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- Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
- Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
use. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation. The relative humidity should be within the range of from the accumulation of lint or dust. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work 1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Cleaning Turn off and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
all safety precautions. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type lamp having Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. 4 Injury caution display W1410Q 5 Injury caution display W1200Q W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
mark W1201Q Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 11 Direction of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
5 4 2 10 1 9 8 8 4 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6 7 5 W1400Q 8 3 11 4 W1208Q 7 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
head of the floppy disk drive periodically. W1217Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
shown below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. 10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Contents Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1 Before Starting Operation ...8 Procedure of Reading This Manual ...10 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Register the Machine Name...3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-8 Start Embroidering ...3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
...5-17 Vertical Flip ...5-17 Point Symmetry ...5-17 Repeat ...5-17 Resize...5-20 Delete Stitch ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Setting Window Display ...6-20 Minimizing and Aligning Windows ...6-21 Language ...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...6-23 Configuration...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Embroidering ...6-56 Moving Embroidery Position ...6-57 Centering Pattern ...6-58 Saving Data ...6-59 Save ...6-59 Save As...6-59 Test ...6-60 Running Other Programs...6-61 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Output Information...8-16 Recess Time Setting ...8-17 Save As CSV...8-18 Printing Production Report ...8-19 Page Setup ...8-19 Print...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
Adjustment ...10-9 Chapter 11 Error code list Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section ...12-2 Electrical Section...12-4 Personal Computer Section ...12-8 Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder...13-2 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
(Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper and lower thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, × 810 (L) × 1400 (H) mm (After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
embroidering operation including scaling, rotation, color change, etc. (4) Production Report This program is for collecting data on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc. 1-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
to explain the meaning and usage of the item. Pressing the [F1] key brings up the help screen of the application for your reference. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
the left button of the mouse once. "Click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. W1360Q 1-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
the left button twice continuously. ! Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. W1361Q W1362Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
. The vertical scroll bar can be used in the same way. ! Status bar This bar is for displaying a brief description of the selected command. 1-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
selected. W1117Q When the arrow pointer is moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 1-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
Fluorescent lamp switch Thread tension dial Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread tension base switch STEP BACK / FWD switch Operation panel Cotton stand Thread guide A Fluorescent lamp switch Flat / numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. 2-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so the forks under the legs and lift the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
to lift up the machine. When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. 2-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case [1] [2] [3] Repeat the procedures below for all the heads: 1. Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2]. W1225Q 2-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
[1] W1226Q • This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine. • The table is a standard attachment. 1. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in BE-1204B) table supports Front [1] on the leg front using 4 bolts each. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
side. Insert the table backing plate [4] into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear [6]. 3. Adjust table supports front [7] in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor. 4. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws [8] firmly. 2-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
backing rubber on the table support Middle [5]. 3. Adjust the height of the table support Front [6] to be even with 1204B) thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3 pcs in BE-1204B)) [7]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Mount the thread guide assembly [4] on the thread guide support bars [3] using the six screws [5]. • When mounting, use one flat washer [6] below the thread guide support bar [3]. • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). 2-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) for this. * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is . • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable. 4. Remove the side cover of the control box. 2-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
of connecting machines is four. • A terminator should be connected to the connector SBUS2 of the lastly connected machine. Connection to SBUS1, 2 can be interchangeable. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
. • This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source. • When using an uninterruptive power supply, be sure to establish grounding. Uninterruptive power supply unit Grounding cable W1365Q 2-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
a folder for setup. 6. Click [TO NEXT] to start installation. W1367Q 7. After setup is properly finished, a message is displayed. 8. Click [OK] to complete installation. 2-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
9, 12 [3] Tension stand inner thread guide [2] Thread Guide tension disc No.2, 5, 8, 11 No.1, 4, 7, 10 Rotary disc Spring [4] Tension stand lower thread guide Inner thread guide [5] Lower thread guide [6] Needle bar thread guide Pressure foot W1232Q W1233Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-17 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
through the upper hole of the pretension [1]. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to guide [6] and pass it through the needle eye. Pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide [5]. 2-18 BE-1204B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one. Bobbin 0.5mm W1237Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-19 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
