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- Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
-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 HEAD - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
- Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
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 is normal at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
10% of the rated voltage for the machine. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation. The power supply of children. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-BC 3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
precautions. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
during operation as it may result in injuries or damage to the sewing machine. 8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display W1206Q Do electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 11 Direction of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
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Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage. W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
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-BC 9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
-BC - BE-1204C-BC - BE-1206B-BC Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. using the machine. The display is BE-1206B-BC. Check the model before Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
INSTRUCTIONS ...1 Before Starting Operation ...8 Procedure of Reading This Manual ...10 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine the Machine Power ...3-7 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Pattern Information ...4-26 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Functions (Command Reference) ...5-2 Description of Screen ...5-4 Opening Embroidery Data ...5-5 Setting Display...5-6 Centering ...5-6 20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
19 Viewing Machine Information ...6-20 Design Information ...6-20 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing...6-54 Stepping Forward/Back...6-55 Resuming 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
...7-2 1-2 Preparation for Embroidering ...7-2 2. Machine Stop...7-3 2-1 Stopping the Machine ...7-3 2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine ...7-3 2-3 Resetting Emergency Stop ...7-3 3. Permission 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
2. Oiling ...9-4 2-1 Head...9-4 2-2 Lower shaft ...9-5 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications Embroidery machine used 12 needle six-head embroidery machine 12 needle four-head embroidery machine Application Sewing speed Distance between heads BE-1206B Pattern embroidery 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
disk. (3) Embroidery Data Editor This program allows editing of data on 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
Embroidery Machine Relationship among Programs When the software is started, the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first. Next, embroidery data is called by the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for editing and embroidering. The embroidery . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of Software This section explains the basics of using the software. It covers only the operating "Click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. W1360Q 1-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine ! Double-click Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. W1361Q W1362Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller are described below: Menu Tool bar Dimmed icons cannot be bar is for displaying a brief description of the selected command. 1-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Selection of Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving a command. A command can be given by the mouse as moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 1-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
select switch Table Emergency stop switch Start switch Stop switch Leg Rotary hook cover (Safety device) Power switch Control box Main power switch W1401Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. 2-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
push the steel frame. Never push the cover or carriage. ! When using a fork lift The central seal Lift forks W1222Q 1. Viewing the machine from the back, position their center at the central seal, insert the forks under the legs and lift the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Preparation of Embroidery Machine ! When using a crane Belt More than 45° More than 45° W1223Q 2. Hook on the eyebolts with each belt 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
M20 [1], turn nuts M20 [5] in the direction of the arrow to fasten them. If the floor is not strong enough, the 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-BC 2-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
of Embroidery Machine [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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine ! For embroidering with tubular square hoop or cap frame (lower position) [7] [6] [4] [6] [8] [5] [3] [2] [1] [5] W1227Q 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R [1], M [2](BE-1206B and BE-1204C only), and L [3] - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine ! For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) [5] [4] [2] [3] [1] [7] [6] W1228Q 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R [1], M [2](BE-1206B and BE-1204C only), and L [3] from the back. 2. Insert the table - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand Front Thread guide A Thread guide B Thread guide C [5] [4] [3] [6] [1] [2] W1229Q 1. Attach the cotton stand bars [2] to the cotton stand [1]. 2. Attach six thread guide support bars [3] to the cotton stand [1], while fitting - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
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 • BE-1206B-BC 2-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
of Embroidery Machine 2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) Be sure to ground the personal computer. Interface board Control box (1st machine) RC cable (2nd machine) IF cable. 4. Remove the side cover of the control box. 2-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
ends of the IF cable. • The order of connecting four machines is arbitrary. • The maximum number 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-1204C | 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction. Grounding cable W1231Q When connecting the power supply, make 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-10 Installation of Software Use an attached CD-R for installing software. If a personal computer with no CD-R . W1367Q 7. After setup is properly finished, a message is displayed. 8. Click [OK] to complete installation. 2-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
of Embroidery Machine 1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right 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 • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. ! Removing bobbin case [2] [1] [3] 1. Open the 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. Slide the thread under the tension spring [5] through the notch [4]. 3. Pull out the 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] - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle * Relationship between materials and needles Material Needle Needle thickness Denim Leather #14, #16, #18 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ! Tubular square hoop BE-1204B,BE-1206B [1] [4] [2] [3] 1. Loosen the thumb bolt M6 [1] to draw it to the so as to align with each pitch and fix them. 2-22 2844M BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
