P a g e | 3 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Table of Contents About this document ............................ 6 About this document .......................... 6 General Information ............................. 7 About the Machine ........................... 7 Compatible Design Formats ........................ 7 Type of Embroidery Applications ...................... 7 Warranty and return policy ........................ 8 Contact and technical information ...................... 8 Setting up your equipment ......................... 10 Included with your equipment ....................... 10 Getting to know your machine ....................... 11 Out of the crate setup .......................... 13 Setting up stand (cart) ........................ 13 Placing machine on stand (cart) ...................... 13 Setting up thread rack (tree) ....................... 13 ...
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P a g e | 4 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Confirm Embroidery Design ........................ 34 Color Changes ............................. 35 Types of color changes ........................ 35 Setting the color sequence ......................... 36 Control Panel Cheat Sheet .......................... 37 Load design from USB / Memory stick .................... 37 Load design from memory (internal memory) ................... 37 Confirm Embroidery Design ........................ 37 Setting the color sequence ......................... 37 Trace design (to makes sure design fits within hoop) ................ 37 Maintenance ............................... 38 Oiling ............................... 38 Oil Point Breakdown ........................... 39 Glossary ............................... 40 ...
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P a g e | 5 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Upper Thread Hook .......................... 61 Color Change System .......................... 63 Needle Case A ............................. 65 Needle Case B ............................. 67 X‐Axis Drive System .......................... 69 Y‐Axis Drive System .......................... 71 Tension Base ............................ 73 Thread Stand ............................ 75 Bobbin Winder ............................ 77 Electronics ............................ 79 Hoops / Frames ........................... 81 Cap Driver ............................ 83 ...
P a g e | 6 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual About this document About this document This document is to be used as a reference user’s manual for the Butterfly B1201B/T – Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine. We highly encourage you to completely review the entire contents of this manual before setting up or using your embroidery machine. To download a copy of this manual at anytime, please go to: http://www.ButterFlyEmb.com/Butterfly_Embroidery_Machine_Manual.pdf ...
P a g e | 7 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual General Information About the Machine The Butterfly B1201B/T is a single head (single station) embroidery machine with 12 needles (colors). This allows the user to embroider up to one garment at one time with one needle at a time. The machine automatically color changes (as indicated or preprogrammed by the embroidery machine design). A color change is in essence selecting a different needle with a different color thread in the needle. The machine has a USB port (memory stick) that reads several different embroidery formats. The user manually loads the pre‐digitized designs into the machine off of the USB port and/or the network when applicable. Compatible Design Formats The Butterfly machine work with the following design formats all saved on a standard USB flash (thumb or memory) drive. Instruction on how to save to these formats can be found in your software user manual. If you do not have software that will write to one of the compatible formats, please go to http://www.MadPunch.com to download Mad Punch ‐ Free Digitizing / Editing Embroidery Software. • DST (Tajima Format) • EXP (Melco DOS Format) Type of Embroidery Applications The Butterfly machine is comparable with most all of the major industrial (commercial) embroidery machines. Some embroidery equipment may or may not have special equipment attached ...
P a g e | 8 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual shirts much easier. Hooping a Tubular Frame is general much less time consuming and easier than hooping with other types of hoops or frames. T‐Shirt Polos Pillow Cases Etc • Cap (270 degree) Embroidery o Cap embroidery refers to embroidery done directly on a baseball style cap/hat Baseball Caps Etc Warranty and return policy Below is a summary of our warranty and return policy. We highly recommend you to read the full warranty and return policy document. Our warranty covers up to 2 years on all non‐consumable parts and electronics one the Butterfly Embroidery Machine. Our warranty does not cover misuse or user damages. To redeem warranty repairs or service, the device must be sent back to our corporate office. Labor is covered for one year via phone support, web support (email, webcam, chat, etc) and in‐house (OUR HEADQUARTERS). Labor warranty is automatically voided if the machine is worked on by non‐authorized or non‐approved parties. ...
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P a g e | 9 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Electronics Repairs and servicing: http://www.PLRElectronics.com ...
