To change the logo orientation for embroidery on the HappyJapan HCD3 machine when using a cap frame, enable the Convert cap function in the machine settings. This will automatically rotate the embroidery design 180 degrees in the vertical direction, ensuring the correct orientation since the cap is set upside down on the drive frame.

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Summary of Contents for HappyJapan HCD3

Page 1 HCD3 Industrial Single-head Embroidery Machine INSTRUCTION BOOK Program Ver. *2.15 ~ D3RB01-1...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1-1 Selection of folders ......... 5-9 How to select patterns from memory ... WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS ..1-2 Erasing patterns from memory ....5-B SETTING UP THE MACHINE NEEDLE BAR SELECTION ....5--E Assemble machine unit ......
Page 4 CONTENTS PATTERNS IN MEMORY Registration of QUEUE setting ..... 17-6 Locking pattern data ......11-1 Read QUEUE setting ......17-7 Trace type ..........11-2 OTHER SETTINGS Export .............11-3 Create network ........18-1 Renaming patterns .........11-5 Version information and software update ..18-3 Copying pattern data ......11-6 Language ..........
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Page 6: Warning Labels & Their Locations
WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS Safety Instruction Sticker for servicing, operating and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS maintaining 1. Machine must be operated by well trained person only. 2. Machine must be used for original purpose only, do not use for other purpose. 3.
Page 7: Setting Up The Machine Assemble Machine Unit
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Assemble machine unit Screws Thread guide 1. Insert thread stand felt on the thread stand. 2. Turn the thread guide pillar clockwise with a 3 mm hexagonal driver until tight. 3. Install the thread guide bracket with supplied screws (pan head screw M4 X 8 2 pcs).
Page 8: How To Carry Machine
SETTING UP THE MACHINE for qualified personnel only How to carry machine The unpacked machine should be carried by 3 person with the hand position at mark shown in photos. Left side Right side Rear side Machine installation Do not run the machine before setting it properly.
Page 9 SETTING UP THE MACHINE Needle holder 3. Remove needle plates and bobbin cases Needle holder from all the heads. 4. Lower the needle holder by pressing down with fingers on Fig. 4. Fig. 4 5. Turn main shaft by using the hexagonal driver in direction shown with arrow mark on Fig.
Page 10: Assemble Safety Sensor (Option)
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Assemble safety sensor (Option) Safety sensors are set at a provisional position Set screw for transportation. Please reset the safety sen- sors at normal positions for adjustment. 1. Unscrew set screws at lower points on the safety sensors on right and left sides.
Page 11: Assemble Table (Option)
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Assemble table (Option) Installing theTable or the Table (border). 1. Insert Knob screw to right and left side of machine. And set table like right side picture. Please insert table bracket trench to the knob screw. Knob screw 2.
Page 12: Assemble Border Frame (Option)
2-5b SETTING UP THE MACHINE Assemble border frame (Option) 1. Fix the border frame under the bracket of X carriage the X carriage and tighten the knob screw completely. Border frame Knob screw Bracket Clearance between X-carriage and Border Frame at right edge and left edge should be equal.
Page 13: Assemble Bobbin Thread Guide (Option)
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Sticker Assemble bobbin thread guide Screws Bobbin thread guide (Option) 1. Install the bobbin thread guide with supplied screws (pan head screw M4 X 6 2 pcs). ( Showing following pictures, Please square left end of sticker with right end of thread stand) FB01...
Page 14: Grounding Instruction (For Type Of 120V)
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Grounding instruction (for type of 120V) This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Page 15: Main Parts
MAIN PARTS 1. Keeper cover 11. Thread guide 21. Fuse (6A) 12. Thread check spring 2. Hook 22. Terminal box 3. Bobbin case 13. Thread stand pin 23. Power switch 14. Thread stand felt 4. Needle plate 24. USB port 15.
Page 16 MAIN PARTS CONTROL BOX 1. Emergency stop button 6. USB port (Standard-A receptacle) 2. Display (L.C.D.) 7. USB port (Standard-B receptacle) 3. LAN port 8. Stylus 4. Thread cut button 5. Start/Stop button BOBBIN WINDING (Option) 1. Thread guide 2. Thread tension 3.
Page 17: The Control Box
THE CONTROL BOX CAUTION The touch screen can be operated by finger, but in some cases sensitivity of the screen will be affected by condition of the finger. In such cases, please use the fingertip or built-in stylus to hit small touch targets. 1.
Page 18 DRIVE MODE Drive key The each key menu will be shown. STANDARD CONTROL BOX Forward and Back-ward Needle change Needle bar i-Custom selection (default display) Speed control Frame move Menu Display menu mode. 10.4” CONTROL BOX (Option) Forward and Back-ward Needle change Needle bar i-Custom...
Page 19 DRIVE MODE Low speed operation (OFF state) Drive speed Press the button to turn “ON” state. Control embroidery speed. Low speed operation (ON state) The speed can be controlled while embroidering. The drive speed will be reduced to “200 rpm”. Press the button to turn “OFF”...
Page 20 DRIVE MODE i-Custom 22-1 The following display and key icons are set as default. You can place other frequently used icons freely on the right side of Drive mode screen. Calendar lock” function is activated and the frame will move continuously even the finger is released from the Current year, month date is displayed.
Page 21 DRIVE MODE Pointer (Option) Quick move Turn on and off the laser pointer. First press this key and then the arrow key to move the frame toward the edge of the max- Position alignment by defining 2 points imum embroidery area in the direction of the arrow.
Page 22 3-7b DRIVE MODE Quick menu (10.4ʼ CONTROL BOX) Display menu icons at lower part of the screen. You can choose menu icons ( top line of the menu screen ) directly without pressing Top line of the menu screen 3_9d O901...
Page 23: Drive Mode
DRIVE MODE Speed setting by needle (ON state) Embroidery speed can be set by needle. If speed by needle exceeds the speed set at Drive speed setting, the value of speed turns gray and speed by the needle is applied to the speed set at Drive speed setting. You can be set up taking the following steps.
Page 24 DRIVE MODE Display example Needle number and color Mark for color When beginning an embroidery Status Mark for frame out Name of selected pattern Stitches of pattern This indicates that the Memory # of selected pattern machine is ready to start sewing from the “top”...
Page 25: Menu
MENU The diagram below describes STANDARD CONTROL BOX 10.4” CONTROL BOX (Option) the layout functions accesed from the main menu. The main menu is accessed by pressing Memory pattern Explanation page Lock of pattern data 11-1 Frame confirmation 13-1 Reading Needle bar selection 12-1 Erasing...
Page 26: Inserting A Needle
INSERTING A NEEDLE Select a needle of the right type. See the following “SELECT THREADS”. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Turn off the power before removing the needle. 1. Loosen the needle clamp screw slightly with the screw- Needle clamp screw driver.
Page 27: Select Needles And Threads
SELECT NEEDLES AND THREADS About needle Please select needles by type of material . Normally, We supply a DB X K5 needle as in the machine accessory kit. Relation of needle and upper thread Please select type of needle and upper thread by flowing list. k l i Normal em- broidery field...
Page 28: Backing Materials
BACKING MATERIALS Backing Generally, Backing is used for hooped embroidery fabric. Knit fabrics particularly require the use of embroidery backings. Embroidery backings will allow the hoop to move the fabric more accurately, creating a more beautiful embroidery. Select backing type Choose the thickness and number of sheets by the type of material and embroidery condition.
Page 29: Border Frame Clip
BORDER FRAME CLIP 4-3a When using border frame(option), the clips should be set continuously without gaps in order to get good embroidery quality. Please refer the drawing below and set the clips to specified position. 1501 Clip 180 x 4 Embroidery 170 x 2 frame...
Page 30: Winding The Bobbin (Option)
BOBBIN WINDING Winding the bobbin (OPTION) Thread the bobbin winder as shown below: 1. Thread guide 2. Thread tension – Be sure to thread through the small eye before going between the disks. 3. Bobbin (Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.) 4.
Page 31: Removing The Bobbin
BOBBIN WINDING CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Please watch out for the point of the rotary hook when you replace the bobbin. Removing the bobbin case 1. Open hook cover (A) to front. 2. Grasp bobbin case latch (B) and withdraw bobbin case from hook taking care not to damage the thread keeper.
