Page 1 HCS2 Computerized Compact Single Head Embroidery Machine INSTRUCTION BOOK Original instructions S2M701-8...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 1-1 How to select patterns from memory ..5-A WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS ..1-2 Erasing patterns from memory ....5-B SETTING UP THE MACHINE NEEDLE BAR SELECTION ...... 5-E Remove the machine from box ....2-1 SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Accessories ..........
Page 4 INDEX Language..........22-3b Thread break report .......11-B Calibrate ..........22-3c PATTERN SETTINGS ......12-1 Report ........... 22-4 Scaling ..........12-2 Width adjustment ........12-3 User maintenance mode ...... 22-5 Angle ............ 12-4 SCREEN SAVER ........22-7 Repeat sewing ........12-5 SPECIFICATIONS •...
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Page 6: Warning Labels & Their Locations
WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS Trapping hazard WARNING Shut the cover when starting the machine. Fear of serious injury. Shut the cover when starting the Do not put hands in while the machine is running. machine. Do not put hands in while the machine is running.
Page 7: Setting Up The Machine
SETTING UP THE MACHINE We recommend unpacking should be done where it has enough room. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The machine is quite heavy for one person to carry. Please use two persons when unpacking or carrying. Box (upper) CAUTION: To avoid problems. Make sure to hold bottom of the machine body when removing from the box.
Page 8: Accessories
2-1b SETTING UP THE MACHINE Placement of Accessories Confirm all the accessories are contained when unpacking. Frame base CD-ROM (Instruction manual, Parts list) CD-ROM (Happy Link Software) Instruction manual Embroidery frame (Round) Embroidery frame (Square) Thread stand Thread guide bracket...
Page 10: Assemble Machine Unit
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Assemble machine unit 1. Insert the thread stand pin with wave washer on the thread stand by turning clockwise, Then insert thread stand felt. 2. Put the thread stand on to the machine and insert the thread guide pillar.
Page 11: Machine Installation
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Machine installation 1. Please use a stout table to set the machine Please check for any shaking or excessive vibrat- ing of the machine table when the machine is running. If you have a problem, Please use a stronger table for the machine.
Page 12 SETTING UP THE MACHINE 4. Please be sure you have this much room around your cap drive for it to move. Please machine on the table positioning like right side drawing. 0 ~ 10 mm 5. Please do not sit the machine near any kind of other electric equipment (Examples: Microwave or electric tool).
Page 13: Grounding Instruction
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Grounding instruction (for type of 120V) This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Page 14 MAIN PARTS 11. Minor thread tension 1. Hook cover 21. USB port 12. Thread guide support 2. Bobbin case (Standard-A receptacle) 13. Thread guide 3. Hook 22. LAN port 14. Upper rectifier 4. Needle plate 23. Frame base 15. Thread stand pin 5.
Page 15: Main Parts
MAIN PARTS CONTROL BOX 1. Emergency stop button 2. Display (L.C.D.) 3. LAN port 4. Thread cut button 5. Start/Stop button 6. USB port (Standard-A receptacle) 7. USB port (Standard-B receptacle) BOBBIN WINDING (Option) 1. Upper Thread guide 2. Thread stand pin 3.
Page 16: Message
MESSAGES Below is a list of possible messages that may appear while operating the machine, along with an brief explanation and suggested actions to take as a result. Message >>Stop Switch Start button CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The embroidery frame may move. Please keep hands clear for your safety.
Page 17: Turning The Machine On How To Turn On The Machine
TURNING THE MACHINE ON How to turn on the machine 1. Connect the power cord to the inlet on the right side of the machine. 2. Connect the power plug to an electrical outlet. Power switch 3. Turn on the power switch. Please confirm the emergency stop button has been released.
Page 18 3-5b TURNING THE MACHINE ON 5. Select the desired frame with : Tubular round frame : Tubular square frame : Cap and One-point frame. : Border frame (for HCD2) : Sock frame : User-defined frame : Non registered 6. Select desired type of frame and press the The display returns to the view of Step 3.
Page 19: Calendar And Clock Setting
TURNING THE MACHINE ON Calendar and clock setting Setting the calendar and clock lets the machine advise when oiling and other maintenance is scheduled to occur. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Press the 3. Ppress the Current year, month date and time is displayed. 4.
Page 20: The Control Box
THE CONTROL BOX 5. Start/Stop button 1. Emergency stop button This button starts the machine. When pressed , the power is switched off When pressed, while the machine is running, the and the machine stops immediately. machine will stops. The emergency button locks when pressed.
Page 21: Drive Mode
DRIVE MODE Drive key The each key menu will be shown. Forward and Back-ward Needle change i-Custom Needle bar (default display) selection Speed control Pressure foot Frame move Frame forward Needle bar selection This creates direct designations to the position and For each color change in a given pattern, the data to the designated sewing position.
Page 22 3-9b DRIVE MODE moved with the arrow keys after interrupt. Needle change Original point return This returns the frame to *pattern origin point. After performing this action once, repeating this again will cause the frame to return to the previous Change the needle bar directly to the indicated position.
Page 23 DRIVE MODE Display example Needle number and color Mark for color When beginning an embroidery change stop Mark for frame out Name of selected pattern Stitches of pattern Memory # of selected pattern Size of pattern and distance Current *Color change Heigh number Width...
Page 24: Guide
GUIDE The GUIDE offers tips and step-by-step help for embroidering with the machine. In each stage of embroidery operation there is an easy to follow guide available. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "GUIDE". 3. Select desired item. 4.
