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  • Page 1 creative ™ Owner’s manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER –...
  • Page 3 Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF® creative vision™ will defi nitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents PFAFF® HD screen Task bar Use the task bar ............3:3 Introduction Common icons Machine overview Selection menu Front side ..............1:8 Embroidery edit Rear side ............... 1:9 Embroidery text editor ..........3:6 Top parts ............... 1:9 Embroidery stitch-out Accessory tray ..............
  • Page 5 Sequencing Embroidery preparations Sequencing - overview Embroidery unit overview Create a sequence ............5:3 Built-in designs Option bar Embroidery hoop overview Save options ..............5:4 creative vision™ Embroidery collection Sequence commands ........... 5:4 Connect the embroidery unit Directional stitches ............5:5 Remove the embroidery unit Horizontal preview .............
  • Page 6 Embroidery mode - stitch-out To enter embroidery stitch-out ........9:2 Embroidery stitch-out - overview Crosshair ............... 9:3 Color list ................ 9:3 Zoom ................9:3 Embroidery information ..........9:4 Current stitch ............... 9:4 Go to stitch ..............9:4 Thread tension ............. 9:4 Basting ................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

    25. Speaker Bobbin cover 26. Button ruler 10. Stitch plate 27. Handwheel 11. Free arm 28. PFAFF® HD screen 12. Presser foot 29. Built-in USB ports 13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 30. Stylus holder 14. Needle screw 31.

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side 33. Handle 34. IDT 35. Embroidery unit connection socket Top parts 40 41 42 36. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 37. Bobbin winder thread guide 38. Thread guide 39. Bobbin thread guides 40. Bobbin winder lever 41.

  • Page 10: Parts Of The Embroidery Unit

    Parts of the embroidery unit (type BE15) 51. Embroidery unit release button 52. Level adjusting feet 53. Embroidery accesssory tray 54. Embroidery unit socket 55. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 56. Embroidery arm Included accessories Accessories 57. Stylus 58. Thread net 59.
  • Page 11 Presser feet Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) Presser foot 0A This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the Presser foot 1A underside of the foot is designed to fl...

  • Page 12: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. 1.1.1 Straight stitch Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. Stretch triple straight 1.1.2 Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
  • Page 13 1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
  • Page 14 Rounded buttonhole with 1.3.5 Buttonhole for garments. crosswise tack Eyelet buttonhole with 1.3.6 Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. pointed tack Eyelet buttonhole with 1.3.7 Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. Decorative buttonhole 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole.
  • Page 15 1.4.5 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1.4.6 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Programmable darning 1.5.1 Darning holes or damaged fabric. stitch Programmable reinforced 1.5.2 Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. darning stitch 1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.

  • Page 16: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 1:16...
  • Page 17 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and fl owers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and fl owers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 1:17...
  • Page 18 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 1:18...
  • Page 19 5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and fl owers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Candlewicking 6.2 Sewing techniques - Specialty feet stitches 1:19...

  • Page 20: Alphabets

    6.3 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Embroidery hoop stitches 6.5 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches Alphabets Block Comic Cyrillic Outline Script Grand 1:20...

  • Page 21: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 22: Unpacking 2:2

    Unpacking Place the box on a steady, fl at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside.

  • Page 23: Custom Led Lights

    Custom LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.

  • Page 24: Spool Pins

    Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 25: Threading The Machine

    Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap of the right size. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A).
  • Page 26 Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin.

  • Page 27: Bobbin Winding

    Winding from horizontal position Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Bobbin

    Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B).

  • Page 29: Idt (Integrated Dual Feed)

    IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative vision™ sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.

  • Page 30: Needles 2:10

    Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 31: Changing The Needle

    Changing the needle Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. Loosen the needle screw. Remove the needle. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the fl at side away from you until it will go no further.

  • Page 32: Usb Ports

    USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. Note: Contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer for USB devices for your machine. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick.

  • Page 33: 4D™ Embroidery Software

    Send To features in any 4D™ Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in 4D™ Organizer. 4D™ QuickFont Create font fi les (.vf3) for your PFAFF® creative vision™ embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. 4D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily.

  • Page 34: How To Launch The Programs

    The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. Select ’No, not at this time’ on the fi rst page, Be sure to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com then click Next. Select ’Install the software and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer automatically’, then click Next.