Page 32: Threading The Machine How To Thread Upper Thread
THREADING THE MACHINE How to thread upper thread Pass upper threads in order according to the figure: Guide wire 1. Thread stand Put felt on thread stand and set thread cone. 2. Thread guide Thread through the thread guide above each thread cone.
Page 33 THREADING THE MACHINE 4. Upper rectifier 5. Minor thread tension 6. Thread tension Wind upper threads one time around rotary tension disc clock-wise. 7. Thread guide 8. Guide pin 9. Lower rectifier 10.Thread adjusting spring 11.Take-up lever 12.Thread guide 13.Thread guide plate lower 14.Needle bar thread guide 15.Needle Thread from front side of needle.
Page 34: How To Read These Instructions, Scrollbar
HOW TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS and SCROLLBAR How to read these instruction The instructions in this manual have been formatted as follows: Written instructions will be provided on the left side of the page while graphics depicting the nec- essary steps are provided on the right. Graphics on the far right will show the display after performing the steps indicated.
Page 35: Displaying The Pattern In Setting Mode
DISPLAYING THE PATTERN IN SETTING MODE When there is shows on the right side menu, the pattern data may be shown on the screen. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select desired menu. Icon of will be shown in sub-menu. 3.
Page 36: Turning The Machine On How To Turn On The Machine
TURNING THE MACHINE ON How to turn on the machine CAUTION The touch screen can be operated by finger, but in some cases sensitivity of the screen will be affected by condition of the finger. In such cases, please use the fingertip or built-in stylus to hit small touch targets. 1.
Page 37 5-1b TURNING THE MACHINE ON 5. Select the desired frame with : Tubular round frame : Tubular square frame, One touch frame : Cap and One-point frame. : Border frame, Square clamp frame : Sock frame : User-defined frame : Special frame : Non registered 6.
Page 38: Calendar And Clock Setting
TURNING THE MACHINE ON Calendar and clock setting Setting the calendar and clock lets the machine advise when oiling and other maintenance is scheduled to occur. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Press Current day 3. Press Current year, month date and time is displayed. Set day 4.
Page 39: Messages
MESSAGES Below is a list of possible messages that may appear while operating the machine, along with an brief explanation and suggested actions to take as a result. The message with mark will be appeared with beep sound. Press the screen (any location is okay) or button, then message and buzzer will be stopped. >>Stop Switch Message CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Page 40: Preparation Of Pattern Data Connecting To A Pc
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Connecting to a PC This embroidery machine will allow you to read design data from a connected PC. A USB cable or a LAN cable can be used for the connection. Install the clampfilter In order to avoid unexpected trouble caused by electric noise, install attached clamp filter on the embroidery machine side on USB cable or LAN cable.
Page 41: Reading Embroidery Pattern Data From The Pc . 5-4B
5-4b PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA LAN connection Connect the LAN cable between the LAN port of the machine and the network of the PC. Multiple and different type of machines can be connected to a PC which has Happy Link LAN software installed.
Page 42 PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Read embroidery pattern data Read the pattern to be embroidered from the memory media. These types of memory media can be used. This machine is able to read different kinds of memory media, which are generally used. •USB memory If you initialize the memory media with your PC, please proceed with FAT or FAT32 format.
Page 43: Reading Embroidery Pattern Data
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Reading pattern data This reads pattern data and writes into memory. When the HAPPY format pattern data with *various function settings are read in memory, vari- ous functions such as needle bar selection, pattern data adjustments and etc. will be set auto- matically.
Page 44 PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA 5. Select pattern data. --- Reading --- 1 % of free memory is equivalent to about 400,000 stitches. --- Check pattern data --- If there are more stitches than remaining space, you may need to delete some designs to make room for the new patterns.
Page 45: Selection Of Folders
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Selection of folders The pattern data memory is consist of 20 individual folders. Select desired folder to choose or input pattern data. 1. When the machine is stopped, press Selected folder 2. Select "PATTERN". The pattern data of the selected folder will appear on the display.
Page 46: How To Select Patterns From Memory
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA How to select patterns from memory To select an embroidery design previously stored into the machine memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". The display indicates the current pattern. The right side of display shows the number, name and details for the current pattern.
Page 47: Erasing Patterns From Memory
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Erasing patterns from memory This is to erase an unnecessary design data from the machine memory. Pattern data cannot be erased if the lock is set. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3.
Page 48 PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Showing number of delete design(s) 5. Press Delete pattern? < 2> Cancel 6. Push "OK" to delete. The item will be deleted. To delete other patterns, repeat steps 3 to 6. Press “Cancel” to cancel the delete. The display will return to step 2.
Page 49: Needle Bar Selection
NEEDLE BAR SELECTION For each color change in a given pattern, the needle number loaded with the correct color thread is assigned by the operator. When this is set, the machine automatically changes to the programmed needle when the design reaches that point in the course of sewing the design. You can not setting “NEEDLE”...
Page 50 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION No thread cut mark Frame out mark Color change stop mark Color change stop function When a color change stop is set to a color change number, the machine will stop after it finishes sewing the marked needle number, then following message will be shown: When you wish to start again, Press (Start/Stop button).
Page 51: Sewing With Tubular Frames
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Installing and removing the frame base Please attach the frame base to the carriage when you wish to use a tubular embroidering hoop. Please remove it in the reverse order of installation. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 52 6-1b SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES 5. Press X carriage 6. Move the carriage to the position shown by Tubular frame arm L press 7. Fix the Tubular frame arm to the bracket of the X carriage and tighten completely. Press to return to Drive mode. Bracket Tubular frame arm R Mount Tubular...
Page 53: How To Hoop
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES How to hoop Inner frame Cloth Backing Outer frame Please stretch the embroidery cloth in the directions of the arrow to smooth the cloth. Tighten Loosen Please smooth the embroidery cloth while adjusting Do not stretch the elastic cloth too much. tightness of outer frame.
Page 54: Mounting The Hoop On The Machine
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Mounting the hoop on the machine 1. Move the Tubular frame arm to the approximate center position before inserting the tubular embroidering frame. Tubular frame arm Holder Holder 2. Insert the embroidery frame. Make sure that the holder pins are inserted into the positioning holes of the frame base on each side.
Page 55 SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES 6-3b Use TAJIMA made tubular frame You can use TAJIMA made tubular fame which has the same installation width (space be- tween left and right positioning pin) as HAPPY's frame by changing the position of both left and right hold springs and left and right hold spring bases.
Page 56: Starting To Embroider
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Starting to embroider 1. Press and move the frame to the : Original point (Start point) original point with the 2. Press Backward only when pressing Forward only when pressing Press , and the embroidering frame moves for the design trace.
Page 57: Cap Frame Option Cap Frame Settings
CAP FRAME option Cap frame settings 2 types of cap frames, Normal and Wide, are available with this model. When you embroider by using a cap frame, please ensure that a correct setting is selected according to each. CAUTION: To avoid problems. The machine and/or cap frame may be dam- aged if the incorrect frame settings are used.
Page 58: Installing And Removing The Cap Drive Frame
CAP FRAME option Installing and removing the cap drive frame The cap drive frame must be installed onto the carriage to embroider a cap. Please remove by reverse order of these step. 1. Turn on the power switch. Push the power switch firmly so it will remain on. Confirm that there are “Cap (Std.)”...
Page 59 CAP FRAME option X carriage Tubular frame arm L Removing Tubular frame arm Make sure that both left and right arms are removed from connecting plate before installing cap drive frame. The arms can be removed by loosening screws shown by the arrows and pulling both arms.
Page 60 CAP FRAME option 6. Temporally fix both left and right fixing Drive frame connecting bracket with knob screws. Knob screw Push Drive frame connecting bracket to the carriage side (direction of the arrow in the picture on the right.) so that position pins fit slots of connecting plate.
Page 61: Normal Cap Frames
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Normal cap frame Adjustment When you hoop a cap on the cap frame, please adjust in the following manner: 1. Adjust up and down position of the hook Wing nut according to the thickness of the cap to adjust clamp tension.
