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  • Page 1 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 Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will of course also be pleased to help you at any time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents PFAFF® HD screen Task bar ................ 3:2 Introduction Common icons ............. 3:3 Machine overview Selection menu ............. 3:4 Front side ..............1:8 Embroidery edit ............3:5 Rear side ............... 1:9 Embroidery text editor ..........3:6 Top parts ............... 1:9 Embroidery stitch-out ..........
  • Page 5 Sequencing Embroidery mode - stitch-out Sequencing - overview To enter embroidery stitch-out ........9:2 Embroidery stitch-out - overview Create a sequence ............5:3 Crosshair ............... 9:2 Option bar Color list ................ 9:2 Save options ..............5:4 Embroidery information ..........9:3 Sequence commands ...........
  • Page 6 Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very dif cult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

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

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side 31. Handle 32. IDT 33. Embroidery unit connection socket Top parts 38 39 40 34. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 35. Bobbin winder thread guide 36. Thread guide 37. Bobbin thread guides 38. Bobbin winder lever 39.

  • Page 10: Parts Of The Embroidery Unit

    Parts of the embroidery unit (type BE16) 49. Embroidery unit release button 50. Level adjusting feet 51. Embroidery unit socket 52. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 53. Embroidery arm Included accessories Accessories 54. Stylus 55. Thread net 56. Edge guide 57. Felt pad 58.
  • 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 ow smoothly over the stitches.

  • 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 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. Decorative buttonhole 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole. with triangle tack 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. Professional eyelet 1.3.13 Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. buttonhole Decorative eyelet 1.3.14...

  • Page 15: 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 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 1:15...
  • Page 16 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 owers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 1:16...

  • Page 17: Alphabets

    4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders Alphabets Comic Outline Script Cyrillic 1:17...

  • Page 19: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    Unpacking Place the box on a steady, 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 21: Pack Away After Sewing

    Pack away after sewing Switch the main switch (3) off. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (2). Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (1). Wind the foot control cord inside the space on the underside of the foot control.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Threading The Machine

    Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A). Make sure the creative 4.0 thread clicks into place. Then pull the thread underneath the bobbin thread guide (B) on the pre-tension disc (C).
  • Page 24 Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt creative 4.0 pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin. Pull the threads into the thread guide by pulling them from the front to the back (A).

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Idt (Integrated Dual Feed)

    IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 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 28: Needles

    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 29: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot Line up the pins on the foot with the gap underneath the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot snaps into place.

  • Page 30: Usb Ports

    USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick.

  • Page 31: Connect Machine To Computer

    USB cable, you can easily move designs or other PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. Under Send I or les to your machine. Send 2 select PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. It is Note: Your computer must be running Windows® XP recommended to set the Embroidery Machine or Windows®...

  • Page 32: How To Launch The Programs

    This is www.pfaff.com and/or your local authorized normal and should not be a cause for concern. PFAFF® dealer for updates and upgrades for your Click Continue Anyway and the driver machine and Owner’s manual.

  • Page 33: Buttons And Icons

    Buttons and icons Start/stop (F) Press this button to start or stop the machine Reverse button (A) without using the foot control. Press the button For permanent reverse, press the button once once to start and press it again to stop. before starting to sew.
  • Page 34 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 nished and the machine will then stop.

  • Page 35: Pfaff® Hd Screen

    PFAFF® HD screen...

  • Page 36: 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 nger tip to make your choices. The task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help.

  • Page 37: Common Icons

    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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Sequencing

    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. Stitch Creator Stitch Creator allows you to create your own 9mm stitch or edit built-in stitches.

  • Page 42: Settings Menu 3:8

    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 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 43 Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. This function saves you time trimming after the embroidery is completed. When Cut jump stitches is selected your machine will trim the top jump stitch thread and pull the thread end to the underside of the fabric as you embroider.

  • Page 44: Sensormatic Free-Motion

    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 45: 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 46: Screen 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 47: Info Menu

    Info menu When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have two options to select from - personal info (A) and notes (B). Personal info (A) Personal info contains the owner’s name, machine’s software information and serial number. Notes (B) You can open and read text and HTML- les on your machine.

  • Page 49: Sewing Mode

    Sewing mode...