  • Page 35: Buttons And Icons

    Buttons and icons Start/stop (F) Reverse button (A) Press this button to start or stop the machine For permanent reverse, press the button once without using the foot control. Press the button before starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) once to start and press it again to stop.
  • Page 36 Stitch restart (I) When having stopped sewing in the middle of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning of the stitch again without having to reset any special settings you have made. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be fi...

  • Page 37: Pfaff® Hd Screen

    PFAFF® HD screen...

  • Page 38: Task Bar

    PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with your stylus or your fi nger tip to make your choices. The task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help.

  • Page 39: Use The Task Bar

    Use the task bar Toggle between the sewing mode and the embroidery mode by using the toggle icon (1). The icon for the active mode is highlighted and enlarged. To activate any function, touch the icon on the task bar. When a function is activated, the icon will be selected and you can make your adjustments.

  • Page 40: Selection Menu

    Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus.

  • Page 41: Embroidery Edit

    Selecting a font Stitch fonts are indicated with a grey background and embroidery fonts have a pink background. Select a font by touching it. Use the scroll bar to see additional fonts. When an embroidery font is selected, the embroidery text editor will open automatically. You can select different sizes for each font.

  • Page 42: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor Used to create or adjust text written by embroidery fonts. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the task bar. Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from embroidery edit to embroidery stitch-out by...

  • Page 43: Sequencing 3:7

    Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Stitch Creator Stitch Creator allows you to create your own 9mm stitch or edit built in stitches.

  • Page 44: Settings Menu

    Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can override automatic settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), sound settings (B) and screen and light settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. The settings are saved even after turning off the machine.
  • Page 45 AutoSave current state When AutoSave current state is selected, the machine will save current state periodically while embroidering and also when you stop embroidering. The information about the embroidery will be saved even after switching the machine off. Note: If AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitch-out.
  • Page 46 Note: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. The open-toe free-motion feet are optional and can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Do not use if Sensormatic free-motion is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.

  • Page 47: Sound Settings

    Sound settings (B) You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list (G) which sound event you want to change. Then select the sound (H) you want to play by touching the button. You will be able to hear the sound when you touch the sound button.

  • Page 48: Screen And Light Settings

    When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch the calibrate icon to open a special screen for PFAFF® HD screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate. Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or embroidering.

  • Page 49: Info Menu

    Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (J), index (K), personal info (L) and notes (M).
  • Page 50 3:14...

  • Page 51: Sewing Mode

    Sewing mode...

  • Page 52: Sewing Mode - Overview

    Sewing mode In sewing mode view you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. You can also go to Stitch Creator and to sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. Your selected stitch will be shown in full scale in the stitch fi...

  • Page 53: Select And Stitch

    Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches, using the scroll bar on the right hand side. The number of the actual subcategory is shown below the scroll bar (4).

  • Page 54: Save Options

    Option bar Save options (16) Select where to save your stitch, open the different save options under save (16). Save personal default stitch (16a) Select your stitch and then touch this icon (16a) to confi rm your default stitch. This stitch will now be selected when you turn on your machine.

  • Page 55: Tie-Off Options

    Save to Personal fi les (16c) To save a stitch into your Personal fi les, touch the save icon (16) and select save to Personal fi les (16c). The icon will open a new window where you can select where to save your stitch. You can save either to a folder in your Personal fi...

  • Page 56: Speed Control

    Speed control (18) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up.
  • Page 57 Single stitch program (B) Activate the single stitch program by touching the icon (B). When selecting the single stitch program, you decide how many repetitions of the stitch you want to sew. Set the number of repetitions using the icons on the right (E).

  • Page 58: Balance

    Balance (20) When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special technique, the balance may need to be adjusted. Start by sewing a stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Touch the balance icon on the option bar to open the balance window.

  • Page 59: Stitch Settings 4:9

    Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

  • Page 60: Stitch Density

    Stitch density (14) The stitch density control adjusts the density (the closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Stitch density + Stitch density - Touch + to decrease the density.

  • Page 61: Button Stitch Repetition

    Button stitch repetition (24) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button. Sequence start position (9) When sewing a sequence it is possible to start sewing anywhere in the sequence. Use the arrows (9) to step through the sequence.

  • Page 62: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side.
  • Page 63 Sensormatic buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length (23) so that it is slightly larger than the size of the button. You can measure your button using the button ruler on the lid. Set the slit length and make sure that the red arrow line up with the marking on the foot.

  • Page 64: Sew On A Button

    The machine will sew the program for you. Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. 4:14...

