Brother XL-6452 manuals

Owner's Manual

Introduction
1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
License Agreement
6
Warning Labels
7
Machine Structure and Features
8
Ten-needle machine embroidering
8
Features
8
Ten-needle machine
8
Differences from single-needle machines
9
Other features
10
Available features
12
Manual Structure
13
Read before use
13
Read when additional information is required
13
Searching for information
13
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
20
Front view
20
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
20
Front view
20
Carriage
20
Lower thread guide
20
Names of machine parts
20
Needle bar case
20
Feet
20
Front view
20
Hook cover/Hook
20
Right-side/rear view
21
Operation panel
21
Right-side/rear view
21
Operation panel
21
Power supply plug
21
Right-side/rear view
21
Touch panel
21
Speaker
21
Ventilation slots
21
Accessories
22
Included accessories
22
Accessories
22
Included accessories
22
Accessories
22
Optional accessories
24
Optional accessories
24
Optional accessories
24
Setting Up the Machine
26
Setup and transporting precautions
26
Setting Up the Machine
26
Setup and transporting precautions
26
Setting up
26
Setup location
27
Setup location
27
Setting up the machine
28
Setting up the machine
28
legs
28
Remove the fixing plates
29
Adjusting the operation panel position
29
Remove the fixing plates
29
Adjusting the operation panel position
29
operation panel
29
Preparing the thread guide assembly
30
Preparing the thread guide assembly
30
Thread guide assembly
30
Preparing the spool stand
31
Preparing the spool stand
31
Attaching the embroidery frame holder
32
Attaching the embroidery frame holder
32
attaching
32
Operating Precautions
34
Power supply precautions
34
Operating Precautions
34
Power supply precautions
34
Needle precautions
35
Checking the needle
35
Bobbin precautions
35
Needle precautions
35
Checking the needle
35
Bobbin precautions
35
Bobbin
35
Needle
35
Upper thread recommendations
36
Fabric recommendations
36
Display recommendations
36
Upper thread recommendations
36
Fabric recommendations
36
Display recommendations
36
recommendations
36
Thread recommendations
36
Basic Procedures
37
Basic Procedures
37
Basic procedures
37
Installing the Bobbin
38
Removing the bobbin case
38
Installing the bobbin
38
1.Installing the Bobbin
38
Removing the bobbin case
38
Installing the bobbin
38
installing
38
removing
38
Installing the bobbin case
39
Installing the bobbin case
39
reinstalling
39
Turning ON the Machine
40
2.Turning ON the Machine
40
Understanding the screens
41
Understanding the screens
41
Screen overview
42
Screen overview
42
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
44
3.Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
44
selecting
44
Selecting an embroidery pattern
45
Selecting an embroidery pattern
45
Editing the Embroidery Pattern
46
Continuing to the embroidering settings screen
46
4.Editing the Embroidery Pattern
46
settings screen
46
editing
46
Specifying Embroidering Setting
47
5.Specifying Embroidering Setting
47
Previewing the Image
48
Checking a preview image
48
6.Previewing the Image
48
Checking a preview image
48
preview image
48
Previewing the Image
48
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
49
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
49
Frame
49
frame
49
hooping
49
Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine
51
Attaching the embroidery frame
51
Machine
51
Attaching the embroidery frame
51
attaching to the machine
51
Checking the Embroidery Area
53
Temporarily stopping to check the area
53
Continuing to the embroidering screen
53
9.Checking the Embroidery Area
53
area
53
screen
53
Upper Threading
54
Checking the needle bars and thread colors
54
10.Upper Threading
54
colors
54
needle bars and thread colors
54
Upper threading
54
Upper threading
56
Upper threading
56
Embroidery thread
56
Spool
56
Thread tension disc
58
Threading the needle
60
Threading the needle
60
Automatic needle-threading mechanism
60
threading
60
needle
60
Moving needle
63
Sewing the Embroidery
64
Starting embroidering
64
11.Sewing the Embroidery
64
Starting embroidering
64
Locking mechanism
64
basic method
64
Sewing the embroidery
64
Stopping embroidering
66
Stopping embroidering
66
Stopping embroidering
66
Checking the Thread Tension
68
12.Checking the Thread Tension
68
thread tension
68
Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric
69
Removing the embroidery frame
69
Removing the fabric
69
Fabric
69
Removing the embroidery frame
69
Removing the fabric
69
removing
69
removing
69
Turning OFF the Machine
70
14.Turning OFF the Machine
70
Screen Quick Reference Guide
71
Key displays
71
Common screen controls
71
Screen Quick Reference Guide
71
Key displays
71
Common screen controls
71
Common screen
71
Understanding the pattern type selection screen
72
selection screen
72
Understanding the pattern list screen
73
Understanding the pattern list screen
73
Next page key
73
Previous page key
73
Set key
73
Understanding the pattern editing screen
74
screen
74
Distance from center (horizontal)
74
Edit end key
74
Understanding the embroidering settings screen
76
tings screen
76
Sewing key
77
Understanding the embroidering screen
79
screen
79
Stitch count
79
Region display
79
Sewing order
79
Sewing time
79
Maximum sewing speed key
80