[10] Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine [9] [11] [5] [1] [2] [ 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
! Sash frame (optional) [1] Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine [2] [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [3] [4] [5] [6] [3] [3] W1247Q 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Embroidery Machine 3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension ! Adjustment of upper thread 0.8~1.4N Upper stitch width Upper thread W1248Q Lower thread Lower stitch width W1249Q Adjust upper thread tension to 0.8~1.4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide 2-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw [1] and turn the tension spring bracket [2]. 4. For adjusting the tension spring 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
pressed while the computer has given a command to move embroidery hoop, the embroidery hoop moves designated position. Moves the hoop to software- the speed range during embroidering (Use switches only). Sets machine to the inching mode when is pressed while holding down BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
the machine is stopped. • Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering. Flip the switch up 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-BC 3-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
(→ page 3-8). "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" (→ page 4-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" (→ page 5-1) Click of the machine controller. Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. 3-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
Software 1. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power Main power switch Emergency stop the power switch. 5. The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on. W1266Q W1369Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
of a machine window. 2. Click [OK]. W1370Q Retrieve the Embroidery Data 1. Click . The embroidery data explorer embroidery data 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures 3-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Selection Exit Creates a new directory. (→ page 4-4) Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. (→ page 4-5) Exits from embroidery data explorer. Edit menu Copy Move Delete Rename Recreate data. (→ page 4-25) Defines settings of data reading. (→ page 4-24) 4-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-BC 4-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Creating a Directory Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. 1. Click and 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Transferring data Transfer registered embroidery data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor. 1. Double-click data, or click data and The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
4. Exit from the explorer. If no image appears: If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display Detail" on "Screen" of the control panel to 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Copy Copies embroidery data. ! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. Click . W0975Q 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Moving Data Moves embroidery data to a different directory. ! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. W0978Q 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q 4-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Recreate 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
enabled when multiple patterns are selected simultaneously. Transfer to the machine controller is disabled. 1. Select [Select all] from the 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Data Renaming Data Renames the registered embroidery data. ! Data name consists of the name area and three characters called "extension" which indicates data 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data If the specified embroidery data is found, the data is displayed. W0985Q Finding Files With Wildcard Characters Wildcard characters can be to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 4-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
files by the number of colors in ascending order (in descending order). Sort by Date Sorts 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
Data Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data. ! The following data formats can be registered. • DOS format data Tajima Data with and click [Open]. W0986Q 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 4-16 W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Embroidery Data 4. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Converting the Non DOS format data This function is not available with Windows NT. Viewing Files To view files are displayed. When reading FDR data W0987Q When reading FMC data W0988Q 4-18 When reading ZSK data W0989Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
! Viewing Icon Click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0990Q ! Preview and Refresh The data image can be 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Embroidery Data 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
data in paper tape as embroidery data. ! Paper taper reader is required for reading data. ! Before saving any data, check that the paper tape reader is connected to PC correctly. ! Available interfaces are The paper tape reader starts reading data. W0414Q 4-22 W0996Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Writing Data in DST Format Convert the ECS data into DST data for saving. 1. Click the desired ECS ".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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
the file No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No. of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. 4-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
and pause Centers embroidery data. (→ page 5-6) Zooms in or out. (→ page 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
Needle bar and speed range Thread color Tool Bar Status Bar Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less 13) Shows/hides the tool bar. (→ page 5-14) Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 5-14) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Horizontal Flip Display Range Save Open Zoom Out Zoom In Needle bar and 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Display Sets the condition of the display screen. Items with check marks to the left are selected. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Before selecting W1004Q Range 1. Select [Zoom] - [Range] from View menu or click . 2. . W1006Q Before selecting W1005Q After selecting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1007Q 5-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from is displayed by . 1. Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu. After selecting W1011Q → W1012Q W1013Q 5-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is less than the designated length with . Length can be designated the color. Pause is set when the range shows S marking. Indicates the range of each needle bar. W0699Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Change of display color ! When the color of the embroidering sequence is changed, the color displayed on the screen color cannot be created. W1017Q 1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. W0699Q 5-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The needle bar number can be changed. W1018Q 3. When selecting a color from a color sample, [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. W1021Q 6. Select a color by 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Color The embroidery data is displayed in thread color. ! This functions is available only when the 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Tool bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu. 1. Select 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