  • Page 65: Sewing Hems In Heavy Fabric

    Sewing hems in heavy fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the presser foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the multi purpose tool to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew.

  • Page 66: Sewing In Zippers

    Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blind stitch number 1.1.17 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is fi nished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to fi...

  • Page 67: Special Sewing Techniques

    Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking, pearl stitches, edge stitches and four direction sewing. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help (D) and then touch the presser foot icon (A) to fi...

  • Page 68: Common Sewing Pop-Ups 4:18

    Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving fi les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen.

  • Page 69: Sequencing

    Sequencing...

  • Page 70: Sequencing - Overview

    Sequencing In sequencing, you are creating and adjusting a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm (20”) long.

  • Page 71: Create A Sequence

    Create a sequence The active position is marked by a cursor and the selected stitch or letter will be marked in red. Inserted stitches will be placed at the cursor position. Only the selected stitch can be adjusted. Move the cursor through the sequence using the arrows (10).

  • Page 72: Save Options

    Option bar Save options (15) You can save your sequence to a personal menu (15a) or to personal fi les (15b). Sequence commands (16) You can insert tie-offs, stop and thread snips commands into the sequence. These commands will be included in the sequence and will always be performed when sewing it.

  • Page 73: Directional Stitches

    Directional stitches (17) Add directional stitches between stitches in a sequence. These stitches make it possible to move stitches in various directions and you can create new shapes and wider large-area borders. Directional stitches are straight stitches with a length of approximately 1mm and can be used in 16 different directions.

  • Page 74: Important Sequencing Information

    Important sequencing information Sequencing can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode. A sequence created when embroidery mode is active will become an embroidery design when saved and cannot be If embroidery mode is active, your sequence will sewn as a stitch in sewing mode.

  • Page 75: Stitch Creator

    Stitch Creator...

  • Page 76: Stitch Creator - Overview

    Stitch Creator In Stitch Creator, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a built-in stitch, and then edit to create your own version of that stitch.

  • Page 77: Defi Nition Of A Stitch Point

    Defi nition of a stitch point A stitch point is the point where the needle goes through the fabric. Stitches are connected by stitch points. A marked stitch point is indicated by a fi lled square, a selected stitch point is indicated by an outlined square.

  • Page 78: Zoom

    Zoom (10) When using the zoom icons, the focus will be on the marked stitch point. The distance between the grid lines equals 1mm on the fabric. If you zoom in on the stitch fi eld, thinner grid lines will appear. The distance between these lines equals 0.5mm.

  • Page 79: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch fi eld. You can pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments. Move (13) You can move the selected stitch or stitch points using your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows...

  • Page 80: Important Stitch Creator Information

    Important Stitch Creator information Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode. A stitch created loaded to sewing mode. when embroidery mode is active will become an If embroidery mode is active, your stitch will embroidery design when saved, and cannot be be loaded to embroidery edit as a design.

  • Page 81: Embroidery Preparations

    Embroidery preparations...

  • Page 82: Embroidery Unit Overview

    D Embroidery unit socket Embroidery hoop connection assembly Embroidery arm Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Embroidery unit accessory tray Use the tray in the embroidery unit to store accessories used for embroidering.

  • Page 83: Creative Vision™ Embroidery Collection

    creative vision™ Embroidery collection Page through the creative vision™ Embroidery collection for designs and fonts. The design number, stitch count (number of stitches in the design) and the design size are displayed next to each design. The suggested thread colors for each color number are shown. Connect the embroidery unit There is a covered socket behind the free-arm, see picture.

  • Page 84: To Hoop The Fabric

    To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop.

  • Page 85: Getting Started Embroidering

    Getting started embroidering After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. Hoop a piece of fabric and slide on the hoop. Open selection menu (A) to select a design. Touch it once to load to embroidery edit.
  • Page 86 Clear suffi cient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. After stitching a few stitches, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen asking you to cut the thread end.

  • Page 87: Embroidery Mode - Edit

    Embroidery mode - edit...

  • Page 88: Embroidery Edit - Overview

    Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save, delete and restore designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery fi eld (1). Embroidery edit - overview Embroidery fi...

  • Page 89: Load A Stitch

    Load a font Text can be created both with embroidery fonts and stitch fonts. Load a font by selecting fonts (B) from the selection bar and touch your desired font on the screen. Embroidery fonts are indicated by a pink background.

  • Page 90: Zoom

    The zoom icon starts fl ashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery fi eld on the PFAFF® HD screen, touch and drag with your stylus to defi ne the area to be zoomed. Zoom to box will then be deactivated.

