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Operation Manual
Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 882-W83/W85
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.The latest manuals are available at
Brother Support website ( https://s.brother/cmeaf/ ).

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code: 882-W83/W85 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.The latest manuals are available at Brother Support website ( https://s.brother/cmeaf/ ).
  • Page 3 Return the machine to the nearest authorized Please read these safety instructions before attempting to Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or use the machine. mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice...
  • Page 4 Cleaning and user back of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust maintenance shall not be made by the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please children without supervision. consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
  • Page 5 ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the • Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an mark, rating as marked on plug. experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with •...
  • Page 6 For Users in Mexico (Great Britain only) The operation of this equipment is subject to the following We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, two conditions: Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in (1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause conformity with the relevant UK legislation.
  • Page 7 TRADEMARKS WPA™ and WPA2™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE This product includes software developed by the following vendor: ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Chapter 3 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ......9 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ..71 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......... 10 Basting Embroidery.............. 71 Creating an Appliqué Piece ..........72 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF....10 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS... 75 LCD SCREEN ............
  • Page 9 CONTENTS ERROR MESSAGES ........... 117 SPECIFICATIONS ..........119 UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ... 121 Update Procedure Using USB Media ......... 121 Update Procedure Using Wireless LAN Connection... 121 INDEX .............. 123...
  • Page 10 CONTENTS...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS GETTING READY Chapter F Presser foot lever Note You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has • Be sure to install the latest software. been raised using (Presser foot lifter button). Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S G Air vent SOFTWARE”...

  • Page 12: Included Accessories

    These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time.
  • Page 13 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF The message screen, confirming if you want to set • (For U.S.A only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade time/date, appears. Touch wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a Touch to set time/date.

  • Page 14: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN  Home Page Screen LCD SCREEN 3 4 5 6 7 8 Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function. IMPORTANT • Only touch the screen with your finger or the touch pen (stylus) included with the machine.

  • Page 15: Using The Machine Settings Key

    D Select the display language. E Use to certify your machine when you use [My Connection] function with Brother cutting machine (sold separately and limited to certain sales region). For details, visit the following webpage and refer to the “My...
  • Page 16 KIT I has been certified on this machine. F Shows the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) G Shows the total number of stitches embroidered on this machine.
  • Page 17 LCD SCREEN  Wireless LAN Settings My Stitch Monitor: The machine’s embroidering status can be monitored from your smart device. For details, refer to “MY STITCH MONITOR APP” on page 106. My Design Snap: You can position your embroidery designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine.
  • Page 18 LCD SCREEN  Changing the Screen Saver Image Select the device that is connected. Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on USB media.

  • Page 19: Using The Machine Help

    LCD SCREEN  Playing a Tutorial Video Using the Machine Help This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine. Touch to display the machine help screen. Functions Touch are available from the screen shown below. Touch Select the category and the tutorial video. 1 Explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (page 17)

  • Page 20: Wireless Network Connection Functions

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS After you are finished playing the video, touch WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS  Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so Operations Available with a Wireless that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, Network Connection...

  • Page 21: Enabling A Wireless Network Connection

    The machine can be connected to your wireless network. following URL. Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 119 for requirements for https://s.brother/caeka/ a wireless network connection. Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer.
  • Page 22 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and then touch  A list of available SSIDs appears. 1 Text input area Touch beside the SSID that was noted. 2 Character keys 3 Caps key 4 Space key 5 Letters/numbers/symbols key...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine

    CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Touch to exit the setup. CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Using a USB Mouse A USB mouse, connected to the machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. Connect a USB mouse to the USB port.

  • Page 24: Winding/Installing The Bobbin

    Brother dealer. may be damaged. When using mini king thread spool, use the thread spool insert.
  • Page 25 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, into place. and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.
  • Page 26 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN  Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guide. You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering. 1 Thread guide Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

  • Page 27: Setting The Bobbin

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right Setting the Bobbin hand, guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover and lightly pull it with your left hand. 1 Slit CAUTION • Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries.

  • Page 28: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. UPPER THREADING IMPORTANT Upper Threading • Be sure to raise the needle before using the automatic needle threader. Otherwise, the CAUTION needle may not thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged. •...
  • Page 29 UPPER THREADING Guide the thread down, up, then down through the Note groove, as shown in the illustration. • When using thread that winds off quickly, such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
  • Page 30 UPPER THREADING Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the Memo thread, as shown in the illustration. • If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step Note •...