P a g e | 10 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Setting up your equipment Included with your equipment Included in a standard purchase of the B1201B/T embroidery machine typically includes***: • Power Cable • Standard Tool kit with the following o Scissors o Tweezers o Threading Rod o Oil Can o Philips Screw Driver o Flat Screw Driver o USB Memory Stick o Etc ...
P a g e | 11 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Getting to know your machine Pictures and description of the Butterfly B1201B/T embroidery machine below: Image 1.A – Butterfly B1201B/T Embroidery Machine – Single head 12 needle embroidery machine. The machine assembled on the cart/stand. This example is with the tubular hoop attachment installed and the removable table removed. Image 1.B – Control panel – The control panel is where the entire machine is controlled. This includes your Stop, Start, Emergency Stop and Power button at the bottom of the machine. On the right side of the machine is the USB port for inserting a USB memory stick for inputting designs into the machine. The Speed Up and Speed Down button are used to control the embroidery speeds of the machine during ...
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P a g e | 12 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Image 1.C – Head Left Side – View looking to the left side of the embroidery machine. Various motors are shown on the left side of the machine. The wiper motor control the wipers which grab the embroidery thread after the thread is cut. The reciprocator motor is what controls the arm which grabs the needle bar and moves it up and down. Image 1.D – Head Right side – View looking to the right side of the embroidery machine. The color change where is used to move the head to the left or to the right (to different needles). The timing sight is a glass window you can view the timing numbers through (for setting machine parameters during maintenance). The timing wheel moves the needle bar through its cycles from 0 to 360 degrees. The laser light is used to highlight the needle plate hole or, the point at which the embroidery machine needle makes penetration. ...
P a g e | 13 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Out of the crate setup If your equipment has been shipped to you then there are certain steps you will need to take to uncrate and setup. The steps may vary from machine to machine and crate to crate. SEE SUPPLEMENT GUIDE Setting up stand (cart) SEE SUPPLEMENT GUIDE Placing machine on stand (cart) SEE SUPPLEMENT GUIDE Setting up thread rack (tree) SECTION A ‐ Assembly of the Thread Rack (also known as the Threading Tree) – See Image 1. The thread rack is the part of the machine which includes the first set of tension knobs. The primary function of the thread rack is to smoothly unwind thread off of the spool of thread. Step 1 – Screw Thread Stand Shafts (2 pcs) in by hand into threaded holes A and B on the Thread Stand. Step 2 – Tighten thread shafts using the flat adjustor C on each ...
P a g e | 14 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Setting the threads (spools) The Butterfly B1201B/T is a 12 color machine meaning it can hold up to 12 different spools of thread. Generally most users will use 12 different colors of thread designating at least 6 of the colors for basics such as white, black, red, blue, green, yellow, etc. There are various brands and types of threads. The most common types are Rayon and Polyester. Rayon is a softer but weaker thread. Typically polyester (or “poly”) is recommended due to its strength which also reduces thread breaks. Step A – Begin by placing 12 spools of thread on the thread stand. Step B – Take the first spool (1) thread and pass it through eyelet ‘2’ in the image followed by ‘3’ then ‘4’. Step C – Take the second spool (5) thread and pass it through eyelet ‘6’ in the image followed by ‘7’. Step D ‐ Take the third spool ...
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P a g e | 16 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Threading and tensions of your machine Be sure you have already completed the previous sections before proceeding. See previous Images 3. Proper threading and tensions of your embroidery machine are essential to production, thread breaks, and final embroidery quality. Without properly threading your machine and setting the correct tensions per spool, needle and bobbin, your machine may not run. It is very important that the threading tracks and tensions are constantly checked. Upper thread threading The upper thread refers to the thread that is seen on the top of the embroidered item. The upper threading track is show in Image 3. An upper thread break typically refers to when the current spool of thread that is embroidering, has broken. Upper thread is also physically located at the top of the machine whereas the lower thread (bobbin) is located towards the bottom. Upper thread is the common spool of thread used to embroidery designs. Refer to Image 3 to thread. Step A – First complete the section “Setting the threads”. Step 1 – Insert the first thread into the eyelet of the pretension knob. The pretension knob is the one at the very top of the machine and is the first tension knob the thread passes through Step 2 – Place the thread in between the 2 disks of the pretension knob going to the right. Step 3 – Detach the top of the thread tube and place thread through U‐Slot ...
