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  • Page 1 The Bernina Deco 330 shines with its versatility...
  • Page 3 ………………………………. Deco 330 / 340 Software update v1.2 Part V ……………………………….. Deco 330 Software update v1.3 Part VI ……………………………….. Deco 340 PCMCIA Card Adapter Part VII …………………………….. Deco 330 / 340 Memory Cards ………………………………………….. Deco 330 / 340 Ink/Stich Basics Part VIII ………………………………………… Any embroidery machine...
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual for Bernina Deco 330...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE ....................2-4 Name of Parts ........................2 Standard Accessories ....................... 3 Detachable Extension Table ..................... 4 GETTING READY TO SEW ..................5-18 Connecting the Power Supply .................... 5 Start/Stop Button ....................... 5 Winding the Bobbin ......................6-8 Removing the bobbin ....................

  • Page 8: Know Your Machine

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts 1. Visual Touch Screen 2. Bobbin Winder Spindle 3. Bobbin Thread Cutter 4. Spool Holder (Large) 5. Spool Pin 6. Bobbin Winding Thread Guide 7. Thread Guide Plate 8. Thread Take-Up Lever 9. Thread Tension Dial 10.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories 1. Bobbins 2. Lint Brush 3. Additional Spool Pin 4. Spool Pin Felt 5. Spool Stand 6. Spool Holder (Large) 7. Spool Holder (Small) 8. Scissors 9. Screwdriver 10. Screwdriver 11. Set of Needles 12. Standard Hoop (A) (with Template) 13.

  • Page 10: Detachable Extension Table

    Detachable Extension Table To remove, lift out the extension table toward you as illustrated. To attach, position the tabs on the base tab holes and push down gently. 1 Extension table 2 Tabs 3 Base tab holes Sewing accessories are stored in the extension table.

  • Page 11: Getting Ready To Sew

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply The Bernina Deco 330 is equipped with an auto voltage system, which automatically adjusts the equipment to accept any local power supply voltage between 100 and 240V, 50/60 Hz. Turn off the power switch and insert the machine plug into the machine.

  • Page 12: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 1 Hook cover plate release button 2 Hook cover plate 3 Bobbin Setting the spool of thread Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the...

  • Page 13: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide while holding the thread at the spool. Bobbin winder thread guide Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the thread running off in the counterclockwise direction. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin holder Guide the thread into front notch on the front of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 15: Raising The Presser Foot

    Raising the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter.
  • Page 16 Slip the thread through the slit and down into the eye of the take-up lever as shown. Draw the thread down through the left channel. 4 Slit 5 Eye of the take-up lever Slip the thread behind the lower thread guide from the right.

  • Page 17: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. 1 Needle threader knob 2 Hook Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook.

  • Page 18: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger. 1 Needle thread 2 Bobbin thread Turn the handwheel one complete turn toward you. Draw the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Adjusting the Thread Tension Balanced thread tension: Small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric. When the needle thread tension is too tight: The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric. Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number.

  • Page 20: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles 1 Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. 2 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

  • Page 21: Embroidery Hoops

    Embroidery Hoops (1) Embroidery Hoop A: This is the standard size hoop, with a 12.6 cm (5”) by 11 cm (4 3/8”) embroidery area for sewing PC Card embroidery designs etc. (2) Embroidery Hoop B: This is the large-size hoop, with a 20 cm (8”) by 14 cm (5 1/2”) embroidery area for sewing large-size designs and combined designs.

  • Page 22: Stabilizer

    Stabilizer To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of stabilizer Tear-away Stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear easily. Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics. After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear.

  • Page 23: Setting The Fabric In An Embroidery Hoop

    Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Mark the centerlines on the right side of the fabric with tailor’s chalk. 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines Loosen the hoop tightening screw of the outer hoop and lay the fabric and the inner hoop over the outer hoop.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Embroidery Hoop To The Machine

    Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the carriage. Attach the hoop by fitting the pins into the carriage holes. 1 Attaching knob 2 Carriage holes 3 Pins Turn the attaching knob clockwise.

  • Page 25: Key Operations

    KEY OPERATIONS Designs Pattern Selection Window HoopSize A(F):126 110mm When the machine is turned on, the pattern selection window appears on the visual touch screen. NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes approximately six seconds for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen.