  • Page 31: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle CHANGING THE NEEDLE clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to loosen the screw. Remove the needle. CAUTION • Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. is not touched and the “Start/Stop”...
  • Page 32 CHANGING THE NEEDLE...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Basic Embroidery

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING BASIC EMBROIDERY Chapter About the Embroidery Unit BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step CAUTION Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for • Do not move the machine with the embroidery embroidery. unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.
  • Page 34 BEFORE EMBROIDERING  Attaching the Embroidery Unit  Removing the Embroidery Unit Turn the main power to OFF. Remove the embroidery frame. • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer Insert the embroidery unit connection into the to “Removing the Embroidery Frame” on page 57. connection port of the machine until it snaps into Touch , then touch...

  • Page 35: Selecting Patterns

    There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine’s memory (see the “Embroidery Design Guide” for a full summary of patterns in the machine’s memory or visit https://s.brother/cmekb/). You can also use patterns sold separately. 1 Pattern category tab 2 Pattern type/pattern selection key Select a pattern.
  • Page 36 SELECTING PATTERNS Touch to set the pattern. Touch to edit the pattern before embroidering. (page 51) To return to the edit screen, touch Touch to darken the background color for the pattern image with bright thread colors, to get a clearer image.

  • Page 37: Selecting Character Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS  Character Pattern Input Keys Selecting Character Patterns Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that Touch function with the selected pattern. Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. Display Explanation Name Return to the previous screen.

  • Page 38: Selecting Frame Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Display Explanation Selecting Frame Patterns Name Switch alignment. This function is available Touch when multiple lines of characters are input. Alignment key • : Right alignment Touch the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. •...

  • Page 39: Combining Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Touch Combining Patterns Example: Touch to change the color of the characters. (page 48) Select a pattern and then touch Touch Touch When all editing is finished, touch Memo • Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. ...
  • Page 40 SELECTING PATTERNS  Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time  Grouping Patterns Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when If the multiple patterns are grouped, they can be edited as moving patterns, if they are all selected together. a single pattern.

  • Page 41: Editing Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS Display EDITING PATTERNS Explanation Page Name Display the pattern sizing window. Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. • : Decrease the pattern Size key Memo proportionately. • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that •...
  • Page 42 EDITING PATTERNS Display Display Explanation Page Explanation Page Name Name Separate the continuous character — — • : Magnify the image. patterns to adjust the spacing or edit separately afterwards. Magnify keys Separate key scroll through the display in any •...

  • Page 43: Previewing The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS Touch to return to the embroidery frame Previewing the Pattern selection screen. Touch Touch Changing the Size and the Density of the  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered Pattern appears. is selected, you can change the pattern size while Touch to select the frame used in maintaining the thread density.

  • Page 44: Creating Repeated Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which to change the pattern Vertical direction size. 1 Repeating and deleting keys 2 Spacing keys 3 Key to cancel pattern repeating Horizontal direction When you select in step , touch , and then touch to change the thread density.
  • Page 45 EDITING PATTERNS  Repeating Patterns Using the Matrix Copy  Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Place the pattern repeatedly throughout the embroidery You can select one element of a repeated pattern and area. repeat only that single element. This function allows you to create complex repeated patterns.
  • Page 46 EDITING PATTERNS  Color Sorting Repeated Patterns Touch Touch to automatically change the embroidering order of colors in combined border embroidery patterns so that the same color can be continuously embroidered. This allows you to continue embroidering without repeatedly changing the upper thread or changing the embroidering order manually.

  • Page 47: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly

    EDITING PATTERNS  Assigning Thread Marks Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns when rehooping the fabric to embroider a series. When After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery embroidering is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern.

  • Page 48: Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)

    EDITING PATTERNS Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Touch to move the embroidery frame until Note the thread mark on the fabric is aligned with the light • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the of the LED pointer. embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area.
  • Page 49 EDITING PATTERNS From the thread color sequence display, select the If necessary, repeat steps for all thread thread color that will not be embroidered. colors that will not be embroidered.  The selected thread color is highlighted in blue. After specifying the desired settings, touch Touch and then touch to check an enlarged...

  • Page 50: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the thread color palette, and EDITING COLORS then touch To return to the original color, touch . If Changing the Thread Color multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors. You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the embroidering order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine.

  • Page 51: Finding New Color Schemes With The Color Shuffling Function

    EDITING COLORS Touch to set and specify the thread Finding New Color Schemes with the Color color to use in the effect. Shuffling Function If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set With the color shuffling function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected.

  • Page 52: Thread Color Sorting

    EDITING COLORS [Manual] setting for [Gradient] Memo You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. • To temporarily register your favorite schemes, The effect will be created with a color you select. touch (to release your favorite schemes, touch again).