  • Page 50: 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 eld.

  • Page 51: Select A 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 52: Save Options

    Option bar Save options (15) Select where to save your stitch, open the different save options under save (15). 15a 15b 15c Save personal default stitch (15a) Select your stitch and then touch this icon (15a) to con rm your default stitch. This stitch will now be selected when you turn on your machine.

  • Page 53: Tie-Off Options

    Save to Personal les (15c) To save a stitch into your Personal les, touch the save icon (15) and select save to Personal les (15c). 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 les or to an approved external device.

  • Page 54: Speed Control

    Speed control (17) 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 55 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 56: Balance

    Balance (19) 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 57 Stitch positioning (21) For straight stitches the stitch positioning icon (21) is shown instead of the stitch width icon. Use + to move the needle to the right and - to move the needle to the left. For straight stitches the machine has 37 needle positions.
  • Page 58 Thread tension (14) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the needle thread tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers. If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight.
  • Page 59 Button stitch repetition (23) 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 60: 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 61 Sensormatic buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length (22) 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 lines up with the marking on the foot.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 nished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to nish the raw edge rst on most knits.

  • Page 65: Common Sewing Pop-Ups 4:17

    Sensormatic buttonhole foot in your Personal menu. Stitch format not supported You can only load 9 mm stitches that have been created for PFAFF® sewing machines. When saving stitches in the 5D™ Software make sure to select your machine model as target machine. 4:17...

  • Page 67: Sequencing

    Sequencing...

  • Page 68: Sequencing - Overview

    Sequencing In sequencing, you are creating and adjusting a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm 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. You can see how long your actual sequence is in the upper left corner (1).

  • Page 69: 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 (9).

  • Page 70: Save Options

    Option bar Save options (14) You can save your sequence to a personal menu (14a) or to personal les (14b). Sequence commands (15) 15a 15b 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 71: Horizontal Preview

    Horizontal preview (16) To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B).

  • Page 72: 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 your sequence will remain unchanged. Every time sewn as a stitch in sewing mode. sequencing is closed, the sequence will be loaded To save a sequence to sewing mode.

  • Page 73: Stitch Creator

    Stitch Creator...

  • Page 74: 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 75 De 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 lled square, a selected stitch point is indicated by an outlined square.
  • Page 76 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 eld, thinner grid lines will appear. The distance between these lines equals 0.5mm.

  • Page 77: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch 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 78: Important Stitch Creator Information

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

  • Page 79: Embroidery Preparations

    Embroidery preparations...

  • Page 80: Embroidery Unit Overview

    D Embroidery hoop connection assembly Embroidery arm Note: A larger embroidery unit, with embroidery area 360x350mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Built-in designs About 100 designs are included in the memory in your machine. Embroidery hoop overview...

  • Page 81: Creative™ 4.0 Embroidery Collection

    creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection Page through the creative™ 4.0 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 82: To Hoop The Fabric

    When changing type of fabric, you might need to adjust the pressure using the retaining screw. Do not force the quick release. creative 4.0 Slide on the hoop Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place.

  • Page 83: Getting Started Embroidering

    Getting started embroidering creative 4.0 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.
  • Page 84 Clear suf 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 85: Embroidery Mode - Edit

    Embroidery mode - edit...

  • Page 86: 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 eld (1). Embroidery edit - overview Embroidery eld Zoom...

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 (5). The selected design is outlined in red.

  • Page 89: Adjustments

    Adjustments Delete (8) When touching the delete icon, the selected design(s) will be deleted from the embroidery eld. If more than one design is selected, a pop-up window will ask you to con rm the deletion. Long touch the delete icon to delete all. A pop-up window for con rmation will appear.

  • Page 90: Touch Functions

    Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery 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 ne tune.

  • Page 91: 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 les (A) or personal designs (B) for quick and easy access.

  • Page 92: More Options

    More options (20) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery 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 eld, the distance between these lines reduces to 10mm and 5mm, indicated with lighter lines.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Embroidery Stitch Editor

    Embroidery stitch editor (23) 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 95 Embroidery stitch editor - example Enter embroidery edit. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon (F) on the task bar. Select stitch number 4.4.7, then 4.3.13, 4.2.2, 4.3.13. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end. Insert stitch 4.3.17, 4.3.13, 4.2.2, 4.3.13.