  • Page 26: Opening A Saved File

    Opening a Saved File When you press the open file key, the open file window will appear. You can open the file to sew the programmed patterns that you have saved. Built-in (1) Press the built-in/card key to select the Card location of the file directory, either in the internal memory of the machine or in the PC card.

  • Page 27: Mode Setting

    Mode Setting Pressing the SET key will open the mode setting Designs window. HoopSize A(F):126 110mm (1) SET key Press the SET key to customize the machine settings. (2) Flag key (Language selection key) Press the flag key to select the language for the screen display.
  • Page 28 Screen Contrast (6) Inch/Millimeter You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either inch or millimeter depending upon your preference. The default unit setting is millimeter. Press the “inch” or “mm” key to select the unit you Eco Mode preferred. NOTE: inch/mm inch...
  • Page 29 (10) Key position adjustment Key Position Adjustment (10) If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position (11) Maximum Speed Set adjustment window. When you press the Yes key, window (A) will be shown. With your finger, press the black (plus) + signs as they Sewing Light (12)

  • Page 30: Language Selection

    Language Selection You can select one of the following 11 languages by pressing the corresponding key. 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 Portuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian 10 Finnish 11 Japanese...

  • Page 31: On-Screen Help

    On-screen Help You can view on-screen help for the basic operations of Designs HoopSize A(F):126 110mm the machine. Edit Mode 1 Press the Mode key and press the Help key. 2 Press one of the keys in the Index window. Index Changing needles Inserting the bobbin...

  • Page 32: Selecting Patterns

    Selecting Patterns The pattern selection window for the built-in designs will appear when the machine is turned on. There are four categories in the pattern selection Designs window. HoopSize A(F):126 110mm (1) Built-in designs There are 91 designs available in this category. (2) Monogramming You can sew three styles of lettering (Gothic, Script and Cheltenham), as well as 3-letter and 2-letter...
  • Page 33 When you select an embroidery design, the Visual Designs Touch Screen will show the stitch image and each color HoopSize A(F):126 110mm section in the design along with additional useful information, including the sewing time in minutes, the number of thread colors required, the size of the design, foot and hoop size.
  • Page 34 (5) Trace key Ready to Sew You can check the size of the sewing area by pressing this key. The carriage traces the outline of 22 min 13 Colors the selected embroidery pattern without stitching. Size 76x62mm The carriage will return to the starting position after A(F): 126x110mm tracing and the screen will return to the previous display.

  • Page 35: Embroidery Sewing

    EMBROIDERY SEWING Designs HoopSize A(F):126 110mm Starting to Sew Embroidery Select the desired pattern. Edit Mode Ready to Sew 22 min 13 Colors Size 76x62mm A(F): 126x110mm Bamboo Toast Hazel Brown Edit Mode Lower the presser foot, press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches.

  • Page 36: Monogram Selection Window

    Monogram Selection Window In the monogram selection window, you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly. Gothic After you press an alphabet key, the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right side. A(F) Font Font key Edit Mode...
  • Page 37 Number/Symbol key (5) Number/Symbol key When you press this key, the number and symbols will appear. To select the number or symbol, press the correspondent key. Press this key again to return to the letter selection Font window. (6) Delete key Mode Characters can be deleted when they are underlined by the cursor.

  • Page 38: Monogram Embroidery

    Monogram Embroidery Gothic 1 Press the font key and select the Gothic style A(F) letters. Select “B”. Font Edit Mode 2 Press the key to select lowercase letters. Gothic A(F) Font Edit Mode 3 Select “e”, “a” and “r”. Gothic 4 Press the OK key.
  • Page 39 6 Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centerlines. Ready to Sew 1 Jog keys 2 Centerlines 3 min 1 Color Bear Size 52x19mm A(F): 126x110mm Bear Color Change Edit Mode Lower the presser foot, press the Start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches.

  • Page 40: 2-Letters Monogram

    2- Letters Monogram Gothic A(F) Example: 2-Letters with a crest 1 Press the Font key. Select 2-Letters and press the crest key. Font Edit Mode 2 Select the letter “A”. The cursor will move to the right. Letters A(F) 120X110 Font Edit Mode...