Page 62 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Concave Center guide Hooping caps Locking levers 1. Place cap stretcher securely on a sturdy work bench. 2. As shown in Fig. 5, hold cap frame with both hands and place on cap stretcher. By pushing locking levers at 2 places with fingers, place cap frame so that center guide of cap stretcher fits in concave...
Page 63 CAP FRAME option Center guide Hold lever Cap drive frame Fig. 8 7. Remove the cap frame from the cap stretcher. 8. As shown in Fig. 8, install the cap frame on cap in the drive frame. Rotate the cap frame as show in the Fig 8 so that the brim of the cap cannot hit the machine.
Page 64: Wide Cap Frames
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Wide cap frame Tighten Loosen (Thick fabric) (Thin fabric) Adjustment When you fix cap to cap hold frame, please adjust in the following manner. Make sure to do the adjustment of the cap Fig. 1 Hook Cap grip Adjusting hold frame.
Page 65 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Hooping caps Concave Center guide Hold lever 1. Place cap stretcher securely on sturdy work bench. 2. As shown in Fig. 1, hold cap hold frame with both hands and place on cap stretcher. By pushing hold lever at 3 places in arrow marks with fingers, place cap hold frame so that center guide of cap stretcher...
Page 66 CAP FRAME option Lever for clip Clip Clip 6. As shown in Fig. 4, tip the cap stretcher forward. Clip the back of the cap and nonwoven fabric in two places. Make the clip livers face each other. Fig. 4 Center guide Hold...
Page 67: Starting To Embroider
CAP FRAME option Starting to embroider Embroidery area Embroidery area (Max. *1) 70mm (Normal cap frame) 85mm (Wide cap frame) 180mm (Normal cap frame) * The actual embroidery 360mm (Wide cap frame) area will be restricted by the design and shape of :Original point (Start point) a cap.
Page 68 CAP FRAME option 4. Press the Embroidery will start. 5. After finishing your design, the display will >>End show ">>End" and the machine will stop. :Original point (Start point) The embroidery frame will return to the original point automatically if the auto origin function has been activated.
Page 69: Adjusting The Thread Tension
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS 1. With the thread going through the hole of the pressure foot, pull it out slowly toward the front. Pressure foot 2. Adjust the Minor thread tension by the first tension knob and then the second Thread tension knob.
Page 70: Adjusting The Laser Pointer (Option)
ADJUSTING THE LASER POINTER (OPTION) Laser pointer indicates the needle position. The beam of laser is coming from right upper side, thus the position of laser pointer can be changed depending on the height of surface of fabric. Please adjust the angle of laser pointer depending on thickness of fabric and type of frame. CAUTION: Laser beam (Class 1) 1.
Page 71 ADJUSTING THE LASER POINTER (OPTION) Fixing screw for X 8. Unscrew a fixing screw for X direction Fixing screw for Y Support (Y) slightly and change angle of support(X). Y direction 9. Unscrew a fixing screw for Y direction X direction slightly and change angle of support(Y).
Page 72: Borer (Option)
BORER (Option) Important safety instructions When using an appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Fear of serious injury. WARNING Keep fingers away from Fear of serious injury. the needles while the machine is running. Keep fingers away from ES-HMF-5112-1 the needles while...
Page 73 ボーラー（オプション）針番の選択ボーラー装置が取り付けられている針番を選択します。 1. 機械が停止しているときに、を押します。 2. “針棒設定” を選びます。 3. サブメニューのを選びます。 4. 針番の 15 針を選びます。針番の右にが表示されます。もう一度選ぶと、が消えます。 5. 設定を確定するときは、を押します。設定をキャンセルするときは、を押します。を押すとメニューに戻ります。を押すと運転画面に戻ります。 15_2 B101...
Page 74 ボーラー（オプション）ボーラーの設定ボーラー刺繍をおこなうときは、柄データにボーラーメスの使用を設定します。ロックが設定された柄データは設定出来ません。柄データのロックを解除してください。 11-1 1. 機械が停止しているときに、を押します。色番選択している色番 2. “針棒設定” を選びます。針番色番の数色番 1 が選択されます。柄の表示部に、選択されている色番の部分が表示されます。 3. 色番を選びます。柄の表示部に、選択されている色番の部分が表示されます。針番 4. 針番 (15 針 ) を選びます。ボーラーマーク設定が確定します。他の色番にもボーラーを設定するときは、3. 〜 4. の操作をおこないます。を押すとメニューに戻ります。を押すと運転画面に戻ります。 B101...
Page 75 BORER (Option) Exchange the borer blade (option) If the Borer blade become bunt or should chip, exchange the Blade in the following procedures. CAUTION: To prevent accidents; Be sure power switch is “OFF”. Borer blade 1. Loosen the set screw and remove old borer Bracket Top of Borer blade blade from bracket.
Page 76: Sewing
SEWING What to do if the thread breaks while sewing If the thread breaks or runs out while sewing, the machine senses the break, stops, and moves back several stitches from the break point. (This prevents open sections in the design when sewing is resumed. See the thread break section.
Page 77: Loss Of Power While Embroidering
SEWING Loss of power while embroidering If you have a power failure while embroidering, follow these instructions and you can restore the position of the frame and the pattern data to its state before the failure. 1. Turn on the power switch. 2.
Page 78: Moving The Hoop While Embroidering And Then Returning To The Correct Location (Position)
SEWING Moving the hoop while embroidering and then returning to the correct location >>Stop Switch 1. Stop the sewing by pressing the while embroidering. 2. Press and move frame with 3. Press The frame will automatically return to the current sewing position.
Page 79: Going Back To The Beginning Of The Design (Top)
SEWING Going back to the beginning of the design (Top) Stopping sewing in the middle of a design, changing the design’s location in the hoop, and then restarting from the beginning. If you use “Top”, you will return to the start point the frame position left where it is. 1.
Page 80: Rotating And Mirroring Designs (Convert)
SEWING Rotating and mirroring designs (Convert) Convert selected pattern data. Setting example Normal Mirror reverse : Start point of pattern 0° 90° 180° 270° 0° 90° 180° 270° Mirror reverse + 90° Normal Normal angle With the start point of pattern as a pivot, the machine changes the angle in 90 degree increments.
Page 81: Starting In The Middle Of A Design (Position)
SEWING Starting in the middle of a design (POSITION) This function allows you to go directly to a stitch number or a color change and positions the hoop correctly. Change (Color position ) Stitch (Number of stitches ) This moves the frame to the beginning of any This moves the frame to any stitch number Color change number.
Page 82 SEWING Change 1. Press ”Frame forward”. Pointer shows you the current position of the frame. 2. Press 3. Input the color change number and press The frame moves to the selected color position. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep hands away from the frame.
Page 83: Position Alignment By Defining 2 Points
POSITION ALIGNMENT BY DEFINING 2 POINTS When embroidery position is aligned, machine automatically sets angle and embroidery only by defining 2 points (P1, P2). This function is easy to align the position for embroidery on the edge of pocket or over seam of shirt.
Page 84 POSITION ALIGNMENT BY DEFINING 2 POINTS The procedure is explained as an example of embroidering pattern on pocket of shirt. 1. Hoop a shirt on embroidery frame. (Diagonal position of pocket on frame is okay.) Set the frame on the machine.
Page 85 POSITION ALIGNMENT BY DEFINING 2 POINTS 7. Press Enter movement of arrow from base line (edge of pocket) to pattern. Movement Enter “15.0”(15mm) in this case. Base line 8. Press Movement Enter movement of arrow from base line (edge of pocket) to pattern. Leave “0.0”...
Page 86: Position
POSITION This creates direct designations to the number of stitches and *color change number, as well as setting the frame and data to the designated sewing position. Piece Change Stitch (Color position ) (Number of stitches ) : Beginning of any couloir number : Any stitches : Beginning of any pieces Piece...
Page 87: Piece Number
POSITION Piece number The frame and pointer can be moved a specified piece number. 1. Press ”Frame forward”. 2. Press 3. Input the number and press The frame and pointer will move to the specified piece number. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly.
Page 88: Bobbin Thread Alarm
9-Cb POSITION / BOBBIN THREAD ALARM Bobbin thread alarm By entering the number of stitches per one bobbin, the machine can be stopped automatically when the remaining amount of bobbin thread becomes low. Also, the alarm message will be displayed on the screen. When the number of stitches is entered, the bobbin thread progress bar will be displayed just below the embroidery progress bar.