Page 25: Inserting A Needle
INSERTING A NEEDLE Select a needle of the right type. See the following “SELECT THREADS”. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Turn off the power before removing the needle. 1. Loosen the needle clamp screw slightly with the screw- Needle clamp screw driver.
Page 26: Select Needles And Threads
SELECT NEEDLES AND THREADS About needle Please select needles by type of material . Normally, We supply a DB X K5 needle as in the machine accessory kit. Relation of needle and upper thread Please select type of needle and upper thread by flowing list. k l i Normal em- broidery field...
Page 27: Backing Materials
BACKING MATERIALS Backing Generally, Backing is used for hooped embroidery fabric. Knit fabrics particularly require the use of embroidery backings. Embroidery backings will allow the hoop to move the fabric more accurately, creating a more beautiful embroidery. Select backing type Choose the thickness and number of sheets by the type of material and embroidery condition.
Page 28: Bobbin Winding Winding The Bobbin
BOBBIN WINDING Winding the bobbin Thread the bobbin winder as shown below: 1. Upper Thread guide 2. Thread guide 3. Thread tension – Be sure to thread through the small eye before going between the disks. 4. Bobbin (Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.) 5.
Page 29: Removing The Bobbin
BOBBIN WINDING CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Please watch out for the point of the rotary hook when you replace the bobbin. Removing the bobbin 1. Open hook cover (A) to front. 2. Grasp bobbin case latch (B) and withdraw bobbin case from hook taking care not to damage the thread keeper.
Page 30: Threading The Machine How To Thread Upper Thread
THREADING THE MACHINE How to thread upper thread Pass upper threads in order according to the figure: Small cone 1. Thread stand Set thread cone on the stand. Small cones can also be used as shown. 2. Thread guide Thread through the thread guide above each thread cone.
Page 31 THREADING THE MACHINE 4. Minor thread tension 5. Guide pin upper 6. Detecting roller 7. Guide pin lower 8. Thread tension Wind upper threads one time around rotary tension disc clock-wise. 9. Upper thread guide 10.Lower thread guide 11.Lower rectifier 12.Thread guide plate upper 13.Thread adjusting spring 14.Thread guide plate upper...
Page 32: Machine Settings
MACHINE SETTINGS Before embroidering, check the basic settings of the machine. The rest of the settings can be left at default values (as indicated by underline below)....
Page 33 MACHINE SETTINGS n i l i l i • • ..• • i l l i 1 " " 0 o " " f f " " 0 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 34 MACHINE SETTINGS 5-2b Detailed explanation of machine settings 11 Length of TRD.cut If you select "Needle" with this setting, the upper threads of each needle will be cut off by regis- tered length. The length of each thread can be set up taking the following steps. 1.
Page 35 MACHINE SETTINGS 15 TRD. break detect If you select "Needle" with this setting, you can set sensitivity of thread break detection needle by needle. You can be set up taking the following steps. 1. Follow the steps 1.- 3. on the page 5-2 and the display shows machine setting page.
Page 36 5-3b LOCK STITCHES Settings related to lock stitches: SETTING ITEM SETTING RANGE 1 Cut Lock stitch Adds lock stitch when the machine cuts threads. : Conduct setting item 2 and 3. AUTO : Conduct the best lock stitch. 2 Cut Lock Length 0.4~0.5~1.2mm 3 Cut Lock Count 1 ~ 2 ~ 3...
Page 37: Preparation Of Pattern Data Connecting To A Pc
When you connect the USB cable, make sure that the machine is powered and set into drive mode, and that the PC is also turned on. After recognizing USB in your PC, start-up the "Happy Link". Please refer to instruction book of "Happy Link" for more precise information. USB port M620...
Page 38: Reading Embroidery Pattern Data From The Pc
LAN connection Connect the LAN cable between the LAN port of the machine and the network of the PC. Multiple and different type of machines can be connected to a PC which has Happy Link LAN software installed. Please refer to instruction book of "Happy Link LAN" for more precise information.
Page 39: Read Embroidery Pattern Data
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Read embroidery pattern data Read the pattern to be embroidered from the memory media. These types of memory media can be used. This machine is able to read different kinds of memory media, which are generally used. •USB memory If you initialize the memory media with your PC, please proceed with FAT or FAT32 format.
Page 40: Reading Pattern Data
The pattern data can be read through the designated folder and sub-folders by accessing from the machine. If the Happy or Tajima pattern data has Barudan or ZSK *data and you can't read the pattern properly, change data format according to "Settings" in "Reading" and try again.
Page 41 PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA 5. Select pattern data. --- Reading --- 1 % of free memory is equivalent to about 10,000 stitches. --- Check pattern data --- If there are more stitches than remaining space, you may need to delete some designs to make room for the new patterns.
Page 42: Selection Of Folders
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Selection of folders The pattern data memory is consist of five individual folders. Select desired folder to choose or input pattern data. 1. When the machine is stopped, press Selected folder 2. Select "PATTERN". The pattern data of the selected folder will appear on the display.
Page 43: How To Select Patterns From Memory
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA How to select patterns from memory To select an embroidery design previously stored into the machine memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". The display indicates the current pattern. The left side of display shows the number, name and details for the current pattern.
Page 44: Erasing Patterns From Memory
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Erasing patterns from memory This is to erase an unnecessary design data from the machine memory. Pattern data cannot be erased if the lock is set. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3.