Thread color set up display
80
When You Have a Question, This May Help You
81
TECHNICAL TERMS:
81
PATTERNS:
81
EMBROIDERING:
81
TECHNICAL TERMS:
81
PATTERNS:
81
EMBROIDERING:
81
USB connectivity
82
USB connectivity
82
USB connectivity
82
media
82
port
83
computer
83
USB mouse operation
84
USB mouse operation
84
mouse
84
Changing the Needle
88
Replacing the needle
88
Changing the Needle
88
Replacing the needle
88
changing
88
Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames
90
Embroidery frame holders
90
When difficult to replace the embroidery frame
90
Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames
90
Embroidery frame holders
90
When difficult to replace the embroidery frame
90
Embroidery frame holders
90
Types of embroidery frames/frame holders and their applications
91
Types of embroidery frames/frame holders and their applications
91
types
91
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric
93
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric
93
Hooping the Fabric
94
Hooping the fabric in the extra-large and large embroidery frames
94
Hooping the Fabric
94
Hooping the fabric in the extra-large and large embroidery frames
94
Using the embroidery sheet
95
Using the embroidery sheet
95
Large/small pieces of fabric
96
Large/small pieces of fabric
96
corner of fabric
96
small fabric
96
tape or ribbon
96
Embroidery Frame Position and Movement
97
Embroidery Frame Position and Movement
97
Changing the Embroidering Position
99
Changing the Embroidering Position
99
embroidering position
99
Embroidering position
99
Adjusting the angle
100
Adjusting the angle
100
angle
100
Locking the needle bar
100
Aligning the Embroidering Position
103
Using the built-in camera
103
Aligning the Embroidering Position
103
Using the built-in camera
103
Using the included embroidery positioning sticker
105
Using the included embroidery positioning sticker
105
Embroidery positioning sticker
105
Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen
108
Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen
108
Embroidering a Pattern Containing Eleven or More Colors
110
Embroidering a Pattern Containing Eleven or More Colors
110
Checking if thread spool changes are necessary
111
Checking if thread spool changes are necessary
111
thread spool changes
111
Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Eleven or More Colors
113
Change thread spools message and spool thread indicators
113
Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Eleven or More Colors
113
Change thread spools message and spool thread indicators
113
thread spools
113
Thread spools
113
changing
113
Easily changing the thread spools
114
Easily changing the thread spools
114
easily changing
114
If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering
115
If the upper thread breaks
115
If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering
115
If the upper thread breaks
115
If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out
117
If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out
117
Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern
118
Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern
118
Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine
120
Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine
120
Resume embroidering
120
Adjusting the Thread Tension
122
Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread
122
Adjusting the Thread Tension
122
Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread
122
thread tension
122
Adjusting the tension of the upper thread
123
Adjusting the tension of the upper thread
123
Basting Embroidery
126
Basting Embroidery
126
Basting
126
Creating an Appliqué Piece
127
Creating an appliqué piece
127
Creating an Appliqué Piece
127
Creating an appliqué piece
127
Using a frame pattern for the outline
130
Using a frame pattern for the outline
130
Convenience of the manual color sequence
132
Specifying the manual color sequence
132
Selecting/Managing Thread Colors for Each Needle Bar (Manual Color Sequence)
132
Convenience of the manual color sequence
132
Specifying the manual color sequence
132
Manual color sequence
132
Using the manual color sequence
133
Precautions on the manual color sequence
133
Using the manual color sequence
133
Precautions on the manual color sequence
133
Automatic Lock Stitch Setting
134
Automatic Lock Stitch Setting
134
Automatic lock stitch
134
Starting/Ending Position Settings
135
Starting/Ending Position Settings
135
Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal
136
Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal
136
repeatedly sewing
136
Embroidering linked characters
137
Embroidering linked characters
137
Maximum Sewing Speed Setting
139
Maximum Sewing Speed Setting
139
sewing speed
139
Sewing speed
139
Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes
140
Stopping the machine at the next color change
140
Specifying pause locations before embroidering
140
Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes
140
Stopping the machine at the next color change
140
Specifying pause locations before embroidering
140
at color changes
140
pause
140
Temporary Needle Bar Setting
142
Temporary Needle Bar Setting
142
Uninterrupted embroidering (monochrome)
143
Uninterrupted embroidering (monochrome)
143
Uninterrupted embroidering (one color)
143
