INSTRUCTION BOOK
MC 200E
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Table of contents
Name of parts .............................................................. 2
Standard accessories .................................................. 3
Saving the file............................................................. 39
Saving in internal memory ......................................... 39
Name of file ...........................................................39-40
Saving in USB memory (optional) .............................. 41
Creating a new folder ................................................. 42
Opening a file from the internal memory.................... 43
Deleting a file ............................................................. 43
Opening a file from USB memory (optional) .............. 44
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................... 45
Cleaning the hook race .............................................. 45
Assembling the hook race .......................................... 45
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................46-47
DESIGN CHARTS.................................................48-50
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the power supply ....................................... 4
For your safety ............................................................. 4
Polarized plug............................................................... 4
Start/stop button........................................................... 5
Presser foot lifter .......................................................... 5
Winding the bobbin ...................................................... 6
Removing the bobbin ............................................... 6
Setting the spool of thread ....................................... 6
Additional spool pin.................................................. 6
Winding the bobbin .................................................. 7
Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 8
Threading the machine ................................................ 9
Needle threader ......................................................... 10
Drawing up the bobbin thread .................................... 11
Changing the needle .................................................. 12
Adjusting the thread tension....................................... 13
Balanced thread tension ........................................ 13
When the needle thread tension is too tight .......... 13
When the needle thread tension is too loose......... 13
Adhesive (iron-on) stabilizer....................................... 14
Stabilizers................................................................... 14
Types of stabilizer .................................................. 14
Usage .................................................................... 14
Template..................................................................... 14
KEY OPERATIONS ............................................... 15-21
Adjusting the brightness of LCD screen..................... 15
Function panel.......................................................15-16
Setting mode .............................................................. 17
Machine settings ................................................... 17-20
HELP key ................................................................... 21
Setting the fabric in the embroidery hoop .................. 22
Attaching the embroidery hoop to the machine ......... 23
Selecting built-in designs ........................................... 24
Ready to sew screen.................................................. 24
Color list screen ......................................................... 24
Starting to sew embroidery ...................................25-26
When the upper thread has broken or run out while
sewing.................................................................... 26
Lettering embroidery ............................................. 27-30
Selecting fonts ....................................................... 27
Entering characters................................................ 27
To enter lettering .................................................... 28
Ready to sew screen ............................................. 29
Color change ......................................................... 29
Placement of lettering embroidery ......................... 29
Maximum number of characters ............................ 29
To view a long lettering .......................................... 30
Deleting a letter...................................................... 30
Inserting a letter ..................................................... 30
Editing mode ........................................................ 31- 38
Selecting the hoop ................................................. 31
Selecting the pattern to edit ................................... 32
Magnifier key.......................................................... 33
Flipping the pattern ................................................ 33
Resizing the pattern............................................... 34
Rotating the pattern ............................................... 34
Combining patterns........................................... 35-38
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Name of parts
6
5
4
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Function panel
3
2
LCD screen
LCD brightness adjusting dial
Spool holder (large)
Spool pin
8
Bobbin thread guide
Thread take-up lever
Thread tension dial
Face plate
9
1
10
10 Thread cutter & thread holder
11 Thread guide plate
12 Needle plate
13 Hook cover plate
14 Hook cover plate release button
15 Start/stop button
16 Carriage
11
12
17 Needle clamp screw
18 Needle bar thread guide
19 Needle
13
14
15
16
20 Presser foot
21 Setscrew
22 Needle threader
23 Hole for additional spool pin
24 Bobbin winder spindle
25 Bobbin winder stopper
26 Thread cutter
17
18
19
22
20
21
27 Handwheel
28 USB socket
33
32
29 Power switch
23
25
24
30 Machine socket
31 Presser foot lifter
32 Carrying handle
33 Thread guide cover
26
31
27
28
29
30
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Standard Accessories
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bobbin
Lint brush
Additional spool pin
Felt
5
3
6
4
Spool stand
Spool holder (Large)
Spool holder (Small)
Scissors
7
8
Screwdriver
10 Screwdriver
11 Set of needles
12 Embroidery hoop
13 Instruction book
14 Template sheets
15 Power supply cord
16 Instructional movie CD
17 Soft cover
9
10
11
12
14
13
16
15
17
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the power supply
Turn off the power switch and insert the machine plug
into the machine socket.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn
the power switch on.
qPower switch
wMachine plug
eMachine socket
rPower supply plug
tWall outlet
q
NOTE:
After turning on the power, it takes approximately ten
seconds for boot-up.
t
w
ForYour Safety
e
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the
thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power
supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
r
Polarized plug (for U.S.A and Canada only)
The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position of
a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Start/stop button
Press this button to start or to stop the machine.
q Start/stop button
q
NOTE:
Lower the
If you press the start/stop button without lowering the
presser foot, a warning message appears on the LCD
screen.
