Brother PR1055X Operation Manual page 64

a Select an embroidery frame.
From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the
screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to
use.
Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter
( ) embroidery frames that cannot be used appear
darker ( ).
Memo
• If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to
the machine, the embroidering area will not display
the correct frame size. (page 64)
■ Embroidery frame types
There are four sizes of embroidery frames included with
this machine, which are used with the included
embroidery frame holder A. For details on the uses for
each frame, refer to "Correctly using the embroidery
frames" on page 65.
Icon
Embroidery area
Extra-large embroidery frame
360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))
Extra-large embroidery frame (optional)
300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))
Large embroidery frame
180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
(7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H))
Medium embroidery frame
100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
(4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H))
Small embroidery frame
60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
(2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2 inches (H))
If you use any of the optional embroidery frames, the
following icons appear in the screen.
: Embroidery frame holder B
: Embroidery frame holder C
: Embroidery frame holder D
: Embroidery frame holder E
: Cap frame
: Cylinder frame
: Magnetic sash frame
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CAUTION
• Use the four included frames or recommended
optional frames.
• If the size of the embroidery frame is wrong,
the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot
and damage the machine, or cause injury to
the user. (For details on embroidery frames,
refer to page 66.)
Note
• The embroidery frame indicators show all
embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery
pattern can be embroidered. Be sure to use an
embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If the
embroidery frame that is too large is used, the
pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may
pucker. (page 65)
■ Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
a Loosen the screw on the outer frame.
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1 Small or medium embroidery frame
2 Extra-large, extra-large (optional) or large embroidery
frame
3 Screw
b Place the stabilizer and fabric with right side up on top
of the outer frame.
• The outer frame does not have a front or back side.
Either side can be used as the front.
c Press the inner frame into the outer frame.
• Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it
is hooped in the embroidery frame.
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