  • Page 53: Viewing The Embroidery Screen

    VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN Touch in the embroidery screen. VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN Touch This screen appears when embroidery starts. 1 The presser foot symbol Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer or embroidery foot “W” (sold separately) for all embroidery projects.
  • Page 54 VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN  Key Functions Display Explanation Page Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Name Touch to display the editing window. Change the setting to embroider — the pattern with a single color. Uninterrupted Touch the key again to return to embroidery the original setting.

  • Page 55: Preparing The Fabric

    PREPARING THE FABRIC Display PREPARING THE FABRIC Explanation Page Name Return to the edit screen. — CAUTION Return key • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

  • Page 56: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    After completing the embroidery, remove the frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. stabilizer material carefully. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Available frame options are displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 57 PREPARING THE FABRIC Insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner Tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric frame’s with the outer frame’s from loosening while stitching. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. 1 Inner frame’s 2 Outer frame’s Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw.

  • Page 58: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. FRAME Note • Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame.

  • Page 59: Confirming The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Removing the Embroidery Frame CONFIRMING THE PATTERN Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the POSITION presser foot. Raise the frame-securing lever. The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery.

  • Page 60: Displaying A Background Image

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Display [Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer Displaying a Background Image Adjustment] in the embroidery setting screen. Using a special application downloaded to a smartphone or tablet, you can transfer a photo of the hooped fabric to be embroidered to the machine to be used as a background Note image.
  • Page 61 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Calibrating the Position of the Background  Aligning the Embroidering Position Image Calibrate the position of the background image. By calibrating the position of the background image (page 59) transferred to the machine, the pattern can be positioned more accurately.

  • Page 62: Checking The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Touch From , touch the key for the position that you want to check.  When the following message appears, touch 1 Selected position  The carriage will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo •...

  • Page 63: The 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function

    THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Select the pattern. THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch to display the embroidery screen. By using the 2-point embroidery positioning function with a Touch and then touch LED pointer, the embroidering position can easily be aligned. This is useful when embroidering in an area where it is necessary to align the pattern, as shown below.
  • Page 64 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch Note • If is displayed to the left of the positioning keys, Select the direction (from the reference point) to be the LED pointer has shifted from its initial position. used as a reference for aligning the pattern. Touch to adjust the position.
  • Page 65 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Note • Set the position of the LED pointer to a position that is not too close to the first reference point. If it is too close, a message will appear, prompting you to reposition it.
  • Page 66 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch Touch Select the direction (from the reference point) to be Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery used as a reference for aligning the pattern. frame until the position of the LED pointer and the center of the second mark are aligned.

  • Page 67: Embroidering A Pattern

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN  Embroidery Needle Plate Cover EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the Embroidering Attractive Finishes included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate.
  • Page 68 EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Using the automatic needle threader, thread the Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining machine for the first color. (page 26) colors. Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.  When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop.

  • Page 69: Using Appliqués

    Note • Refer to “Embroidery Design Guide” to review the recommended method for built-in appliqué Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery patterns. Please visit https://s.brother/cmekb/ . unit. Some appliqué patterns differ from the procedure described in this manual. Note •...

  • Page 70: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS After the appliqué piece is attached, attach the ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower EMBROIDERY PROCESS the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the appliqué.

  • Page 71: Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off The Power

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Lower the presser foot and press the “Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering. Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.
  • Page 72 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS...

  • Page 73: Chapter 3 Advanced Embroidery

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ADVANCED Chapter EMBROIDERY Touch , and then touch to select the VARIOUS EMBROIDERING basting setting. FUNCTIONS Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive.

  • Page 74: Creating An Appliqué Piece

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Note Creating an Appliqué Piece • Finish combining and editing the pattern before Creating an appliqué piece is convenient for fabrics that selecting the appliqué setting. If the pattern is cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an edited after selecting the appliqué...
  • Page 75 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Touch Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece.  The steps for creating the appliqué piece are added to the embroidering order. Hoop the fabric for the appliqué...
  • Page 76 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Use two layers of adhesive water soluble stabilizer With the machine threaded using the thread for the material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop outline from step , embroider the outline them in the embroidery frame. (APPLIQUE).

  • Page 77: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Correct Thread Tension MAKING EMBROIDERY The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will ADJUSTMENTS not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Bobbin Case

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Upper Thread Is Too Loose Adjusting the Bobbin Case The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing The bobbin case can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension on the right side of the fabric.