thread from the hole of the tension spring [5]. 4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. 5. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6]. ! Attaching bobbin case [2] [1] 1. Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover [1]. W1241Q 2-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
the notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • The needle should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-21 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
, slide the [5] thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point. W1243Q BE-1204C The frame is fixed to the position of (1) for 360 pitch, so is to (2) for 400 pitch and [9] so as to align with each pitch and fix them. 2-22 2844M BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
flat frame C6-360 [2] and the table is even when viewed from the machine front. If adjustments are needed, loosen bolts of the F table support Front [12] and move it in the direction of the arrow. 6. Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-23 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching the holder base 1. Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3]. [3] [1] [3] [2] W1246Q 2-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
using the screws. 3. Set the material. Then set sash clips 290 [5] horizontally and set sash clips 220 [6] vertically. BE-1206B, BE-1204C: Sash clips 290 12 units, sash clips 220 10 units BE-1204B: Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-25 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
width W1249Q Adjust upper thread tension to 0.8~1.4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to upper thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot. 2-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
it with a new one. (Refer to "Replacing Bobbin" on page 2-19.) We recommend the use of the option gauge set TM-3 (S59956-001). W1396Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-27 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
embroidering mode. Hold down this switch and press Suspends embroidering. Reset the inching mode when this switch is pressd. switch. Trims thread during suspension. 3-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
stop alarm sound. switch. When thread breakage or wiper out error has occurred, step-back or forward switch can be used to cancel errors. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
vertex of the outlined rectangle pattern. In BE-1206B models, switches are located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B/1204C models, switches are located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 3 and 4. 3-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
to suspend the head. Flip up the switch further to switch ON/OFF the mending. Flip the switch down to suspend the head. W1259Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC. Run software (→ page 3-7) . Turn on the machine power. (→ page 3-7) Register the machine name for of the machine controller. Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. 3-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Run the Software 1. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power the power switch. 5. The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on. W1266Q W1369Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
is placed apart from the embroiderable area (in green) in the frame or covers up the whole embroiderable area (in green) of the frame. 3-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. 2. Press W1372Q to check the embroidering area. 3. Press to start embroidering. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-9 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures 3-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data. Moving, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
. (→ page 4-18) Reads data in paper tape. (→ page 4-22) Converts ECS data to DST data. (→ page 4-25) Defines settings of data reading. (→ page 4-24) 4-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Rename Exit Exit of Selection Delete Move Image List Sort by Colors Sort by Date Information Help Tool bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar W0964Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
left. W0965Q 2. Select [New] - [Folder] from File menu. W0966Q 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. W0967Q 5. A new directory is added to the window. W0968Q 4-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
1. Double click DST or DSB data or click the data and click . 2. The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
data appears, select "Display Detail" on "Screen" of the control panel to adjust display color. Choose one of the following options, then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 bits) Select the display color using "Color Pallet". W0972Q 4-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted. W0975Q 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted. W0978Q 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q 4-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data. 1. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data becomes red. 2. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0979Q 3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-9 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
an icon Creates an icon of data for other models. ! Icons of the data created by the following models can be recreated. • BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1. Click and select the data displayed as "Icon is not completed". The frame of the data selected is displayed in red. W980Q 2. Select - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Edit menu. The frame of the data selected is displayed in red. In the text display mode W0981Q In the image display mode W0980Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
data turns red. 2. Select [Rename] from Edit menu or click . 3. Enter a new data name. Enter a data name including extension. W0663Q 4. Click [OK]. W0982Q 4-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. 1. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. 2. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Click [Find]. W0983Q W0984Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
combination of characters. For instance, if "*.ecs" is entered to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 4-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). ! Updating to the latest information Displays the latest information. 1. Select [Refresh] from View menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
/DSB/DSZ → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. 2. Select data to read and click [Open]. W0986Q 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 4-16 W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
length for trimming and click [OK]. W0971Q 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save]. W0974Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-17 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
, number of stitches of ZSK data are displayed. When reading FDR data W0987Q When reading FMC data W0988Q 4-18 When reading ZSK data W0989Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