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P a g e | 17 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual thread breaks. If your machine is giving false thread breaks, first check that this wheel is properly threaded. If this wheel is properly threaded, check the entire thread track for any misthreading. Step 11 – Place thread over the rotary wheel and then to the right of the wheel and then to the left of the next thread guide rod. If your machine is detecting false thread breaks but threaded properly, you might try wrapping the thread around the rotary wheel a second time. Step 12 – Place thread under the next thread guide. Step 13 – Open the head case cover. To the right of the machine behind the cover, on the head, there is a lever that goes up and down. Push the lever down as far as it goes. When you do, you will see several (12) small wires/springs. These are known as the Check Springs. Step 14 – Place the thread to the right of the right most cylinder rod where check springs come out of when the check spring lever is pressed down. Place the thread through the check spring eyelet from the right to the left. Bring the thread back up to the left of the leftmost rod corresponding to the current thread you are threading. Move the lever so that the checks springs go back up all the way and then bring it back down about 1mm to give the springs a little bit more spring than if they were all the way up. Not placing the check springs in the correct position will cause trimming problems and problems when changing colors. Step 15 – Bring the thread back up about 3 inches into the take up lever eyelet. Step 16 – Bring the thread back down, past the check spring to the bottom of the head and ...
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P a g e | 19 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Upper Thread Tension The upper thread tension refers to how tense or tight the thread feels when you pull it through the very last thread guide eyelet when the thread is properly threaded. There are many metrics for measuring this. However, the final metric usually just depends on what the final embroidery looks like. Upper thread tension is completely different between one cone and the next and the tensions change as the thread is used. Therefore, the tensions must constantly be checked. Because the B1201B/T has 12 needles and only one bobbin, it is always best to preset the bobbin tensions (next section) first and then change the upper threads to conform to the bobbin tension. In other words, once the bobbin is set, it should not be adjusted much. Each time the bobbin is changed, it may need to be set again. The operator should always recheck bobbin tensions when changing the bobbin (next section). When pulling the upper thread from the final thread guide eyelet hole (NOT through the needle), the tension on the thread should feel about the same as if the other end of the thread was tied to 3 US Quarters ($0.75), being dragged across a smooth surface. Generally you should start with tightening both tension knobs at about 50% and then slowly adjusting from there. Once everything is set, you should only adjust with the second tension knob located on the tension base. Minor adjustments during and after embroidery will be required and should only be done with this second knob. When the machine is embroidering (assuming the bobbin tension is set) you can visually tell if the tensions are set or need adjusting. It is common (and required) to make minor adjustments often. If ...
P a g e | 20 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Bobbin thread The B1201B/T uses style ‘L’ bobbins and bobbin cases which are also known as Standard Bobbins. We recommend using prewound polyester bobbins with cardboard sides. The bobbin is located inside the bobbin case and is near the bottom of the machine under the needle plate. The bobbin should be cleaned and replaced regularly to ensure proper tensions. Lint typically clogs the bobbin case which will produce variations in tensions and poor embroidery quality. It’s a good indication that it’s time to replace the bobbin case if the bobbin pulls out of the bobbin case rough after the case has been cleaned. Because bobbin cases are so inexpensive, it is recommended to purchase new ones rather than replace or repair used ones. To remove the bobbin case from the hook of the machine, pull the bobbin case handle while extracting the case. When inserting the bobbin case back into the hook, make sure that the handle is pointing straight to the right. Do not pull the handle when inserting the case back into the hook. ...