  • Page 91: Select Design(S)

    Select design(s) When loading designs into embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (4). The selected design is outlined in red.

  • Page 92: Adjustments

    Adjustments Delete (7) When touching the delete icon, the selected design(s) will be deleted from the embroidery fi eld. If more than one design is selected, a pop-up window will ask you to confi rm the deletion. Long touch the delete icon to delete all. A pop-up window for confi...

  • Page 93: Move

    Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery fi eld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the wheel (17) to fi...

  • Page 94: Save Design

    Option bar Save design (19) Touch the save design icon (19) to save the design you are working with. A new window will appear where you can choose to save your design in either your personal fi les (A) or personal designs (B) for quick and easy access.

  • Page 95: More Options

    More options (20) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery fi eld. The grid is used as a guide when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm. As you zoom in on the embroidery fi...

  • Page 96: Select Hoop

    To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (21). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically.

  • Page 97: Shaping

    Shaping (23) Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful 9mm stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shaping overview A Select shape Zoom Delete/Duplicate last object D Select control points Select spacing Select line positioning G Select side positioning H Select design angle Control points...
  • Page 98 Defi nition of a control point A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they defi ne what the shape will look like. A selected control point is marked with a fi lled square (K).
  • Page 99 Select line positioning (F) Touch the select shape line positioning icon (F) to open a pop-up. You can choose to place the objects on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape.
  • Page 100 Shaping - example In embroidery mode, open the selection menu and select design 052.vp3 to load to embroidery edit. Open the selection menu again and load 056.vp3. Center 056.vp3 by touching the wheel center icon when the touch function - move is active. Select 052.vp3.
  • Page 101 Automatic stitch building - example In embroidery mode, go to sequencing and then open the selection menu. Select the decorative stitch 4.5.21. Duplicate the stitch and mirror the copy side to side. Close sequencing to load to embroidery edit. Set hoop size to 360x200. Open Shaping.

  • Page 102: Embroidery Stitch Editor

    Embroidery stitch editor (24) Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end.
  • Page 103 Embroidery stitch editor - example Enter embroidery edit. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon on the task bar (F). Select stitch number 4.3.30, then 4.3.17, 4.2.2, 4.3.17. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end. Insert stitch 4.3.26, 4.3.17, 4.2.2, 4.3.17.

  • Page 104: Resize

    Resize (25) Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to fi ve times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains.
  • Page 105 4D™ software to resize very large and complex the design, you only want to make the design designs. It is available to purchase from your larger or smaller by making each original stitch local authorized PFAFF® dealer. larger or smaller. 8:19...

  • Page 106: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor To open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you are selecting an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in embroidery edit. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (A) on the task bar.
  • Page 107 Change font You can change the font and size of the text by touching the change font icon (E). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font.

  • Page 108: Embroidery Edit Pop-Ups

    OK to close the resize window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the 4D™ software. It is available to purchase from your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Replace fi le? The fi rst time you try to save a design with the same name as a design fi...
  • Page 109 There might not be enough disk space to save current state If the available memory of the machine is low you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. Touch OK to continue to Embroidery Stitch-out or touch Cancel to go back to Embroidery Edit and clear some memory in Files &...
  • Page 110 8:24...

  • Page 111: Embroidery Mode - Stitch-Out

    Embroidery mode - stitch-out...

  • Page 112: To Enter Embroidery Stitch-Out

    To enter embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design(s), enter embroidery stitch-out by touching the embroidery toggle icon (A) on the task bar. The embroidery unit needs to Embroidery mode - edit be connected and the machine enters embroidery stitch-out. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown.

  • Page 113: Crosshair

    The zoom icon starts fl ashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery fi eld on the PFAFF® HD screen, touch and drag with your stylus to defi ne the area to be zoomed. Zoom to box will then be deactivated.

  • Page 114: Embroidery Information

    Embroidery information (E, F, G) The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (E). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the design or combination. The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (F).

  • Page 115: Basting

    Basting (7) Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed under it. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. Touch the basting icon (7) to activate basting. Long touch the icon to open a window to select to add the basting stitch around the design area and/ or around the hoop area.

  • Page 116: Option Bar

    Option bar More options (10) Background color (A) Touch the background color icon (A) to change the active background color in the embroidery fi eld. A window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Background fabric (B) Touch the background fabric icon (B) to activate/ deactivate the background fabric.