. To cancel the preview, click . W0991Q 1. Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-19 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected W0992Q When "Icon" is selected W0993Q 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK]. W0994Q 4-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
trimming and click [OK]. W1403Q 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. W0995Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-21 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
is required for reading data. ! Before saving any data, check that the paper tape reader is connected to PC correctly. ! Available interfaces are as follows: • COM1 • COM2 ! Readable data formats of paper tape ]. The paper tape reader starts reading data. W0414Q 4-22 W0996Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
5. The image of the selected pattern appears. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0970Q 6. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. W0997Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-23 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Settings for Data Reading Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive. 1. Select [Setup] from Tool menu. 2. Select port and speed. 3. Click [OK]. W0998Q 4-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
name the file. Do not change extension ".dst". 4. Click [Save]. W0999Q 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the count and click [OK]. W0971Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-25 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
data for selection. The frame of the selected data turns red. 2. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. 4-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data. This screen allows simple processing of embroidery data and display setting of display. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
5-6) Displays the needle penetration positions. (→ page 5-8) Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. (→ page 5-8) Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. (→ page 5-8) 5-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
range. (→ page 5-9) Displays the pattern in thread color. (→ page 5-13) Shows/hides the tool bar. (→ page 5-14) Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 5-14) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
Flip Design Information Speed Range Point Symmentry About This Application Thread color Redo Undo Rotate Resize Repeat Print Help Tool bar Status bar W1000Q 5-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. 1. Select [Open] from File menu or click . 2. Double-click the data or click the data and . W1001Q Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-5 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
[Zoom] - [Zoom In] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting W1002Q After selecting W1004Q 5-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Before selecting W1005Q Fit to window 1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click After selecting . W1006Q Before selecting W1005Q After selecting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1007Q 5-7 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
pause code. Trim is displayed by X and pause is displayed by . 1. Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu. After selecting W1011Q → W1012Q W1013Q 5-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
color. Indicates the stitching order and the color. Pause is set when the range shows S marking. Indicates the range of each needle bar. W0699Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. W1017Q 1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. W0699Q 5-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
] and double click [Color]. W1019Q 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
display data of the selected color. W1022Q 7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. W1023Q 5-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller. 1. Select [Thread color] from the View menu or click . Before selecting W1026Q After selecting W1027Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting W1030Q After selecting W1029Q 5-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
or click . Redo Repeats the canceled step of "Undo". ! The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. 1. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
are not grouped W0714Q The value can be directly entered. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. W1032Q 3. Click [OK]. 5-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
the image. W0450Q 1. Select [Point Symmetry] from Edit menu or click . W608Q Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. W0450Q W0464Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-17 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
0.01") The number is set automatically so as the number of repetitions to be the maximum within the sewing area. 3. Click [OK]. W1033Q 5-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
horizontal direction. Repetition number in vertical direction. Numbers are up and down if clicked. Numbers can be directly input. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Click [OK]. W1035Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-19 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
deletion] from Edit menu. 2. Designate the length of the stitch to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. W1037Q 4. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. 5-20 W1038Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
code at the current needle position. 5. To end code insertion or deletion, click . Modified setting is saved. To cancel the modification of setting, click . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-21 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
menu. 2. Designate the position to insert the lock stitch and click [OK]. W1040Q 3. If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. W1041Q 5-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
] from Change menu. Upper right corner Middle right corner Lower right corner W0729Q Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1042Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-23 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Change menu. Upper right corner Middle right corner Lower right corner W0729Q Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1043Q 5-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
this mode, specify the mask area using the mouse. 1. Select [Mask] from Change menu. Select automatic or manual mode. If [Automatic] is selected, a mask is created automatically. If [Manual] is selected, drag the area with the mouse to specify the mask. W1044Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-25 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
only in the original copy source. Figures in other masks represent the embroidering sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. (→ page 5-16) 5-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Setting Group for Repetition 1. Select [Repeat] in the Edit menu or click . 2. Click the checkbox of [Group] to put a check mark. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Selecting from Menu 1. Select [Group] from Change menu. W1033Q W1047Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-27 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
fit the mask, the mask is automatically adjusted. → W1050Q 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2. Select the pattern to be merged. W1051Q 5-28 W1052Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