Page 89 9-Cc POSITION / BOBBIN CHANGE ALERT 4. Input the stitich number and press The standard bobbin which is winded with #120 cotton thread will be used around 30000 stitches. But, the consumption of bobbin thread is varied depending on embroidery conditions such as stich type, stitch length and thread tension.
Page 90 9-Cd POSITION / BOBBIN CHANGE ALERT 3. Remove the bobbin and check the remaining amount. When the remaining amount is suitable, it is no need to correct the value. Please continue embroidery. The correction of setting value is required when the remaining amount is overage or shortage.
Page 91: Register
REGISTER Register will restore the position of the frame to the last point before a power failure even if the point of origin or the pattern itself were changed. Selected frame If register is used with a cap drive frame, make sure that the machine recognizes it by showing “Cap”...
Page 92 REGISTER Entry This registers the original point of the selected pattern. 1. Press 2. Confirm that there is indication of (Top) in the display and go on to procedure no. 3. Press "Top", if there is not a indication. Upper right indication of will be shown.
Page 93: Return
REGISTER Return In case of power failure you can return to the original point you registered. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep your hands away from the frame. 1. Press 2. Confirm that there is indication of (Top) in the display and go on to procedure no. 3. Press “Top”, if there is not a indication. Upper right indication of will be shown. 3. Press press. The frame will return to the origin point you registered. Press to return to Drive mode. 17_3 Q101 -104...
Page 94: Reading Join
READING 10-1 Join Joining 2 patterns into 1 pattern data to be read from a memory media. Function of joining patterns is not valid for pattern data in PC connected with LAN. In case you would like to use "Join" function, please set "Join design data" to "YES" on "READING"...
Page 95 READING 10-2 5. Select the pattern. --- Reading --- Once design is read. --- Check pattern data --- Enable to read other pattern data. 6. Press Shift the Memory media if the pattern data you desire to Join is in the other Memory media. 7.
Page 96: Pattern Read Settings
READING 10-3 Pattern read settings Settings related to pattern data reading: SETTING ITEM SETTING RANGE (Difult is underlined) 1 Keep null (CHG.) Yes•No : This function lets the machine read zero stitches as they are before color change when reading pattern data. This lets you choose to ignore all null stitches when reading pattern 2 Skip null stitch Yes•No...
Page 97 READING 10-4 8 Design information *Various settings are saved together with a pattern. If some settings are changed in the pattern and you wish to return to the originals, simply reload. The data may only be HAPPY format (TAP). 9 Trace type You can compare the design size and design position to the embroidery frame before you start sewing.
Page 98 10-5 READING 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “OPTION”. 3. Select 4. Select desired setting item and change the setting. You can move to next page by pressing Press , all settings are returned to the de- fault.
Page 99: Patterns In Memory Locking Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-1 Locking pattern data Locking pattern data stored in the machine memory will prevent deletion and changes in set- tings. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Select desired pattern. Mark will appear right of the pattern.
Page 100 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-1b 5. Press Repeat steps 3 and 5 to unlock. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. NB01...
Page 101: Trace Type
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-2 Trace type Changing the trace type of the pattern data in the machine memory. 10-4 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. Maximum embroidery area of pattern Outline of pattern Trace type 4.
Page 102: Export
11-3 PATTERNS IN MEMORY Export You can write out of machine memory to a memory media. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “PATTERN”. 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. 5. Press from right submenu. The name of the pattern will be shown.
Page 103 11-4 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 7. Press if the pattern name is not to be changed. The pattern data will be written. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word and press The pattern data will be written. The maximum number of characters in a design name is eight letters or numbers.
Page 104: Renaming Patterns
11-5 PATTERNS IN MEMORY Renaming patterns Rename pattern in memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “PATTERN”. 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. 5. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word.
Page 105 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-5b 6. Press The pattern name will be changed. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 11_5 NB01...
Page 106: Copying Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-6 Copying pattern data Copying of the pattern data stored in the machine memory is available. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. Copy of the selected pattern will be made. Copied pattern data Press to return to Menu mode.
Page 107: Moving Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-7 Moving pattern data Export pattern data into the other folder. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. 11_8 NB01...
Page 108 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-8 4. Select desired pattern. Mark will appear left of the pattern. Make will be cleared by press it again. Multiple pattern data can be selected. : Cancel pattern data moving Mark 5. Press 6. Select the importing folder. Importing folder The pattern data will be transferred.
Page 109: Renaming Folders
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-9 Renaming folders Rename folder in memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. 11_9 NB01...
Page 110 11-9a PATTERNS IN MEMORY 5. Select desired folder. 6. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word. The maximum number of characters in a design name is 12 letters or numbers. Uppercase and lowercase letter are switched.
Page 111: Sort
11-A PATTERNS IN MEMORY Sort Ordinate the pattern data in the displayed folder. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “PATTERN”. 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. To sort in ascending order of loading To sort in descending order of loading To sort in ascending order of pattern number To sort in descending order of pattern number...
Page 112 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-Ab 5. Select sorting method. Sort will be carry out. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 11_Ab NB01...
Page 113: Thread Break Report
11-B PATTERNS IN MEMORY Thread break report This function will show recorded thread break of pattern data. The machine detects break thread during operation and records by pattern the number of stitches at the stopped position. If thread break is happening at same number of stitches, please check construction of stitch de- sign.
Page 114 11-C PATTERNS IN MEMORY Retrieve built-in data from machine 100 pattern data are built-in in machine and you need to retrieve built-in pattern data from ma- chine memory to design data folder. These pattern data are stored in the [Group 4] folder on the PATTERN screen.
Page 115: Searching Pattern Data
11-D PATTERNS IN MEMORY Searching pattern data Searching of the pattern data stored in the machine memory is available. 1. When the machine is stopped press 2. Select “PATTERN” 3. Press All pattern data stored in the machine memory will be displayed. Search from designated folder.
Page 116 11-E PATTERNS IN MEMORY 5. Enter the whole or a part of the pattern name. The maximum number of characters in a design name is eight letters or numbers. All the letters and/or numbers are deleted. Selected letter or number is deleted. Searching is cancelled.
Page 117 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION 12-1 Needle number settings A needle number can be assigned to a *color change number. When the needle number is assigned, the machine will embroider and automatically switch to the programmed for each color change number. Color change stop function A *color change stop can be assigned to a color change number.
Page 118: Needle Bar Selection
12-2 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Auto setting This changes all designated needle numbers at once. For example, if you want to change all needles numbered “3” to “5”, just select one of the color change numbers in which “5” is set, then all color change numbers can be changed into “3”. 1.
Page 119 12-3 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION 6. Press Setting is cancelled. Preview screen is displayed. The needle number has been changed from 3 to5. 7. Press The setting is fixed. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 13_2 B701...
Page 120: Thread Color
12-4 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Thread color This sets the background color or color assigned to each needle bar to be shown in the display. This is useful to help confirm the correct color setup of a pattern. You will find difficulty to see the pattern if you set same color on both pattern and background. Color stteing 1 : Red 2 : Yellowish green...
Page 121 12-5 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION 4. Select the needle number or cloth (background color). You chan change the color palette. Color to be 256 colors palette 70 colors palette current color changed after 5. Select the color to be changed at the palette.
Page 122: Color Change Data Registration
12-6 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Color change data registration You can import and apply color change data from saved patterns (Including color change stops) to the current pattern. This function lets you apply the same color change data from other patterns. The color change data is limited to one and the color change numbers are limited to 250.
Page 123: Color Change Data Read
12-7 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Color change data read You can export the registered color change data to other patterns. If the pattern receiving the imported color change data has more color changes than the imported data, the extra color changes will be set to “0” and will need to be set manually later.
Page 124: Repetition Of Color Group Setting
NEEDLE BAR SELECTION 12-8 Repetition of color group setting If your design has repetition of the group of the same color sequence, only set first sequence and set other automatically by following steps. (If you have some function in the needle “Example: color change stop”, the function also will set) First sequence ●...
