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Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code: 884-T09 Be sure to read this manual and the addendum before using the machine. We recommend that you keep these documents nearby for future reference. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 2
liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 3
embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 4
or knees. • While the machine is being transported, be careful not to touch the operation panel, thread guides or any other part, otherwise this machine near an open flame; the movement of the embroidery frame could cause the garment being sewn to catch fire. • Do not place this machine on - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 5
troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 6
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 7
: (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Embroidery Machine Model Number: PR655 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 8
BROTHER retains ownership of all rights to CONTENT and to the copies of the CONTENT included in this package. The CONTENT are licensed (not sold) to you ("CUSTOMER") under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. CUSTOMER is licensed to: • Use the CONTENT in combination with an embroidery machine - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 9
Warning Labels The following warning labels are on the machine. Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels. 1 2 Label locations Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use. Warning Labels 7 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 10
Structure and Features Six-needle machine embroidering Your machine has six needles, each threaded with a different color of thread. It can sew embroidery patterns that contain several colors by automatically selecting the appropriate needle for each color. The mechanism that moves the needles - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 11
machine will stop when it is necessary for the thread spools to be changed, and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD. Differences with single-needle machines ■ Can sew embroidery is hooped and the embroidery frame is attached to the machine, regardless of how the fabric is positioned - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 12
as realistic true color The colors and thread color numbers are stored in the machine's memory. From this thread color library, you can select colors to create with only the thread colors that you have. In addition, the embroidery pattern can be displayed as it would appear after it is embroidered. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 13
If the optional cap frame is used, embroidery can be sewn on caps. ■ Various built-in patterns In addition to the many built-in character patterns, embroidery patterns and frame patterns, using optional embroidery cards greatly expands this machine's pattern library. If the machine is positioned at - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 14
Manual Structure This manual is constructed as described below. Read before use Chapter 1: Getting Ready The setup of the embroidery machine . ■ Searching the machine This machine is equipped with a help feature. Learning how to perform an operation Touch the machine operations guide key, and then - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 15
Contents Introduction ...1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 License Agreement ...6 Warning Labels...7 Machine Structure and Features 8 Six-needle machine embroidering ...8 Differences with single-needle machines ...9 Other features ...10 Available features ...11 Manual Structure...12 Read before - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 16
...63 Stopping embroidering ...65 Checking the Thread Tension 67 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric 68 Removing the embroidery frame ...68 Removing the fabric ...68 Turning OFF the Machine 69 Screen Quick Reference Guide 70 Key displays ...70 Common screen controls ...70 Understanding the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 17
patterns ...149 Appliqué alphabet ...150 Greek alphabet patterns ...151 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory 151 Embroidery cards (optional) ...152 Computer (USB)...156 USB media ...160 Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen 162 Combining patterns ...162 Selecting the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 18
182 Saving Embroidery Patterns 187 Machine's memory ...187 If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved 187 USB media ...189 Computer (USB) ...190 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE 193 Using the Settings Key 194 Understanding the settings screen ...194 Changing the display guides...196 Changing - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 19
248 Oiling the machine ...250 About the maintenance message...251 Troubleshooting ...252 On-screen troubleshooting ...252 Troubleshooting...253 Error messages ...261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications ...270 Embroidery machine specifications...270 Upgrading - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 20
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22 Optional accessories 23 Setting Up the Machine 24 Setup and transporting precautions 24 Setup location...25 Setting up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide assembly 28 Positioning the spool stand 29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder 29 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 22
the embroidery frame to the carriage. When the machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering, the carriage moves forward, backward, left and right. 5 Hook cover/Hook Open the hook cover, and then insert the bobbin case into the hook. 6 Thread guide 7 Thread guide assembly support 8 Spool - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 23
USB media directly into the USB port. 2 USB port for mouse 3 USB port for computer In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. 4 Touch pen holder Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 24
with this machine. Make sure to use the accessories designed for this machine. Included accessories manual 30 Quick reference guide 31 Operation Manual Addendum 32 Spool mat × 6 33 Spool cap × 6 34 Card reader holder 35 A Embroidery frame holder A (with white corner cover) B 36 Embroidery - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 25
-001 (Other area) 3 Advanced cap frame PRCFH2 (Americas) PRCFH2:XC7610-052 (Other area) Note ● The part code may vary depending on the country/area where the machine was purchased. ● Embroidery cards sold overseas are not compatible with this embroidery machine. ● Visit your nearest authorized - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 26
's motor overheating, resulting in a fire or in damage to the machine. ● The machine weight is approximately 37 kg (81 lb). The transporting or setting up of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people. ● When transporting the machine, be sure to lift it from the bottom at the indicated - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 27
• Place no objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame 1 • Set-up machine near an electrical outlet • Use a level and stable surface, such as a desk • Use a surface that can support the weight of the machine (about 37 kg (81 lb)) • Allow open space around the ventilation slots - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 28
After adjusting the legs to the desired length, 5 use the included wrench to tighten the nuts. 1 Lock nut Press down on each corner of the 6 embroidery machine to check that it is stable. If it is still unstable, perform steps 3 through 5 again to adjust the legs. 1 Lock nut 2 Adjustable foot nut - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 29
screws. (Side view) 1 Thumb screws (Top view) Note ● Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included, loosen and firmly tighten the five thumb screws. Setting Up the Machine 27 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 30
the screws are not loosened enough, it may not be easy to move the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide. Do not apply extreme force when moving the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide. Be sure that the screws are loosened well enough before moving these parts. ● Be sure - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 31
2 Corner covers Align the holes in the embroidery frame 3 holder with the pins on the embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage. Use the embroidery frame holder 1 appropriate for the embroidery the embroidery frame holder 3 Corner covers Note ● Each embroidery frame - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 32
GETTING READY Secure the embroidery frame holder with 4 the two thumb screws removed in step 2. 1 Thumb screws Note ● Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included, firmly tighten the thumb screws. This completes the preparation of the machine. 30 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 33