and vertically. W1053Q 4. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. The pattern is merged. W1054Q W1055Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-29 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically W1056Q 3. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q 5-30 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically W1059Q 5. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-31 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position 1. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click . 2. After checking, click [OK]. 5-32 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Printing Data Prints data in editing. 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Specify the number of copies and other conditions. Click [OK]. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-33 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5-34 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Chapter 6 Embroidering The PC controls the machine operation as well as settings of the machine. Note that the menu which appears on the screen depends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
6-7) (→ page 6-7) Configuration menu Communication Port Language Sets the communication port between the PC and machine. (→ page 6-7) Changes display language. (→ page 6-8) When the Power ) Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exits from the machine controller. 6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
6-60) Copies embroidery data to other machines. (→ page 6-23) Sets configuration for embroidering. (→ page 6-24) Upgrades the version of the machine parts. (→ page 6-24) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
) Saves the changed setting. (→ page 6-45) Selects the hoop type. (→ page 6-46) Cascades windows. (→ page 6-20) Tiles windows. (→ page 6-20) Align icons. (→ page 6-22) 6-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Suspend embroidering Cancel embroidering Suspend embroidering Home position Step-back/step-forward Move pattern Information About This Application Help Tool bar Status bar W1060Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
[Tool Bar] from View menu and put the check mark. Click here again to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. W1061Q 6-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
use this function if required. Communication Port Sets communication port between PC and machine. 1. Select [Communication Port] from Configuration menu. 2. Select communication port for use. 3. Click [OK]. W1063Q If the required port name does not appear, key-in the name. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
Available Languages". English Displays English. Languages system uses Displays the system language of PC. Each respective language Displays the local language. 1. Select [Language] from be displayed properly. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Exit and rerun the software. 6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
1. Select [Zoom Out] from Display menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1067Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
Pattern Displays the whole pattern. W1069Q 1. Select [Whole Pattern] from View menu or click After selecting W1065Q . 6-10 Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1070Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
Settings menu. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load ! Embroidering is allowed within the green guide in the hoop. 1. Select [Hoop] from the View menu and put a check mark. If the hoop is hoop view position is initialized because it is overwritten. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
. Clicking also provides the same function. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting W1078Q After selecting W1079Q 6-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
allocation and display color can be changed on this screen. To display needle bar number and color To display embroidering sequence and color W1082Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. W1017Q 1. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. W1082Q 6-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
] and double click [Color]. W1019Q 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
in step 4. W1023Q Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged W1084Q 6-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
display. 2. Click a speed range for selection. W1086Q 3. Click [OK]. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. W1087Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-17 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
increase or decrease the value. W1089Q Background color Changes the background color of the data. 1. Select [Background color] from the [View] menu. W1090Q 6-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
is moved to the title bar of a machine window. 3. Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. W1093Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-19 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
multiple machines are connected simultaneously. ! There are two types of window display as follows: Cascade Windows are slightly offset. Tile Windows are tiled. 6-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
[Minimize Window Size] from Machine menu or click screen. on the upper right corner of the Click here. W1098Q 2. The window is minimized. W1099Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-21 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
button is used to end the software or to close the folder. This button cannot be clicked when the machine window is displayed. 6-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
. 1. Click the window of the machine displaying the copy source data. 2. Click . W1102Q W1103Q 3. Click and select the machine name of the destination. W1104Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-23 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Upgrades the programs at each part of the machine. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. 6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
at all specified needle points. W1109Q Default setting (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) 1. Select [Needle] - [Default value] from Settings menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-25 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
temporarily 1. Select [Pause] - [Add all] from Settings menu. Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars 1. Select [Pause] - [Delete all] from Settings menu. 6-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
] from Settings menu. 2. Click the machine head that needs to be at rest and remove the check mark. Head operation suspend 3. Click [OK]. W1113Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-27 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position W1114Q 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. W1115Q 6-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
at machine side. ! The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Flat (All) Border (All) Wide cap (All) Semi-wide cap (All) Mini Flat (All) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-29 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