Page 125: Frame Confirmation
13-1 FRAME CONFIRMATION By default the machine checks if the pattern fits the embroidery area. This helps you to check whether or not the selected pattern fits in the desired hoop. This helps confirm positioningbetween the embroidery area and the pattern. If you change the frame position by the frame move key, the display will be changed and you can check the position onscreen.
Page 126: Frame Selection
13-2 FRAME CONFIRMATION Frame selection Selecting a frame. The embroidery area for each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge to allow for pressure foot clearance. (Fig. 1) This allows confirmation of positioning between the embroidery area and the pattern. Round frame Square frame Embroi-...
Page 127 13-3 FRAME CONFIRMATION 4. Select desired size of frame and press The embroidery area appear in red. 5. Confirm that (Top) appears in the display and go to step 7. If this does not appear, go to step 6. 6. Press “Top”.
Page 128: Adjusted For Embroidery Area
13-4 FRAME CONFIRMATION Adjusted for embroidery area Embroidery area Cap frame Embroidery area (Lengthwise) The embroidery area of HAPPY semi-wide and wide cap frames is saved in the machine. The Y axis of the embroidery area can be ad- justed for a variety of caps. (Fig. 1) Embroidery area Fig.
Page 129 13-5 FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Press 7. Press 8. Select the number . Enter the width of the cap. Standard 40 ~ 70mm Width 40 ~ 95mm 9. Press 10. Press The setting is fixed. Settings are returned to the default. 20_5 R201 -118...
Page 130 13-6 FRAME CONFIRMATION 11.Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_5 NB01 -117...
Page 131: User-Defined Frames (1 ~ 5)
13-7 FRAME CONFIRMATION User-defined frames (1 ~ 5) The embroidery area of each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge for pressure foot clearance. (Fig. 1, 2) The embroidery area of each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge for pressure foot clearance.
Page 132 13-8 FRAME CONFIRMATION 5. Press 6. Press Case for selected Case for selected round frame square frame 7. Press to select the hoop (Class). : Round frame : Square frame 8. Press Select you wish to change square frame size. 9.
Page 133 13-9 FRAME CONFIRMATION Case for selected Case for selected 11.Press round frame square frame The date is fixed. 12.Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_9 O901 -120...
Page 134: User-Defined Frames (6 ~ 20)
13-A FRAME CONFIRMATION User-defined frames (6 ~ 20) You need to prepare for the data which entered the shape of the frame and entry the entered data. You can entry the data up to 15 different size of custom frames. You need to prepare custom frame size data for entry the size to your machine.
Page 135 13-B FRAME CONFIRMATION How to make frame size data of your User-defined frames (6 ~ 20) We need to use text edit software of PC like "WordPad" and make frame size data with follow- ing constitution, then entry the data to your machine. Type = 1 (Type of data) Type = 2 (Type of data) 90°...
Page 136 13-C FRAME CONFIRMATION When you save the frame size data, please save as text document form and file name should be less than 8 characters. Extension should be ".TXT" Example: ROUND250.TXT Please save the frame size data to machine usable memory media and read the data by embroidery machine.
Page 137 13-D FRAME CONFIRMATION Reading frame data 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “FRAME”. 3. Select “User-defined frames”. 4. Press You can choose any frame options. 5. Press t 20_D O901 -131...
Page 138 13-E FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Press 7. Select the frame data “CCLAGOB.txt”. The frame data has been read. 8. Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_E O901 -125...
Page 139 13-F FRAME CONFIRMATION How to delete the resisted user-defined frames (6 ~ 20) Delete resisted User-defined frame from memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “FRAME”. 3. Select “User-defined frames”. 4. Press You can choose any frame options. 5.
Page 140 13-G FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Select desired User-defined frames. 7. Press The user-defined frames will be deleted. 8. Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_I O901 -127...
Page 141: How To Change Center Point Of Frame (1 ~ 5, 6 ~ 20)
13-H FRAME CONFIRMATION How to change center point of frame (1 ~ 5, 6 ~ 20) You can change memorized frame center point. When you set your frame and use machine function of “Frame move” and “Center” ( 3-6), If your frame is not center, please practice following steps for center setting again.
Page 142 13-I FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Select desired User-defined frames. 7. Press 8. Press CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep hands away from the frame. 9. Move embroidery frame to frame center point by 10.Press Memorized frame center point coordinate to the machine.
Page 143: Non Registered Frame
13-J FRAME CONFIRMATION Non registered, Special frame ( Except HCR2) In case Non Registered Frame is selected, carriage does not have movement for creating the coordinates of frame position at the time of turning machine on. Please select Non Registered Frame, when you need use special frame which can hit pressure foot or other machine parts by movement of carriage for creating the coordinates of frame posi- tion.
Page 144: Pattern Settings
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-1 Various settings such as the scaling, repeat sewing, offset and frame out can be applied to a pattern. Adjust This menu contains settings such as scaling, width adjustment, angle and convert design. Repeat sewing The machine repeats the pattern a number of times in the X and Y directions as set by the user. Offset Sets the start point of the frame in the selected pattern.
Page 145: Scaling
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-2 Scaling Setting example The pattern's scale can be increased or de- creased in 1% increments. X 100 %, Y 150 % Normal Default : X,Y 100% : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 146: Width Adjustment
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-3 Width adjustment Setting example This setting adjusts stitch width (L) in a pattern L + 0.4mm in a range of -1.0 ~ +1.0mm in increments of 0.1mm. In case "Width" (Width adjustment) is set and embroidery is made, there is a case 0.4 mm that error occurs at end point.
Page 147: Angle
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-4 Angle Setting example With the start point of the pattern as a pivot, the machine rotates the angle clockwise. 30° Normal Default : 0° : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING". Adjust 3.
Page 148: Repeat Sewing
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-5 Repeat sewing The machine embroiders a user-specified number of copies in the X and Y directions. Setting example : Start point of pattern : End point of pattern Space Y Piece X Piece Y Space X -30.0 Space Y 32.0 Space X...
Page 149 PATTERN SETTINGS 14-6 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Repeat). Repeat 3. Select each setting item and select the number. Changing is cancelled. Numbers are deleted. 4. Press The setting is fixed. 5. Set necessary item by performing procedure no.
Page 150: Auto Origin
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-7 Auto origin When a pattern has different start and end points, the frame returns to the start point. Setting example : Start point of pattern : End point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 151: Offset
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-8 Offset Setting the offset point designates a place for the frame to rest before moving to the start point of the actual embroidery. When used together with the "Auto origin" ( 14-7) feature, the machine will return to the offset when it is finished embroidering as well.
Page 152 14-9 PATTERN SETTINGS Direct input You can move the offset manually and save the position with “teaching input”. Length- wise move distance ❍ : Offaet point Sidewise move ● : Start point of pattern distance 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 153 PATTERN SETTINGS 14-A Preset There are 9 preset points that can be used for offsets around the or in the center of the pattern. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Offset). Offset 3. Select 4.
Page 154 PATTERN SETTINGS 14-B Teaching input You can set the offset position manually. Lengthwise move distance Sidewise move : Offaet point distance : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Offset). Offset 3.
Page 155 PATTERN SETTINGS 14-C 7. Move the frame to the offset point. 8. Press Complete The setting is fixed. The pattern data may be shown. Setting is returned to the default. To return to Menu mode. to return to Drive mode. Offset point 12_C NB01...
Page 156: Frame Out
PATTERN SETTINGS 14-D Frame out A frame out command can be added to a design. By setting frameout to a *Color change num- ber in a design, you can move the frame to a desired position automatically and stop it after the machine finishes sewing of that color change number.
Page 157 PATTERN SETTINGS 14-E Teaching input : Frame out point : Original point (Start point of pattern) Move the frame and the position will be saved : Last position of Color change number as the frame out. Lengthwise move distance Sidewise move distance 1.
Page 158 14-F PATTERN SETTINGS Direct input : Frame out point ● : Original point (Start point of pattern) You can change the position of your frame : Last position of Color change number out by using this function. You can change the moving distance of the frame out and change Length- wise move...
Page 159 15-1 MACHINE SETTINGS Before embroidering, check the basic settings of the machine. The rest of the settings can be left at default values (as indicated by underline or blue icon). No. Display Settings Contents (std : Underlined or Blue) 1 Fine mode The machine emphasizes stitch quality by controlling embroidery speed.