Page 45 PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA Showing number of delete design(s) 5. Press the Delete pattern? < 2> Cancel 6. Push "OK" to delete. The item will be deleted. To delete other patterns, repeat steps 4 to 6. Press “Cancel” to cancel the delete. The display will return to step 2.
Page 46: Needle Bar Selection
NEEDLE BAR SELECTION For each color change in a given pattern, the needle number loaded with the correct color thread is assigned by the operator. When this is set, the machine automatically changes to the programmed needle when the design reaches that point in the course of sewing the design. You can not setting "NEEDLE"...
Page 47 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Frame out mark Color change stop functio Color change stop mark When a color change stop is set to a color change number, the machine will stop after it finishes sewing the marked needle number, then following message will be shown: When you wish to start again, Press the (Start/Stop button).
Page 48: Sewing With Tubular Frames Installing And Removing The Frame Base
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Installing and removing the frame base Please attach the frame base to the carriage when you wish to use a tubular embroidering hoop. Please remove it in the reverse order of installation. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 49 6-1b SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES 5. Press the button. Knob bolt Carriage 6. Move the carriage to the position shown by press 7. Place the frame base on the carriage guide and tighten the knob bolt on the tubular arm holder completely.
Page 50: How To Hoop
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES How to hoop Inner frame Cloth Backing Outer frame Please smooth the embroidery cloth in all direc- tions, but do not stretch it. Tighten Loosen Please smooth the embroidery cloth before tightening. D610...
Page 51: Putting The Hoop On The Machine
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Putting the hoop on the machine 1. Move the frame base to the approximate center position before inserting the tubular embroidering frame. Frame base 2. Insert the embroidery frame. Holder Holder Make sure that the holder pins are inserted into the positioning holes of the frame base on each side.
Page 52 You can use TAJIMA made tubular fame which has the same installation width (space be- tween left and right positioning pin) as HAPPY's frame by changing the position of both left and right hold springs and left and right hold spring bases.
Page 53: Starting To Embroider
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES Starting to embroider 1. Press the and move the frame to the : Original point (Start point) original point with the Backward only when pressing 2. Press the Forward only when pressing Press , and the embroidering frame moves for the design trace.
Page 54: Cap Frame (Option) Changing The Needle Plate
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Changing the needle plate You need to change the needle plate when you embroider a cap. 1. Remove the set screw (2 pieces) by offset driver and remove the needle plate. 2. Put the needle plate for cap on the bed and tighten with the set screw.
Page 55: Installing And Removing The Cap Drive Frame
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Installing and removing the cap drive frame You need to install the cap drive frame into the carriage when you embroider a cap. Please remove by reverse order of these step. 1. Press the and press the The embroidery frame will move to the center .
Page 56 CAP FRAME (OPTION) 4. Move the cap drive frame backwards away from you and rotate the rotary cylinder until the rail bracket is upward as shown at right. 5. Move the cap drive frame in the direction of Mount base Carriage arm the arrow, adjust right-and-left mount base to carriage arm and fix them by knob bolts.
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Page 58: Normal Cap Frame
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Normal cap frame H (Max.) H (Min.) Adjustment When you hoop a cap on the cap frame, please Clamp adjust in the following manner: support 1. Adjust position of clamp support to the height of the cap. (Fig. 1) Adjust the height by removing the inner screws at left and right.
Page 59 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Concave Center guide Locking levers Hooping caps 1. Place cap stretcher securely on a sturdy work bench. 2. As shown in Fig. 5, hold cap frame with both hands and place on cap stretcher. By pushing locking levers at 2 places with fingers, place cap frame so that center guide of cap stretcher fits in concave...
Page 60 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Center guide Hold lever Cap drive frame Fig. 8 7. Remove the cap frame from the cap stretcher. 8. As shown in Fig. 8, place the cap frame on cap the drive frame. You will have to rotate the brim of the hat to the side in order to get past the needle case.
Page 61: Wide Cap Frame
CAP FRAME (OPTION) Wide cap frame Loosen Tighten Adjustment (Thin fabric) (Thick fabric) When you fix cap to cap hold frame, please adjust in the following manner. Make sure to do the adjustment of the cap hold frame. If it is not adjusted properly, it may cause the deformity, damage of the Fig.
Page 62 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Concave Center guide Hold lever Hooping caps 1. Place cap stretcher securely on sturdy work bench. 2. As shown in Fig. 1, hold cap hold frame with both hands and place on cap stretcher. By pushing hold lever at 3 places in arrow marks with fingers, place cap hold frame so that center guide of cap stretcher...
Page 63 CAP FRAME (OPTION) Lever for clip Clip Clip 6. As shown in Fig. 4, tip the cap stretcher forward. Clip the back of the cap in two places by stretching the crease out as shown by the arrows. Make the clip lever face the inside. Fig.
Page 64: Starting To Embroider
We recommend to change design position or reducing size of the design. Embroidery area (Max. *1) Refer to the instruction book of "Happy Link" to reduce the size of the design. 180mm (Normal cap frame) * The actual embroidery...
Page 65 CAP FRAME option 4. Press the Embroidery will start. 5. After finishing your design, the display will >>End show ">>End" and the machine will stop. :Original point (Start point) The embroidery frame will return to the original point automatically if the auto origin function has been activated.
Page 66: Adjusting The Thread Tensions
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS 1. With the thread going through the hole of the pressure foot, pull it out slowly toward the front. Pressure foot 2. Adjust the Minor thread tension by the first tension knob and then the second Thread tension knob.