. The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. W1119Q When "Wide cap (ALL)" is selected. 6-30 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
. The smaller the value is, the shorter the length is. 1. Select [Thread Trimming] from Settings menu. 2. Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. W1121Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-31 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
needle bar is adjusted individually. All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. Set the lower thread breakage sensor individually. W1126Q 6-32 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
. W1127Q Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. 1. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark ( ). W1128Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-33 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
. W1129Q 2. Click the checkbox to put a check mark ( ) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. W1130Q 6-34 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
setting are 1 - 10. Selects how the trimming is made during stopping. Automatically conducts lock stitch when trimming thread. 1. Select [Mending] from Settings menu. W1131Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-35 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Click [OK] when the items are set. W1132Q Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding Y directions. 1. Select [Adjust] from Settings menu. W1133Q 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. 6-36 W1134Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
the needle bars to change colors. Select this function when embroidering applique. 1. Select [Activate escape with pause] from Settings menu and check it. W1136Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-37 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
. 1. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. W1138Q 2. Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set. W1139Q 6-38 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
is set. W1141Q The selected value is displayed. Clicking this button will reset the value to the standard one (110 (100 for cap frame)). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-39 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
the current needle bar to No. 1 and start the area tracing. 1. Select [Trace with needle No. 1] from Settings menu and check it. 6-40 W1145Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
in a small No pitch Thin / Thick material 110 degrees (100 degrees for cap frame) Area Trace "8 corner" is selected. Trace with needle No.1 Yes BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-41 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
after thread trimming • Sensitivity • Backward steps • Automatic hoop feed • Return to the stant point • Activating speed up of driving shaft • Slow stitch times 6-42 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
1. Select [Show Setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1147Q 2. After checking, check [OK]. W1148Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-43 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. ! The set file has an extension of "ecm". 1. Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. W1149Q 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. W1150Q 6-44 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
"ecm". 1. Change the setting. 2. Select [Save setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1151Q 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save]. W1152Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-45 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
.ehp W0842Q W0844Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-1.ehp W0845Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T-1.ehp W0849Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T-1.ehp W0861Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-1.ehp W0869Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-1.ehp W0877Q 6-46 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC W0840Q W1548Q W0843Q W0853Q W0857Q W0865Q W0873Q W0881Q - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
.ehp W0894Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X30.ehp W1552Q TUBULAR_FRAME40X43.ehp W1553Q HOLDER_BASE23X43.ehp W0899Q HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp W0901Q W0887Q W1550Q W0889Q W0891Q W0893Q W1551Q W0895Q W1554Q W0900Q W0902Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-47 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
frame wide frame CAP_FRAME_WIDE.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp W0905Q TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp W0907Q TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp W0909Q TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp W0911Q W0915Q W0916Q W0906Q W0908Q W0910Q W0913Q 6-48 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
1. Select [Load hoop] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1153Q 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. W1154Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-49 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
position differs from current needle position, "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. Click to move the hoop to the sewing start position. 6-50 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
. W1156Q Canceling 1. Press the button while pressing the button on the machine operation panel. 2. Click . 3. The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. W1157Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-51 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click . 6-52 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
click . A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. W1159Q Current needle position W1160Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-53 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
100 stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. 1. Click the icon to select the desired function. 6-54 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
start position of the current W1162Q Click the icon and the needle moves to the start position of the next repeating pattern. W1163Q W1164Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-55 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
. Forward W1168Q Backward W1169Q 2. Click . It is ready to resume embroidering and "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. 3. Press on the machine. 6-56 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Operation menu or click . Chapter 6 Embroidering Embroidering area W1170Q 2. The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. W1171Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-57 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. W1172Q 2. The pattern is moved. W1173Q 6-58 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
to save the new file. Enter a new file name. 3. Click [Save]. W1174Q 4. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W0744Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-59 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
Chapter 6 Embroidering Test Carries out sensor information check, actuator operation test, test for main shaft rotation, etc. for machine maintenance. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. 6-60 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