Back to Previous Status Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Undo Makes the edit or change invalid. The screen returns to the state before the change. ! The screen can "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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate W0558Q ! Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. ! When the patterns to be repeated are grouped, 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Horizontal Flip Flips the image horizontally. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data W0450Q 1. Select [Horizontal Flip] from Edit menu or click . Vertical Flip Flips the image 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Embroidery Data ! The number for repetition is 1 to 100 for both vertical (Row) and horizontal (Column) directions. ! The unit for repetition can be set in inches. To use the inch unit, set the length to [inch] on the [Configuration] of Tool menu of the machine W1033Q 5-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Margin setting with [Auto setting] selected The number is set automatically so as the number of repetitions to be 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Resize Resizes the image. W0450Q W1395Q ! The available range of resizing is 50 to 200% in both the X and Y 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the needle . 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Stitch] - [Trim] for [Before Trimming] and find the pattern of [Trim] - [Feed] [Stitch] - 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Changing Data Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing Start Changes the start position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing End Changes the end position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left corner corner Lower right corner W0729Q Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1043Q 5-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. ! The difference between the grouped pattern in other masks represent the embroidering sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. (→ page 5-16) 5-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. ! If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 3. The pattern mask is displayed in a broken line. Move the mask to the desired position for merging. Click 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Saving Data Saves the edited data. The edited data can be saved over the current file or renamed as a separate file. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Save As... Renames and saves the edited data as a new file. 1. Select [Save as...] from File menu. 2. Select the 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5-34 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
is On Machine menu Minimize Window Size Rename Machine Machine Information Exit Minimizes the size of display screen on the machine. (→ page 6-21) Renames the machine. (→ page 6-19) Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exits from the machine controller. 6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
report. Runs the embroidery data editor. (→ page 6-60) Runs the embroidery data explorer. (→ page 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-BC 6-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
Cancels the head operation which is not halted on the machine side. (→ page 6-27) Sets the hoop feed position. (→ page 6-28) Sets the area for embroidering. (→ page 6-29) Sets the type of embroidery hoop. 6-20) Tiles windows. (→ page 6-20) Align icons. (→ page 6-22) 6-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
out Zoom in Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering 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-BC 6-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
Chapter 6 Embroidering Settings before Turning On the Machine Describes settings available before the machine is turned on. ! The following items can be set. • Displaying the tool bar • Displaying the to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. W1061Q 6-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
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-BC 6-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
Displays the system language of PC. Each respective language Displays the local language. 1. Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to machine is on). 2. Select not be displayed properly. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Exit and rerun the software. 6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
Embroidering Settings after Turning Power On Describes settings available after turning power on to the machine. Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the by the number of clicks. Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1067Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting W1065Q Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. 1. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click After selecting W1068Q . selecting W1065Q . 6-10 Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1070Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
W1072Q Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. Hoop] of 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 view position is initialized because it is overwritten. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
. 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
Select an identifying color for the machine. This color is shown on the title bar for a while when the arrow pointer 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
checking, click [OK]. Setting Window Display Specifies the window that displays machine condition if 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Aligning Windows Windows on the screen can be minimized to the icon size and aligned. Minimize Window Size 1. Select [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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
full size of the desktop. This 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
Machines When multiple machines are connected, the embroidery data of a machine can be copied to another machine. 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Stitch is eliminated.] is set to be deleted in default status (checked). 3. Click [OK]. Upgrading the Machine Program 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
Chapter 6 Embroidering Setting the Machine Performs the detail setting of the embroidering status. Items that can be selected in Setting menu are (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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