  • Page 41: Correcting The Monogram

    Correcting the Monogram Deleting a letter Example: To delete “ E”from “ BEAT” Gothic 1 Press the key to shift the cursor under the BEAT letter to delete. A(F) Gothic 2 Press the key. BEAT A(F) Gothic A(F) 3 The letter “E” will be deleted. Inserting a letter Example: To insert “...

  • Page 42: Pc Card Designs

    PC Card Designs Inserting and Ejecting the PC Card Insert the PC card into the slot with the front side facing to you. Push the card until it clicks, then the eject button pops out. 1 PC card 2 Eject button NOTE: When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject button will show up.

  • Page 43: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode The editing function allows you to modify and combine embroidery patterns to create your own original Designs designs. HoopSize A(F):126 110mm Edit Mode Editing screen B: 140x200mm Press the Edit key to open the editing screen. The hoop selection window opens to allow you to select the hoop you wish to use.
  • Page 44 Selecting the pattern on the editing screen Edit To select the pattern to edit, press the image of the desired pattern on the editing screen. The frame the Size pattern will be framed when it is selected. Edit Mode Cancel B: 140x200mm Designs HoopSize A(F):126...
  • Page 45 (1) Layout keys You can move the selected pattern also by pressing layout keys Press the Layout Keys to move the pattern to the desired position on the Edit screen. Edit The carriage will not move when you are pressing the layout keys since pattern position will move relatively to Size the hoop, not to the machine.
  • Page 46 Resizing the selected pattern When you press the size key, the size adjusting window Edit will appear. You may change the size of the embroidery patterns Size from 90% to 120% of the original pattern size. The size will change 10% each time you press the plus or minus keys.

  • Page 47: Saving A File

    Saving a File Edit When you press the save file key, the Save File window will open. Size (9) Save file key Edit Mode Cancel A(F): 126x110mm You can select a location to where you want to save the Save File (Built-in) Built-in file.
  • Page 48 Assigning the file name You can assign the file name in the file name window. Press the File Name key to open the file name File Name window. The character keys are displayed in the window. Only 8 characters can be entered. Press the B.S key to delete the last character.

  • Page 49: Combining A Built-In Design And Monogramming

    Combining a Built-in Design and Monogramming Designs HoopSize A(F):126 110mm Example: To combine the built-in design #41 and “Bear” 1 Select design #41 from the built-in designs. Edit Mode 2 Press the Edit tab. Ready to Sew 9 min 6 Colors Size 46x42mm A(F): 126x110mm...
  • Page 50 6 Select “e”, “a” and “r”. Gothic 7 Press the OK key. A(F) Font Edit Mode 8 Lay the patterns out by dragging or with the layout keys. Edit Size Edit Mode Cancel A(F): 126x110mm 9 Press the OK key and the display will change to the embroidery screen.

  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Turn the handwheel to raise the needle, and then unplug the sewing machine. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine other than what is explained on this page. 1 Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver supplied with the machine.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb WARNINGS: Turn off the power before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the cap and setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Pull out the bulb from the socket. To replace: Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem: Cause: Reference: The machine is noisy 1 Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism. See page 45. The needle thread breaks. 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly. See pages 9, 10. 2 The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 13.
  • Page 55 Service Manual & Parts for Bernina Deco 330...
  • Page 57 TABLE OF CONTENTS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT Changing External Parts (1) Face Cover ..............1 Changing External Parts (2) Belt Cover ..............2 Changing External Parts (3) Base Cover ..............3 Changing External Parts (4) Bed Cover/ Base Lid (2) ..........4 Changing External Parts (5) Base Unit ..............

  • Page 58: Changing External Parts (1) Face Cover

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (1) Face Cover Replacing the face cover To remove: 1. Remove the Cap and Screw and remove the Face Cover Screw Face cover To attach: 2. Attach the Face Cover and tighten Screw , then...

  • Page 59: Changing External Parts (2) Belt Cover

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (2) Belt Cover Replacing the belt cover To remove: 1. Remove the Cap and Screw (A) 2. Loosen Screw (B) 3. Lay the machine down on its back and remove Screws C and D , then remove the Belt cover...

  • Page 60: Changing External Parts (3) Base Cover

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (3) Base Cover Replacing the base cover To remove: 1 Remove Screws (4 pieces) to remove the base cover Screw Base cover To attach: 2 Follow the above procedure in reverse.