Image 46 Checking a preview image 46 7.Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 47 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame 47 8.Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 49 Attaching the embroidery frame 49 9.Checking the Embroidery Area........ 51 Temporarily stopping to check the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 34
embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord, otherwise a fire, an electric shock or damage to the machine may result. • When you are away from the machine. • After using the machine. • If a power outage occurs while the machine servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 35
Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of needle for your machine. CAUTION ● Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles. The factory recommended needle is "HAX 130 EBBR" (Organ). Schmetz needles 130/705 H-E may be used - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 36
extreme pressure to the display screen, otherwise damage to the display screen may result. • The display may be dark immediately after the embroidery machine is turned on. This is a normal characteristic of the backlight and is not a sign of a malfunction. After approximately 10 minutes, the display - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 37
. p. 44 5 Specify the embroidering settings. p. 45 6 Check the previewed image. p. 46 7 Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. p. 47 p. 34 8 Attach the embroidery frame to the machine. p. 49 9 Check the embroidery area. p. 51 10 Thread the upper threads. p. 53 p.34 Unlock the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 38
The thread picker can only be moved within a certain range. Do not pull it with extreme force. 36 Installing the bobbin Memo ● This embroidery machine is not equipped with a bobbin-winder. Use pre-wound (L type) bobbins. ● The optional bobbin winder (stand-alone type) and optional metal bobbins can - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 39
off the bobbin clockwise as shown in the illustration. If the bobbin is installed with the thread winding off in the opposite direction, the embroidery will not be sewn correctly. Pass the thread through the thread slit and 2 under the tension-adjusting spring. 1 Tab 2 Notch Fully insert the bobbin - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 40
Connect the power supply cord, and then turn on the embroidery machine. For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to page 32. Plug the power supply cord into the 1 machine. Touch . 5 Insert the plug of the power supply cord into 2 a household electrical outlet. X The pattern type - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 41
to move or thread a selected needle bar. key This key is available in any screen. p. 61 6 Settings key Touch this key to change the embroidery machine settings. p. 194 * The keys in the table above appear and can be used in most of the screens described later in this manual. Turning ON the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 42
settings screen. In the embroidering settings screen, if it is a combined pattern, edit the entire pattern, specify the embroidering settings and check the embroidery area. (Refer to page 45, 75.) 1 2 1 Touch this key to return to the pattern type selection screen. 2 Touch this key to continue - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 43
to the needle bars, and then install the upper threads. Touch to unlock the machine so that the start/stop button starts flashing in green. The embroidery machine is now ready to begin sewing. After the embroidery is sewn, the embroidering settings screen appears. (Refer to page 53, 2 77 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 44
Pattern As an example, we will select the pattern shown at the right, on the last page of the embroidery patterns. In the pattern type selection screen, select a pattern category (type). Pattern type selection screen (For details on the keys and other information on the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 45
displayed. (next) until the 2 3 4 X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area. 1 2 3 1 • To select a pattern group other than the embroidery patterns, touch 1 Return key The pattern type selection screen appears. 2 Current page number 3 Total number of pages 4 Scroll key Touch - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 46
entire pattern, including all patterns, is shown. 2 Highlights the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used to sew the currently selected embroidery pattern. Memo ● If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size. (Refer - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 47
to edit the pattern. 3 Returns to the pattern editing screen. 4 In the embroidering settings screen, the embroidery frame guide in the pattern display area indicates the size of the installed embroidery frame. 5 Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will be embroidered. 6 Touch to store the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 48
. X The preview image is displayed. • If you find out the type of embroidery frame holder and size of embroidery frame which are best for your embroidery, select the display guides in the settings screen for your better embroidery editing (Refer to page 88 and 196.). • Touch again to display the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 49
hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user. Embroidery frames that can be used appear darker ( ) embroidery frames that cannot be used appear lighter ( ). Memo ● If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not display the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 50
depending on the type of fabric being embroidered. Try various methods to achieve the best embroidering results. (Refer to "Hooping techniques" on page 223.) Memo ● This embroidery machine can also be used with the optional cap frames. (Refer to "Using the Optional Cap Frame" on page 225.) 48 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 51
8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the embroidery machine. CAUTION ● If the embroidery frame is not correctly attached it may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user. ● When - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 52
● Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with included disc-shaped screwdriver. The machine will recognize the wrong frame size, if the two screws are not tightened. X The embroidery frame holder is ready for the embroidery frame to be attached. • The inner frame should be on top. Note ● If - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 53
positioned, it moves to the correct position, and then the embroidering position is indicated. Touch . 1 Temporarily stopping to check the area 2 The embroidery frame can be temporarily stopped at a desired position or the checking of the embroidering area can be stopped. When the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 54
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Continuing to the embroidering screen After finishing the necessary operations in the embroidering settings screen, continue to the embroidering screen. Touch . 1 X The embroidering screen appears. 52 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 55
upper threads. Checking the needle bars and thread colors In the embroidering settings screen, touch to display the embroidering screen and the message instructing that the needle bars be threaded (that the thread spools from the previous time be changed). Check the thread colors in this screen - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 56
needle-threading mechanism. 3 4 2 5 CAUTION ● When (unlock key) in the embroidering screen is touched, the start/stop button begins flashing in green and the embroidery machine can start sewing. If the upper threading is being performed or the needle is being threaded, be careful that the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 57
tangled, causing the needle to bend or break. 2 Note ● It is recommended that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used (120 den/2, 135 dtex/2, 40 weight (in Americas and Europe), #50 (in Japan)). Memo ● The path that the embroidery machine should be threaded is indicated by a line on the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 58
mat on the spool pin before placing the spool on the pin. • Use spool cap on all spools of thread shorter than the height of the spool pin. 1 Number 1 hole in the thread guide above the spool 2 Number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of the machine 1 Spool mat 2 Small spool 3 Spool - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 59
thread clockwise once around the 5 number 1 thread tension disc. 1 Hole in upper thread guide Pass the thread through the number 1 upper 4 thread guide. Hold the thread with both hands, and then pass it under the guide from the right. 1 Thread tension disc • Make sure that the thread is securely - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 60