Presser Foot.
Lower the presser foot and press the OK key to return to
the previous display.
w OK key
w
Presser foot lifter
qPresser foot lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it higher than the normal up position for
easy removal of the presser foot or to set the embroidery
hoop.
q
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Winding the bobbin
Removing the bobbin
q
z
zSlide the hook cover plate release button to the right,
and remove the hook cover plate.
w
x
xLift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
qHook cover plate release button
wHook cover plate
eBobbin
e
Setting the spool of thread
zPlace the spool of thread on the spool pin with the
thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large
spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of
thread.
z
qLarge spool holder
q
x
xUse the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
wSmall spool holder
w
Additional spool pin
Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind the
bobbin without unthreading the machine while working
on an embroidery.
r
Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and
then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of
thread on it as shown.
q
w
qAdditional spool pin
wSpool stand
eHole
e
rFelt
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Winding the bobbin
q
zGuide the thread around the bobbin winder thread
guide while holding the thread with both hands.
qBobbin winder thread guide
1
xThread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin
winder spindle.
2
wBobbin winder spindle
w
cPush the spindle to the right. Press the start/stop
button while holding the end of the thread. Stop
the machine after the bobbin is wound a few layers.
Cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
3
vPress the start/stop button again. When the bobbin is
fully wound it will stop automatically.
Press the start/stop button to stop the machine
then return the bobbin winder spindle to the left.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the
bobbin thread cutter.
4
e
eBobbin thread cutter
NOTE:
Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the
machine is running.
For safety purposes, the motor will stop automatically
after running for two minutes.
CAUTION
Use the Janome plastic bobbin for horizontal
hook machines (marked with J). Using other
bobbins, such as prewound paper bobbins,
may cause stitching problems or damage the
bobbin case.
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Inserting the bobbin
1
z
Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running off in a counterclockwise direction.
q
q Thread
w Bobbin holder
* Refer to the threading chart shown on
the hook cover plate.
w
2
x
c
v
Guide the thread into the notch on the front of
the bobbin holder.
Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
r
e Front notch
e
3
Continue to draw the thread lightly until the
thread slips into the side notch.
Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread to the rear.
r Side notch
r
4
Reattach the hook cover plate.
t Hook cover plate
t
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Threading the machine
1
3
4
5
2
q
1
z
Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the handwheel
to bring the needle to its highest position. Draw
the thread around and under the thread guide
while holding the thread at the spool. Then draw the
thread down through the right channel of the thread
tension dial.
q Thread guide
2
x
Firmly draw the thread around the thread guide
plate and up to the thread take-up lever.
w Thread guide plate
w
3
c
Slip the thread through the slit and down into the
eye of the take-up lever as shown. Draw the
thread down through the left channel.
e
r
e Slit
r Eye of the take-up lever
v
b
Slip the thread behind the lower thread guide
from the right.
4 5
Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide
from the left.
t Needle bar thread guide
Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the
built-in needle threader.
t
NOTE:
Refer to page 10 for built-in needle threader.
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Needle threader
1
z
Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle
threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes
out through the needle eye from behind.
q Needle threader knob
w Hook
q
2
x
Draw the thread down around the threader guide
and under the hook.
w
e Threader guide
e
w
c
Release the threader knob slowly while holding
the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread
is pulled up through the needle eye.
3
4
v
Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTE:
The needle threader works well with the threads #50-90
and needles #11-14, as well as the blue tip needles.
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Drawing up the bobbin thread
z
Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread
with your finger.
1
q Needle thread
w Bobbin thread
w
q
x
Turn the handwheel one complete turn towards you.
Draw the needle thread to bring up a loop of the
bobbin thread.
2
q
w
3
c
Pass the needle thread through the hole in the
embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread holder
leaving an inch of free thread.
e Hole
r Thread holder
e
r
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Changing the needle
q
CAUTION
1
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from the power supply before
changing the needle.
z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by
turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
2
q
q Needle clamp screw
w Flat side of the needle
w
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw
firmly.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
3
e Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
NOTE:
Use size 11 blue tipped needles for fine fabrics.
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14
needles.
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Adjusting the thread tension
Balanced thread tension
A small amount of needle thread shows on the wrong
side of the fabric.
q
When the needle thread tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric.
Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower
number.
5
4
3
q Bobbin thread
When the needle thread tension is too loose
The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look
shaggy.
5
4
3
Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher
number.
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Stabilizers
To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to
use stabilizers.
Types of stabilizer
Tear-away Stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear
easily. Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven
fabrics. After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that
the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not
affect the wear.
Iron-on Stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits
and all kinds of unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong
side of fabric with an iron.
Cut-away Stabilizer is a non-woven fabric that does not
tear. Cut the excess portion after stitching. Use cutaway
stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics.