Reserved Needle Bar and Sewing Speed Settings
145
Reserved Needle Bar and Sewing Speed Settings
145
Manual needle bar settings
145
Precautions
150
Concerning embroidery data
150
Precautions
150
Concerning embroidery data
150
Embroidery data
150
Concerning optional embroidery cards
152
Concerning USB media
152
cards
152
Concerning USB media
152
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
153
General pattern selection
153
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
153
General pattern selection
153
Pattern selection
153
Embroidery patterns
154
Frame patterns
154
Embroidery patterns
154
Frame patterns
154
Embroidery patterns
154
Frame patterns
154
Monogram and frame designs
155
Monogram and frame designs
155
Monogram and frame designs
155
Alphabet patterns
159
Alphabet patterns
159
Alphabet patterns
159
Floral alphabet patterns
162
Floral alphabet patterns
162
Floral alphabet patterns
162
Renaissance alphabet patterns
163
Renaissance alphabet patterns
163
Renaissance Alphabet Patterns
163
Appliqué alphabet
164
Appliqué alphabet
164
Greek alphabet patterns
165
Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory
165
Greek alphabet patterns
165
machine memory
165
Greek alphabet patterns
165
from memory
165
Embroidery cards (optional)
166
Embroidery cards (optional)
166
Embroidery cards
166
from Embroidery cards
166
Computer (USB)
168
Computer (USB)
168
USB
168
from Computer (USB)
168
Connecting the USB using the included USB cord clamps
171
included USB cord clamps
171
USB media
173
USB media
173
from USB media
173
Sending Embroidery Patterns From a Computer to the Machine (Link Function)
176
Operations available with the Link function
176
to the Machine (Link Function)
176
function
176
Link function
176
Embroidering using the Link function
177
Embroidering using the Link function
177
Disabling the Link function
180
Disabling the Link function
180
Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen)
181
Enlarge the pattern image on the screen
181
Combining patterns
181
(Pattern Editing Screen)
181
Enlarge the pattern image on the screen
181
Combining patterns
181
Combining patterns
181
Enlarge the pattern image
181
Selecting the pattern to be edited
182
Selecting the pattern to be edited
182
edited pattern
182
Moving a pattern
183
Moving a pattern
183
edited patterns
183
Moving a pattern
183
Flipping a pattern horizontally
184
Changing the size of a pattern
184
Flipping a pattern horizontally
184
Changing the size of a pattern
184
size
184
Horizontal mirror image key
184
Rotating a pattern
185
Rotating a pattern
185
Changing the text arrangement of a character
186
character
186
text arrangement of a character
186
Changing the character spacing
187
character spacing
187
Separating combined character patterns
188
Separating combined character patterns
188
Trimming the threads between characters
189
Changing the thread density (only for selected character and frame patterns)
189
characters
189
character and frame patterns)
189
thread density
189
Thread density
189
Specifying multi-color text
190
Changing the colors of the pattern
190
Specifying multi-color text
190
colors of the pattern
190
Designing repeated patterns
192
Designing repeated patterns
192
Border function
192
Thread mark
195
Border frame
197
Creating a custom thread table
200
Creating a custom thread table
200
Choosing a color from the custom thread table
202
thread table
202
Duplicating a pattern
203
Duplicating a pattern
203
Duplicating a pattern
203
Editing patterns as a group
204
Deleting a pattern
204
Editing patterns as a group
204
Deleting a pattern
204
pattern
204
Editing patterns as a group
204
Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen)
205
Rotating the entire pattern
205
(Embroidering Settings Screen)
205
Rotating the entire pattern
205
Editing a Combined Pattern
206
combined pattern
206
Saving Embroidery Patterns
211
Machine’s memory
211
If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved
211
Saving Embroidery Patterns
211
Machine’s memory
211
saved
211
Saving embroidery patterns
211
machine’s memory
211
USB media
213
USB media
213
USB media
213
Computer (USB)
214
Computer (USB)
214
computer
214
Using the Settings Key
218
Understanding the settings screen
218
Using the Settings Key
218
Understanding the settings screen
218
Application check
218
Changing the display guides
220
Changing the display guides
220
display guides
220
Display guides
220
Version
220
Changing the thread color information
222
Changing the thread color information
222
Centerpoint
222
thread color display
222
Color information
222
Thread color display
222
Selecting the thread color information for “PES” format data
223
Selecting the thread color information for “PES” format data
223
Specifying the thumbnail size
224
Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails
224
Specifying the thumbnail size
224
Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails
224
Background colors
224
Thumbnail size
224
Specifying jumpstitch trimming / “DST” jump codes for trimming
225
Specifying jumpstitch trimming / “DST” jump codes for trimming
225
DST
225
Jump code
225
Jumpstitch trimming
225
Deleting short stitches
226
Deleting short stitches
226
short stitches
226
Specifying the remaining length of thread
227
Changing the screen saver settings
227
Specifying the remaining length of thread
227
Changing the screen saver settings
227
Remaining length
227
Thread tail length
227
Screen saver settings
227
Adjusting the brightness of the sewing light
229
Changing the speaker volume
229
Adjusting the brightness of the sewing light
229
Changing the speaker volume
229
speaker volume
229
Volume of speaker
229
Specifying the spool stand LED setting
230
Specifying thread sensor
230
Specifying the spool stand LED setting
230
Specifying thread sensor
230
Thread sensor
230
Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used
231
Changing the units of measurements
231
Changing the language
231
Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used
231
Changing the units of measurements
231
Changing the language
231
language
231
units of measurements
231
Mouse pointer shape
231
Using the Machine Operations Guide Key
232
Using the Machine Operations Guide Key
232
Machine operations guide key
232
Appliqué Sewing
236
Sewing appliqué patterns
236
Appliqué Sewing
236
Sewing appliqué patterns
236
appliqué
236
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1)
237
appliqués (1)
237
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2)
238
appliqués (2)
238
Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns
240
Patterns
240
Split (large-size) embroidery patterns
240
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine
243
Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns
243
Machine
243
patterns
243
Tips for machine operation
243
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric
244
on the fabric
244
pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric
244
Color thread table
246
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data
246
Color thread table
246
data
246
Color thread table
246
Thread color
246
Creating Beautiful Embroidery
247
Threads
247
Stabilizers (backing)
247
Creating Beautiful Embroidery
247
Threads
247
Stabilizers (backing)
247
Backing
247
Hooping techniques
249
Hooping techniques
249
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart
250
chart
250
Corduroy
250
Cotton sheeting
250
Canton fleece
250
Canvas
250
Denim
250
Dress shirt (woven)
250
Lingerie
250
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart
250
Golf shirt
250
Headwear
250
Sweater knit
250
Sweatshirt
250
Terry cloth
250
Satin jacket
250
T-shirt
250
Silk
250
Installing the Included Table
251
Installing the Included Table
251
Table
251
Removing the table
253
Removing the table
253
Embroidery Patterns for the Optional Jumbo Frame
254
Jumbo Frame
254
Jumbo frame
254
Using the Optional Cap Frame
258
Cap frame and its accessories
258
Using the Optional Cap Frame
258
Cap frame and its accessories
258
Cap frame
258
Types of caps
259
Types of caps
259
low profile (low fitting)
259
standard (pro style)
259
Low Profile (Low fitting)
259
Standard (Pro Style) caps
259
Fabric precautions
260
Preparing to use the cap frame
260
Fabric precautions
260
Preparing to use the cap frame
260
preparing to use
260
Cap frame driver
260
installing
260
Cap frame mounting jig
260
golf style
260
removing
260
precautions for caps
260
Golf Style cap
260
cap frame driver
262
adjusting
262
Mounting jig cap frame
264
Attaching the cap frame
266
Attaching the cap frame
266
attaching
266
removing
273
Installing the embroidery frame holder
274
holder
274
installing
274
Additional digitizing information
275
Additional digitizing information
275
Digitizing information
275
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder
277
Precautions
277
Optional bobbin winder and its accessories
277
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder
277
Precautions
277
accessories
277
Bobbin winder
277
Setting up the optional bobbin winder
278
Connecting the AC adapter
278
winder
278
Connecting the AC adapter
278
Winding the bobbin
279
Winding the bobbin
279
Maintenance
282
Cleaning the LCD
282
Cleaning the machine surface
282
Cleaning the hook
282
Maintenance
282
Cleaning the LCD
282
Cleaning the machine surface
282
Cleaning the hook
282
hook
282
LCD
282
machine surface
282
Hook
282
Cleaning around the needle plate
283
Cleaning around the needle plate
283
around the needle plate
283
Needle plate
283
Cleaning the bobbin case
284
Cleaning the bobbin case
284
bobbin case
284
Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads
285
upper threads
285
thread paths
285
Oiling the machine
287
Oiling the machine
287
oiling machine
287
Oiling
287
About the maintenance message
288
maintenance message
288
Troubleshooting
289
On-screen troubleshooting
289
Troubleshooting
289
On-screen troubleshooting
289
Troubleshooting
290
Troubleshooting
290
Error messages
298
Error messages
298
Error messages
298
If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed
307
when a key is pressed
307
touch panel
307
Specifications
308
Embroidery machine specifications
308
Specifications
308
Embroidery machine specifications
308
Specifications
308
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
309
Upgrade procedure using USB media
309
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
309
Upgrade procedure using USB media
309
Upgrading machine’s software
309
USB media
309
Upgrade procedure using computer
310
Upgrade procedure using computer
310
computer
310
Index
311
Index
311

Size:

26.4 MB
Pages:

318
Language:

English

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