the number of needle bars. Input the number according to your machine specifications. Click [OK]. Click this to increase or decrease the value. W1176Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-61 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
Chapter 6 Embroidering 6-62 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
to be used. 4. Press the power switch. 5. The power lamp lights up and the display window indicates "1204" (BE-1206B : "1206")". BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC W1355Q BE-1206B-BC W1356Q 6. The alarm sounds three times and the needle bar move upward. Then the hoop moves to the home position and the - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
the switch, the knob of the switch pops up and emergency stop is reset. Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. 7-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
to the opposite side. 5. Press the switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. W1270Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage, all the heads will restart the sewing. However, heads already set to suspension are excluded. 7-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine Manual operation of the mending Setting or cancellation of the mending can be specified during the suspension of embroidering with disabled: • The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green, and mending is executed for the machine head. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
is held down. Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. 7-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished. Refer to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 6-33 for details. 1. Press . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel. Embroidering area W1281Q 7-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position Chapter 7 Operation of Machine The hoop can be moved by pressing be set arbitrarily. W1282Q before starting embroidering and the start position can BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
material are deviated from each other during embroidering, correct it by using the jog switches. 4. Pressing resets the inching mode. 5. Press restarts embroidering. 7-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation. The production report can be created based on this data. Detailed information of production report allows efficient embroidering control. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
. Displays the last page. Displays the tool bar. Displays the status bar. Settings menu Items to be displayed Sets the display item. (→ page 8-12) 8-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
CSV Open report file Copy Display graph Total Output Output Display text Chapter 8 Creating Production Report About This Application Print Help Status bar W1177Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
]. W1178Q 5. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 8-12. 6. Click [OK]. The report appears. 8-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
a suspension, a thread breakage, or an error. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. W1177Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
breakage for each head is displayed with the graph by needle bar. 1180Q Click tab to display the thread breakage rate with the graph. 8-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
graph The number of thread breakage for each pattern is displayed with the graph. W1182Q Click tab to display other patterns with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. **) Electricity supply time is totaled per one day. 8-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
with the graph. Displayed here is the screen of embroidering efficiency. W1184Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
to page 8-9. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. Display in text 8-10 W1185Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
Display in graph The total output information is displayed with the graph. Displayed here is the screen of the number of embroidered cloths. Chapter 8 Creating Production Report W1186Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-11 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
to be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. Tab General W1187Q 8-12 W1187Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
each item in main display items. Head no. Head number Needle no. Needle number No. of stitches Number of stitches Speed range Speed range BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-13 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
breakage Needle number that has caused thread breakage Number of stitches until thread breakage has occurred Speed range when thread breakage has occurred 8-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Times Number of stops Total time Total stop time Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-15 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) ! Target machine Click and select the machine for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. 8-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
day-to-day calculation during the designated period. ! Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-17 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
the directory to be saved and click [Save]. W1194Q ! What is CSV format? CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC. Data in each item is divided by commas and recorded as a text file. This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
size. Print 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. Set the margin. Set the printer. W1195Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-19 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
text data. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu. Copied data is saved until another data is copied or cut. 8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10). * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is . • Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc. 9-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
Oiling Supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) using the dropper. * If this type the top surface of the head once a week. Felt W1221Q W1291Q 9-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
2-2 Lower shaft ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month. Chapter 9 Maintenance ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months. W1292Q W1293Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-5 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
L [1], and loosen the upper fixing screw [3]. Remove the head front cover L [1]. [4] [5] [3] [1] [2] W1295Q 4. Unscrew the two adjusting bolts [4] and detach the jump part stepping motor [5]. 9-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
. Attach the head front cover R [9]. Apply seal adhesive (equivalent of Three Bond 1215) to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
every three months. 1. Unscrew four screws fixing the table cover L, and remove the table cover L. 2. Grease the intermediate gear. 3. Attach the table cover L. W1397Q 9-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
three screws fixing the head cover R, and remove the head cover R. 2. Grease all the cam grooves and two gears. 3. Attach the head cover R. W1398Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
