Brother 4234DT manuals

Owner's Manual

FUNCTIONS
9
Machine
9
air vent
9
bobbin winder
9
foot controller jack
9
handle
9
handwheel
9
knee lifter slot
9
spool cap
9
spool pin
9
top cover
9
holder
9
Needle and Presser Foot Section
10
Embroidery Unit
10
carriage
10
presser foot
10
needle clamp screw
10
needle plate
10
Operation Buttons
11
Included Accessories
11
accessories
11
needle position button
11
hard case
13
spool net
13
touch pen
13
Options
14
options
14
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
16
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
16
LCD SCREEN
17
LCD SCREEN
17
■ Display Precautions
17
settings
17
■ Key Functions
18
utility stitches
18
key functions
18
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
20
languages
21
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
22
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
22
■ Contents of Each Category
22
machine operation mode key
22
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
23
pattern explanation key
23
pattern explanation key
23
LOWER/UPPER THREADING
24
Winding the Bobbin
24
LOWER/UPPER THREADING
24
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
24
winding
24
bobbin holder
25
■ Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
26
Setting the Bobbin
27
setting
27
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
28
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
28
pulling up
28
Upper Threading
29
upper threading
29
Using the Twin Needle
32
Using the Twin Needle
32
twin needle
32
twin needle
32
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
34
Removing the Presser Foot
34
Attaching the Presser Foot
34
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
34
Attaching the Presser Foot
34
replacing
34
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
35
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
35
■ Checking the Needle
35
replacing
35
■ About the Needle
37
■ Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
37
fabric/thread/needle combinations
37
fabric/thread/needle combinations
37
fabric/thread/needle combinations
37
SEWING
40
Sewing a Stitch
40
SEWING
40
sewing
40
■ Using the Foot Controller
41
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
42
Sewing Curves
42
Changing Sewing Direction
42
■ Using the Knee Lifter
42
Sewing Curves
42
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
42
securing stitching
42
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
43
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot
43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed
43
sewing heavyweight fabric
43
sewing lightweight fabric
43
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS
44
Adjusting the Stitch Width
44
Adjusting the Stitch Length
44
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS
44
Adjusting the Stitch Length
44
stitch length
44
zigzag width
44
stitch length
44
stitch width
44
stitch width
44
Adjusting the Thread Tension
45
■ Correct Thread Tension
45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight
45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose
45
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
46
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
46
Automatic Thread Cutting
46
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
46
Automatic Thread Cutting
46
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
46
automatic thread cutting key
46
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
46
Locking the Screen
47
locking
47
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH
50
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH
50
■ Stitch Selection Screens
50
stitch selection screens
50
Selecting a Stitch Pattern
51
Selecting a Stitch Pattern
51
■ Using the Mirror Image Key
51
■ Using the Image Key
51
mirror image key
51
selecting a stitch pattern
51
Saving Stitch Settings
52
utility
52
utility stitches
52
saving
52
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
53
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
53
sewing type selection key
53
sewing type selection key
53
SEWING THE STITCHES
54
Straight Stitches
54
SEWING THE STITCHES
54
Straight Stitches
54
straight stitch
54
changing the position
55
needle position
55
Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
56
■ Basting
57
basting
57
Darts Seams
58
Gathering
58
darts
58
Flat Fell Seams
59
flat fell seams
59
Pintucks
60
Pintucks
60
pin tucks
60
Zigzag Stitches
61
Overcasting
61
Appliqués
61
zigzag stitch
61
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
62
Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
62
Sewing Curves
62
■ Tape attaching
62
■ Overcasting
62
crazy quilts
62
elastic zigzag stitches
62
patchwork
62
Overcasting
63
Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
63
Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
64
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
65
side cutter
65
the Side Cutter
66
Quilting
67
Piecing
67
quilting
67
piecing
67
Quilting
68
Appliqués
68
walking foot
68
Satin Stitching
69
satin stitching
69
Free-motion Quilting
70
free-motion
70
Blind Hem Stitches
71
blind hem stitch
71
Appliqués
72
■ If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
72
■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold
72
Shell Tuck Stitching
73
Scalloping
73
■ Sewing Sharp Curves
73
Scalloping
73
scalloping
73
shell tuck stitching
73
Top Stitching
74
Smocking
74
Smocking
74
smocking
74
top stitching
74
Fagoting
75
fagoting
75
Tape or Elastic Attaching
76
Tape or Elastic Attaching
76
Heirloom Stitching
77
Heirloom Stitching
77
Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
77
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
77
daisy stitch
77
heirloom stitching
77
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