the thread path 6 indicated on the machine, and then pass it under the number 1 middle thread guide plate. Pass the thread down through the slot to the 8 lower thread guide, and then through the hole in the number 1 lower thread guide. 1 Middle thread guide 2 Thread guide pin • The path from the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 61
Threading the needle Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the needle. Touch → → → in order to view a video of the operation on the LCD (refer to page 206). Press the automatic needle-threading 1 button. Note ● To avoid damage, the automatic needle- threading - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 62
on the 3 presser foot. Press the automatic needle-threading 5 button. 1 Guide on presser foot 2 Notch in guide on presser foot • Make sure that the thread securely passes through the notch in the guide on the presser foot. Securely pass the thread through the groove 4 in the thread cutter, and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 63
■ Moving and threading a selected needle bar You can move and thread a selected needle bar to the embroidering position at any time. Press the automatic needle-threading button 3 while the needle bar move screen appears. Touch . 1 2 X The needle bar move screen appears. Touch the key for - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 64
one of the upper thread colors, it is easy to re-thread by cutting the thread currently being used between the spool and the thread guide above the spool. Place the new spool on the spool pin and tie the end of the new thread to the end of the previous - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 65
result. ■ Locking mechanism For safety reasons, this embroidery machine is equipped with a locking function. Normally, the embroidery machine is locked (it cannot start sewing). Unless the machine is unlocked, it cannot start sewing. If the embroidery machine is not started within 10 seconds after - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 66
order, starting from the top. 2 A blue frame appears around the thread information box of the needle bar currently being selected. • While the embroidery machine is sewing, the point being sewn is indicated by the green crosshairs in the pattern display area. In addition, the number of stitches and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 67
taut, touch the unlock key, and then press the start/stop button. Memo ● If the Reserve Stop key is touched while embroidery is being sewn, the machine stops before sewing for the next color begins. (Refer to "Stopping the machine at the next color change" on page 128.) ● Before starting to sew, the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 68
embroidery machine stops and the start/stop button lights up in red. • The thread is not trimmed. Touch 2 machine. to unlock the embroidery Press the thread trimming button. 3 X The embroidery machine If a problem occurs while sewing, such as if the thread breaks, the machine stops automatically - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 69
too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric. Memo ● In the built-in embroidery patterns, one pattern is used for checking the thread tension. For details, refer to "Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns" on page 217 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 70
sure that the start/stop button is lit in red. If the start/stop button is flashing in green, the machine may start sewing. If the machine accidentally starts operating, injuries may result. ● When removing the embroidery frame, be careful that the embroidery frame does not hit any other part of the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 71
a power outage occurs while the embroidery machine is being operated, turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the embroidery machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine. (Refer to "Turning ON the Machine" on page 38.) Ð Turning - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 72
Pattern This area displays the selected pattern. display area Touch this key to 3 Machine check a machine operations operation. guide key p.206 Touch this key to 4 change the embroidery machine Settings key settings. p.194 Touch this key to cancel all operations 5 previously performed - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 73
and large sizes. p. 150 8 Greek alphabet key Greek uppercase letters. p. 151 By using the included USB cable to connect a 9 Computer (USB) key computer to the embroidery machine, patterns can be recalled from the computer. p. 156 0 Recall patterns from USB media. USB media keys p. 160 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 74
be Preview key embroidered so be previewed. it can p.46 Shows the number of 6 thread color for the Number of currently selected thread color embroidery pattern. Touch this key to 8 display the previous Previous page. page key p. 140 9 Touch this key to Next page display the next page - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 75
top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the 1 width. If the Pattern size embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have been combined, the size of the entire pattern, including horizontal) width of the pattern that is being edited. Screen Quick Reference Guide 73 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 76
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Display No. Key Name Function Page 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 A 5 6 7 Display No. Key Name Function Page 1 Rotates the pattern that is being edited. p.166 Rotate key Changes the size of the 2 pattern that is being p.164 Size key edited. Enables the thread color - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 77
Name Function Page Shows the size of the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area. the 1 width. If the Pattern size embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have embroidery frames that 3 Embroidery frame indicators can be used to sew the embroidery - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 78
/ beginning of sewing ending and at the end. position key p.123 Moves the embroidery 0 frame so that the Trial sewing embroidering position p.51 key can be checked. Save a pattern in the A machine's memory, Memory key USB media or a computer. p.187 Finish all operations in the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 79
amount of time required to sew the 8 pattern and the top Sewing time value shows how much time has already passed sewing. Screen Quick Reference Guide 77 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 80
3 4 8 5 Display No. Key Name Function While sewing embroidery, touch 1 this key for the Reserve Stop machine to stop key prior to the next color beginning. Page p. 128 Enables the needle 2 bar settings to Temporary manually be p. 130 needle bar specified. settings key Change the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 81
pes, *.phc or *.dst patterns. Tajima data does not contain color format. information, therefore the embroidery machine automatically assigns colors when a Tajima Use USB media to transfer the data to the machine. 2 (.dst) file is loaded. (Refer to page 220.) Using the USB cable, the data can - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 82
Check that the position of the upper thread is under the upper thread guide plates. (Refer to page 56.) - Check that the position of or PED-BASIC, you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns. 2 USB port for mouse (USB1.1) 3 USB - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 83
the USB device into the machine's USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machine's USB port. ● You can plug the optional embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment. When You Have a Question, This May Help You 81 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 84
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL ■ Using a USB mouse The USB mouse, connected to the sewing machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. Connect a USB mouse to the USB 1.1 port marked with . You can also connect a USB - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 85
■ Changing pages Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens. Memo ● If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed, rotate the mouse wheel or click the left mouse button with the pointer on / to display the previous or next - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 86
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL ■ Changing the size Refer to "Changing the size of a pattern" on page 164. Touch . 1 ■ Rotating the pattern Refer to "Adjusting the angle" on page 97 and "Rotating a pattern" on page 166. Touch . 1 Change the size of the pattern. 2 • Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 87