P a g e | 21 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Step 5 – Pull the bobbin thread out about 6 inches while checking tensions (next section). Adjust if needed. Step 5/B – Always check tensions on the bobbin when replacing it. The bobbin lasts approximately 32,000 stitches. Bobbin tensions might vary from bobbin to bobbin and the tension does change as the bobbin is used. Bobbin Thread Tensions The bobbin thread tension is typically considered much more important that the upper thread tension because all 12 needles depend on the tensions of the bobbin in order to embroidery properly. It is important to set the bobbin tensions one time and try not to adjust it per color but rather adjust each other color/needle to conform to the bobbin. The bobbin tensions might need to be changed when replacing the bobbin and should be checked regardless. The operator should check the tensions of the bobbin after each run by looking at the bobbin of the final embroidery product for excess or shortage of bobbin thread. Generally on a column stitch 1/3 of the column should be bobbin thread and the other 2/3 upper thread. An adjuster screw is located on the tension spring. Next to the adjuster screw is a fixed screw that holds down the tension spring. This fixed screw should never be touched. Tightening (turning clockwise) will tighten the tension of the bobbin. When tightening the bobbin, less bobbin thread will ...
P a g e | 22 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Hooping Setting up the tubular arms The tubular arms are what hold the tubular hoops onto the machine. The tubular arms attach to the machine onto the pantograph. The tubular setup is the most common type of embroidery used on these types of machines. The tubular system utilizes the tubular hoops. The tubular system is most common because it’s a much quicker and easier way to hoop. To use the tubular system you will need to first install the tubular arms if they have not already been installed. To install the tubular arms start by sliding the left tubular arm into the pantograph into one the slots on the left side of the pantograph (1). There are several slots on the pantograph for different size of hoops. It does not matter which slots are uses as long as the hoop will fit once both arms have been installed. (2) Slightly tighten the 2 screws on the tubular arm, onto the pantograph. The next step will be to select the hoop ...
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P a g e | 23 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual goods such as shirts, etc. Embroidery on unassembled goods (raw fabric) is typically best done with other types of hoop systems but most all embroidery done commercially will be on assembled garments. There are many guides available on the internet and in other embroidery training manuals that explain the best way to hoop certain items depending on sizes, sex, type, etc of the garments. This manual will not get into the techniques and it is recommended that the operator search on the internet for further training. However, when using a tubular hoop as shown the outer ring (piece without the metal tabs) goes inside or under the garment. For example, on a t‐shirt the outer ring will go inside the shirt around the area that is to be embroidered. Backing or Stabilizer is then place on top of the outer right in between the garment. The top part of the hoop is then place on top of the garment, inside the outer ring. The top part of the hoop includes the beveled tabs. The beveled part of the tab will always be on top. The garment should be hooped so that the final embroidery imaged is parallel with the beveled tabs. ...
P a g e | 24 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Using the Control Panel About the control panel The control panel for the Butterfly Embroidery Machine is relatively easy to use. The control panel has a lot of uses that on a normal basis will never be used. We recommend that you become familiar with all the buttons and features but, you can also refer to the Cheat Sheet to find all you need to operate the control panel. Please refer below to the general layout of the control panel. Display Screen Memory Port Network Connector Keyboard Emergency Power Stop / Power Switch ...
P a g e | 25 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Keyboard Layout The control panel includes: ① Number Keypad, ② Function/Menu keys, ③ Manual Frame‐ moving (direction keys), ④ and the Confirm key (Enter key). The keys are named and described as follows: Key icon Key name Key function Embroider Confirms or cancels embroidering mode Confirm (Enter) ...
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P a g e | 26 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Help System info key Trimming Used to prefer a manual color change Jogging Prefers a rotation on the main shaft (motor) Color‐sequence To change the color sequence Changes the procedure of color changes such as Color‐changing manual or automatic color changes Returns back to the origin (start point) of embroidery Back to ORG. design Used to go back the stopped position of the current Back to Stop point embroider job ...
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P a g e | 27 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Up and down Up and down Frame Speed Changes the manual frame movement speed Embroidery If on, confirms embroidery is ready. Normally should Confirmation Indicator be light when you are ready to embroider. Indicates if the main shaft is in the correct place. Main Shaft Indicator Normally should be light. If on, indicate the machine is in the correct color Color‐change Indicator change position. Normally should be light. High/Low speed frame Indicates the speed the frame is set to move at in Indicator ...