78
Buttonhole Stitches
79
Buttonhole Stitches
79
buttonhole stitches
79
■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics
82
Holder Plate
82
sewing stretch fabrics
82
■ Darning
83
darning
83
Bar Tacks
84
Bar Tacks
84
bar tacks
84
■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
85
Button Sewing
86
Button Sewing
86
button sewing
86
Eyelets
87
■ Attaching a 4-Hole Button
87
■ Attaching a Button with a Shank
87
Eyelets
87
eyelets
87
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
88
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
88
multi-directional sewing
88
Zipper Insertion
89
Zipper Insertion
89
■ Centered Zipper
89
zipper insertion
89
■ Side Zipper
90
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
94
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
94
■ Stitch Selection Screens
94
selecting
94
stitch selection screens
94
Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
95
Alphabet Patterns
95
7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
95
character/decorative stitches
95
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
97
Sewing Attractive Finishes
97
Basic Sewing
97
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
97
Basic Sewing
97
sewing
97
Adjusting Patterns
98
adjusting
98
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
100
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
100
■ Key Functions
100
editing
100
key functions
100
character/decorative stitches
100
character/decorative stitches
100
Changing the Pattern Size
101
(7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
101
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
101
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
101
Changing the Pattern Length (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
101
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
101
elongation key
101
vertical mirror image key
101
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
102
(Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
102
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
102
single/repeat sewing key
102
thread density key
102
Checking the Image
103
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
104
Before Combining Patterns
104
Combining Patterns From Different Categories
104
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
104
Combining Patterns From Different Categories
104
combining
104
character/decorative stitches
104
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
106
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
106
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
107
(7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
108
Creating Step Patterns (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
108
step patterns
108
■ Examples of Pattern Combinations
109
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
110
49 Stitch Data Precautions
110
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
110
■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
110
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
110
■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used
110
character/decorative
110
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
111
■ Trademarks
111
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
112
■ If the Memory Is Full
112
(Commercially Available)
113
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
114
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
114
Memory
115
Retrieving stitch patterns from USB Media
116
Retrieving stitch patterns from USB Media
116
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
117
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
120
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
120
Attaching Embroidery Foot “U”
121
Attaching Embroidery Foot “U”
121
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
122
embroidery unit
122
■ Removing the Embroidery Unit
123
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
124
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
124
■ Copyright Information
124
■ Pattern Selection Screens
124
selecting patterns
124
pattern selection screens
124
One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns
125
Alphabet Patterns
125
Frame Patterns
126
Embroidery Cards
127
USB Media/Computer
127
■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
127
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
128
■ Key Functions
128
key functions
128
PREPARING THE FABRIC
129
Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
129
PREPARING THE FABRIC
129
embroidery foot height
129
stabilizer
129
Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
130
■ Types of Embroidery Frames
130
type
130
■ Inserting the Fabric
131
■ Using the Embroidery Sheet
131
hooping
131
using the embroidery sheet
131
embroidery sheet
131
Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
132
■ Embroidering Small Fabrics
132
■ Embroidering Edges or Corners
132
■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
132
edges or corners
132
ribbons or tape
132
small fabrics
132
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
133
■ Removing the Embroidery Frame
133
attaching/removing
133
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
134
EDITING THE PATTERN
134
embroidery frame display
134
embroidery
134
Changing the Pattern Position
135
Rotating the Pattern
135
Changing the Pattern Position
135
Changing the Pattern Size
136
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
137
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
137
(Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
138
Changing the Color of Single Characters
138
(Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
138
Checking the Embroidering Position
139
CHECKING THE PATTERN