Page 67: Adjusting The Laser Pointer (Option)
ADJUSTING THE LASER POINTER (OPTION) Laser pointer indicates the needle position. The beam of laser is coming from right upper side, thus the position of laser pointer can be changed depending on the height of surface of fabric. Please adjust then angle of laser pointer depending on thickness of fabric and type of frame 1.
Page 68 ADJUSTING THE LASER POINTER (OPTION) Fixing screw for Y 8. Little loose the "Fixing screw for X" and Source of laser move the screw head up and down for adjust red laser mark point to hole on paper. 9. Little loose the "Fixing screw for Y" and move the screw head up and down for adjust red laser mark point to h Fixing screw for X...
Page 69: Sewing
SEWING What to do if the thread breaks while sewing If the thread breaks or runs out while sewing, the machine senses the break, stops, and moves back several stitches from the break point. (This prevents open sections in the design when sewing is resumed. See the thread break section.
Page 70: Loss Of Power While Embroidering
SEWING Loss of power while embroidering If you have a power failure while embroidering, follow these instructions and you can restore the position of the frame and the pattern data to its state before the failure. 1. Turn on the power switch. 2.
Page 71: Moving The Hoop While Embroidering And Then Returning To
SEWING Moving the hoop while embroidering and then returning to the correct location (Position) If you wish to move the embroidery frame in the middle of the design, follow these steps: >>Stop Switch 1. Stop the sewing by pressing the 2.
Page 72: Going Back To The Beginning Of The Design (Top)
SEWING Going back to the beginning of the design (Top) Stopping sewing in the middle of a design, changing the design's location in the hoop, and then restarting from the beginning. If you use “Top”, you will return to the start point the frame position left where it is. 1.
Page 73: Rotating And Mirroring Designs (Convert)
SEWING Rotating and mirroring designs (Convert) Convert selected pattern data. Setting example Normal Mirror reverse : Start point of pattern 0° 90° 180° 270° 0° 90° 180° 270° Mirror reverse + 90° Normal Normal angle With the start point of pattern as a pivot, the machine changes the angle in 90 degree increments.
Page 74: Starting In The Middle Of A Design (Position)
SEWING Starting in the middle of a design (POSITION) This function allows you to go directly to a stitch number or a color change and positions the hoop correctly. Change (Color position ) Stitch (Number of stitches ) This moves the frame to the beginning of any This moves the frame to any stitch number Color change number.
Page 75 SEWING Change 1. Press the ”Frame forward”. Pointer shows you the current position of the frame. 2. Press the 3. Input the stitich number and press The frame moves to the selected color position. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep hands away from the frame.
Page 76: Locking Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-1 Locking pattern data Locking pattern data stored in the machine memory will prevent deletion and changes in set- tings. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Select desired pattern. Mark will appear right of the pattern.
Page 77 11-1b PATTERNS IN MEMORY 5. Press the Repeat steps 4 and 5 to unlock. Press to return to Menu mode. M201...
Page 78: Trace Type
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-2 Trace type Changing the trace type of the pattern data in the machine memory. 14-5 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. Maximum embroidery area of pattern Outline of pattern Trace type --- Calculating --- 4.
Page 79: Export
11-3 PATTERNS IN MEMORY Export You can write out of machine memory to a memory media. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. 5. Press from right submenu. The name of the pattern will be shown.
Page 80 11-4 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 7. Press if the pattern name is not to be changed. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word and press The maximum number of characters in a design name is eight letters or numbers. All the letters and/or numbers are deleted.
Page 81: Renaming Patterns
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-5 Renaming patterns Rename pattern in memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. 5. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word.
Page 82 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-5b 6. Press The pattern name will be changed. Press to return to Menu mode. 11_5 M401...
Page 83: Copying Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-6 Copying pattern data Copying of the pattern data stored in the machine memory is available. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Select desired pattern. 4. Press from right submenu. Copy of the selected pattern will be made. Copied pattern data Press to return to Menu mode.
Page 84: Moving Pattern Data
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-7 Moving pattern data Export pattern data into the other folder. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. 11_8 M401...
Page 85 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-8 4. Select desired pattern. Mark will appear left of the pattern. Make will be cleared by press it again. Multiple pattern data can be selected. : Cancel pattern data moving Mark 5. Press the 6. Select the importing folder. Importing folder The pattern data will be transferred.
Page 86: Renaming Folders
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-9 Renaming folders Rename folder in memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. 11_9 M401...
Page 87 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-9b 5. Select desired pattern. 6. Choose the column with Then select each digit in the existing name. Select word. The maximum number of characters in a design name is 12 letters or numbers. Uppercase and lowercase letter are switched.
Page 88: Sort
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-A Sort Ordinate the pattern data in the displayed folder. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "PATTERN". 3. Press from right submenu. 4. Press from right submenu. 11_A H901...
Page 89 PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-Ab 5. Select sorting method. Sort will be carried out. Press to return to Menu mode. 11_Ab M401...
Page 90: Thread Break Report
PATTERNS IN MEMORY 11-B Thread break report This function will show recorded thread break of pattern data. The machine detects break thread during operation and records by pattern the number of stitches at the stopped position. If thread break is happening at same number of stitches, please check construction of stitch design.
Page 91: Pattern Settings
12-1 PATTERN SETTINGS Various settings such as the scaling, repeat sewing, offset and frame out can be applied to a pattern. Adjust This menu contains settings such as scaling, width adjustment, angle and convert design. Repeat sewing The machine repeats the pattern a number of times in the X and Y directions as set by the user. Offset Sets the start point of the frame in the selected pattern.