  • Page 61: Changing External Parts (4) Bed Cover/ Base Lid (2)

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (4) Bed Cover / Base Lid (2) Replacing the bed cover To remove: 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove Screws (A) (2 pcs.), and remove the Base lid (1) 3 Remove Screws (B) (2 pcs.), and remove the Bed...

  • Page 62: Changing External Parts (5) Base Unit

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (5) Base Unit Base To remove: 1 Remove the Belt cover. (See page 2) 2 Remove Screws (A) (4 pcs.), and remove the base unit . 3 Disconnect the X Motor and Y Motor connectors from the printed circuit board (A).

  • Page 63: Changing External Parts (6) Front Cover

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (6) Front Cover Front cover To remove: 1 Remove the face cover, belt cover, base cover and bed cover. (See page 1 - 4). 2 Remove Screw (A) and remove the Arm thread guide (lower)

  • Page 64: Changing External Parts (7) Rear Cover

    Deco 330 Changing External Parts (7) Rear Cover Rear cover To remove: 1 Remove the face cover and belt cover. 2 Loosen Screws (A) , and (B) 3 Raise the handle and remove Screw (C) , and , then remove Screw (D)

  • Page 65: Adjusting Needle Drop Position

    Deco 330 Adjusting Needle Drop Position The needle should be positioned in the center of needle plate hole. 1 Lower the Needle to its lowest position by turning the handwheel. 2 Remove the face cover and loosen Screw move the Needle bar supporter...

  • Page 66: Adjusting Hook Timing

    Deco 330 Adjusting Hook Timing The amount of ascending travel of the needle bar from its lowest position to the position where the tip of the rotary hook meets the right side of the needle should be 3.1 to 3.7 mm.

  • Page 67: Adjusting Needle Bar Height

    Deco 330 Adjusting Needle Bar Height The standard distance between the upper edge of the needle eye and the tip of the rotary hook should be in the range of 1.6 - 2.0 mm when the rotary hook meets the right side of the needle in ascending travel of needle from its lowest position.

  • Page 68: Adjusting Clearance Between Needle And Hook

    Deco 330 Adjusting Clearance between Needle and Hook The clearance between needle and rotary hook should be -0.10 to + 0.05 mm. 1 Remove the needle plate, bobbin holder, base cover and bed cover (See page 3 - 4). Replace the needle with the Test pin 5 .

  • Page 69: Adjusting Backlash Between Hook Drive Gear And Lower Shaft Gear

    Deco 330 Adjusting Backlash between Hook Drive Gear and Lower Shaft Gear The rotary play of the hook should be 0.8 mm or less. Adjust the backlash after the adjustment of the clearance between needle and rotary hook. To check: 1 Turn the power switch “OFF”.

  • Page 70: Adjusting Upper Shaft Shield Plate Position

    Deco 330 Adjusting Upper Shaft Shield Plate Position The standard height of needle stop position should be 14.2 mm above the needle plate surface when the machine is topped. 1 Remove the front cover unit. (See page 6) 2 Turn the power switch “ON” and press Start / Stop button twice.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Nedle Thread Tension

    Deco 330 Adjusting Needle Thread Tension The standard upper thread tension should be 51 to 59 grams when the tension dial is set at “3”, measured with a #50 polyester thread being pulled at approximately 110 mm/sec. in the direction of arrow.

  • Page 72: Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism

    Deco 330 Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism When the presser foot lifter is raised, the tension release mechanism should work correctly. If not, adjust as follows. 1 Remove the front cover unit. (see page 6) 2 Lower the presser foot lifter, set the thread tension dial at “9”...

  • Page 73: Changing Thread Tension Unit

    Deco 330 Changing Thread Tension Unit Replacing the thread tension unit To remove: 1 Remove the front cover unit. (See page 6) 2 Remove Screws (A) 1 , (B) 2 , and remove the thread tension unit. To attach: 3 Follow the above procedure in reverse.

  • Page 74: Replacing Threader Plate And Adjustment

    Deco 330 Replacing Threader Plate and Adjustment If the hook on the threader plate is damaged, replace it asfollows. To replace: 1 Pry out the Threader plate holder 1 with screwdriver Fig. 1 while pushing and holding the Threader knob 4 (See fig.1.).