the HEAD switch at the machine head is set to ON and then to OFF, the setting is canceled. 1. Select [Head Operation Suspend] 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
[Tubular] is selected in [Embroidery hoop] and the frame is displayed on the screen. 1. Select [Hoop Feed Position] from Settings 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. ! The kind of the selectable frame varies according to settings 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
type from Settings menu. W1117Q The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct. ! The following shows the screen example with less. W1119Q When "Wide cap (ALL)" is selected. 6-30 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
15 mm.) For inch 0 - 3.9 inch (The standard value is 0.6 inch.) Thread length (1-10) for all machines Sets the overall thread amount through the needle. Value of 1 to 10 can be set. The smaller the value is 2. Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. W1121Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-31 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
is, the higher the sensitivity is. 1. Select [Thread Breakage Sensor] from Setting menu. 2. Click the head you want to disable the sensor and remove the check mark ( ). 3. Adjust the sensor sensitivity. W1125Q lower thread breakage sensor individually. W1126Q 6-32 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. 1. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
Raise the presser foot when clearing a thread trimming error Stitches before mending When the machine is stopped Insert lock stitch at the beginning of sewing after thread breakage Error is when trimming thread. 1. Select [Mending] from Settings menu. W1131Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-35 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding by stitch back is long (i.e., 40 to 50 mm or more) when "After the end of mending" is set to "Non stop". Set "When the machine 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. 6-36 W1134Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
[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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
for the hoop type. Head Operation Suspend Cancels the head operation which is not set for rest on the machine. Hoop Feed Position Returns to the machine home position. Embroidering Area Sets Area Trace "8 corner" is selected. Trace with needle No.1 Yes BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-41 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
and defaults. ! The following items are shown: • Embroidery area • Enable inching • Hoop movement 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
". 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
range decreases by one level. To display the status of the machine. W1155Q 1. Click . When sewing start 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
, indicating the embroidering status. Chapter 6 Embroidering Pause 1. Click . 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
. 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
movement. This is selected for repeating patterns. The machine goes to the start position of the next pattern. Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. ! Selection of movement to the of the next repeating pattern. W1163Q W1164Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-55 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is displayed. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
area (within the red frame). 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
independently] from Tool menu. W1175Q Selecting [Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start] ! Input 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
Chapter 6 Embroidering 6-62 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
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 . 1-2 Preparation for Embroidering 1. Select embroidering data while the machine is in the waiting state for an embroidering data selection, - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
W1267Q Press the stop switch or to stop the operation of the machine. 2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine W1269Q When the emergency stop switch is pressed, all power except that for the is reset. Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 3. Permission for Hoop Movement W1374Q • When the computer has given a command 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
5 stitches or more, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, press the switch 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-BC 7-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
will restart sewing from specified position. Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period. 3. When 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
B does not become the end position; the position A remains the end position.) When enabled MENDING function of the machine head whose MENDING function is disabled: • The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green, and mending is executed for the machine head. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering. • Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 6. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable Refer to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 6-33 for details. 1. Press . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 7. Area Check 7-1 External Tracing Embroidering star position W1278Q If is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel. Embroidering area W1281Q 7-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
Hoop Movement) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the 4. Pressing resets the inching mode. 5. Press restarts embroidering. 7-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
Displays the thread breakage information for each pattern. (→ page 8-7) Displays the production output of each machine. (→ page 8-8) Displays the total production output. (→ page 8-10) Displays the information in to be displayed Sets the display item. (→ page 8-12) 8-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
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-BC 8-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
to select the machine for total output information. Click here again to cancel the selection. 4. Click [OK]. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
. Error (*) The machine was stopped due to an error. Embroidering restarted (*) Embroidering was restarted after 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-BC 8-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
of times thread is trimmed) /No. of stitches Total for all the heads or all the needle bars Three needle bars that have thread breakage frequently, in 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
Thread breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each pattern. Display n th Pattern name Head No. (*) Needle bar no. (*) n th stitch (*) Speed range (*) Contents The pattern was Click tab to display other patterns with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
machine was energized within the specified period(**) Total time when the machine embroidered within the specified period Total actual time when the machine sheets by one embroidering cycle Total number of the heads at rest for one embroidering cycle Time from embroidering BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