Water Soluble Stabilizer will dissolve in water. Use this
stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery, and also for
the right side of looped fabrics such as toweling to avoid
loops coming through the embroidery.
Sticky Stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a
small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop.
It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that
would be permanently marked by the hoop.
Usage
The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of
fabric. More than one layer may be required.
Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you
may embroider directly on them.
For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the
fabric.
The non-adhesive type should be used when
embroidering fabric, which cannot be ironed or for
sections, which are difficult to iron.
Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and
set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened
within the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric.
Adhesive (Iron-on) stabilizer
Place the wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of
the stabilizer together. Fold up a corner of the stabi-
lizer and fuse it with an iron.
NOTES:
Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to
peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching.
Ironing temperatures vary depending on the type of
adhesive type stabilizer being used.
q
Template
When positioning the fabric into the hoop, use the
template to align the centerlines on the fabric with the
center of the hoop. First mark the centerlines on the
fabric and place the fabric on the outer hoop. Place the
inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the
fabric placement.
q Center point for embroidery and center justified
lettering embroidery
w Leftmost point for left justified lettering embroidery
e Rightmost point for right justified lettering embroidery
w
e
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KEY OPERATIONS
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
q LCD brightness adjustment dial
w LCD screen
q
w
CAUTION:
Do not press the surface of the LCD Screen or function
panel with a hard or sharp object such as a pencil,
screwdriver or the like.
Function panel
qBuilt-in design key
q
w
Press this key to display the pattern selection window
for the built-in designs. The LCD screen displays up to
4 patterns. Press the page keys to show the next or
previous 4 patterns. Press the icon key to select the
desired pattern. The LCD screen shows the ready to
sew window.
e
r
wLettering key
Press this key to select one of the 3 fonts for the
lettering embroidery or border designs. To enter the
characters, press the letter key until the desired
character appears on the LCD screen.
t
u
y
eInternal memory key
Press this key to open the pattern file stored in the
machine’s internal memory.
rUSB memory key
Press this key to open the pattern file stored in the
USB memory.
tPage keys
Press the next page key to display the next page and
press the previous page key to go back to the
previous page.
yOK key
Press this key to confirm the setting and return to the
previous window.
uExit key
Press this key to close the current window and return
to the previous display.
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iEditing key
!
!
Press this key to open the editing window.You can
resize, rotate, flip and combine the pattern to create
your own original embroidery design.
i
o
!
!
!
oFile save key
Press this key to save the lettering or edited design as
a file.
!Delete key
Press this key to delete the selected pattern.
!SET key
Press this key to open the custom setting windows.
You can set the machine functions to your preference
(See page 17-20).
!
!
! !
!Help key
Press this key to view the step by step illustrated
instructions of the following basic operations:
1. Changing needle
2. Inserting the bobbin
3. Threading the machine
4. Winding the bobbin
!Jog keys
Press one of the 4 keys to move the hoop in the
direction of the arrow on the key. In the editing mode,
press these keys to move the selected pattern in the
editing window.
!Centering key
Press this key to move the hoop to the center.
!Trace key
Press this key to trace the embroidery pattern without
stitching.
!Carriage return key
Press this key to return the carriage to the home
position.
!Stitch forward key
Press this key to move the hoop forward. The hoop
will move forward 10 stitches each time you press this
key.
!Stitch back key
Press this key to move the hoop backward. The hoop
will move backward 10 stitches each time you press
this key.
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Setting mode
Machine settings
Pressing the SET key will open the custom setting
windows.You can set the following 8 functions to your
preference.
q Page keys
1
Maximum
Press the next page key to display the next page and
press the previous page key to go back to the
previous key.
speed setting
spm
650
w OK key
Press the OK key to confirm the setting and return to
the previous window.
q
w
e
e Exit key
Press the Exit key to return to the previous window
without changing the setting.
1. Maximum speed
1
Maximum
speed setting
The maximum sewing speed can be set from 400 to 650
spm.
spm
650
The default setting is 650 spm.
Press the – key to reduce the maximum sewing speed.
Press the + key to increase the maximum sewing speed.
NOTE:
Reduce the sewing speed when sewing small
embroidery patterns, as distortions tend to occur at high
speeds.
2
2. Buzzer sound
The buzzer sound can be turned ON or OFF.
The default setting is ON.
ON
OFF
Press the ON key to switch on the buzzer sound.
Press the OFF key to switch off the buzzer sound.
inch/mm
3
3. Inch/millimeter
You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either
inches or millimeters.
The default unit setting is millimeters.