  • Page 75: Adjusting Height Of Embroidery Foot P

    Deco 330 Adjusting Height of Embroidery Foot P Space between the needle plate and the bottom surface of the Foot (P) should be 1.0 to 1.6 mm, when the needle bar is at its lowest position. 1 Remove the front cover unit. (See page 6) 2 Lower the needle bar and lower the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 76: Connector Connection Diagram

    Deco 330 Connector Connection Diagarm Please see the following connector connection diagram for the printed circuit board A. Touch panel Switching power supply ( White ) LCD Harness X- Motor ( Blue ) Printed circuit board F( Black ) Y- Motor ( White )

  • Page 77: Replacing Printed Circuit Board

    Deco 330 Replacing Printed Circuit Board A To remove: 1 Remove the front cover. (See page 6) 2 Pull out the connectors of printed circuit board F LCD Harness, Inverter and Touch panel. 3 Remove Screws (5 pieces) 1 and the Printed circuit board A 2 with the Card guide 3 .

  • Page 78: Replacing Touch Panel

    Deco 330 Replacing Touch Panel To remove: 1 Remove the front cover. (See page 6) 2 Pull out the Connectors of printed circuit board F 4 , LCD Harness 5 and Inverter connector 6 and Touch panel connectors 7 .

  • Page 79: Replacing Printed Circuit Board F

    Deco 330 Replacing Printed Circuit Board F To remove: 1 Remove the front cover. (See page 6) 2 Pull out the connectors from the printed circuit board A. 3 Remove Screws 1 (2 pieces) and remove the Printed circuit board F 2 .

  • Page 80: Adjusting Solenoid

    Deco 330 Adjusting Solenoid 1. Remove the front cover. (See page 6) 2. Loosen Screws (2 pieces). 3. Slide the Solenoid to the right most position. 4 Tighten Screws Screw (A) Solenoid Tension disc Tension disc holder Plunger Slide to the right.

  • Page 81: Replacing Dc Motor And Motor Belt Tension Adjustment

    Deco 330 Replacing DC Motor and Motor Belt Tension Adjustment Replacing DC Motor To remove: 1 Remove the belt cover. (See page 2) 2 Remove the Motor belt 1 . 3 Disconnect the Motor connector 2 from the printed circuit board A.

  • Page 82: Replacing Carriage Plate (Unit)

    Deco 330 Replacing Carriage Plate (Unit) To remove: 1 Turn the power switch “ON” and select the pattern No.1. 2 Turn the power switch “OFF” and remove the Cover cap 1 . (Unlock the hook from the inside.) 3 Turn the power switch “ON” to return the carriage to the home position.

  • Page 83: Adjusting X And Y Sensors

    Deco 330 Adjusting X and Y Sensors To adjust X and Y sensors: 1 Turn the power switch “ON” (The carriage is automatically set at starting position.) 2 Turn the power switch “OFF” and then remove the base unit. 3 Loosen Screw A...

  • Page 84: Adjusting X And Y Sensors (Instant Adjustment)

    Deco 330 Adjusting X and Y Sensors (Simple Adjustment) To adjust X and Y sensor (without removing the base unit): 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the presser foot holder and place the fabric on the Embroidery hoop (A).

  • Page 85: Adjusting X Motor Gear

    Deco 330 Adjusting X Motor Gear If the machine is noisy when sewing an embroidery design, adjust the X-Motor as follows. To remove: 1 Remove the base unit (See page 5). 2 Remove the presser foot. 3 Remove Screw (A) 1 and remove the Nylon clip 2 from the cords.