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-BC 8-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
Output Information Displays the output information per pattern on multiple machines that are selected. Display Number Pattern name No. of finished sheets by one embroidering cycle Total number of the heads at rest for one embroidering cycle Time from embroidering start BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
Restart Stop after pressing button Suspended Error Transfer time of embroidery data Time of color change Time of thread breakage Time of 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
occurred Number of stitches used in embroidery Rate of thread breakage for 10, Head number that has caused thread 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
a stop Number of colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) ! Reason for stoppage Items for selection Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-15 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) ! Reason seconds) ! Target machine Click and select the machine for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. 8-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
Click and select the applicable machine for calculation. ! Total recess time Set the time not to be included in the 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-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
. 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
supply Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube Head ! Supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply hole of the lower cover daily. ! Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the head once a week. Felt W1221Q W1291Q 9-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
white) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, head front cover 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
head front cover R [9]. [9] [10] [8] 11. Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take-up driving cam [10]. W1299Q 12. 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
3-2 Lower gear ! Supply grease to the lower gear every three months. 1. Unscrew the 4 flat head screws fixing the bed cover B, and remove the bed cover B. 2. Grease the lower gear. 3. cover L. 2. Grease the intermediate gear. 3. Attach the table cover L. W1397Q 9-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ! Supply grease to the needle bar flip-up mechanism every three months. 1. Unscrew 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-BC 9-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
Chapter 10 Adjustment - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers. 1. Adjusting Needle Bar 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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
[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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
machine Socket head 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 237
. 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 238
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-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 239
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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 240
Chapter 10 Adjustment 10-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 241
Chapter 11 Error code list - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 242
head head to Adjust the position of needle bar case manually, then press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head head head to either side. This is not usually displayed. or turn on the E-0C Lower thread broke during embroidering. E-0D E-0E The machine the head to either on the head to either - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 243
machine has reached the mending stop position. Press the , or turn ON the F/B switch on the head and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems. When the power is turned on, bed can area. Reset the embroidering area with the PC or move the hoop to the sewable BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 244
the opposite way E-49 Can not identify the machine model Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either side. If the same error occurs motor lock E-A2 E-A3 E-A4 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor voltage too low Spindle motor voltage -BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 245
faulty. It may usually occur momentarily when turning off the machine. If it occurs when the machine is on, it is a power failure detection error. shaft motor CPU. Power PC board error Cooling fan motor stop. Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side to BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 246
data received in the inner-machine communication Receiving error on interface troubles of the needle bar case motor, troubles of the main PCB, and troubles of the drive PCB. Turn OFF the power. The possible causes for this error are troubles of the jump motor and troubles of the head BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 248
Chapter 11 Error code list 11-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | 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 properly ! Machine operation abnormal Check point • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is thread - Brother International BE-1204C | 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-1204C | 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 sensor with a new one. 12-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 253
Troubleshooting red LED on the head blinks. → If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller. (The standard main shaft motor to the drive PCB is proper. • Manually turn the main shaft pulley in the encoder signal test BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 254
head PCB with a new one. • Has the IF cable come off? • Has the RS cable on 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 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 255
a machine with head PCB properly. • Check to see if connection from the jump motor to connector P11 and P12 of the head PCB is proper. • Check to see if connection from the wiper motor to connector P8 and P9 of the head PCB is proper. • Replace the head PCB with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 256
Troubleshooting Personal Computer Section Check these points once again Trouble ? ! "Windows" can be started but the embroidery software cannot. • Is the selection of other though the • Is the cable to the machine and the machine power is turned on? interface board correctly BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 257
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BE-1204C | 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] (No. 6) connectors on the rear of the control box. 13-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 259
Press 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] not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 260
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 261
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BE-1204B-BC
BE-1204C-BC
BE-1206B-BC
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<WIDE AREA>
TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL