Conversion Software - Singer Quantum XL-6000 Workbook

Quantum XL-6000
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Conversion Software

What the Conversion Software is:
The Conversion Software is a tool designed to allow easy and direct transfer of pre-
digitized embroidery designs from the PC to the Quantum XL-6000 Sewing
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machine. Simply open the desired design from the Conversion software and
transmit it to the Quantum XL-6000 machine. Nearly all popular embroidery
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formats are available to allow to importing almost any design. Basic editing
functions are included, such as clean up, center or change a design's color.
What the Conversion Software is not:
The Conversion Software is not a program that allows creating or digitizing
original designs. Stitch placement may not be altered in anyway. Stitches may
not be moved, added to or deleted. The design may not be resized. Basically the
design is exactly the way it appears on the screen.
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How Conversion Software Communicates with Quantum
XL-6000:
The Conversion Software and the PC communicates with the Quantum XL-6000
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through a special serial port cable called a Null Modem Cable, (Singer Part # 270-
10D1-20206 for 6-foot cable, Part # 270-10D1-20210 for 10-foot cable). This
special cable is a 9-pin cable with both a male and female end, one for the PC and
one for the sewing machine. The wiring in a Null Modem cable is configured in a
way to allow communication to flow both ways between the two devices, the PC
and the machine. A straight serial port cable will not allow the information to flow
back and forth. However, a Null Modem Adapter may be added to a straight
serial port cable, creating the same effect.
Using a USB Cable:
A USB cable may be used. However, a USB to 9-pin conversion cable must be
used. Unless Window XP is used, these conversion cables usually require that
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an accompanied software program be installed on the PC in order for the
computer to recognize the cable.
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