Page 160 15-1a MACHINE SETTINGS No. Display Settings Contents (std : Underlined or Blue) 9 Cut at null jump This sets thread cuts before null jumps (isolated jumps with no net movement) YES : Does trim on empty jump data. Stitch Null jump Stitch Jump Auto thread cut...
Page 161 15-1b MACHINE SETTINGS No. Display Settings Contents (std : Underlined or Blue) 15 Convert cap When using cap frame, the vertical direction of the embroidery design should be turned 180 degrees because cap is set on the drive frame upside down. With this function, the vertical direction of the embroidery design will be turned 180 degrees automatically when cap frame is selected on the menu.
Page 162 15-2 MACHINE SETTINGS No. Display Settings Contents ( std : Un de rline d or Blue) 24 Design disp mode All : When drive mode, highlight all color change number on the LCD Display. Change: Highlight only current color change number. Change number Display pattern with realistic image on the screen.
Page 163 15-2a MACHINE SETTINGS 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “OPTION”. 3. Select 4. Select desired setting item and change the setting. You can move to next page by pressing Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 5_2a O512...
Page 164: Machine Settings
15-3 MACHINE SETTINGS Detailed explanation of machine settings 11 Length of TRD.cut If you select “Needle” with this setting, the upper threads of each needle will be cut off by registered length. The length of each thread can be set up taking the following steps. 1.
Page 165 MACHINE SETTINGS 15-3a 13 Width data all Width data all This function adds additional width to all satin L + Xmm stitches in a design. This is otherwise set in the "Settings" function 14-3), in which case any changes made to the setting from this screen will have no effect.
Page 166 15-4 MACHINE SETTINGS 15 TRD. break detect If you select “Needle” with this setting, you can set sensitivity of thread break detection needle by needle. You can be set up taking the following steps. 1. Follow the steps 1.- 3. on the page 15- 2a and the display shows machine setting page.
Page 167: Lock Stitches
15-5 LOCK STITCHES This machine adds lock stitches automatically as default setting at start and thread cut point. These lock stitches prevent upper thread from fraying and coming off from needle hole. The length and number of lock stitches (start / thread cut) can be adjusted with following setting items.
Page 168 15-5a LOCK STITCHES 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “OPTION”. 3. Select 4. Select desired setting item and change the setting. Press when returning the setting to default. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 5_3b Q701...
Page 169: Optional Device Setting
15-6 OPTIONAL DEVICE SETTING When the optional device is mounted to the machine, setting at the embroidery machine is required. Concerning the details of setting, please refer the instruction manual of each device. In case the embroidery machine has no optional device, please skip this page. 1.
Page 170 LETTER 16-1 Selecting letters using the built-in fonts. You can create monogramming data by using built-in alphabet, numbers and symbols. You can choose layout method of monogramming data from horizontal, arch, or circle layout. Save lettering embroidery data to design memory automatically. Layout method Cap line Horizontal...
Page 171: Letter
16-2 LETTER 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “LETTER”. Letter selection Select letters. One data can contain up to 26 letters including space. 3. Select letter. The screen is switched to basic script or cyrillic script. All the letters are deleted. Basic script Biacritic script Cyrillic script...
Page 172 LETTER 16-3 Letter Height selection Select the letter height. 6. Select 7. Select desired height. After the height setting is fixed and now line length can be selected. Layout method Select layout method. 8. When you would like to change layout Horizontal method, select either layout method from (straight line)
Page 173 16-4 LETTER 9. Select the number. Setting is canceled. 10. Press Return to the Letter selection. Return to the Font Selection. Return to the Letter Height selection. Return to the Line Length. Start point You can change start point of monogramming data.
Page 174 LETTER 16-5 Letter setting screen Space between letters Space can be added between letters. 1. Press on the letter setting screen. 2. Select on space between letters you would like to change. 3. Enter value. 4. Press When you would like to make the same value on all the space at the same time select and enter value of the space.
Page 175 LETTER 16-6 Color change between letters Color change can be made between letters. Letter setting screen 1. Press on the letter setting screen. 2. Select on space between letters you would like to change. Setting of space between letters is ON. Setting of space between le is OFF.
Page 176 QUEUE 17-1 This sets up a succession of patterns that can be embroidered in any desired sequence. The machine will proceed with the *various settings set to each pattern. If you embroider a pattern like in Fig.1, you will need to set an offset as a pivot to each pattern in advance.
Page 177: Queue
17-2 QUEUE Alter and Execution This allows you to sew any combination of designs in sequence (up to 30 designs), and exe- cutes. Once “QUEUE” is set, the pattern data registered and set in the “QUEUE” is embroidered until pattern data in “READ” is selected. Therefore, you need to select other pattern data in “READ”...
Page 178 17-3 QUEUE 5. Combined design can be seen on Screen. To show combined design, please press Illustration of the pattern selected will be dis- played. In case you do not need to check combined design, please go to step no.7. 6.
Page 179: Needle Bar Selection And Pattern Settings
17-4 QUEUE Needle bar selection and Pattern settings Needle bar selection and Pattern Settings for patterns selected to QUEUE operation can be ap- plied by the following steps. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “QUEUE”. The selected pattern is shown to the left. 3.
Page 180 17-5 QUEUE 6. After setting, press For setting of “Needle Bar Selection”[NEEDLE] and “Pattern Setting”[SETTING] to other design, please do steps no.3-6. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 19_4b NB01 -109...
Page 181: Registration Of Queue Setting
17-6 QUEUE Registration of QUEUE setting Up to 10 QUEUE settings can be registered. Once you register QUEUE you can select registered QUEUE setting anytime. 1. According to step 1-8 of “Alter”, select patterns. 2. Select 3. Select registration No. and press When pattern data is not displayed on the left side on the screen, no pattern data is registered in the holder of the setting No.
Page 182: Read Queue Setting
17-7 QUEUE Read QUEUE setting Read registered QUEUE setting. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “QUEUE”. 3. Select 4. Select number and press QUEUE setting is selected. Press to return to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. 19_6 NB01 -118...
Page 183: Other Settings Create Network
18-1 OTHER SETTINGS Create network Network setting is required in order to connect the embroidery machine with PC's network man- agement software (HAPPY link LAN) . You do not have to do this setting when you do not connect the machine with the network. Note: HAPPY link LAN is a software designed to be used at LAN (Local Area Network) con- nection between the software installed PC (server) and the software-enabled embroidery machine(s).
Page 184 OTHER SETTINGS 18-2 Wired LAN connection Wired LAN connection create network connection between the embroidery machine and PC with a LAN cable. There are 2 types of Wired LAN connection methods. HUB connection PC via switching HUB connects with the embroidery machine. You can connect PC with multiple embroidery machines.
Page 185 18-2a OTHER SETTINGS Wire LAN connection setting Set the value based on network management software (HAPPY link LAN). Boot the network management software (HAPPY link LAN) on the PC before setting the em- broidery machine. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 186 OTHER SETTINGS 18-2b 4. When you set values on the embroidery machine as the 1st machine connected to network, check if each setting item shall be default settings. Press and move to opera- tion no 9 if there is no change of setting required.
Page 187 18-2c OTHER SETTINGS 6. Press 7. Press The machine will be rebooted and show Drive mode in the display. 9. Press The machine will automatically connect with HAPPY link LAN booted on the PC. LAN connection indicator is displayed. LAN connection indicator If LAN connection indicator is not displayed in the screen, refer to the following causes and counter- measures.
Page 188: Version Information And Software Update
18-3 OTHER SETTINGS Version information and software update Software version installed in the machine is displayed. Software can be updated to the latest version. Preparation for update file Contact your distributor to obtain the latest update file. Use the appropriate update file for your machine. Put update file in the root directory of USB memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “OTHER”. 3.
Page 189 18-4 OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press to update the machine [ Install_HAPPY_***.*** ] version *.*.* In preparation . . . software. Starting UpDate Press to update the software which is related to installed attachment (sequin device etc.). (Start/Stop button) lights in blue and Up- date is started.
Page 190: Language
18-5 OTHER SETTINGS Language Change the language displayed on control box. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “OTHER”. 3. Press 4. Select the Language. The language has been changed,and the display returns to Drive mode. 22_3b Q509 -138...