Hooping the Fabric 91 Hooping the fabric in the extra-large and large embroidery frames 91 Using the embroidery sheet 92 Large/small pieces of fabric 93 Embroidery the Pattern 108 Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine 110 Adjusting the Thread Tension 112 Adjusting the tension of - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 88
CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing. Loosen the needle set screw and remove the 2 needle. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then hold the Allen screw driver in your right hand and turn the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 89
with your 4 left hand, tighten the needle set screw. Use the Allen screw driver to turn the needle set screw clockwise. 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to insert tighten the needle set screw with the Allen screw driver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● If the needle is not - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 90
embroidery machine. (Refer to "Optional accessories" on page 23 and the Operation Manual Addendum included with your machine.) CAUTION ● Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen, otherwise the embroidery or large embroidery patterns. Reference (Refer to "Hooping the Fabric" - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 91
of the pattern. 3 Embroidery frame holder C (optional) Cap frame (optional) Cylinder frame (optional) 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) (2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W)) Use when embroidering caps. Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be embroidered - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 92
should not be ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult to iron, hoop a layer of the iron-on stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it. 1 Area of embroidery frame 2 Iron-on stabilizer (backing) Memo ● When embroidering thin fabrics, such as organza - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 93
way, lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow C and insert corner C, 1 Disc-shaped screwdriver Memo ● To correctly frame the fabric in the embroidery frame, we recommend using a flat surface. Hooping the Fabric 91 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 94
PROCEDURES Using the embroidery sheet In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be sewn in the correct position, use the guidelines on the embroidery sheet to accurately stretch the fabric in the frame. Press the inner frame into the outer frame. 4 Remove the embroidery sheet. With - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 95
such as ribbon When embroidering narrow pieces of fabric, use spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabric to stabilizer (backing), and then hoop the stabilizer (backing) in the embroidery frame. With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray adhesive, clamp both ends of the fabric, together with the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 96
by the position of the left arm, even if the embroidery frame is not actually installed. In addition, if the embroidery frame holder is not installed, the embroidery machine determines that the cap frame (optional) is installed. Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 97
automatically moves to the correct position when any of the following are performed. • The embroidery machine is turned on. The embroidery frame will move. • The embroidering settings screen is displayed. The embroidery frame will not move if it is correctly positioned. If the pattern extends out of - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 98
PROCEDURES Changing the Embroidering Position When the embroidery machine is purchased, it was adjusted so addition, the angle of the entire pattern can be adjusted if the fabric cannot be hooped evenly within the embroidery frame and the pattern is positioned at an angle on the fabric. Touch , - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 99
to move it. Adjusting the angle Depending on the type of fabric being embroidered, it may not be possible to stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame at the desired angle. In this case, adjust the angle of the pattern so that it is correctly positioned on the fabric. Touch . 1 • When - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 100
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Example: Original angle Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the 2 desired angle. Each touch of a key rotates the pattern. 8 9 1 1 Rotates 1 degree to the right 2 Rotates 10 degrees to the right 3 Rotates 90 degrees to the right 4 Rotates 90 degrees to - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 101
bags and tubular items, that have limitations to being hooped in the embroidery frame. Example: When embroidering a pillowcase Rotate the pattern degrees. Pass the machine bed through from the waist of the T-shirt, not from the neck, and attach the embroidery frame to the machine. This will prevent - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 102
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen If a thread color on the spool stand is different than the needle position thread color on the screen, the thread colors on the screen can be switched to match the spool stand thread color position. Touch . 1 • To cancel the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 103
or more thread colors, it is necessary to change the thread spools. When changing the thread spools, instruction to change the thread spools will appear with the machine automatically stopping. ■ Assignment of thread colors to needle bars Thread colors are automatically assigned by the Checking - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 104
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ■ Spool change indicator ( ) The spool change indicator in the stitch Check the position of 3 . navigating screen indicates the number of times that the thread spools will need to be changed and the amount of time between changes. Touch 1 in the embroidering screen - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 105
Change thread spools message When it is necessary to replace the thread spool while embroidering a pattern that contains seven or more colors, the machine automatically stops sewing and the message shown below appears. This message also appears when it is necessary to change the thread spools before - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 106
changed when replacing a thread spool whose thread is correctly threaded through the machine. Pull out the old thread just after the needle 4 bar thread guide. Cut the thread between the thread spool and 1 the thread guide. Change the thread spool. 2 Continue pulling the thread until the knot is - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 107
thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine will automatically stop. Since some stitches may be sewn with only Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stitching. The embroidery frame moves. Go back to the point where stitches have already been sewn - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 108
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Touch . 4 If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out Touch , and then press the thread 1 trimming button. X The embroidering screen appears again. Touch 5 , and then press the start/ stop button to continue embroidering. X The upper thread is trimmed. • If the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 109
3 with bobbin thread. (Refer to page 36.) • If the hook cover can be opened, replace the bobbin without removing the 3 embroidery frame from the machine. • If the machine bed is hidden, for example, with a bag-shaped piece of fabric, or if the hook cover cannot be opened, temporarily remove - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 110
. Note Touch . 2 ● Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time. Press the start/stop button to stop the 1 machine. X The stitch navigating screen appears. ■ To start sewing from the beginning Touch . 3 • If necessary - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 111
one hundred stitches forward through the stitching. X The needle bar case moves and the current needle bar moves to the sewing position, and then the embroidery frame moves and current needle position is indicated. Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern 109 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 112
was accidentally turned off, for example, due to a power outage, while it was embroidering. The remainder of the embroidery can be sewn when the machine is turned on again; however, some of the stitches that were already sewn may be sewn again. Note Touch . 4 ● Be careful when going back - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 113
to continue embroidering. Touch two or three times to go back 6 two or three stitches. Memo ● The machine can be stopped at any time, even while it is embroidering; however, if the machine is stopped when the thread color is changed, it is not necessary to go 1 back through the stitching - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 114