139
checking embroidering position
139
trial key
139
Previewing the Pattern
140
Sewing Attractive Finishes
141
Sewing Attractive Finishes
141
■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
141
embroidery needle plate cover
141
sewing
141
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
142
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
142
Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
143
Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
143
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
145
PROCESS
145
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
145
replacing
145
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
146
Restarting from the Beginning
147
When the Power Goes Off
147
Restarting from the Beginning
147
When the Power Goes Off
147
restarting from the beginning
147
Adjusting the Thread Tension
148
Turning Off the Power
148
Adjusting the Thread Tension
149
■ Correct Thread Tension
149
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
150
■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight
150
■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose
150
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
150
automatic thread cutting
150
Changing the Embroidering Speed
151
Changing the Thread Color Display
151
Changing the Embroidering Speed
151
Changing the Thread Color Display
151
sewing speed
151
thread color display
151
thread color display
151
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
153
Embroidery Data Precautions
153
■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
153
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
153
embroidery
153
with the Following Specifications Can Be Used
154
Save Data
154
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
154
■ Trademarks
154
Memory
155
■ If the Memory Is Full
155
embroidery patterns
155
(Commercially Available)
156
(Commercially Available)
156
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
157
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
157
the Machine’s Memory
158
Memory
158
embroidery patterns
158
USB Media (Commercially Available)
159
from USB Media (Commercially Available)
159
the Computer
160
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Computer
160
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
162
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
162
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
162
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
163
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
163
AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS
166
AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS
166
■ Combined Patterns
166
■ Move Patterns
166
■ Rotate Patterns
166
■ Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
166
■ Create Mirror Images
166
■ Change Character Spacing
166
■ Change Character Appearance/Layout
166
function descriptions
166
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
167
Frame Patterns
167
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
167
Alphabet Patterns
168
Alphabet Patterns
168
EDITING PATTERNS
170
EDITING PATTERNS
170
■ Key Functions
170
editing
170
embroidery edit
170
Moving the Pattern
171
Rotating the Pattern
171
Rotating the Pattern
171
Changing the Size of the Pattern
172
Deleting the Pattern
173
Deleting the Pattern
173
array key
173
deleting
173
pattern selection key
173
Changing the Character Spacing
174
Changing the Thread Color
174
Changing the Character Spacing
174
Changing the Thread Color
174
spacing key
174
Creating a Custom Thread Table
176
■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
177
After Editing
178
After Editing
178
edit end key
178
COMBINING PATTERNS
179
Editing Combined Patterns
179
COMBINING PATTERNS
179
combining
179
embroidery edit
179
Sewing Combined Patterns
182
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
182
Sewing Combined Patterns
182
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
182
DESIGNING A STITCH
184
DESIGNING A STITCH
184
designing
184
■ Examples of Custom Stitches
185
ENTERING STITCH DATA
186
ENTERING STITCH DATA
186
■ Key Functions
186
MY CUSTOM STITCH
186
entering data
186
key functions
186
Grid direction key
187
point delete key
187
single/triple stitching key
187
■ Moving a Point
188
■ Moving Part or All of the Design
189
block move key
189
■ Inserting New Points
190
insert key
190
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
191
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
191
Retrieving Stored Custom Stitches
191
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
191
■ If the Memory Is Full
191
USB Media/Computer
192
Saving the Retrieved Custom Stitches to USB Media/Computer
192
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
194
Cleaning the LCD
194
Cleaning the Machine Casing
194
Cleaning the Race
194
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
194
Cleaning the Machine Casing
194
cleaning
194
maintenance
194
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
196
Screen Visibility Is Low
196
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
196
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
196
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
196
TROUBLESHOOTING
198
TROUBLESHOOTING
198
ERROR MESSAGES
201
ERROR MESSAGES
201
error messages
201
■ Alarm
206
alarm
206
SPECIFICATIONS
207
SPECIFICATIONS
207
specifications
207
SOFTWARE
208
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
208
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
208
upgrading
208
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
209
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
209
STITCH SETTING CHART
211
stitch setting chart
211
INDEX
217

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