  • Page 86: Replacing Switching Power Supply

    Deco 330 Replacing Switching Power Supply To remove: Remove the face cover, belt cover, front cover and rear cover. Remove Screws (A) ,(B) and remove the machine socket and fixing plate. Pull out the Machine socket unit connector Remove Screw (C) and remove the Idler.
  • Page 89 Built-in Design Chart for Bernina Deco 330 / 340...
  • Page 91 Butterfly Beach Logo Jewel Flower 71.9 mm 100.3 mm 80.8 mm 4149 5668 3741 Night Balloon Parrot Lilʼ Fish 72.4 mm 73.8 mm 76.4 mm 12078 17014 8076 Hummingbird Pop Flowers 92.9 mm 63.4 mm 4977 7765 Seasons Scarecrow Happy Sun Camping 77.5 mm 70.3 mm...
  • Page 92 Shells and Starfish Big Fireworks Fireworks 88.3 mm 80.5 mm 80.9 mm 9008 7350 6406 Punpins & Vine Pumpkins Fall Corner 99.8 mm 101.6 mm 73.6 mm 4149 10522 11456 Fall Leaves Pine Cones Summer 74 mm 76.2 mm 82.7 mm 9887 6410 16189...
  • Page 93 Redwork Ornament Redwork Candy Snowflake 28.8 mm 66 mm 76.4 mm 3362 5091 4712 Breezy (Snowman) 88.9 mm 15975 Sports Sunrise on the Geens Golf Baseball 92 mm 94.6 mm 127.4 mm 10354 10521 9762 Soccer Player Soccer Smiley Blue Cart Race Car 83.6 mm 89.3 mm 98.6 mm...
  • Page 94 Motorcycle Sailing Fishing 98.1 mm 87.3 mm 101.2 mm 5161 15045 6509 Hunting Bow and Arrows Baseball Grecian tassel 67 mm 104.8 mm 78.2 mm 5185 4470 22 min Decoration Milky Way Ellipse Pop Flower Sewing-Border 101.6 mm 50.1 mm 86.5 mm 7118 3837...
  • Page 95 Lac Heart Border Flower Heart Fancy Gizmo Border 67 mm 70.3 mm 98.6 mm 12435 5474 2685 Lac Flower Lace Paisley 56.5 mm 71.1 mm 7285 6199 Flowers Lily Aster Orchids 95.4 mm 71.9 mm 58.8 mm 14211 8569 6742 Marguerites Sunflower Border Daisy Wreath...
  • Page 96 3 Sunflowers 2 Roses Rose Corner 98.7 mm 71.1 mm 53 mm 16622 17298 3019 Flowers Meadow Flowers Grape 90.6 mm 86.1 mm 26.5 mm 3470 2498 2602 Strawberries Floral Border Evergreen Corner 98 mm 52 mm 52.7 mm 2554 3459 2731 Flower Chain...
  • Page 97 Edelweiss Red Bouquet 102.9 mm 92.5 mm 8211 12041 Children Rocking Horse Rattle Party Balloons 70.3 mm 98.7 mm 81.6 mm 6335 5689 10981 Bear Bear with Heart 1910Locomotive 60.5 mm 65.6 mm 92.2 mm 7948 3349 15588 Pirate Skull Easter Girl in Flowers Gardening Hat 90.9 mm...
  • Page 98 Cute Bunny Itʼs a Girl Itʼs a Boy 38.4 mm 96.1 mm 114.4 mm 4535 8322 8498 Girls Rule I Love You 98.7 mm 99.7 mm 13881 6053 Animals Moonlit Bats Dragonfly Hummingbird 65.5 mm 99 mm 71 mm 6905 10508 3904 Eagle...
  • Page 99 Gazelles Giraffe Lion 90.7 mm 117.8 mm 95 mm 15293 7616 9242 Buck Deer Head Kitty 88 mm 65.6 mm 74.9 mm 18675 5739 1402 Wolf Moorish Idol Horse 89 mm 99.1 mm 99.3 mm 24256 18943 11422 Dragon 68.3 mm 17255...
  • Page 101 Table of Preset Colors for Bernina Deco 330 / 340...
  • Page 103 Mettler Madeira Sulky Isacord Colour White 0015 255 255 255 1001 227 229 251 1002 249 249 244 0015 255 255 255 0015 Yellow Beige 0270 254 252 180 1222 233 222 186 1061 255 247 185 0270 254 252 180 Beige 0870 251 224 164...
  • Page 104 Colour Mettler Madeira Sulky Isacord Gray Blue 3750 179 206 225 1027 154 186 202 1165 223 229 235 3750 179 206 225 Pale Sky 3650 197 216 235 1153 172 191 203 1074 214 213 232 3650 197 216 235 3650 Sky Blue 3840...
  • Page 107 Software update v1.2 for Bernina Deco 330...
  • Page 109 Important Note The software update provided for the deco 330 only suits this particular model. Do not attempt to use this program in any other machine. Permanent damage to the machine may occur!
  • Page 110 Installation Procedure Note: in the following description please read the term “ATA PC card” as the substitute for a BERNINA Personal Design ATA card, any other PCMCIA memory card or any PCMCIA adapter with the corresponding memory media inserted. 1. Copy the File „deco_330_V1_2.zip“ on your PC’s hard disk.
  • Page 111 9. After a few minutes the message „Finish“ is displayed. 10. Switch the deco 330 off and remove the ATA PC card. 11. Switch the deco 330 on and check the welcome screen. The Version number should now show Ver.1.2.
  • Page 113 Software update v1.3 for Bernina Deco 340...