Press the inch or mm key to select the preferred unit.
mm
inch
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4.Thread selection
4
Thread
There are four brands of embroidery threads to choose
from. Press the corresponding key of the thread you wish
to use. The color code of the selected brand will be
shown on the embroidery screen.
selection
Janome
Mettler
Madeira
Robison-Anton
5. Formatting the memory
If the internal memory or USB memory does not function
due to damage to the memory bank, you need to
re-enable it by formatting the memory.
Format
5
q
w
To format the memory, select the memory location by
pressing the corresponding icon key and press OK key.
q Built-in memory
w USB memory
5
Format Memory?
NOTE:
Formatting will erase all data stored in the memory.
6. Key position adjustment
If you think the touch panel keys are unaligned, you can
correct it in the key position adjustment window.
1
Key Position
Adjustment
6
z Press the YES key.
YES
x Follow the guidance that appears in the window.
2
6
Press the previous page key.
Press
key
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3
cPress the OK key.
6
key
Press
OK
4
vPress the USB file open key.
6
Press
key
5
bPress the cross mark.
6
Press
mark
6
nPress the trace key.
6
Press
key
7
mPress the OK key to confirm the adjustments and exit
the setting mode.
Key Position
Adjustment
6
END
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7. Language Selection
w
You can select one of the following 11 languages
by pressing the corresponding key.
7
q
r
English
Italiano
Deutsch
Francais
Espanol
qEnglish
wFrench
e
eSpanish
rItalian
Nederlands
y
tDutch
yGerman
uJapanese
iSwedish
oRussian
!Portuguese
!Finnish
t
i
8
u
o
!
Svenska
Portugues
Press the OK key to confirm your selection.
Suomi
!
8. Default setting
9
Reset
all to defaults
When you press the YES key, all settings except
language setting will return to default (the same settings
as when you purchased the machine).
YES
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HELP key
1
Press this key to view the help topics for basic opera-
tions.
z Press the help key.
q Help key
q
2
x Press the help topic you want to see.
w Help topics
Changing
needles
Inserting
the bobbin
w
Threading
Winding
the machine the bobbin
c Press the page key to turn the page.
e Page key
3
1/2
v Press the exit key to return to the previous window.
r Exit key
4
2/2
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Setting the fabric in the embroidery hoop
1
zAttach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. Mark
the centerlines on the right side of the fabric with
tailor’s chalk.
w
q
qFabric
e
wCenterlines
eStabilizer
t
2
xPlace the inner hoop with the template on the fabric,
matching the centerlines.
r
rInner hoop
tTemplate
3
4
y
cLoosen the hoop tightening screw of the outer hoop.
yOuter hoop
u
uHoop tightening screw
vLay the fabric and the inner hoop on the outer hoop.
Push the inner hoop into the outer hoop.
5 6
bTighten the hoop tightening screw.
Pull fabric corners to remove wrinkles.
nTighten the hoop tightening screw securely.
u
t
7
mRemove the template.
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Attaching the embroidery hoop to the machine
e
To attach
zRaise the presser foot.
1 2
xPlace the prepared hoop on the machine.
Position the hoop by aligning the notches of the hoop
with the carriage pins.
qNotch
wCarriage pin
eCarriage
w
w
w
q
3
4
cShift the lever in the direction of the arrow.
Attach the hoop by pushing it against the carriage
r
pins.
rLever
w
r
vRelease the lever to lock the hoop in place.
To remove
bRaise the presser foot.
5 6
nShift the lever in the direction of the arrow and remove
the hoop.
rLever
r
t
CAUTION:
e
• Be careful not to place the excess of fabric between
the carriage and machine body t.
• Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the
carriage while it is moving.
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Selecting built-in designs
z Your Memory Craft provides you with 14 pages of 55
ready-to-sew built-in designs. Press the pattern
selection key to select the pattern you wish to sew.
To view the next page, press the next page key.
1
q
qBuilt-in design key
wPattern selection key
ePage keys
w
To select the embroidery design, press the desired
pattern selection key.
wPattern selection keys
e
xThe carriage goes to the starting position and the
2
ready to sew screen will be shown.
Ready to sew screen
zThe LCD screen shows the following information.
qImage of the selected design
wSewing time in minutes
eNumber of colors
rSpool icon key
tDesign size
z
e
w
r
yHoop
19 min
q
Press the spool icon key to display a list of thread
colors employed in the selected design.
4 Colors
90x99mm
140x140
y
t
o
i
x
Color list screen
u
x Press the OK key or exit key to return to the original
window.
If the design contains more than 4 colors simply
press the next pgae key display the rest.
uSewing order of the thread color
iColor code of the thread
oName of the color
! Page keys
!
! !
! OK key
! Exit key
! Jog key
!
!
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Starting to sew embroidery
1
z Press the pattern selection key to select the desired
19 min
pattern.
