Error Messages - Brother 888-L91 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with
Embroidery pattern
the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot
does not sew out
move.
correctly.
Fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery unit
cannot move freely.
Fabric is hanging off the table.
Fabric is snagged or caught on something.
Embroidery frame was removed during sewing
(for example, to reset the bobbin). The
embroidery foot was bumped or moved while
removing or attaching the embroidery frame, or
the embroidery unit was moved.
Stabilizer is incorrectly attached, for example, it
is smaller than the embroidery frame.
The thread tension is incorrectly set.
Loops appear on
the surface of the
The combination of the bobbin case and bobbin
fabric when
thread is incorrect.
embroidering.

Error messages

When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is
displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.
Error messages
A malfunction occurred. Turn the machine off, then
on again.
1
Cannot change the configuration of the characters.
2
Cannot change the font since some letters are not
3
included to the selected font.
Cannot recognize the data for the selected pattern.
The data may be corrupted. Please turn off the
power and turn on again.
4
Check and rethread the upper thread.
5
Data volume is too large for this pattern.
6
Lower the presser foot lever.
7
Not enough available memory to save.
8
A-10
Probable Cause
This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs.
Turn the machine off, then back on again.
If this message continues to appear, the machine may be malfunctioning.
Please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother
authorized service center.
This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the
curved character configuration is impossible.
This message appears when the font of the embroidery character pattern is
changed to one that does not include characters used in the pattern.
This message appears when you try to retrieve pattern data that is invalid.
Since any of the following may be the cause, check the pattern data.
• The pattern data is damaged.
• The data that you tried to retrieve was created using another
manufacturer's data design system.
Turn the machine off, then on again to return it to its normal condition.
This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded
correctly, and the "Start/Stop" button, etc. is pressed.
This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up too
much memory, or if you are editing too many patterns for the memory.
This message is displayed when a button, such as the "Start/Stop" button,
was pressed while the presser foot was raised.
This message is displayed when the memory is full and the pattern cannot
be saved.
Remedy
Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so
that the excess fabric is away from the sewing
arm, and rotate the pattern 180 degrees.
Place a large thick book or similar object under
the arm head to lightly lift the heavy side and
keep it level.
If the fabric is hanging off the table during
embroidery, the embroidery unit will not move
freely. Place the fabric so that it does not hang
off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from
dragging.
Stop the machine and place the fabric so that it
does not get caught or snagged.
If the embroidery foot is bumped or the
embroidery unit is moved during sewing, the
pattern will not turn out. Be careful when
removing or reattaching the embroidery frame
during sewing.
Attach the stabilizer correctly.
Adjust the thread tension.
Change the bobbin case or bobbin thread so
that the correct combination is used.
Cause/solution
Reference
B-30
–
B-28
–
B-33
B-29
E-26
B-28