  • Page 96: 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 97 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 text editor window will change to the new font.
  • Page 98 Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch.
  • Page 99 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 in Embroidery Stitch-out or touch Cancel to go back to Embroidery Edit and clear some memory in Files &...
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  • Page 101: Embroidery Mode - Stitch-Out

    Embroidery mode - stitch-out...

  • Page 102: 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 103: Embroidery Information

    Embroidery information The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (B). 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 (C).

  • Page 104: Option Bar

    Option bar More options (10) Monochrome (A) Touch the icon to activate monochrome embroidery. All designs are shown in a grey color and the machine does not stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome embroidery, touch the icon again. Full screen (B) To see your design as large as possible, use the full screen function.

  • Page 105: Hoop Position

    Hoop position (12) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon. You can also press the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch and start to embroider.

  • Page 106: 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 107 Orbiting - to check corners Orbiting can be used to trace the design eld by touching each of the four corner icons. You can 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 108 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 109 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 110 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 111: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders...

  • Page 112: Files & Folders - Overview

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

  • Page 113: Browse Files & Folders

    Available memory The built-in memory can store designs, fonts, stitches and other les. To check how much memory is still available in the built-in memory, touch Quick help (5) and then touch either Personal les (13), Personal fonts (14) or Personal designs (15).
  • Page 114 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 115 Load a le To load a le, touch load (6) or long touch the le. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. Open a folder To open a folder in Files & Folders, long touch the folder. The content of the folder will be displayed in the center window (11).

  • Page 116: 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 le or folder (18) To change the name of a folder, touch the folder then touch the rename icon.
  • Page 117 Common Files & Folders pop-ups Delete le or folder Your machine will always ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete a le or folder. This prevents you from deleting anything by mistake. Could not delete le or folder You cannot delete les or folders from CDs or from other write protected media.
  • Page 118 Invalid le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font les can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in. Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to do a defragmentation. When that needs to be done a pop-up message appears.

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Machine

    No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. 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 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will 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 Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF®...
  • Page 122 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 speci 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 123: Index

    Index Calibrate ..............3:12 3-dimensional view ........... 8:8, 9:4 CD-drive ..............10:4 5D™ Embroidery Software ........2:13 Center position ............9:5 5D™ Organizer ............2:13 Change font ............. 8:13 5D™ QuickFont ............2:13 Installing ..............2:13 Change thread color ..........8:9 Launch .................
  • Page 124 Elastic blindhem stitch .......... 4:16 Getting started embroidering ......7:5–7:6 Embroidery Machine Communication module . 2:14 Go to stitch ..............9:3 Embroidery mode - edit ......3:5, 8:1–8:14 Grid ................8:8 Overview ..............8:2 Touch function - move ..........8:6 Touch function - pan ...........
  • Page 125 Personal les ............10:3 Personal fonts ............10:3 Power supply ............2:2 Machine overview ............ 1:8 Precise positioning ..........9:6–9:8 Accessory tray .............. 1:9 Locking point ............... 9:6 Embroidery unit overview ........1:10 Matching point ............. 9:7 Front side ..............1:8 Orbiting .................
  • Page 126 Select hoop ..............8:9 Start/stop ..............2:15 Selection menu ..........3:4–3:5 Stitch Creator ..........3:7, 1–6:6 Overview ..............3:4 Multi-select ..............6:4 Personal menu ............. 3:4 Overview ..............6:2 Selecting a design ............3:5 Save options ..............6:5 Selecting a font ............. 3:5 Stitch point..............
  • Page 127 Unpacking ..............2:2 Update your machine ..........2:14 USB Embroidery stick ........2:12, 10:4 USB ports ..............2:12 Connect to and Remove from ........2:12 Utility stitches ............1:12 Winding bobbin ..........2:7–2:8 Winding from horizontal position ......2:7 Winding while threaded ..........2:7 Winding while embroidering or sewing ....

  • Page 128: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. PFAFF, CREATIVE, 5D and IDT (image) 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 129 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:13)
  • Page 130 www.pfaff.com...

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