guide, or the machine is not
threaded correctly.
Check that the thread passes under the
upper and middle thread guides, and
correctly thread the upper thread. (Refer
to page 50.) If the thread is not broken,
clean the thread guides and the tension
unit. (Refer to page 213.)
Lint or dust has accumulated in the
thread tension disc.
Remove the tension dials, and then
remove any lint or dust accumulated
between the felt washers. (Refer to
page 213.)
* Since there may be many other causes, refer to the Troubleshooting table.
The upper thread breaks. (Refer to page 219.)
The bobbin thread breaks. (Refer to page 220.)
* Touch to move the needle back or forward. (Refer to page 97.)
APPENDIX
. If the message
Machine cannot receive any data from
the PC in the Link mode.
Turn off the machine, and check the
USB connection. After connect the USB
cord securely, turn on the machine
again. (Refer to page 142)
The bobbin thread broke or ran out.
Check that there is thread on the bobbin
and that approximately 50 mm (2
inches) of thread has been pulled out,
and then re-install the bobbin. (Refer to
page 33.)
The thread tension is too tight.
Check the tensions of the upper thread
and bobbin thread, and then adjust
them. (Refer to page 102.)
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