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Adjusting the Thread Tension The following procedure describes how to adjust the thread tension if the correct thread tension as described on page 67 was not used. After adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread, adjust the tension of the upper thread for each needle bar. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 115
all needle bars to check the thread tension. Memo ● In the built-in embroidery patterns, one pattern is used for checking the thread tension. By sewing this Note ● If the thread tension setting is made 3 extremely weak, the machine may stop during sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 116
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ■ Upper thread is too tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric. ■ Upper thread is too loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 117
on the various embroidering settings, which make operation easier. Basting Embroidery 116 Creating an Appliqué Piece 117 Creating an appliqué piece Maximum Sewing Speed Setting 127 Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes 128 Stopping the machine at the next color change 128 Specifying - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 118
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along setting, the farther the basting is from the pattern. ● The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off. Note ● When is pressed, the pattern is moved to the center. After selecting - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 119
pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or on the LCD screen. Memo ● The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off. ● Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 120
stick a piece of stabilizer to the back 6 of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece. Hoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery 7 frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then start embroidering. After the cutting line "APPLIQUE 8 MATERIAL" is embroidered, stop the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 121
not be caught by the appliqué stitch. Use two layers of adhesive water-soluble 0 stabilizer material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame. Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and b paste the appliqué piece so that it aligns with the placement line. Note - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 122
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Soak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve f the water-soluble stabilizer. From the pattern type screen, select the 3 desired frame shape and pattern, and add it to the appliqué pattern. Dry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if g necessary. Memo ● The outline is sewn - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 123
Use to select the frame pattern, 7 and then touch and . X The frame pattern is deleted. Touch to continue to the 8 embroidering settings screen. Touch to continue to the 4 9 embroidering screen. Continue with step 6 of "Creating an 0 appliqué piece" on page 118 to complete the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 124
sew lock stitches, for example at the beginning of the pattern, before sewing each thread color change, and before trimming the thread. When the embroidery machine is purchased, this function is set ON. ■ Specifying that lock stitches be sewn at the beginning of the pattern, at the beginning of - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 125
to repeatedly sew a pattern along a diagonal. The starting/ending position settings are specified from the embroidering settings screen. When the embroidery machine is purchased, both the starting position and the ending positions are set to the center of the pattern. Touch . 1 ■ Specifying - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 126
/ending position settings screen. 1 Starting position 2 Ending position After embroidering is finished, the machine 3 stops at the lower-left corner of the pattern. Touch and repeat steps 2 and 3 4 three times. Note ● If the next embroidery pattern of the series will be stitched outside the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 127
so that the remaining characters ("DEF") can be embroidered. Touch . 3 X The needle bar is positioned in the lowerleft corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. 1 End of the embroidering As in step 1, select the character patterns 7 for "DEF - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 128
the end of the previous pattern, refer to page 97. Touch . b X The needle bar is positioned in the lowerleft corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. Touch . 0 Touch , and then press the start/ c stop button to begin embroidering the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 129
3 500 4 450 5 400 - - - - The maximum sewing speed setting is specified from the embroidering screen. When the embroidery machine is purchased, the maximum sewing speed is set to 1000 spm (Cap frame for 400 spm). Memo ● Decrease the sewing speed when embroidering on thin, thick or heavy - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 130
can be set to stop before sewing the next color. While sewing the color before the point 1 where you wish to stop the machine, touch so that it changes to . Specifying pause locations before embroidering Pause locations can be specified in the change thread color screen, displayed by touching - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 131
cancelled. However, the settings are cancelled if a new pattern is selected. ● If a pattern with the settings to stop the machine at color changes is saved, the settings to stop the machine at color changes are also saved. 4 1 mark Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each pause that 4 you wish to specify - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 132
stops. • The start/stop button can be pressed at the color change to stop the machine, but, in that case, stop the machine after the threads are trimmed. Touch . 2 Touch . 4 X The embroidering screen appears again. Touch , and then press the start/ 5 stop button to begin embroidering - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 133
The thread color (needle bar) can be changed with this procedure even when the machine has been stopped with a specified pause or at the time of spool change. ● If the touching in step 4. ● After finishing the embroidery, uninterrupted embroidery will be canceled. Temporary Needle Bar Setting 131 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 134
can be manually assigned to a certain needle bar. If a needle bar is specified, that needle bar is removed from the machine's automatic assignments the trouble of changing the thread spools can be reduced. Note ● This feature is not accessible through the embroidering screen. Once a manual needle - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 135
. Touch , , , , or for the 1 number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel. 1 1 The anchor disappears from the thread spool. X This cancels the manual needle bar setting. 4 1 Indicates the number of the selected needle bar Reserved Needle Bar Settings 133 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 136
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 134 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 137
alphabet patterns ...... 149 Appliqué alphabet 150 Greek alphabet patterns 151 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory 151 Embroidery cards (optional 152 Computer (USB 156 USB media 160 Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen 162 Combining patterns 162 Selecting the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 138
/Media.) ● Do not unplug a USB device/media from this machine immediately after it has been plugged in. Be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before unplugging the USB device/media. ● For additional information, refer to the instruction manual included with the USB media that you have purchased. 136 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 139
these specifications. • Do not create folders in "Removable disk" on a computer. If embroidery data is stored in a folder in "Removable disk," that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. ■ Tajima (.dst) embroidery data • .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by their file - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 140
software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement embroidery cards. • Some licensed or copyright embroidery cards cannot be used with this embroidery machine. • Embroidery cards sold overseas cannot be used with this embroidery machine. • Only insert or remove embroidery - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 141