  • Page 115 1. Download Bernina/Bernette Deco 340 firmware V1.3.zip. 2. Insert BERNINA Personal Design card. 3. Unzip the firmware file to the BERNINA Design card (4 sub files: „progam.dat, resource.dat, slave001.dat, verup.inf) (NOTE: The files must be in the Root folder.) 4. Switch off Bernina/Bernette Deco 340 machine.
  • Page 116 9. When 'Finish' appears, remove the PCMCIA card. Then restart the Bernina/Bernette Deco 340. 10. The Welcome screen should now display the new version, V1.3. Firmware version...
  • Page 119 PCMCIA Card Adapter & Memory Cards for Bernina Deco 330 / 340...
  • Page 121 PCMCIA Card Adapter for Bernina Deco 330 / 340 Type • TS0MCF2PC Key Features • Converts 50-pin CompactFlash Card to 68-pin PCMCIA • Fully compatible with Type I CompactFlash Cards • Fast read and write to a CompactFlash Card via any PC Card slot System Requirement •...
  • Page 122 CompactFlash to MicroSD Adapter for Bernina Deco 330 / 340 CompactFlash Adapter for microSD Memory Cards A microSD memory card can be fitted into the CompactFlash adapter by Delock, which can be used in a CompactFlash slot of a device. The data transfer rate depends on the used memory card.
  • Page 123 CompactFlash / microSD Cards max. capacity < 2GB CompactFlash Type I microSD (optional incl. microSD to SD adapter)
  • Page 125 Ink/Stitch Basics for any embroidery machine...
  • Page 127 Understanding Ink/Stitch Designing for the Embroidery Machine Before you begin, you must download the Inkscape application onto your computer. Please visit the following link for assistance with this process - https://inkscape.org/. In order to design for the Embroidery Machine, you will also need the Ink/Stitch extension. Please visit the following link for assistance with this process - https://inkstitch.org/.
  • Page 128 Step 1: Selecting and Importingan Image Open your preferred internet browser (Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari) from the menu on your computer. Browse the internet for your desired image; you can use your preferred search engine. It is important to look for a silhouette or outline of your image in order to be successful. Browse through the images that are found.
  • Page 129 Now that the image has been sized, it must be changed from its current format (.jpeg or .png) to a bitmap. Select Path from the menu bar located at the top of the screen. Left click on Trace Bitmap and another window will appear. Ensure that brightness cut off has been selected and click okay. Regardless of what color the original image was the new traced image will now appear as black.
  • Page 130 Click on Extensions(also located on the top menu bar). This is where you will locate the Ink/Stitch extension that will allow you to convert the file. Select Ink/Stitchfromthe options and select Simulate. At this point, an additional window will open and a conversion of your file will occur. After previewing your file, select quit from the bottom menu to return to Inkscape.*Pleasenote–...
  • Page 131 The Embroidery Params allow you to change the angle of the stitches, fill stitch length, spacing between rows, running stitch length, row staggers and underpaths. To edit each area, click on the gray box to edit OR edit the measurements contained within the box. This will cause the preview box to update and a new image will be generated.
  • Page 132 Adding Text: Step 1: Selecting and Sizing Text Begin by using the text tool located on the left hand side of the screen. Left click on the canvas and begin typing you text. Resize your font using the arrows located around the boarder of your selected text.
  • Page 133 After previewing your file, select quit from the bottom menu to return to Inkscape.*Pleasenote– if your image will not convert, follow the troubleshooting tips and prompts to repair your image.* Step 3: Setting up Embroidery Parameters Return to the Extensionsmenu at the top of the screen. Select Ink/Stitchfromthe options and click on Params.
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