4 Colors
90x99mm
140x140
2
x Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys qso that
the needle drop position comes right above the
center of the centerlines won the fabric.
q Jog keys
w Centerlines
w
q
e
3
c Press the tracing key to trace the outline of the
selected design so that you can check the sewing
position without stitching.
e Tracing
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4 5 6
v Lower the presser foot. Press the Start/Stop button
and sew 5 to 6 stitches.
b Press the start/stop button again to stop the
machine. Raise the presser foot. Trim the thread.
n Lower the presser foot and press the start/stop
button. The machine will sew the first color section
and stop automatically when it has finished.
m Change the thread and sew the next section.
7
When the upper thread has broken or run out
while sewing
z Raise the presser foot and rethread the needle
thread.
* If the carriage position makes threading difficult,
you can move the hoop for easier threading by
pressing the home position key q.
After rethreading the needle thread, press the home
position key qagain to return the carriage to the
previous position.
q Home position key
x Press the stitch back key wor stitch forward key r
to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread
has broken or run out e
q
w
r
Press the stitch back key once wto move the hoop
back by 10 stitches.
w Stitch back key
e Broken point
r Stitch forward key
c Lower the presser foot, and press the start/stop
button and sew 5 to 6 stitches. Stop the machine and
trim the thread.
e
v Press the start/stop button and start the machine
again.
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Lettering embroidery
1
Selecting fonts
You can select one of 3 styles of font and border
patterns.
q
Press the lettering key q. The font selection window will
open w.
qLettering key
wFont selection window
2
r
w
Press one of the following keys to select the desired
font or border pattern.
eGothic font
A
e
t
A
CD
rScript font
P
RS
C
tCheltenham font
yBorder pattern
y
w
Entering characters
Select the desired font, and the window for upper case
letters will open.
1/7
A
AB
FG
KL
Press the next page key to display lower case letters,
numbers and European accented letters.
The size of characters can be changed by pressing the
letter size key r.
CDE
H I J
MNO
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
To enter the character, press the letter or number key
until the desired character appears.
q
z
w
q Uppercase letter keys
w Cursor keys
e Cursor
e
1/7
A
AB
CDE
FG
H I J
KL
MNO
r Letter size key
t Clear key
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
q
r
t
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q
To enter lettering (For example:“Green”)
z Press the qkey twice to select “G”.
1
1/7
A
x Press the page key wto select lower case letters.
G
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H J
MNO
SIZE
PQ
UV
Z .
C
M
RST
WXY
2 3
c Press the ekey 3 times to select “r”.
v Press the rkey 5 times to select “e”.
2/7
A
G
r
a b
f g
k l
c d e
h i j
m n o
SIZE
p q
u v
z .
C
M
r s
w x y
e
w
4
b Press the cursor key tto shift the cursor y.
2/7
A
e
r
G
a b
f g
k l
d e
h i j
m n o
r
SIZE
p q
u v
z .
C
M
r s t
w x y
y
t
5
n Press the rkey 5 times to select “e”.
2/7
A
e
r
G
a b
f g
k l
c d e
h i j
m n o
SIZE
p q
u v
z .
C
M
r s t
w x y
6
m Press the ukey 4 times to select “n”.
2/7
A
ee
r
G
a b
f g
k l
d e
h i j
m n o
r
SIZE
q
u v
z .
C
M
r s t
w x y
u
, Press the OK key i.
7 8
*
Press the file save key to save the letter
combination.
2/7
A
een
G
r
. The display will change to the ready to sew screen.
a b
f g
k l
c d e
h i j
m o
SIZE
p q
u v
z .
C
M
r s t
w x y
i
9
A
een
r
G
4min
color
change
A B C
1Color
140x140
67x19mm
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Ready to sew screen
c
u
q
qLettering embroidery design
wSewing time in minutes
eNumber of colors
rLettering size
A
een
r
G
w
e
4min
color
change
1Color
67x19mm
A B C
140x140
tHoop size
r
yJustification key
y
u Color change key
t
v
A
Color change
een
r
G
4min
You can sew a multi-colored lettering embroidery by
changing the thread color of each letter if you press the
color change key before sewing.
The machine will stop automatically when each letter has
been sewn.
color
change
1Color
67x19mm
A B C
140x140
140x140
140x140
q
w
e
Change the thread to the next color and start sewing
again.
Placement of lettering embroidery
A
een
r
G
You can select one of the 3 placements for lettering
embroidery: left justify, center justify and right justify.
Press the justification key to change the placement for
lettering embroidery.
4min
color
change
1Color
67x19mm
A B C
q Left justify
w Center justify
e Right justify
A
een
r
G
4min
color
change
1Color
67x19mm
A B C
Maximum number of characters
The maximum number of characters varies depending on
the font and size. If you enter more characters than the
maximum number, the last entered character will be
highlighted.
q
b
Press the clear key to delete the highlighted character.
q Highlighted character
1/7
A
CDEFG
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
w Clear key
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
w
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To view a long lettering
If the lettering is too long to display on the ready to sew
screen, press the page key to show the hidden
characters.