as from speakers). • While embroidery data is being recalled from the USB media, do not allow the machine to be exposed to vibrations or refer to the instruction manual included with the USB media that you have purchased. • Do not unplug a USB device/media from this machine immediately after it has - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 142
4 Renaissance alphabet patterns 5 Monogram and frame pattern 6 Alphabet patterns 7 Appliqué alphabet patterns 8 Greek alphabet patterns 9 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine's memory 0 USB media A Computer (USB) 140 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 1 Pattern keys • Touch a pattern to display the following - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 143
. 1 Touch . 3 This confirms the pattern selection. X The pattern editing screen appears. Frame patterns Touch . 1 X The list of embroidery patterns appears. Select an embroidery pattern. 2 Touch the desired pattern. X The list of frame patterns appears. From the upper tabs of the screen - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 144
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Select a frame pattern. 3 Touch the desired pattern. Monogram and frame designs Monogram designs can be created by combining two or three letters. Frame patterns are also available for these types of designs. Touch . 1 X The selected pattern appears in the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 145
appear in the pattern display area. With one character entered, if necessary, 4 change the size of the character. 1 1 Touch to change the size. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 143 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 146
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ■ Changing the size After selecting the first character, touch until the character is the desired size. Touch . 8 • The next character that is selected will have the new character size. • The character size of all entered characters cannot be changed after - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 147
patterns other than the 3-letter monogram patterns can be used in the combination. • Touch or selections. for additional X The text input screen appears. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 145 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 148
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS If the key for the character that you wish to 3 select is not displayed, touch the tab for the desired set of characters. 1 2 With the first character entered, touch 5 to change the size of the character. 3 4 5 1 Uppercase letters 2 Lowercase letters 3 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 149
enter a space. Touch 9 and enter "olor". 5 If the text is small and difficult to read on the 0 screen, touch to check the text. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 147 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 150
using one of the text arrangements on this screen, even more characters can be entered. X The list of floral alphabet patterns appears. Select an embroidery pattern. 2 Touch the desired pattern. X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area. Memo ● The color of the text is set to - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 151
selection. X The pattern editing screen appears. Renaissance alphabet patterns Touch . 1 X The list of Renaissance alphabet patterns appears. Select an embroidery pattern. 2 Touch the desired pattern. • If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern, touch the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 152
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Appliqué alphabet Select an embroidery pattern. 3 Touch the desired pattern. Touch . 1 X The size selection screen appears. Select the text size. 2 Touch the key for the desired text size. 1 2 3 1 1 Touch this - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 153
Greek alphabet patterns Touch . 1 Touch . 3 This confirms the pattern selection. X The pattern editing screen appears. Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory can be recalled. For details on storing a pattern, refer to "Saving - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 154
card reader and card reader holder to the machine Using the included card reader holder, the embroidery card reader can be attached to the embroidery machine. This is useful if the embroidery card reader is to be used with this machine for a long period of time. 2 1 1 Permanently deletes the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 155
holder. 1 Touch pen With the indicator side facing up, place the 2 embroidery card reader in the card reader holder. Be sure to feed the card reader card reader holder, as shown below. 1 Arm 1 Card reader holder 2 Embroidery card reader 3 Indicator 4 Card reader cable 5 1 Handle on card reader - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 156
reader cable into the USB port. • The touch pen can be stored in the touch pen holder on the card reader holder. ■ Removing the embroidery card reader from the machine Remove the card reader cable from the 1 hooks on the operation panel. 1 Touch pen 2 Touch pen holder 3 USB port 4 Hooks Memo ● For - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 157
, carefully support the embroidery card reader near the operation panel. * Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up. Plug the optional embroidery card reader/ 1 USB card writer module* into the primary (top) USB port on the machine. Note ● Two embroidery USB - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 158
following message appears. Computer (USB) Using the included USB cable, the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns saved on the computer can be temporarily recalled and used from the machine. Touch to rotate the pattern 90 degrees before opening it. If - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 159
position of the USB port on the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment. After the "Removable Disk" folder appears machine is sewing, do not write data to or delete data from "Removable Disk". Touch . 2 X The list of patterns is displayed. Select an embroidery - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 160
Patterns" on page 214. • To add a pattern from the computer, repeat step 1. X The following screen appears while data is written to the embroidery machine, and the key for that pattern appears when writing is finished. Note ● The pattern recalled from the computer is only temporarily written to the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 161
right-click it and click "Delete". Place the pattern that you wish to recall into 2 the "Removable Disk" folder. X After writing the data to the embroidery machine, the key for that pattern appears in the screen. If the desired pattern can still not be written, 3 repeat steps 1 and 2. 5 Selecting an - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 162
media or a folder in the USB media. If the embroidery pattern is under the folder, move down layers of folders following be purchased at electronic/computer retailers. ● Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our web site for more details. ● The processing speed may vary by - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 163
screen. to return to the original ■ Deleting embroidery data From this screen, the embroidery data stored on the USB media can be organized was touched. Note ● To delete the USB media pattern data, delete it from the machine. This will delete design data completely. 1 3 2 Touch . 5 5 1 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 164
can be seen in the pattern display area. Combining patterns Various patterns, such as embroidery patterns, frame patterns, built-in alphabet patterns and patterns on embroidery cards, can easily be combined. Select an embroidery pattern. 2 Select the pattern to be added as described on page 140 to - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 165
red frame. Continue touching and until the red frame is around the pattern that you wish to edit. Moving a pattern Determine where in the embroidery frame the pattern will be embroidered. If multiple patterns are combined, move each pattern to lay out the design. Touch the key for the direction - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 166
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS • To return the pattern to its position before it was moved (center of the embroidery frame), touch . Flipping a pattern horizontally Touch 1 so that it changes to . The pattern can also be moved by dragging it. If a USB mouse is connected, - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 167
making the desired changes, touch 4 . X The pattern editing screen appears again. CAUTION ● After changing the size of the pattern, check the icons for the embroidery frames that can be used and use only the indicated frames. If a frame other than those indicated are used, the presser foot may hit - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 168