P a g e | 28 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Main Screen Layout On the screen, the main menu / display should look similar as follows: The following icons will explain each part of the main display screen. Icon state Content/handle instruction Press“ ” and “ ” key to switch the Embroidery Preparation mode embroidery modes. To embroidery, you want 1 the CONFIRM ‘Green’ mode. To load, designs Embroidery Confirmation mode or make changes to designs, the PREPARATION state should be on. Auto color‐change, auto start 2 Press “ ” key to switch the mode of color‐ Auto color‐change, manual start ...
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P a g e | 29 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Normal embroidering 3 Press “ ” key to switch the state of idling. High‐speed idling The ‘Green’ mode is standard. Low‐speed idling Press “ ” key to switch the state of frame‐ Manual high speed frame‐moving 4 moving. Changes the speed at which the frame moves when manually moving it with the arrow Manual low speed frame‐moving keys. 5 Press “ ” key to cancel/hide XY position Display X,Y position info. H: The highest rotated speed Shows the max ‘H’ and minimum ‘L’ 6 embroidery speeds. ...
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P a g e | 30 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual 14 Pattern information Information on the current embroidery design Ready to embroider; Machine was running but has stopped; Thread break; 15 Embroidery states Embroidery has finished; Machine is color‐changing; System is in jump stitch mode. Pattern has been set to repeat Set the X, Y repetition and times in “Embroidery 16 Parameter”. Typically this is not set Pattern has not been set to repeat System has been set to cycle embroidery In “Machine parameter” you can set whether 17 to cycle System has not been set to cycle embroidery The F indicates the direction the embroidery ...
P a g e | 31 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual When on, indicates that the network is 23 Network connection state connected When on, indicates that the system is 24 Control cable connected with direct connect cable Time zone can be adjusted in “Machine 25 Current System Time Parameter”. Basic Control Panel Operations Generally, there are very few operations needed to run the Butterfly embroidery machine. We will simplify the learning process by only showing the Basic operations on the control panel in this section and show further advanced (but rarely used) operation on another section. Load design from USB / Memory stick The first step to embroidering a design is to load it into the Butterflys control panel. You will need to save your design from your PC onto a memory stick. The standard format is the Tajima DST format. Please refer to your software manual on how to save the designs as DST. Once the design is saved onto the stick: 1. Insert USB stick into the control panel then press “...
P a g e | 32 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual ※ If you want to enter a different directory of the USB stick, press “ ” and “ ” to select the directory you want and then press “ ” key to confirm. To go back a directory select “..”, and press the “ ” key. 4. The system with then show the prompt: “Input PAT NO.”, and show the next available pattern number in memory, press “ ” key to use this pattern number. ※ If you don’t want to use this pattern number, you can use the 10 keypad to input a new pattern number. You can press “ ” key to delete the current number. Once done, press “ ” key to confirm. 5. The system with then show the prompt: “Compensate the stitches?” Then press “ ” and “ ” key to select “ Yes ” or “ No ” and press “ ” key to confirm. ※ If select the flat‐equalized stitches, it will prompt that input the equalized value. ...
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P a g e | 33 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual 2. With the cursor on “Select”, press the “ ” key 3. The screen will display all the patterns in memory. Press “ ” & “ ” keys to go to the next page, press “ ” and “ ” key to select the design. Press “ ” key to confirm. ※ If the start‐point of the pattern has been saved (the design will have a “*” next to it), the system will prompt: “Do you want to restore ORG?” If you select “Yes”, the embroidery frame will move to the saved point of origin. If you select “No”, the frame will not move. ※ If the system has saved the “Embroidery Parameter” or the “Color Sequence Table” of the design, and its different from the current parameter, the system will prompt: “Do you want to restore EMB PARA?” If you select “Yes”, system will load the previously saved embroidery parameter but if you select “No” the current system will use the last default settings ...
P a g e | 34 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual 4. Press “ ” key to use the current embroidery parameter. Press “ ” key to return to the “Select EMB. Pattern” page. Press others key to enter the “Edit EMB. PARA” page. ※ If you wish, you can use the 10 key to change any parameters. Use the direction keys “ ” and “ ” to select different options, and press “ ” to modify them. When finished, press the “ ” key to save the modified changes and return to main page. Confirm Embroidery Design Once the design is loaded into memory, you must confirm it to put the machine into embroidery mode. With the machine in “Preparation mode” “ ”, press “ ” key, until the screen shows: “Confirm embroidering?”. Press “ ” key to enter embroidering mode (“ ” icon will turn green, press the start button to start embroidering. ※ If current position of the machine is not at the origin point of the pattern (as set in “Frame Origin Setting”), the system will ask: “Save current ORG setting for this pattern?”. Press “...