A
ABCDEFGHI
6min
color
change
A B C
1Color
94x11mm
140x140
Example: Letters from A to K in S size.
The character shows letters from A to I. Press the next
page key and letters C to K will be shown.
A
CDEFGHIJK
6min
color
change
A B C
1Color
140x140
94x11mm
Deleting a letter
1/7
A
ABC
Pressing the clear key qwill delete the letter eabove
the cursor wor the letter rin front of the cursor w.
q Clear key
AB
FG
KL
e
w
CDE
H I J
MNO
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
q
w Cursor key
e Letter above the cursor key
r Letter in front of the cursor key
1/7
A
ABC
CDE
AB
FG
H I J
KL
MNO
r
SIZE
PQ
UV
Z .
C
M
RST
WXY
w
1
z Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the
letter to delete.
1/7
A
ABC
CDE
t Cursor keys
AB
FG
H I J
KL
MNO
t
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
x Press the clear key to delete the letter.
q Clear key
2
1/7
A
AC
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
SIZE
q
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
Inserting a letter
1
1/7
A
ABC
You can insert the desired letter in front of the cursor.
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
t
SIZE
z Press the cursor key tto shift the cursor under the
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
C
M
letter “B”.
2
1/7
A
ADBC
x Press the key 4 times to insert the letter “D” y.
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
SIZE
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z .
y
C
M
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Editing mode
The editing function allows you to modify and combine
embroidery patterns from the built-in memory or USB
memory to create your own original designs.
q
Press the edit key qand the editing window wfor the
standard hoop will open.
q Edit key
w Editing window
The “+” mark indicates the center of the embroidery
hoop.
e Center mark
w
140x140
e
q
Selecting the hoop
When you use the optional hoop, press the hoop icon q
14040
to open the hoop selection window.
Select the desired hoop and press the OK key w.
140x140
50x50
w
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Selecting the pattern to edit
1
Example: Select the embroidery #51.
q
z Press the built-in design key.
qBuilt-in design key
140x140
2
x Select the pattern #51.
wPattern #51
w
y
The editing window shows the relative size and
placement of the pattern with a square block y
instead of the pattern image.
100%
* To move the pattern, press the jog key.
140x140
u
r
eJog key
* Press the center key to place the embroidery in the
center of the hoop.
rCenter key
* To delete the pattern, press the delete key.
t
tDelete key
If there are 2 or more patterns in the editing window,
press the next or previous page key to select the
pattern to edit.
e
The selected pattern is displayed with a solid line.
The patterns not selected are displayed with a dotted
line.
i
y
ySelected pattern
uPage keys
100%
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140x140
u
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Magnifier key
1
2
z Press the magnifier key to view the design image of
the selected pattern.
100%
qMagnifier key
q
140x140
w
t
x The center of the magnified image will be displayed.
wCenter part of the magnified image
3
4
c Press the jog key (up) to scroll up the image.
eJog key (up)
e
r
v Press the jog key (down) to scroll down the image.
rJog key (down)
Press the exit key to return to the editing window.
tExit key
Flipping the pattern
1
You can flip the embroidery pattern horizontally.
100%
q
z Press the flip key. The flip window will open.
qFlip key
140x140
x Press the flip to the right key e.
w Flip to the left key
eFlip to the right key
rOK key
w
e
2 3
tExit key
c Press the OK key rto flip the selected pattern.
Press the exit key tto exit the flip window without
any change.
r t
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1
Resizing the pattern
100%
You can change the size of the embroidery pattern from
90% to 120% of the original pattern size. The size will
change 10% each time you press – or + key.
140x140
z Press resize key q.
q Resize key
2 3
x The resize window will open.
Press - or + key w.
100
w
c Press the OK key e to resize the selected pattern.
Press the exit key r to exit the resizing window
without any change.
e
r
q
Rotating the pattern
1
You can rotate the selected embroidery pattern either
clockwise or counterclockwise.
100%
140x140
z Press the rotate key q.
q Rotate key
x The the rotate window will open.
2 3
Press – or + key w to rotate the selected embroidery
pattern. The pattern will rotate 45 degrees clockwise
or counterclockwise when pressing one of the keys.
0
w
c Press the OK key e to rotate the selected pattern.
Press the exit key r to exit the rotate window without
any change.
e
r
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Combining patterns
(For example: pattern #51 and lettering)
z Press the edit key q.
q
2
x Press the built-in design key w.
w
140x140
3
c Select the pattern #51 e.
e
4
v Press the jog key rto move the embroidery pattern
to the right.