making the desired changes, touch 4 . X The pattern editing screen appears again. CAUTION ● After changing the angle of the pattern, check the icons for the embroidery frames that can be used and use only the indicated frames. If a frame other than those indicated are used, the presser foot may hit - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 169
(makes it flatter). 0 Touch this key to close this screen. Touch the key of the desired text 2 arrangement. X The screen shown below appears. Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 167 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 170
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 1 Specifies that all of the characters in a word selected will be spaced equally. 2 Separates characters to be spaced and positioned individually. 3 Increases the space between characters equally. 4 Decreases the space between characters - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 171
, and to adjust the character spacing. Trimming the threads between characters If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters, the jumpstitches between the characters Threads are not trimmed. Threads are trimmed. Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 169 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 172
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Changing the thread density (only for some character and frame patterns) The thread density for some character and frame patterns can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. Touch . 1 Touch the keys to select the desired - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 173
part of the pattern displayed at the top will be changed. Touch , , and to select the 3 new color from the color palette. 2 X The 64 embroidery threads table screen appears. 5 1 1 6 2 7 3 4 5 8 9 1 The part of the pattern in the color at the top of the thread color sequence display is the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 174
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Touch . 4 Designing repeated patterns ■ Sewing repeated patterns Using the border function, you can create stitches using repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch. Touch . 1 X The color change is - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 175
to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern. Memo ● You can only adjust the spacing of patterns included in the red frame. Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 173 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 176
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Complete repeated patterns by repeating 5 steps 2 through 4. After making the desired changes, touch 6 . The pattern editing screen appears again. Memo ● When there are two or more patterns, all patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 177
● When repeatedly sewing individual patterns, thread marks can be sewn around the perimeter of the pattern only. Touch . 5 1 Touch . 2 Repeat the selected element. 6 Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 175 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 178
and to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to. Note ● Some machines may already have an additional 300 Robison-Anton thread colors contained in the custom thread table. ● You Table Clear/ Restore Program and instructions. Touch and then touch . 1 Touch . 4 176 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 179
table Touch . 5 2 Touch to download the clear and restore programs from the website 1 5 Use to select one of the thread 3 brands in the machine. 1 Selected thread color X The selected thread color is set in the custom thread table. Note ● If is not touched, the thread color number - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 180
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired 6 thread colors are specified. • To delete a specified color from the palette, touch . Touch 7 screen. to return to the original ■ Adding a color to the custom thread table from the list Repeat the previous step 1 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 181
to scroll through the custom thread table. • Touch to return to the original color. • You can choose colors from the custom thread (300 embroidery threads) table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen. 1 2 5 6 7 3 8 4 9 1 The part of the pattern in the color at the top of - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 182
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS Duplicating a pattern Touch . 1 Deleting a pattern Touch . 1 X The duplicate is positioned over the original pattern. X The screen shown below appears. Touch . 2 1 1 Duplicated pattern Note ● If multiple patterns are displayed in the screen, only the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 183
changes, touch 4 . X The embroidering settings screen appears again. X The screen shown below appears. 5 2 1 3 1 Enables the entire pattern to be rotated. 2 Enables the embroidery frame to be moved. 3 Touch this key to close this screen. Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the 2 desired angle - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 184
then edit. Touch . 1 To select the pattern, touch . 3 Select . 2 X The pattern editing screen appears. Touch . 4 X This pattern will be positioned at the center of the embroidery area. X The pattern type selection screen appears again. 182 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 185
"d". • With a USB mouse, your finger or the touch pen, drag the characters to move them. Touch . 0 X The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area. X The pattern type selection screen appears again. Editing a Combined Pattern 183 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 186
screen appears. Touch / / and adjust the d position of the letters so that they are well balanced. X The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area. 184 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 187
Check the balance of the entire pattern, and, e if you wish to edit the pattern, touch Touch . g and to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired pattern, and then click - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 188
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS • If it is difficult to view the text and the pattern, touch , and then touch to preview it. Touch to return to the previous screen. After finishing all editing, touch and j then . X The embroidering settings screen appears. • To return to the pattern - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 189
the With the pattern that you want to save memory. To be able to save the embroidery pattern in the machine's memory, a previously saved pattern 5 1 displayed in the embroidery settings screen, must be deleted. touch . • To quit saving, touch . ■ Deleting saved data Touch . 1 X The list - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 190
pattern data being saved may be lost. ■ Recalling stored patterns Refer to the appropriate page of "Selecting an Embroidery Pattern" according to the media being used. For patterns saved on the machine, refer to page 151. For patterns saved on USB media, refer to page 160. X The screen shown below - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 191
removed at any time. • When connecting the USB Card Reader/ Writer to the machine's USB port, be sure to secure the cable with the two hooks on the back panel. If the cable is not secured, the embroidery frame may catch on the cable while the frame is moving, causing the pattern - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 192
. Turn on your computer and select 2 "Computer (My computer)". • The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and embroidery machine whether or not they are turned on. 1 USB port for computer 2 USB cable connector X The "Removable Disk" icon will appear in "Computer (My computer - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 193
. ● For details on the position of the USB port on the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment. Move/copy the pattern data in "Removable 5 Disk" that you want be temporarily saved to "Removable Disk" under "Computer (My computer)". Saving Embroidery Patterns 191 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 194
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 192 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 195
AND HELP FEATURE This chapter contains descriptions on the use of the settings key and the machine operations guide key, introduced on page 39. Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided. Using the Settings Key 194 Understanding - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 196
Touch (settings key) to change many of the basic embroidery machine settings. Understanding the settings screen There are five pages in was displayed before the settings key was touched appears again. 2 The guides (embroidery frame size, centerpoint marker, grid and cursor) for the pattern display - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 197
