Chapter5 Selecting/Editing/Saving Patterns; Using The Memory Function; Embroidery Data Precautions - Brother PR670E Operation Manual

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Chapter
This chapter provides details on selecting, editing and saving embroidery patterns.
Using the Memory
Function

Embroidery data precautions

Observe the following precautions when using
embroidery data other than that created and saved
in this machine.
• When using embroidery data other than our
original patterns, the thread or needle may
break when sewing with a stitch density that is
too fine or when sewing three or more
overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of
our original data design systems to edit the
embroidery data.
■ Types of embroidery data that can be
used
• Only .pen, .pes, .phc and .dst embroidery data files
can be used with this machine. Using data other than
that saved using our data design systems or
embroidery machines may cause the embroidery
machine to malfunction.
■ Types of USB devices/media that can
be used
Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB
media. Use media that meets the following
specifications.
• USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)
• USB Floppy disk drive
Stitch data can be recalled only.
• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives
You can also use the following types of USB media
with USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer
module.
• Secure Digital (SD) Card
• CompactFlash
• Memory Stick
• Smart Media
• Multi Media Card (MMC)
• xD-Picture Card
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS
CAUTION
Note
• The processing speed may vary by quantity
of data stored.
• Some USB media may not be usable with
this machine. Please visit our website
( http://s.brother/cpbac ) for more details.
• The access lamp will begin blinking after
inserting USB devices/media, and it will
take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the
devices/media. (Time will differ depending
on the USB device/media).
Memo
• To create file folders, use a computer.
• Letters and numerals can be used in the file
names.
■ Connecting your machine to the PC
• Compatible models:
IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB
port as standard equipment
• Compatible operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
■ Precautions on using the computer
to create and save data
• If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot
be identified, for example, because the name contains
special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If
this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We
recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet
(uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through
9,"-", and "_".
• Embroidery data larger than 200 mm (H) × 300 mm
(W) (approx. 7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))
cannot be used. (All patterns must be within the 200
mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (approx. 7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-
3/4 inches (W)) pattern field size.)
• .pes files saved with the number of stitches or the
number of colors exceeding the specified limits
cannot be displayed. The combined pattern can not
exceed a maximum number of 500,000 stitches or a
maximum number of 127 color changes (Above
numbers are approximate, depending on the overall
size of the pattern). Use one of our pattern software
programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it
meets these specifications.
• Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB
media can be retrieved.
• Do not create folders in "Removable Disk" on a
computer. If embroidery data is stored in a folder in
"Removable Disk", that embroidery data cannot be
retrieved by the machine.
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