Page 191: Calibrate
OTHER SETTINGS 18-6 Calibrate Calibration for the touch panel LCD. Touch panel is already adjusted and you do not need adjustment of the panel. If the screen does not recognize correct position of each icon and you cannot operate, please adjust the screen as follows: 1.
Page 192 OTHER SETTINGS 18-7 7. Press the screen with a finger (any location is okay). After this operation, you can press the screen with a finger. Adjustment is complete, and the screen returns to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. -141 22_3 NB01...
Page 193: User Maintenance Mode
18-8 OTHER SETTINGS User maintenance mode User maintenance mode has 8 items as below. Indicates point which sensors are active. Button Machine movement Change jump Change the needle bar’s movement. “JUMP” : Needle Jump, “DRIVE” : Needle Drive Upper shaft turns Upper shaft turns clockwise and counterclockwise. When release button, upper shaft stops.
Page 194 18-9 OTHER SETTINGS 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Press ”OTHER”. 3. Press 4. Press one key and check machine movement. CAUTION: To prevent accidents; The machine moves quickly. Keep hands away from the machine. One equipment was not standby position, ********** machine show following message when you press key.
Page 195: Report
REPORT 19-1 Indicating operation record of machine. Production data Last 10 records of following production data will be displayed. Time of power on/off, and number of operated stitches will be recorded in machine memory. If the machine is switched on without embroidery operation, it will not be recorded in memory. [Power ON] he time when machine main switch is turned on [Power OFF]...
Page 196 REPORT 19-1b Detailed production data You can view following detailed production data for each user. (Max 4,096 data) ITEMS [No.] Number : Sequence number of the records [User] *1 User ID : The ID number of embroidery machine operator User Name : The name of embroidery machine operator [Design] Design ID...
Page 197 19-1c REPORT Save the report You can save the displayed records in CSV format. Insert the USB memory into the machine and press button then, new folder named “ProductionReport” and "RunningLog" will be made and the following files will be saved. ProductionReport (Holder) “ProductionReport-Standard_*****”...
Page 198 REPORT 19-1d Record of thread break This function will show thread break data of each needles. In case of Multi-head embroidery machine, data line for each head will be displayed. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “REPORT”. Head number Needle number 3.
Page 199 REPORT 19-1e The date and time of error message You can view code and time of the error message and last 100 times of the data will be held. The number of error message You can view the total number of each error messages which is occurred in the embroidery machine.
Page 200: Guide
20-1 GUIDE The GUIDE offers tips and step-by-step help for embroidering with the machine. In each stage of embroidery operation there is an easy to follow guide available. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "GUIDE". 3. Select desired item. 4.
Page 201 21-1 SCREEN SAVER If screen saver is set, images saved in the machine are displayed on the screen in numerical order when the machine is stopped and is not in operation for a certain amount of time. Screen saver is cancelled when any place on the touch screen is touched. If the setting time of “display off timer”...
Page 202 21-2 SCREEN SAVER Slide direction Set the slide direction of the screen saver image switched to the next image displayed on the screen. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “SCREEN”. 3. Press 4. Select the direction. 5. Press The setting is fixed and display returns to MENU.
Page 203 21-3 SCREEN SAVER Change and delete image(s) This is done to change or delete screen saver image(s) 5 images are pre-installed in 001 thru 005. Maximum 12 images can be saved by adding images. 1. When an image is changed, insert the USB memory into the machine.
Page 204 21-4 SCREEN SAVER Initialization of registered images in the machine Screen saver images to set current status to initial status (factory setting). Original images in 001 to 005 are restored although they are deleted. All the images saved in 006 to 012 are deleted. 1.
Page 205: Screen Saver
SCREEN SAVER 21-5 How to make the screen saver image You can display any image(s) in addition to pre-installed images. Create image(s) to meet the following specifications by using your image editing software. Save the image(s) in USB flash memory. Pixelsof Image file 800 pixels 480 pixels...
Page 206 22-1 i-CUSTOM You can place frequently used key icons freely on the right side of Drive mode screen. Ex. 3 i-Custom Ex. 2 Ex. 1 Display icons to be placed Keys icons to be placed Calendar Stitch number forward Current year, month date is displayed. Move the frame forward or backward by the one stitch.
Page 207 22-1b i-CUSTOM Pointer (Option) Turn on and off the laser pointer. Jump Turn on and off the Jump. Low speed operation Turn on and off the Low speed operation. Position alignment by defining 2 points Embroidery position is aligned by defining 2 points.
Page 208: I-Custom
22-2 i-CUSTOM 1. When the machine is stopped, press i-CUSTOM currently selected 2. Select “i-CUSTOM”. 3. Select a desired custom icon. 4. Select display or key icon(s) from the gray frame. When changing to other display or key icon(s),. When you select the desired display or key, re- peat steps 3 and 4 .
Page 209: Lan Connection
22-2a i-CUSTOM LAN connection This indicates the machine connects with LAN. Design folder settings on the “Happy Link LAN” is required before reading pattern data. Please refer to “Happy Link LAN” System INSTRUCTION MANUAL regarding the settings method. The pattern data can be read through the designated folder and sub-folders. The retrieval function will not work when same pattern name is saved in selected folder and sub-folder.
Page 210: Task Reservation ............................... 22-2B
22-2b TASK RESERVATION This function allows you to perform following operations even while machine is embroidering. After the task reservation, it is also possible to reserve the pattern to the embroidery sequence list. (max. 30 patterns) By this reserve function, the embroidery patterns can be changed sequentially in accordance with the list.
Page 211: Reading
22-2c TASK RESERVATION Reading This reads pattern data and writes into memory. There are some icons (displayed in gray) which can’t be used through the function. However, the basic operation is same as “reading” function from main menu. Task reservation menu 1.
Page 212: Needle Bar Selection
22-2d TASK RESERVATION Needle bar selection A needle number can be assigned to a color change number of pattern data. There are some icons (displayed in gray) which can’t be used through the function. However, the basic operation is same as “reading” function from main menu. Task reservation menu 1.
Page 213: Setting
22-2e TASK RESERVATION Setting Settings such as the scaling, repeat sewing, offset and frame out can be applied to a pattern data. There are some icons (displayed in gray) which can’t be used through the function. However, the basic operation is same as “reading” function from main menu. 14-1 Task reservation menu 1.
Page 214: Search
22-2f TASK RESERVATION Search Design folder settings on the “Happy Link LAN” is required before reading pattern data. The basic operation is same as “LAN connection” function. 22-2a Task reservation menu 1. Press “TASK RESERVATION”. 2. Press "SEEARCH". 3. Enter the pattern name. 4.
Page 215: List
22-2g TASK RESERVATION List Open the embroidery sequence list to access the patterns. Also some editing functions are available such as delete, sort and copy. Task reservation menu 1. Press “TASK RESERVATION”. Preview of reserved pattern "LIST". 2. Press Selected or embroidering You can see embroidery list.
Page 216: User Management
USER MANAGEMENT 22-3 When machine operators have been registered as user, you can manage the right to operate the embroidery machine and you can collect the production data of each user. Registration of administrator Registration and change of administratorÅfs name and password. Only registered administrator has the right to access the user management function.
Page 217 22-4 USER MANAGEMENT 4. Press 5. Press , in case you do not need to change the administratorÅfs name. When you prefer to change the administra- tor’s name, move cursor with then, enter new name from the keyboard and press The maximum number of characters is 16 letters.
Page 218 22-5 USER MANAGEMENT 9. Press , when you want to change the machine name. 10. Enter new [Machine name] and press Please note that the [Machine name] will be re- corded as an item of the Production data. The maximum number of characters is 15 letters. If the Machine name is not to be changed, proceed to Step 11.
Page 219: Registration Of User
22-6 USER MANAGEMENT Registration of user Registration and change of user name and password. The maximum 250 user can be registered. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “ USER”. 3. Press User ID 4. Select desired ID number. 5.
Page 220 USER MANAGEMENT 22-7 6. Enter arbitrary 6 digits number as pass- word. Enter "000000" if you do not want to use pass- word. Cancelled. Numbers are deleted. 7. Press The setting is fixed. 8. To continue registering other user, repeat the procedure from step 4 to 7.