  • Page 117: Hoop Position

    Speed control (11) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum embroidery speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up.

  • Page 118: Precise Positioning

    Precise positioning (13) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it.
  • Page 119 Orbiting - to check corners Orbiting can be used to trace the design fi eld by touching each of the four corner icons. You can fi nd the center of the design again by touching the centering icon. The orbit function will also swiftly move the crosshair to the selected position when doing precise positioning.
  • Page 120 Precise positioning - example When adding one design to one previously embroidered, precise positioning is very useful. Choose one of the corners to be the locking point (A). Either move the locking point using touch function - move on the screen or the wheel.

  • Page 121: Common Embroidery Stitch-Out Pop-Ups

    Common embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop- up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to snap on the embroidery presser foot 6A.
  • Page 122 Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool and re-thread the machine. The next recommended color is shown in the pop-up. Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end.

  • Page 123: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders...

  • Page 124: Files & Folders - Overview

    Files & Folders - overview Parts of the selection bar Stitches Fonts Designs Files & Folders Quick help Parts of Files & Folders Load fi le Close and return to previous view Search path Move up one folder level 10. List view 11.

  • Page 125: Browse Files & Folders

    Available memory The built-in memory can store designs, fonts, stitches and other fi les. To check how much memory is still available in the built-in memory, touch Quick help (5) and then touch either Personal fi les (13), Personal fonts (14) or Personal designs (15).
  • Page 126 USB port. Touch external Device (16) to display all connected devices. You can have your computer and another device such as a PFAFF® USB embroidery stick connected at the same time. Touch either of the devices to explore.
  • Page 127 Load a fi le To load a fi le, touch load (6) or long touch the fi le. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. Open a folder To open a folder in Files & Folders, long touch the folder.

  • Page 128: Organize

    Organize Create a new folder (17) Touch the create new folder icon (17) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a fi le or folder (18) To change the name of a folder, touch the folder then touch the rename icon.

  • Page 129: Common Files & Folders Pop-Ups

    Common Files & Folders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & Folders. Sound fi les can be saved in Personal fi les. When selecting a sound fi le in Files & Folders, it will open in the audio preview application.
  • Page 130 System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving fi les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid fi le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font fi les can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in.

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Machine

    Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Wipe the PFAFF® HD screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs by pressing presser foot up and extra lift.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will fi nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems...
  • Page 134 Is the wrong hoop attached? Slide on the correct hoop. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a specifi c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer.

  • Page 135: Index

    Index 3-dimensional view ........... 8:9, 9:6 4D™ Embroidery Software ........2:13 Calibrate ..............3:12 4D™ Organizer ............2:13 Category ..............3:13 4D™ QuickFont ............2:13 Center position ............9:7 Change font ............. 8:21 Change thread color ..........9:12 Changing the needle ..........2:11 Changing the presser foot ........

  • Page 136: Embroidery Hoop Overview

    Delete a stitch or letter ..........5:3 Delete/Duplicate last object ......... 8:11 Delete fi le or folder ..........10:7 Getting started embroidering ......... 7:5 Delete selected designs? ........8:22 Go to stitch ..............9:4 Delete selected stitch point ........6:3 Grid ................
  • Page 137 PFAFF® HD screen ..........3:2 Position of the marked stitch point ....... 6:5 Precise positioning ........... 9:8 Machine overview ............ 1:8 Presser feet .............. 1:11 Machine settings ..........3:8, 4:3 Presser foot down and pivot toggle ....2:15 Main functions in task bar ........3:2 Presser foot height embroidery ......
  • Page 138 Selecting a design ............. 3:5 Selecting a font ............3:5 Selecting a stitch ............3:4 Tapering program ............ 4:6 Selection menu ............3:4 Task bar ..............3:2 Select line positioning ..........8:13 Text spacing ............8:21 Select shape ............. 8:11 The embroidery design has puckered ....
  • Page 139 Universal needle ............. 2:10 Unpacking ..............2:2 Update via USB embroidery stick ....... 2:14 Updating instructions ..........2:14 USB embroidery stick ..........2:12 USB ports ..............2:12 User defi ned sound ..........3:11 Use the task bar ............3:3 Using the USB embroidery stick ......2:12 Utility stitches ............

  • Page 140: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. PFAFF, CREATIVE VISION, CV, IDT (image) and 4D are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 141 4D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:13)
  • Page 142 www.pfaff.com...

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