P a g e | 35 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Color Changes Once the design is confirmed you can program color changes. Color‐Change Icon Types of color changes The icon above is the color‐change icon. When the embroidery machine is not embroidering, press “ ” key to switch the types of color‐changes. 1 Manual color‐change When the machine is not running (in any color‐change mode), press any number on the 10 keypad to perform a manual color‐change. 2 Manual change the color while embroidering In this mode, the machine will stop at each color change and wait till the next color is entered with the 10 keypad. Once the color is set, use start to continue embroidering with that specified needle number. 3 Auto color‐change, manual start In this mode, the colors are preprogrammed however, the machine will still stop at each color change waiting for the operator to hit start to continue embroidering. 4 Auto color‐change, auto start ...
P a g e | 36 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual In this mode, color‐changes are preprogrammed by the operator and the machine will automatically select the needles at color changes and start on its own. This is the normally used color‐change mode Setting the color sequence 1. Press “ ” key to show the color‐sequence menu: Color sequence Three options will display. You can use either one of the 3 to change color sequence. 2. Insert and repeat: Used to enter each color individually in sequence. Press “ ” to select the Insert & Repeat option. Using the 10 keypad, enter each color change 1 by one and once done entering all the color changes, press the “ ” key to confirm, the color sequence. 3. Modify: Used to change just specific needles. Press “ ”. Use direction keys “ ” and “ ” to move the cursor to the color you want to change. Use the 10 key pad to change the color number and then press the “ ” key to confirm. 4. Replace color: Used to change all of the color on one needle to another all at the same time. Press “ ”. Enter the original needle number followed by the new needle number and then press the “...
P a g e | 37 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Control Panel Cheat Sheet NOTE: Pressing Goes in and out of Mode ) Load design from USB / Memory stick Insert USB stick Use & to select the design Load design from memory (internal memory) In Mode: ( & to select the design IF ‐ “Do you want to restore ORG?” IF ‐ “Do you want to restore EMB PARA?” ...
P a g e | 38 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Maintenance Oiling To ensure your Butterfly Embroidery Machine lasts a long and healthy life, it is recommended to oil the machine when required. Although it is recommend oiling the machine, it is highly discouraged to over oil the machine as the oil can accumulate over electronics, the garments, and other parts that are not designed to be oiled. It is also not recommend to oil parts not specified in this guide. Standard sewing or embroidery machine oil should be used. It is recommended to oil the machine after each shift to give the oil time to settle. When starting the machine at the next shift for the first time, it is recommend to sew a sample run and to sew each run using solvy. Solvy helps to catch any excess oil from dripping on and staining the garments. A) – Needle bars – Once every (20) hours of embroidery. Oil each bar through the opening. Do not place more than one drop per bar per 8 hour shift. There is a felt piece inside that head that ...
P a g e | 39 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Do not place more than one drop per needle bar per 8 hour shift. It is recommended to remove the bobbin case when oiling and run a few trims without the bobbin in the case to circulate the oil. If you embroidery machine start to make a constant clicking sound it is usually due to a lack of oil on the hook. C) – Upper Head Assembly (Reciprocator Shaft) ‐ Once every (16 ‐ 32) Hours of embroidery. The Reciprocator shaft is what the reciprocator rides up and down on. The shaft is not easily accessible directly from the front of the machine so, you must access it from the sides through troughs on the head. To access these troughs, either move the head all the way to needle number 1 or to needle number 12. If you are on needle number 1, the trough will be accessible from the right side of the head. If you are needle number 12, the trough will be accessible from the left of the head. A couple drops should fill the trough. Move the head to the opposite and place a couple more drops on that opposite side. D) – Oil Stickers – As indicated on the sticker. There are several oiling stickers/holes noted on the machine. These oiling points should be oil as often and as much as noted on the stickers. Oil Point Breakdown ...