Page 92: Scaling
12-2 PATTERN SETTINGS Scaling Setting example The pattern's scale can be increased or de- creased in 1% increments. X 100 %, Y 150 % Normal Default : X,Y 100% : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 93: Width Adjustment
12-3 PATTERN SETTINGS Width adjustment Setting example This setting adjusts stitch width (L) in a pattern L + 0.4mm in a range of -1.0 ~ +1.0mm in increments of 0.1mm. In case "Width" (Width adjustment) is set and embroidery is made, there is a case 0.4 mm that error occurs at end point.
Page 94: Angle
12-4 PATTERN SETTINGS Angle Setting example With the start point of the pattern as a pivot, the machine rotates the angle clockwise. 30° Normal Default : 0° : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING". The left side shows the number, size of the current pattern.
Page 95: Repeat Sewing
12-5 PATTERN SETTINGS Repeat sewing The machine embroiders a user-specified number of copies in the X and Y directions. Setting example : Start point of pattern : End point of pattern Space Y Piece X Piece Y Space X -30.0 Space Y 32.0 Space X...
Page 96 12-6 PATTERN SETTINGS 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Repeat). The left side shows the number, size of the current pattern. Repeat 3. Select each setting item and select the number. Changing is cancelled. Numbers are deleted.
Page 97: Auto Origin
12-7 PATTERN SETTINGS Auto origin When a pattern has different start and end points, the frame returns to the original point Setting example : Start point of pattern : End point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2.
Page 98: Offset
12-8 PATTERN SETTINGS Offset Setting the offset point designates a place for the frame to rest before moving to the start point of the actual embroidery. When used together with the auto origin feature, the machine will return to the offset when it is finished embroidering as well.
Page 99 12-9 PATTERN SETTINGS Direct input You can move the offset manually and save the position with "teaching input". Lengthwise move distance : Offaet point Sidewise move : Start point of pattern distance 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Offset).
Page 100 12-A PATTERN SETTINGS Preset There are 9 preset points that can be used for offsets around the or in the center of the pattern. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Offset). The left side shows the number, size of the current pattern.
Page 101 12-B PATTERN SETTINGS Teaching input You can set the offset position manually. Lengthwise move distance Sidewise move : Offaet point distance : Start point of pattern 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "SETTING" and select (Offset). The left side shows the number, size of the current pattern.
Page 102 12-C PATTERN SETTINGS 7. Move the frame to the offset point. 8. Press Complete The setting is fixed. Pattern data may be shown. Setting is returned to the default. To return to Menu mode. Offset point 12_C M419...
Page 103: Frame Out
12-D PATTERN SETTINGS Frame out A frame out command can be added to a design. By setting frameout to a *Color change num- ber in a design, you can move the frame to a desired position automatically and stop it after the machine finishes sewing of that color change number.
Page 104 12-F PATTERN SETTINGS Teaching input : Frame out point : Original point (Start point of pattern) : Last position of Color change number Move the frame and the position will be saved as the frame out. Lengthwise move distance Sidewise move distance 1.
Page 105 12-G PATTERN SETTINGS Direct input : Frame out point : Original point (Start point of pattern) : Last position of Color change number You can change the position of your frame out by using this function. You can change the moving distance of the frame out and change Lengthwise move...
Page 106 13-1 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Needle number settings A needle number can be assigned to a *color change number. When the needle number is assigned, the machine will embroider and automatically switch to the programmed for each color change number. Color change stop function A *color change stop can be assigned to a color change number.
Page 107: Needle Bar Selection
13-2 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Auto setting This changes all designated needle numbers at once. For example, if you want to change all needles numbered "10" to "6", just select one of the color change numbers in which "10" is set, then all color change numbers can be changed into "6". 1.
Page 108 13-2b NEEDLE BAR SELECTION 6. Press the Setting is cancelled. Preview screen is displayed. The needle number has been changed from 3 to5. 7. Press the The setting is fixed. Press to return to Menu mode. -100 13_2 M419...
Page 109: Thread Color
13-3 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Thread color This sets the background color or color assigned to each needle bar to be shown in the display. This is useful to help confirm the correct color setup of a pattern. (128 colors are available) You will find difficulty to see the pattern if you set same color on both pattern and background.
Page 110 13-4 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Color to be 4. Select the needle number or cloth current color changed after (background color). 5. Select the color to be changed. You can select the color with Current color will be shown. 6. Press the 7.
Page 111: Repetition Of Color Group Setting
13-7 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Repetition of color group setting If your design has repetition of the group of the same color sequence, only set first sequence and set other automatically by following steps. (If you have some function in the needle "Example: color change stop", the function also will set) First sequence : Start point of pattern Fig.
Page 112: Reading Join
--- Serch pattern --- 4. Select (USB memory). Indicates pattern data of the memory media or data disk.. TAP : HAPPY DST : Tajima DSB : Tajima (Barudan) DSZ : Tajima (ZSK) Folder : Contents of folder will be displayed when you select this icon.
Page 113 14-2 READING 5. Select the pattern. --- Reading --- Once design is read. --- Check pattern data --- Enable to read other pattern data. 6. Press Shift the Memory media or data disk if the pattern data you desire to Join is in the other Memory media or data disk.