100%
140x140
r
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b Press the built-in design key w.
w
100%
140x140
6
n Select the pattern #51 e.
e
m Press the flip key t.
7
100%
t
140x140
y
8 9
, Press the flip to the right key yto flip the embroidery
pattern.
. Press the OK key u.
u
10
⁄ Press the jog keys ito move the embroidery pattern
to the left.
100%
140x140
i
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⁄ Press the magnifier key oand view the placement of
the embroidery patterns.
⁄
100%
140x140
o
⁄ Press the exit key !to return to the editing window.
! Exit key
⁄
!
⁄Press the lettering key !.
!Lettering key
⁄
100%
!
140x140
!
⁄ Press the Gothic font key !.
⁄
A
A
CD
P
RS
C
⁄ ⁄
⁄ Enter the letters (For example: LEAF).
⁄ Press the OK key u.
1/7
A
LEAF
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
SIZE
PQ
UV
Z .
C
M
RST
WXY
u
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⁄ Press the jog keys !to move the letters down.
!Jog keys
100%
140x140
!
18
⁄ Confirm the layout of the embroidery by pressing the
magnifier key o.
o Magnifier key
100%
140x140
o
19
⁄ Press the exit key !to return to the editing window.
! Exit key.
!
20
¤ Press the OK key u.
u OK key
100%
140x140
21
u
¤ Start sewing.
6 min
2 Colors
112x25mm
140x140
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Saving the file
An original embroidery design created in the editing
mode can be saved as a file in the built-in memory or
USB memory.
1
100%
Saving in internal memory
z Press the file-save key q.
140x140
q
2
x The save file window will open.
Press the internal memory key w.
Press the OK key to save the file e.
The file name will automatically be assigned starting
from M_001…in order.
M_001
w e
1
Name of file
M_001
You can assign a desired name to your own file.
(8 characters can be entered for the file name.)
For example, assign “U_2” for the file name.
q
z Press the name key q.
x The window for entering the name will open.
Press the letter keys wand enter “U_”.
2 3
1/2
c Press the next page key e.
AB
FG
KL
CDE
H I J
MNO
w
PQ
UV
Z _
C
RST
WXY
e
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v Enter “2”.
4 5
b Press the OK key r.
2/2
0 1
5 6
2 3 4 7 8 9
C
r
6
n Press the OK key rto save the file under the new
U_2
name.
r
When you attempt to save a file when the name already
exists, the confirmation message will appear.
The same file
name exists,
overwrite it?
Press OK key rto overwrite the existing file.
Press the exit key tif you do not wish to overwrite it.
r
t
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v Enter “2”.
4 5
b Press the OK key r.
2/2
0 1
5 6
2 3 4 7 8 9
C
r
6
n Press the OK key r to save the file under the new
U_2
name.
r
When you attempt to save a file when the name already
exists, the confirmation message will appear.
The same file
name exists,
overwrite it?
Press the OK key r to overwrite the existing file.
Press the exit key t if you do not wish to overwrite it.
r
t
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Saving in USB memory (Optionl)
1
USB memory can be used to save the stitch data.
z Insert the USB memory q into the USB socket w.
q USB memory
w USB socket
q
w
x Press the file save key.
The file-save screen will open.
e File-save key
2
100%
140x140
CAUTION:
Do not turn the power off, or remove the USB memory
while a warning message has been displayed on the
screen.
e
Otherwise the saved data will be lost or the memory
will be damaged.
M_001
3
c Press the USB memory key.
The folder list will be displayed on the screen.
r USB memory key
1 / 1
EMBF
NOTE:
The EMBF folder will automatically be created when
inserting the USB memory for the first time.
r
4
5
v Press the folder icon to open.
t Folder icon
1 / 1
EMBF
t
b Press the OK key to save the file. The file name will
be automatically assigned from M_001.
y OK key
M_001
EMBF
y
6
n The screen returns to the previous display.
100%
140x140
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Creating a new folder
You can create your own folder and assign the desired
name to it.
1
1 / 1
EMBF
q
z Press the folder key q.
q Folder key
x Enter the folder name.
(Only 8 characters can be entered).
For example, enter “ABC” for the folder name.
3
2
1/2
c Press the OK key w.
w OK key
AB
CDE
FG
H I J
KL
MNO
PQ
RST
UV
WXY
Z
_
C
w
4
v Press the ABC folder to open.
e ABC folder
1 / 1
ABC
EMBF
e
b Press the OK key wto save the file in a new folder.
w OK key
5
M_001
r
ABC
t
w
6
n The screen returns to the previous screen.
100%
140x140
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Opening a file from the internal memory
To open the saved files, press the internal memory key
and the open file window will open.
1
2
z Press the internal memory key q.
q
w
x File list will be displayed.
Press the icon key to open the file you wish to sew.