P a g e | 40 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Glossary Glossary ‐ Backing – Foundation used to stabilize and keep garment flat. Most backings are paper like. ‐ Bobbin – Thread used to tie a knot under the embroidery garment which holds down the upper thread ‐ Bobbin Case – Holds the bobbin ‐ Check Springs – Spring used in threading track which removes whiplash during embroidery ‐ Consumables – Consumables are parts used on the machine such as hooks, needles, and bobbin cases, etc that are to be replaced on a regular basis of normal operation. ‐ Digitized(ing) – Digitizing (in embroidery) is the act of converting a logo, design, symbol, etc into an embroidery file readable by embroidery machines and software. A digitized design is one that has all stitches, color changes, trims, etc programmed in so that the embroidery machine. ‐ Hook – Part which ties thread onto the bobbin and makes the embroidery stitch ‐ Non‐consumables –Non‐consumables are parts that are not designed to be replaced on a general basis such as motors, shafts, etc. ...
P a g e | 41 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual FAQS ‐ How does the Butterfly B1201B/T compare to other commercial/industrial embroidery machines? The Butterfly B1201B/T will benchmark against any other machine in its class. The final embroidery quality is just as good as any other machine run under the variables (design type, thread quality, etc). ...
P a g e | 42 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Specifications Machine specifications Listed below are common specifications of the Butterfly B1201B/T embroidery machine Belts Italian Bobbin Size / Style Size / Style ‘L’ or Standard. Prewound polyester recommended Cap System 270 Degree Color Changes Automatic or Manual Dimensions Approximately 3’ x 3’ x 3’ without stand Display 4” Color LCD Display Embroidery Area 40cm x 50cm ~(15in x 16 in) Flat Embroidery Yes Heads 1 Input USB / Network (on certain models) ...
P a g e | 43 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Technical Support Please direct all technical questions to support@butterflyemb.com You may also try our live support by going to http://www.ButterFlyEmb.com and clicking the LIVE SUPPORT icon. Troubleshooting Symptoms Resolution False thread breaks ‐Ensure the machine is properly threaded. Noise – Clicking Sound ‐Oil Hook Power up – Machine does not turn on ‐Ensure that the power cord is securely attached ...
P a g e | 44 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Error Codes Not confirm! The machine has to be in Drive mode for this function. Please leave Edit mode and enter Drive mode by going to the main menu and pressing the Drive key. Main motor is not zero! The main shaft has to be at 100 degrees. Please move the main shaft manually, or use the red STOP key to ask the machine to move the motor automatically (if that software option is active, which it is by default). To move it manually, push the large black knob in and turn it to the left, and either look through the small glass portal or watch the LED light at the bottom of the control panel that says 100, until the light turns on. Trimming is not zero! The trimming knife (movable knife) might be stuck and did not return to its resting position. Please press the red STOP button to ask the machine to attempt to move it home. If it still cannot move, then check if any threads are causing it to jam, and remove all thread pieces and clean the area. If it is still jammed, remove the needle plate and inspect. ...
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P a g e | 45 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual External media is not inserted! The USB stick is not plugged in or not initialized yet. Some USB flash drives take a few seconds to initialize, please inspect the bottom right of the control panel to see if the USB symbol is lit up. Also, some USB sticks are very wide and that can interfere with plugging in the USB stick all the way. Main motor time over! The main motor is not moving, possibly because of a mechanical jam. Please check if the needle hit anything (such as the hoop), and also spin the main shaft manually using the black knob on the side of the machine. If there is a binding when manually turning, then please find the cause of the mechanical jam. The needle may have bent badly and hit something, or the trimmer knife jammed in the way of the needle. Also, the head may have falling off of needle center for whatever reason and needs to be re‐centered per the needle change error. Also check that the three hook screws on the bobbin hook are not loose, and hitting anything. If the shaft feels free and turns all the way, but the motor does not move at all, then one of the three ...