Page 114: Pattern Read Settings
: When patterns in Tajima format are read in, the display shows the file name. 7 Data format Auto Automatic : Turn data format for reading patterns from data disk of HAPPYor Tajima with Happy HAPPY, Tajima "DISK READING". Usually, set it to Automatic. Barudan 8 etc.func read Yes•No...
Page 115 *Various settings are saved together with a pattern. If some settings are changed in the pattern and you wish to return to the originals, simply reload. The data may only be HAPPY format (TAP). 9 Trace type You can compare the design size and design position to the embroidery frame before you start sewing.
Page 116 14-6 READING 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "OPTION". 3. Select 4. Select desired setting item and change the setting. You can move to next page by pressing Press the , all settings are returned to the default.
Page 117: Position
16-1 POSITION This creates direct designations to the number of stitches and *color change number, as well as setting the frame and data to the designated sewing position. Piece Change Stitch (Color position ) (Number of stitches ) : Beginning of any couloir number : Any stitches : Beginning of any pieces Piece...
Page 118: Piece Number
16-2 POSITION Piece number The frame and pointer can be moved a specified piece number. 1. Press the ”Frame forward”. 2. Press the 3. Input the number and press The frame and pointer will move to the specified piece number. CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Page 119: Locate
17-1 LOCATE Locate will restore the position of the frame to the last point before a power failure even if the point of origin or the pattern itself were changed. If locate is used with a cap drive frame, make sure that the machine recognizes it by showing (Standard Cap) (Wide cap) (OnePoint S) or...
Page 120: Entry
17-2 LOCATE Entry This registers the original point of the selected pattern. 1. Press 2. Confirm that there is indication of (Top) in the display and go on to procedure no. 3. Press "Top", if there is not a indication. Upper right indication of will be shown.
Page 121: Return
17-3 LOCATE Return In case of power failure you can return to the original point you registered. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep your hands away from the frame. 1. Press 2. Confirm that there is indication of (Top) in the display and go on to procedure no.
Page 122: Letter
18-1 LETTER Selecting letters using the built-in fonts. Save lettering embroidery data to design memory automatically. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "LETTER". Letter selection To select letters. (15 letters maximum) 3. Select word. All the letters are deleted. The screen is switched to uppercase.
Page 123 18-2 LETTER Font Selection Enables you to select the preferred font. 26-3 Style1: Style2: Style3: 5. Select the font. Fix your setting and go to next step. Letter Height selection To select the letter height from 15mm, 10mm, 7mm or 4mm. The letters can be set to one of 4 sizes.
Page 124 18-3 LETTER 9. Press Return to the Letter selection. Return to the Font Selection. Return to the Letter Height selection. Return to the Line Length. Create You can create embroidery data from the letter settings. 10.Press The new pattern data will be created. Then you will return to menu mode.
Page 125: Queue
19-1 QUEUE This sets up a succession of patterns that can be embroidered in any desired sequence. The machine will proceed with the *various settings set to each pattern. If you embroider a pattern like in Fig.1, you will need to set an offset as a pivot to each pattern in advance.
Page 126 19-2 QUEUE Alter and Execution This allows you to sew any combination of designs in sequence (up to 30 designs), and ex- ecutes. Once "QUEUE" is set, the pattern data registered and set in the "QUEUE" is embroidered until pattern data in "READ" is selected. Therefore, you need to select other pattern data in "READ"...
Page 127 19-3 QUEUE 5. Combined design can be seen on Screen. To show combined design, please press In case you do not need to check combined design, please go to step no.7. 6. Press 7. Press --- Check pattern data --- 8.
Page 128 QUEUE 19-4 Needle bar selection and Pattern settings Needle bar selection and Pattern Settings for patterns selected to QUEUE operation can be applied by the following steps. (Setting can be done without returning MENU screen.) You can do these setting also from MENU screen, and the last setting will be valid. 1.
Page 129 QUEUE 19-4b 6. After setting, press For setting of "Needle Bar Selection"[NEEDLE] and "Pattern Setting"[SETTING] to other design, please do steps no.3-7. Press to return to Menu mode. -123 19_4b M401...
Page 130 19-5 QUEUE Registration of QUEUE setting Up to 10 QUEUE settings can be registered. Once you register QUEUE you can select registered QUEUE setting anytime. 1. According to step 1-8 of "Alter", select patterns. 2. Select 3. Select registration No. and press When pattern data is not displayed on the left side on the screen, no pattern data is registered in the holder of the setting Çmo.
Page 131 19-6 QUEUE Read QUEUE setting Read registered QUEUE setting. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "QUEUE". 3. Select 4. Select number and press QUEUE setting is selected. Press to return to Menu mode. 19_6 M401 -125...
Page 132: Frame Confirmation
20-1 FRAME CONFIRMATION By default the machine checks if the pattern fits the embroidery area. This helps you to check whether or not the selected pattern fits in the desired hoop. This helps confirm positioningbetween the embroidery area and the pattern. If you change the frame position by the frame move key, the display will be changed and you can check the position onscreen.
Page 133: Frame Selection
20-2 FRAME CONFIRMATION Frame selection Selecting a frame. The embroidery area for each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge to allow for pressure foot clearance. (Fig. 1) This allows confirmation of positioning between the embroidery area and the pattern. Round frame Square frame Embroidery...
Page 134 20-3 FRAME CONFIRMATION 4. Select desired size of frame and press The type and shape of the frame is in black and embroidery area and outline of the pattern itself appear in red. All are displayed on the left together. 5.