the Y-feed covers R front [8], R rear [9], L front [10] and L rear [11]. 4. Grease the X-feed linear guide parts (2 positions) and Y-feed linear guide parts (2 positions), and slide those parts to spread the grease. 5. Assemble all the components in the reverse order. 9-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
Chapter 10 Adjustment - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
Height [1] W1304Q [5] [4] [6] W1306Q W1296Q [5] [6] [4] [2] [3] 11.3mm W1305Q Tighten the bolt [6] so that the clearance can be even. [7] Do not hit this section. [7] W1307Q 10-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 233
the needle bar guide rail [7] at this time. • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [6], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
W1306Q [6] [7] [8] [4] [5] W1296Q [3] [7] [6] [8] Cutting section [2] 11.3 mm Tighten the bolt [8] so that the clearance can be even. [9] Do not hit this section. W1308Q [9] W1307Q 10-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
the needle bar guide rail [9] at this time. • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [8], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-5 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 236
hook manually until the point of rotary hook [5] turns up. 6. Loosen the screw [6] of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Confirm that the height of the needle bar is 1.8 mm then. 10-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 237
0.3 mm. If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above, adjust them again to get proper clearances. 9. Fully tighten the screw [6]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-7 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 238
foot hole. 4. Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees, and then change colors. Adjust the needle bar No.2 - No.12 similarly. 10-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 239
when pressure foot [5] is recessed to the feed position (100 º). 2. After the above steps are complete, move thread hook [2] to check its smooth movement. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-9 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 240
Chapter 10 Adjustment 10-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 241
Chapter 11 Error code list - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 242
the either side. or turn on the F/B switch on the head to Adjust the position of needle bar case manually, then press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either side. If the same error If the same error occurs again, the I/O CPU communication is faulty. 11-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 243
sewing.) Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems. When the power is turned on, bed can not be retracted. out of the embroidering area. Reset the embroidering area with the PC or move the hoop to the sewable position. Hoop overhang (-X, BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 244
pulley belt is proper. Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs again, the main PC is faulty. E-44 Failed in the communication with inter-head CPU Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on sensor are faulty. This is not displayed in this model. 11-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 245
Embroidering data buffer empty E-C4 E-C5 E-C6 E-C7 E-C8 E-C9 E-CA Presser foot down error Measured voltage value could not be received form the could not be received from the lower shaft motor CPU. Power PC board error Cooling fan motor stop. Press the or turn on the 1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-5 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 246
fan filter has any clogging. Turn OFF the power. The possible causes for this error are troubles of the thermistor and troubles of the drive PCB. Turn OFF the power and ON once. If the same error occurs again or the power PCB is faultly. This is not usually displayed. 11-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 247
Chapter 11 Error code list Code E-F8 E-F9 E-FA E-FB E-FF Error PRE code error No applicable command Interface receive data check sum error Send time up error No status is returned from spindle, lower shaft motor, or CPU. Measures This is not usually displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-7 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 248
Chapter 11 Error code list 11-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 249
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions. - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 250
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem ! Thread breakage ! Needle (presser foot) interference with embroidery hoop ! Needle breakage ! Not embroidered any fixing screws for the coupling of the Y drive shaft loosened? 12-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 251
Check these points once again Problem ! Upper shaft locks at a certain point in one cycle Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Check point • Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the thread properly? • Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 252
Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual detection sensor with a new one. 12-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 253
Troubleshooting LED on the head blinks. → If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller to the main PCB. • Enter the encoder signal mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. → If it is abnormally heavy, 1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-5 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 254
the PC come off? • Is the PC or machine controller down? → Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on the PC? • Replace the IF cable. • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn If it is blown, replace it with a new one. 12-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 255
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Power voltage upper or lower of the normal range (± 5v or more), calibrate it with the voltage calibration in the PC test mode. • When you cannot enter the test mode because this error frequently occurs, set PCB with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-7 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 256
Troubleshooting Personal Computer Section Check these points once again Trouble Check Point ! The power lamp does not light up when the computer power switch is turned on. • Is the cable correctly plugged in the computer? • Is the AC on the control panel screen. 12-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 257
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 258
the thread winder assembly (set) [3] on the thread winder stay [1] with the tightening screw [11]. 3. Mount the thread guide [4] with the drilling bolt set 6 × 20 [14] and nut 6 [13]. 4. Mount the spool shaft B [5] 2P (No. 6) connectors on the rear of the control box. 13-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 259
the bobbin hold [4]. If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen the screw [5] and move the thread guide [3] right and left for adjustment. In order to wind more threads around the bobbin, loosen the thread [6] does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13-3 - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 260
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 261
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