3
c The screen will display the ready to sew window of
the saved design. Lower the presser foot and start
sewing.
6 min
2 Colors
112x25mm
140x140
1
2
Deleting a file
You can delete the file no longer needed.
z Press the internal memory key q.
q Internal memory key
q
3
x File list will be displayed.
Press the delete key w.
w Delete key
e
c Select the file eyou wish to delete.
w
v The confirmation window will appear. Press the OK
key rto delete the selected file.
Press the exit key tinstead of the OK key to return
to the previous screen without deleting the file.
r OK key
Are you sure
you want to
delete this file?
r
t
t Exit key
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Opening a file from USB memory (Optional)
1
z Insert the USB memory qinto the USB socket w.
qUSB memory
wUSB socket
q
w
2
x Press the USB memory key.
The file-open window will open.
eUSB memory key
e
3
r
c Press the desired folder rto open.
rFolder icon
t
v The file list will be displayed.
Press the icon key tto open the file.
tIcon
4
5
b The ready to sew screen will be displayed.
6 min
2 Colors
112x25mm
140x140
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the hook race
e
1
t
q
WARNING:
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
NOTE:
w
r
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than
what is explained in this section.
2
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
mild soap.
z Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver
supplied with the machine. Remove the needle
plate and presser foot.
q Setscrew
y
3
4
w Presser foot
e Screwdriver
u
r Setscrew
y
t Needle plate
u
x Lift up the bobbin holder yand remove it.
y Bobbin holder
c Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush u.
u Lint brush
i
5
v Clean the hook race with the lint brush.
i Hook race
b Clean the hook race with a dry cloth.
(You may also use a vacuum cleaner.)
i
1
e
Assembing the hook race
e
z Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to
the stopper in the hook race.
q Knob
w
w Stopper
q
r
x Reattach the presser foot and needle plate.
Align the needle plate guide pins with the guide
holes on the needle plate and tighten the screw.
e Needle plate guide pins
t
3
NOTE:
u
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
r
y
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem:
Cause:
1 Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism.
Reference:
See page 45.
The machine is noisy
The needle thread breaks. 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly.
2 The needle thread tension is too tight.
See pages 9.
See page 13.
See page 12.
See page 12.
See page 11.
3 The needle is bent or blunt.
4 The needle is inserted incorrectly.
5 The needle thread is not set in the thread holder
when starting the machine.
The bobbin thread breaks. 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin
holder.
See page 8.
2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.
See page 45.
Replace the bobbin.
The needle breaks.
1 The needle is inserted incorrectly
2 The needle is bent or blunt.
See page 12
See page 12.
See page 12.
See page 13.
3 The needle clamp screw is loose.
4 The needle thread tension is too tight.
Visual Touch Screen is
not clear.
1 The screen contrast of the visual touch screen is not
adjusted correctly.
See page 15.
Skipped stitches.
1 The needle is inserted incorrectly.
See page 12.
See page 12.
See pages 9
2 The needle is bent or blunt.
3 The needle thread is not threaded properly.
4 The defective needle (rusted, burred needle eye) is used.
5 The embroidery hoop is not set properly.
6 The fabric is not tightly pulled on the embroidery hoop.
7 A stabilizer is not being used.
Replace the needle.
See page 23.
See page 22.
See page 14.
The machine does not
run.
1 A thread is caught in the hook race.
See page 45.
2 The control circuit is not working correctly.
Turn the switch off and
turn it on again.
See page 4.
3 The machine is not connected to the power supply.
1 Something is caught between the carriage and the arm.
Abnormal noise occurs
when the machine is
switched on.
Remove the object.
Patterns are distorted.
1 The fabric is not pulled tightly on the embroidery hoop.
2 The embroider hoop is not fixed securely.
3 The carriage is bumping into something around the
machine.
See page 22.
See page 23.
See page 23.
4 The fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when
sewing embroidery.
Stop the machine and
free the fabric.
See page 13.
5 The needle thread tension is too tight.
6 A stabilizer is not used.
See page 14.
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Problem:
Pattern selection keys
do not work.
Cause:
Reference:
See page 18.
1 Key position is not adjusted properly.
2 The control circuit is not working correctly.
Turn the switch off and
turn it on again.
See page 7.
3 The bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position.
USB memory
does not work
1 The USB memory is not inserted correctly.
2 The USB memory is damaged.
See pages 41
See page 18
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DESIGN CHARTS
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
6
7
12
11
16
21
26
13
18
23
28
14
19
24
29
15
17
20
22
25
30
27
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36
41
32
33
34
35
40
37
38
39
43
42
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
54
55
53
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FONTS
GOTHIC
SCRIPT
CHELTENHAM
1
2
3
4
5
BORDER
DESIGNS
8
10
15
6
7
9
11
12
17
13
14
16
18
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