Page 135: Adjusted For Embroidery Area
Embroidery area Cap frame Embroidery area (Lengthwise) The embroidery area of HAPPY semi-wide and wide cap frames is saved in the machine. The Y axis of the embroidery area can be Embroidery area adjusted for a variety of caps. (Fig. 1) (Side wise) Fig.
Page 136 20-5 FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Press 7. Press 8. Select the number . Enter the width of the cap. Standard 40 ~ 70mm Width 40 ~ 80mm 9. Press t 10.Press The setting is fixed. 11.Press Press to return to Drive mode. -132 20_5 M401...
Page 137 20-7 FRAME CONFIRMATION User-defined frames (1 ~ 5) The embroidery area of each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge for pressure foot clearance. (Fig. 1, 2) The embroidery area of each registered frame is set to the inside of the frame edge for pressure foot clearance.
Page 138 20-8 FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Press 7. Press Case for selected Case for selected round frame square frame 8. Press to select the hoop (Class). : Round frame : Square frame 9. Press Select you wish to change square frame size. 10.Select the number .
Page 139 20-9 FRAME CONFIRMATION Case for selected Case for selected 12.Press round frame square frame The date is fixed. 13.Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_9 M401 -135...
Page 140: User-Defined Frames (6 ~ 20)
20-A FRAME CONFIRMATION User-defined frames (6 ~ 20) You need to prepare for the data which entered the shape of the frame and entry the entered data. You can entry the data up to 15 different size of custom frames. You need to prepare custom frame size data for entry the size to your machine.
Page 141 20-B FRAME CONFIRMATION How to make frame size data of your User-defined frames (6 ~ 20) We need to use text edit software of PC like "WordPad" and make frame size data with follow- ing constitution, then entry the data to your machine. Type = 1 (Type of data) Type = 2 (Type of data) 90°...
Page 142 20-C FRAME CONFIRMATION When you save the frame size data, please save as text document form and file name should be less than 8 characters. Extension should be ".TXT" Example: ROUND250.TXT Please save the frame size data to machine usable memory media and read the data by em- broidery machine.
Page 143 20-D FRAME CONFIRMATION Reading frame data 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "FRAME". 3. Select "User-defined frames". 4. Press You can choose any frame options. 5. Press t -136 20_D M401...
Page 144 20-E FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Press 7. Select the frame data “********.txt”. The frame data has been read. 8. Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_E M401 -140...
Page 145 20-I FRAME CONFIRMATION How to delete the resisted user-defined frames (6 ~ 20) Delete resisted User-defined frame from memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "FRAME". 3. Select "User-defined frames". 4. Press You can choose any frame options. 5.
Page 146 20-Ib FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Select desired User-defined frames. 7. Press The user-defined frames will be deleted. 8. Press Press to return to Drive mode. 20_I M401 -142...
Page 147: How To Change Center Point Of Frame
20-J FRAME CONFIRMATION How to change center point of frame (1 ~ 5, 6 ~ 20) You can change memorized frame center point. When you set your frame and use machine function of "Frame move" and "Center" ( 3-9b ), If your frame is not center, please practice following steps for center setting again.
Page 148 20-K FRAME CONFIRMATION 6. Select desired User-defined frames. 7. Press 8. Press CAUTION: To prevent accidents. The frame moves quickly. Keep hands away from the frame. 9. Move embroidery frame to frame center point by 10.Press Memorized frame center point coordinate to the machine.
Page 149: Non Registered
20-L FRAME CONFIRMATION Non registered In case Non Registered Frame is selected, carriage does not have movement for creating the coordinates of frame position at the time of turning machine on. Please select Non Registered Frame, when you need use special frame which can hit pressure foot or other machine parts by movement of carriage for creating the coordinates of frame posi- tion.
Page 150 21-1 i-CUSTOM You can place frequently used display and key icons freely on the right side of Drive mode screen. Ex. 3 i-Custom Ex. 2 Ex. 1 Display icons to be placed Frame out 3-9b Calendar Move frame to the front position which was set Current year, month date is displayed.
Page 151: I-Custom
21-2 i-CUSTOM 1. When the machine is stopped, press i-CUSTOM currently selected 2. Select "i-CUSTOM". 3. Select a desired custom icon. 4. Select display or key icon(s) from the gray frame. When changing to other display or key icon(s),. When you select the desired display or key, repeat steps 3 and 4 .
Page 152: Other Settings Create Network
22-1 OTHER SETTINGS Create network Set this menu when you use Network cable to connect PC and machine(s). Also use separate network software instruction together with this setup. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Press the 3. Ppress the 4.
Page 153 OTHER SETTINGS 22-2 6. Press the 7. Press the 8. Press the The machine will be rebooted and show Drive mode in the display. The date is fixed. -104 22_1 M201...
Page 154: Version Information
22-3 OTHER SETTINGS Version information Displaying machine operation software version number. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "OTHER". 3. Press 4. Press after confirm version number. The display returns to MENU. Press to return to Drive mode. 22_3 M620 -152...
Page 155: Language
22-3b OTHER SETTINGS Language Change the language displayed on control box. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select "OTHER". 3. Press 2. Select the Language by 3. Press The language has been changed,and the display returns to MENU. Press to return to Drive mode.
Page 156: Calibrate
22-3c OTHER SETTINGS Calibrate Calibration for the touch panel LCD. Touch panel is already adjusted and you do not need adjustment of the panel. If the screen does not recognize correct position of each icon and you cannot operate, please adjust the screen as follows: 1.