Page 221: Selection Of User (Login)
USER MANAGEMENT 22-8 Selection of user (Login) You can select user name and login, when User User management function has been activated manage- ment beforehand. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select " USER". User Administrator 3. Press 4.
Page 222: Selection Of User (Login) At Power On
22-9 USER MANAGEMENT Selection of user (Login) at power ON The user selection menu will be displayed, User man- when User management function has been acti- agement vated beforehand. 1. Turn on the power switch. User Administrator 2. Press After the carriage and frame move slightly, the embroidery frame will return to the previous posi- tion automatically.
Page 223: Layout
LAYOUT 22-A Combined pattern data can be made by putting pattern(s) and letter(s) anywhere you like on the layout window. The pattern data can be saved to the machine for embroidering. When “PATTERN SETTING” is set on the selected design, these setting will be taken over to the new design.
Page 224 LAYOUT 22-B Moving keys Letter selection Enter desired letters for layout. Delete Delete selected pattern (letters) Move selected pattern. Zoom 22-H You can also move the pattern by pressing desired position on the screen. Zoom in and zoom out the pattern layout. The selected patterns can be moved with keeping desired scale.
Page 225 LAYOUT 22-C 4. Select the pattern. Letter selection 5. Press 6. Select letter. Select letters. One data can contain up to 26 letters including space. The screen is switched to basic script or cyrillic script. All the letters are deleted. Basic script Diacritic script Cyrillic script...
Page 226 LAYOUT 22-D 9. Select desired height. The selected letter (pattern) is displayed with rectangular frame. 10.Move letters with The selected letters (pattern) can be moved. Layout method 11.Select Adjust width and height of arch if necessary. 16-1 You can move letters with 12.Press 13.Move letters with 21_D...
Page 227 LAYOUT 22-E Saving Save the laid pattern data. 14.Press 15.Press Select start point of embroidery from 9 preset points which are located around or center of the pattern. The start point of first selected pattern will be set as the start point of combined deign.
Page 228 LAYOUT 22-F Multiple patterns selection Select all or multiple patterns and move the position together. Non-selected pattern (gray) 1. Change pattern with , then press The desired pattern is selected. Make sure that the selected pattern is displayed with rectangular frame. Switch status between selected and non-selected Set all patterns as non-selected.
Page 229 LAYOUT 22-G Layout area X direction is displayed in red. (It is ready to enter figure) Change the size of layout area. 1. Enter X axis distance. Y direction is displayed in red. (It is ready to enter figure) 2. Press 選択されている柄に枠が表示されます。...
Page 230 LAYOUT 22-H Zoom Zoom in and zoom out the display of pattern. The selected patterns can be moved with keeping desired display scale. 1. Change display scale with It is the area to display design after zooming function. 2. Press The pattern is displayed with desired scale.
Page 231 LAYOUT 22-I Grid Display grid in the layout area with desired scale. The snap function will work when you move the pattern by finger or stylus. Then, the center of the pattern and cross line of the grid will match automatically. 1.
Page 232: Specifications • Maintenance Specifications
23-1 SPECIFICATIONS • MAINTENANCE Specifications Voltage 1 phase 100V ~ 115V -10% ~ +5% 1 phase 200V ~ 230V -10% ~ +10% Electricity consumption 170 Wh 170 Wh Frequency 50 / 60Hz Noise level Under 72dB(A) (at 0.5m away from needle point) Temperature 0 ~ 40°...
Page 233: Cleaning The Rotary Hook
23-2 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the rotary hook If the rotary hook is clogged with waste thread or dust, it will degrade the stitch quality of the embroidery or may cause other problems. For a long sewing life, please keep the rotary hook clean.
Page 234 23-3 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The thread cutting knife moves quickly. Keep your hands away from the machine. 4. Press In maintenance mode, pressing this button causes the moving knife to open and stop at max open position. 5. Remove any waste thread and dust from the knife assembly and surrounding area.
Page 235: Errors And What To Do
24-1 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO The machine has an extensive error code list to aid in trouble- E-050 C point shooting when problems occur, as listed below. Upon error, press to release the error and correct it according to the list below. When errors occur frequently, please contact your dealer.
Page 236 24-2 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO o i t Needle move Motor for needle bar selection unit has After fixing malfunction of needle and stopped partway through its path. thread take-up lever, turn needle bar No movement due to malfunction of selector shaft with wrench to have it set thread take-up lever or trouble of at center of fixed position (range within...
Page 237 24-3 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO No. Display Error Solutions Page 001 Circuit board Abnormality was detected in control Turn off power source and turn it on 067 Position data Loss of embroidery frame coordinate If this condition occurs frequently, contact circuit board.
Page 238 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO 24-4 o i t 190 Cut blade Thread cut knife is not at stop position. Follow the instructions below. 24-5 191 Cut Sensor Thread cut knife is not at stop position. 23-2 Check if threads are jammed around 23-4 the thread cutting knife.
Page 239 24-5 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do when Stop position of main shaft is out of place (error E-050 C point 1. Press 2. Select “Auto”. The main shaft turns 2 to 3 times and returns to a stop position (“C” point ) automatically. The display returns to drive mode.
Page 240 24-6 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do for “Thread cut knife is not at the stop position (error E-190)” E-190 Cut blade 1. Press 2. Select “Auto”. The display returns to the drive mode. When you cannot clear by the method above (Auto) E-190 Cut blade 1.
Page 241 24-7 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO 4. When the machine is stopped, press and Press ”OTHER”. 5. Press 6. Press You should hear the sound of moving knife opening. 7. Press You should hear the sound of moving knife returning to the closed position. Press to return to Menu mode.
Page 242 24-8 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do for “Thread catch hook is off its position (error E-193)” E-193 Catcher 1. Press 2. Select “Auto”. The thread catch hook returns to the original position. The display returns to drive mode. When you cannot clear by the method above (Auto) E-193 Catcher 1.
Page 243: Initializing Of Machine Settings Re-Initialization Of Machine System
25-1 INITIALIZING OF MACHINE SETTINGS Re-Initialization of machine system Perform this function only to fix problems with the machine. Initialize the system When performed, all settings in the “OPTION” menu are lost. Be sure to reset the “OPTION” menu after performing this function. Initialize the PMS Please activate this function when the embroidery machine has malfunction after the operation with Happy PMS (Production management system).Please refer to instruction book of “Happy...
Page 244: Initializing Of Machine Speed
25-2 INITIALIZING OF MACHINE SETTINGS Initializing of machine speed If you have E-18, E-30, E-51 or E-52 while sewing, Please try initializing the machine settings. 1. When the machine is stopped, press and Press “OTHER”. 2. Press Speed setting OK? CAUTION! <Main shaft turns>...
Page 245: Helpful Hints
26-1 HELPFUL HINTS t i l . l l t r i t r i f f i l l i y l l l l i 26_1 M416 -158...
Page 246: Embroidery Terms
26-2 EMBROIDERY TERMS Color change stop Thread break back When a color change stop is assigned to a color With this setting, drive frame backs up several change number, the machine embroiders the set stitches after a thread break before stopping. color change and stops.
Page 247: Built-In Font List
BUILT-IN FONT LIST 26-3 Basic script, Diacritic script 26_3 P401 -110...
Page 248 BUILT-IN FONT LIST 26-3a -111 26_3a P401...
Page 249 BUILT-IN FONT LIST 26-3b Cyrillic script Those fonts are created by (www.i-cliqq.com) -112 26_3b P401...
Page 250: Built-In Patterns List
BUILT-IN PATTERN LIST 26-4 BUILT IN PATTERN includes clip art from [Master clip] created by H2soft (Fax:+81-422-28-5211 E-mail:support@office4dc.co.jp). 26_4 N602...
Page 251 HEAD OFFICE 3-3515, Tachiyagawa, Yamagata-city, 990-2251, Japan Phone: +81-23-686-2272 Fax: +81-23-686-2243 TOKYO OFFICE 2-9-5, Taito, Taito-Ku, Tokyo 110-0016, Japan Phone: +81-3-3834-0711 Fax: +81-3-3835-8917 OA01E...

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