  • Page 79: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Bobbin Thread Is Too Tight Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/ Function (End Color Trim) looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

  • Page 80: Using The Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS For example: Touch to select 25 mm (approx. 1 Using the Thread Trimming Function inch) and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching. (Jump Stitch Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color.

  • Page 81: Changing The Thread Color Display

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as Changing the Thread Color Display shown. You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number. Memo • Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors.

  • Page 82: Embroidering Linked Characters

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch Embroidering Linked Characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “FG” to the characters “ABCDE” Select the character patterns for “ABCDE”. Touch Touch to turn off the thread cutting function...

  • Page 83: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is Saving Embroidery Patterns positioned correctly. Note Touch , then and use to align •...

  • Page 84: Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Memo Retrieving Embroidery Patterns • If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a folder of the USB media, touch the key for that When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port folder.

  • Page 85: Embroidery Applications

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS as the appliqué. Embroider over the fabric for the appliqué piece and base fabric from step to create the appliqué. Using a Frame Pattern To Make an Appliqué Note •...

  • Page 86: Embroidering Couching Patterns

    Note • If the spool stand in the procedure is not included with your machine, purchase the optional spool stand from your Brother authorized dealer or our web site https://s.brother/coeka/. • Before embroidering your project, do trial embroidery on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as that used in your project.
  • Page 87 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the desired pattern from the desired category. Attach the spool stand (sold separately) to the machine. And then touch At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide shaft. 1 Couching patterns 2 Fill couching embroidery font Touch to lock all keys and buttons, and then raise the presser foot lever.
  • Page 88 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Pass the yarn through the guide on embroidery While holding the yarn in your hand in front of you, couching foot “Y”. press the “Start/Stop” button. CAUTION Thread the yarn through embroidery couching foot • Pulling the yarn upwards may cause it to catch “Y”.

  • Page 89: Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, Or Decorative Fill Patterns Around A Design

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS After specifying the stitch settings for the stippling, Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or touch , and then touch Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design Stippling, echo quilting, and decorative fill patterns can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using My Design Center.

  • Page 90: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Touch Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver. 7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery patterns larger than the embroidery frame are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered.

  • Page 91: Chapter 4 My Design Center

    ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER MY DESIGN CENTER Chapter ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below: • Hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Loading functions - creating embroidery patterns by transferring data from the application or USB media.
  • Page 92 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Key Functions Display Explanation Page Name Erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the Erase key size/shape of the eraser. Select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. Stamp key Select a section for moving, copying, deleting, changing size Select key and rotating lines and shapes that...

  • Page 93: Before Creating Designs

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors Before Creating Designs You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch The pattern preview displays the design smaller than the types and colors before drawing lines.

  • Page 94: Drawing Regions

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stitch types Drawing Regions Zigzag stitch Touch and draw with brush. Running stitch Triple stitch Candlewicking stitch Chain stitch E stitch  Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns and Fill Colors V stitch Select motif stitches Touch to set the brush types, fill patterns and fill Displays motif stitch selection screen, where colors.

  • Page 95: Using The Stamp Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select decorative fill patterns Using the Stamp Key Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where can be touched to select a pattern. Touch Select when you don’t want fill stitch. Touch to return to the pattern drawing screen. ...

  • Page 96: Using The Erase Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Saved outlines Using the Select Key Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp You can select the part of the design to move and/or edit. shapes, select from the last 20 embroidery Some keys are available only after you select the part.

  • Page 97: Stitch Settings Screen

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Candlewicking Stitch STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN [Size] Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. Specifies the spacing of the stitch. After creating the pattern drawing data (.pm9) in the [Spacing] drawing screen (page 89), you will have an opportunity to: •...

  • Page 98: Specifying Global Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Specifying Global Stitch Settings Fill stitch settings Specifies the embroidering direction. Select The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for [Direction] multiple patterns of the same type. to change to the desired direction of fill stitch.

  • Page 99: Loading The Background Image

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN  When the following message appears, touch Loading the Background Image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Load the image file from the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP” on page 107 or a USB media.

  • Page 100: Line Conversion

    LINE CONVERSION Using the included touch pen (stylus), touch , and LINE CONVERSION then draw lines to trace the image. For details on drawing lines, refer to “Drawing Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can Lines” on page 91. create patterns by loading an image on the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP”...
  • Page 101 LINE CONVERSION Select the device you saved the data to. In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level] again, if necessary. Select the data, and then touch 1 The settings for the lines to be embroidered appear. If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

  • Page 102: Illustration Conversion

    ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Select the data, and then touch ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP” on page 107 or a USB media. Recommended illustrations for Illustration Conversion •...
  • Page 103 ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION If necessary, edit the loaded image. Memo • Touch to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). • Touch to select the outline color. Select by touching the color, or moving icon using in the color selection screen.