Page 157 OTHER SETTINGS 22-3d 7. Press the screen with a finger (any location is okay). After this operation, you can press the screen with a finger. Adjustment is complete, and the screen returns to Menu mode. Press to return to Drive mode. -155 22_3 M620...
Page 158: Report
22-4 REPORT Indicating operation record of machine. Time of power on/off, and number of operated stitches will be recorded in machine memory. If the machine is switched on without embroidery operation, it will not be recorded in memory. 1. When the machine is stopped, press Time of power on Time of power off 2.
Page 159: User Maintenance Mode
22-5 OTHER SETTINGS User maintenance mode User maintenance mode has 6 items as below. Indicates point which sensors are active. Button Machine movement Change jump Change the needle bar's movement. "JUMP" : Needle Jump, "DRIVE" : Needle Drive Upper shaft turns Upper shaft turns clockwise and counterclockwise.
Page 160 22-6 OTHER SETTINGS 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press one key and check machine move- ment. CAUTION: To prevent accidents; The machine moves quickly. Keep hands away from the machine. One equipment was not standby position, ma- ********** chine show following message when you press key.
Page 161: Screen Saver
SCREEN SAVER 22-7 If screen saver is set, images saved in the machine are displayed on the screen in numerical order when the machine is stopped and is not in operation for a certain amount of time. Screen saver is cancelled when any place on the touch screen is touched. If the setting time of "display off timer"...
Page 162 SCREEN SAVER 22-8 Slide direction Set the slide direction of the screen saver image switched to the next image displayed on the screen. 1. When the machine is stopped, press 2. Select “SCREEN”. 3. Press 4. Select the direction. Changing is cancelled. Numbers are deleted.
Page 163 SCREEN SAVER 22-9 Change and delete image(s) This is done to change or delete screen saver image(s) 5 images are pre-installed in 001 thru 005. Maximum 12 images can be saved by adding images. Please refer to 22-B regarding how to make the image file. 1.
Page 164 SCREEN SAVER 22-A Initialization of registered images in the machine Screen saver images to set current status to initial status (factory setting). Original images in 001 to 005 are restored although they are deleted. All the images saved in 006 to 012 are deleted. 1.
Page 165 SCREEN SAVER 22-B How to make the screen saver image You can display any image(s) in addition to pre-installed images. Create image(s) to meet the following specifications by using your image editing software. Save the image(s) in USB flash memory. Pixelsof Image file 800 pixels 480 pixels...
Page 166: Specifications • Maintenance
23-1 SPECIFICATIONS • MAINTENANCE Specifications i r t ° " 3 " 9 " 3 " 2 " 4 " 6 " 7 " 6 " 4 *1 Actual embroidery area will be restricted in accordance with inner frame size. *2 Actual embroidery area will be restricted in accordance with shape of a cap.
Page 167: Cleaning Of Rotary Hook
23-2 SPECIFICATIONS • MAINTENANCE CAUTION: To prevent accidents. When taking care of the machine, be sure to remove the plug. Cleaning of the rotary hook If the rotary hook is clogged with waste thread or dust, it will degrade the stitch quality of the embroidery or may cause other problems.
Page 168 24-1 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO The machine has an extensive error code list to aid in trouble- E-050 C point shooting when problems occur, as listed below. Upon error, press to release the error and correct it according to the list below.
Page 169: Errors And What To Do
24-2 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO o i t , t l L " t i l " n z i l t i l , t l " f " n t i l > . t r . t r .
Page 170 24-3 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO o i t t i s o l l s t i t i s o l l c t i t i s y l l " . " s t i t i s y l l s t i t i s...
Page 171 24-4 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do when Stop position of main shaft is out of place (error E-050) E-050 C point 1. Press the 2. Select "Auto". The main shaft turns 2 to 3 times and returns to a stop position (“C”...
Page 172 24-5 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do for "Thread cut knife is not at the stop position (error E-190)" E-190 Cut blade 1. Press the 2. Select "Auto". The display returns to the drive mode. When you cannot clear by the method above (Auto) E-190 Cut blade 1.
Page 173 24-6 ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO What to do for "Thread catch hook is off its position (error E-193)" E-193 Catcher 1. Press the 2. Select "Auto". The thread catch hook returns to the original position. The display returns to drive mode. When you cannot clear by the method above (Auto) E-193 Catcher 1.
Page 174: Initializing Of Machine Settings
25-1 INITIALIZING OF MACHINE SETTINGS Re-Initialization of machine system Perform this function only to fix problems with the machine. When performed, all settings in the "OPTION" menu are lost. Be sure to reset the "OPTION" menu after performing this function. 1.
Page 175: Initializing Of Machine Speed
25-2 INITIALIZING OF MACHINE SETTINGS Initializing of machine speed If you have E-18, E-30, E-51 or E-52 while sewing, Please try initializing the machine settings. 1. When the machine is stopped, press and press the 2. Press the Speed setting OK? CAUTION! <Main shaft turns>...
Page 176: Helpful Hints
26-1 HELPFUL HINTS t i l . l l t r i t r i f f i l l i y l l -172 26_1 M416...
Page 177: Embroidery Terms
This returns the frame automatically to the original point upon finishing the embroidery. Tubular round frame, Tubular square frame The frames made by HAPPY and used for cylinder sewing, such as on T-shirts, bags, etc. These frames have brackets at both sides.
Page 178: Built-In Font List
26-3 BUILT-IN FONT LIST Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 12_2 D424...
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