P a g e | 46 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Pictures Pictures & Videos High quality pictures and videos can be founds by going to http://www.ButterFlyEmb.com and clicking on either the PHOTOS or VIDEOS tab. ...
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P a g e | 49 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Table Top Parts of the table, chassis and bed. Reference picture on previous page. NO Part # Part Name Remark 03010103 base 03010201 cover front R 03010202 cover front L 03010203 cover rear R ...
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P a g e | 51 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Rotary Hook Base Rotary Hook Base. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 02101121 baffle 02101131 bearing collar 03021101 rotary hook base front 03021102 bracket 03021103...
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P a g e | 53 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Trimmers Trimmers. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 02101231 trimming drive arm 02101232 movable knife 02101233 fixed knife 03021201 fixed knife shrapnel ...
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P a g e | 54 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual 80924150 9/64x5 screw 80924201 M2.5x4-3x2 screw 80924211 M4x4-5x3.5 screw ...
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P a g e | 56 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Arm Arm. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 01030131 bevel gear big 01030132 bevel gear small 03040101 03040121 positioning plate 03040123...
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P a g e | 57 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual 80880608 M6x8 screw 80880610 M6x10 screw 80900408 M4 plain washer 80900413 M4 spring washer 80901202 M12 spacer 80901213 M12 spring spacer ...
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P a g e | 59 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Needle Bar Driver Needle bar Driver. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03040111 oil fencing felt 03040122 drive shaft collar 03040301 needle bar drive block 03040302 shaft bushing ...
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P a g e | 61 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Upper Thread Hook Upper Thread Hook. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03040151 baffle-lower 03040154 baffle bracket-lower 03040601 thread hook plate hook 03040602 motor base hook drive ...
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P a g e | 63 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Color Change System Color Change System. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 01293105 color change cam 03040503 color change 03040504 base motor 03040506 support 03040507...
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P a g e | 65 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Needle Case A Needle Case A. Reference picture on previous page Part # Part Name Remark 01221532 take-up lever shaft 01221605 rubber cushion felt 01221606 packing needle bar 01222102 screw baffle ring ...
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P a g e | 67 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Needle Case B Needle Case B. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03081302 upper face plate 03081303 front face plate 03082301 cover support 03082302 plastic front cover ...
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P a g e | 69 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual X‐Axis Drive System X‐Axis Drive System. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03100101 drive shaft 03100102 frame felt 03100104 connecting plate press block 03100105 timing pulley bracket ...
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P a g e | 71 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Y‐Axis Drive System Y‐Axis Drive System. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03100108 belt press plate 03105101 drive connecting plate-R 03105102 X drive connecting plate-L 03105103 guide buffer ...
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P a g e | 73 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Tension Base Tension Base. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03130112 thread course wheel 03130114 tension disk 03130118 thread presser spring 03130119 thread presser ...
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P a g e | 75 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Thread Stand Thread Stand. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 01901201 tension bolt 01901202 thread lead 01901203 plate tension 01901204 spring tension 01901205...
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P a g e | 77 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Bobbin Winder Bobbin Winder. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03041502 thread winder support arm 03041503 thread 03041504 winder shaft 03041505 rubber roller ...
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P a g e | 79 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Electronics Electronics. Reference picture on previous page Part # Part Name Remark 03040132 rear cover 03044201 face plate bracket base face 03044202 plate support base face 03044203 plate stand...
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P a g e | 81 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Hoops / Frames Hoops / Frames. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03100291 frame bracket-R 03100292 frame bracket-L 03171181 round frame-90 03171681 round frame-120 03172181...
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P a g e | 83 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Cap Driver Cap Driver. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 02810102 shaft A 02810103 nylon rod 02810105 pin shaft 02810106 trolley 02810301 cap frame support plate...
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P a g e | 85 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Cap Frame Cap Frame. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 02810201 cap casing 02810203 collar A 02810204 positioning block 02810211 clamp base A ...
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P a g e | 87 Butterfly B1201B/T - Single Head 12 Needle Embroidery Machine Manual Cart Cart. Reference picture on previous page NO Part # Part Name Remark 03010306 rack upper table 03010307 rack middle table 03010308 rack lower table 03018001 rack-L ...