  • Page 104: Stippling

    STIPPLING Touch STIPPLING Basic Stippling with My Design Center Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Note Select the heart shape, and then touch • You can load a line drawing to create a stippling stitch or use image design function of a fabric pattern and incorporate the stippling stitch.
  • Page 105 STIPPLING Touch until the heart shape fits in the square Touch shape, and then touch Touch , and then touch Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect, and then touch Touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch after setting the color.

  • Page 106: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)

    STIPPLING Touch to convert into embroidery. Decorative Stitching around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) Memo • For best results, reduce the embroidery speed. (page 14) • For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric and embroider the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting.
  • Page 107 STIPPLING Use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the Touch to continue to the embroidery screen, region to be stitched. and then embroider the pattern at the center. Note Remove the embroidery frame from the carriage. • If the region is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape.

  • Page 108: My Stitch Monitor App

     Installing the App Use your smart device to scan the appropriate QR code below to visit Google Play™ or the App Store. Android™: https://s.brother/msmagi Specify the stitch spacing and length in the stitch settings screen, and then touch iOS: https://s.brother/msmggi Install [My Stitch Monitor].

  • Page 109: My Design Snap App

    Select the name that appears beside [Machine name] in the settings screen on your machine.  The machine can now be monitored. Android™: https://s.brother/mdsgfi iOS: https://s.brother/mdsafi Install [My Design Snap]. My Design Snap Memo •...

  • Page 110: Artspira App Compatible

    For more information about the app, refer to the official website. For details on how to operate the embroidery machine using the app, see the Artspira Quick Guide on Artspira support page (https://s.brother/csyai/).

  • Page 111: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Grasp the bobbin case, and then gently lift out. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Precautions on Storing the Machine...

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Cutter In The Bobbin Case Area

    Otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, and the needle may CAUTION break and cause injury. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest Brother authorized • Do not touch the cutter, otherwise injuries service center. may result.

  • Page 113: Changing Embroidery Foot "W+" With Led Pointer

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Position the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer Changing Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED on the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the presser foot to the large screw. Pointer Side view CAUTION • When attaching an embroidery foot, always touch on the screen.

  • Page 114: Before Lending Or Disposing Of The Product

    Otherwise, damage may result. Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON. Note • If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot do the adjustment, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at https://s.brother/cpeag/.
  • Page 116 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The empty bobbin was not set on the pin Pointer of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer properly. does not indicate the position correctly With thick elastic fabric, the position will be While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric.
  • Page 117 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference — Thread is twisted. Using improper needle, thread or the fabric 29, 53, prepared insufficiently for embroidering. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Needle is installed incorrectly.
  • Page 118 • Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer. There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering.

  • Page 119: Error Messages

    This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the...
  • Page 120 This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media. For a list of compatible USB media, visit https://s.brother/cpeag/. USB media error This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    • Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired. Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website https://s.brother/cpeag/ for more details. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
  • Page 122 SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.

  • Page 123: Updating Your Machine'ssoftware

    For details on the wireless LAN connection, refer to page 19. Update Procedure Using USB Media Memo When an update program is available on https://s.brother/ • The machine periodically checks if there is a new cpeag/, please download the files following the instructions update file on the server.
  • Page 124 UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Touch Touch to update the machine. Do not turn off the machine during the update. Memo • If there are changes or additions to functions, manuals available on the machine may be updated.

  • Page 125: Index

    INDEX INDEX saving ..................81 selecting ................... 33 Air vent ..................9 using a frame pattern to make an appliqué ....... 83 Alphabet characters Embroidery sheet ................. 55 embroidery ................35 Embroidery unit ................31 Appliqué Error messages ................117 using an embroidery frame pattern ..........
  • Page 126 INDEX Saving embroidery patterns ..............81 machine’s memory ..............81 Screen saver ................. 16 Screw for embroidery foot .............. 9 Settings automatic thread cutting ............77 embroidery settings ..............14 general settings ................ 13 machine settings key ..............13 thread tension ................75 thread trimming ...............
  • Page 131 App Store Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine. This application can also be used to view and manage embroidery data. Visit us at https://s.brother/caeka/ to download the application.
  • Page 132 Visit the Google Play™ or App Store to download. Google Play™ App Store This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. English...

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