The "No. ##" is the number for the embroidery machine. N Version Shows the version of the software installed on this embroidery machine. (Refer to page 271.) 6 Note ● Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at "http://solutions.brother.com" for details on available updates. Details - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 198
can be set for the desired embroidery frame. The guide settings can be specified from page 1/5 of the settings screen. For further information, refer to the Operation Manual Addendum included with your machine. ■ Size of the embroidery frame When the embroidery machine is purchased, the extra-large - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 199
) Round frame (optional) ø 100 mm (ø 4 inches) ■ Centerpoint marker and grid lines The centerpoint is indicated with a red plus sign (+). When the embroidery machine is purchased, the centerpoint marker and grid lines are not displayed. Touch and to select whether or 1 not to display the centerpoint - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 200
original thread color (i.e. the thread colors that have been built-in the machine). The thread color numbers are displayed with the number (or the nearest size. Large size is 1.5 times the normal size. When the embroidery machine is purchased, normal size is selected. The thumbnail size setting can - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 201
color from the 66 settings available. Different background colors can be selected for the pattern display area and pattern thumbnails. When the embroidery machine is purchased, gray color is selected. The background color settings can be specified from page 1/5 of the settings screen. Touch - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 202
or 1 setting. The key appears as to select the desired when "ON" is selected, and it appears as when "OFF" is selected. ■ When using Tajima embroidery data (.dst) If "ON" is selected, touch and to 2 select the number of feed codes. The desired setting is displayed. • Each touch of the key - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 203
the needle after the thread is trimmed (length of thread passed through the eye of the needle) has a standard tail or long tail. When the embroidery machine is purchased, "Standard Tail" is selected. The setting for the remaining length of thread can be specified from page 2/5 of the settings screen - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 204
the image on your computer or USB media. When the embroidery machine is purchased, the default setting is selected. The screen saver 3 (using a USB cable) that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine. • Refer to page 80 about USB connectivity. Touch 4 to select the first image. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 205
media to the center USB port. X The selected image is stored on your machine. • Touch screen. to return to the previous • Touch when connecting a the sewing light You can turn on or off the sewing light. When the machine is purchased, "ON" is selected. • Touch • Touch to delete the selected - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 206
volume can be set to "OFF" or a setting between "1" and "5". When "OFF" is selected, no sound is produced from the speaker. When the embroidery machine is purchased, "5" is selected. The speaker setting can be specified from page 4/5 of the settings screen. Touch and to select the desired 1 speaker - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 207
or thumbnails" on page 199. Changing the units of measurements The units of measurements can be set to millimeters or inches. When the embroidery machine is purchased, "mm" is selected. The measurement units setting can be specified from page 5/5 of the settings screen. Touch and to select the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 208
information. ■ Contents of Categories Principal Parts Displays and explains principal parts of the machine and their functions. Troubleshooting Basic guide for problems solving. Basic Operation Illustrates basic threading and hooping instruction. Maintenance Instruction for maintaining your - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 209
pages 5 Movie key Appears only if the procedure for • Upper threading • Threading the needle • Preparing the cap frame • Installing the cap frame driver A movie showing the procedure can be viewed. 6 X The procedure for threading the upper thread appears. Using the Machine Operations Guide Key 207 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 210
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE When appears, touch the key. While a After checking the procedure, touch . movie is being shown, the key changes to 5 . 2 3 1 4 5 6 1 Touch this key to return to the illustration. 2 Touch this key to continue showing the movie. Touch 6 . 3 Touch this - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 211
248 Oiling the machine 250 About the maintenance message...251 Troubleshooting 252 On-screen troubleshooting ...........252 Troubleshooting 253 Error messages 261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications 270 Embroidery machine specifications ......270 Upgrading - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 212
addition, carefully remove any excess threads. Frame the base fabric or garment in the 4 embroidery frame, and then sew an "APPLIQUE POSITION" pattern. The appliqué position is sewn, and then the machine stops. ■ Procedure for sewing appliqués Place stabilizer on the back of the appliqué 1 fabric - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 213
"APPLIQUE" pattern may not be available. In this case, sew the appliqué using thread in the color of a part of the embroidery. Finish sewing the embroidery. 7 Select a frame pattern sewn with straight 1 stitches to embroider onto the fabric for the appliqué. Carefully cut outside of the stitching - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 214
a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) There is another way of sewing appliqués. With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame. The appliqué can be created by sewing two frame patterns of the same size and shape-one sewn with straight stitches and the other - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 215
change the size or sewing position of the satin-stitched frame pattern in the same way. • Be sure to stop the machine before the cross at the center is sewn. Remove the embroidery frame from the 4 machine, and then cut off the excess appliqué fabric along the outside of the stitching. Attach the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 216
designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is sewn. For details on creating large-size embroidery patterns and for more detailed sewing instructions, refer to the operation manual included with PE-DESIGN - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 217
page 162. Confirm the pattern size, and then select the 4 appropriate fabric and the embroidery frame. • Be sure to select fabric of the size of combined pattern. Hoop the appropriate part of the fabric. In 5 this case, hoop upper-left part of the fabric. Memo ● The pattern can be rotated to either - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 218
a aligning on the alignment stitching. In this case, align the left side of the hoop on the right side of the design section embroidered in step 6. X A screen appears so that a section of the large-size embroidery pattern can be selected. Touch to select the next section of the 9 pattern, and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 219
This section provides descriptions to operations useful in the operation of this machine. Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns Touch . 3 One pattern on the last page of the embroidery patterns can be used to check the thread tension. We will sew this pattern to check the thread - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 220
leaves the fabric pattern, the embroidering position can be adjusted. Touch 1 screen. in the embroidering settings Note ● If adjustment is necessary, refer to instructions on page 67 or 112/113. Set the beginning of stitching in the lower2 left corner. X The frame moves so that the needle drop - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 221
With a fabric marker, mark this point on the 3 fabric. Remove the embroidery frame from the 6 machine, and then connect these two points to check the embroidering position. Set the beginning of stitching in the lower4 right corner. • If the baseline is - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 222
on the first page of the settings screen. Therefore, the finished embroidery colors may have a slightly different tinge. However, since the the pattern to be differentiated when Tajima data is used with this machine, the pattern is displayed with colors automatically applied in the default thread - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 223
and the moment the thread is actually used on the embroidery machine. It is important that embroidery threads be stored in an environment that is free of even if the overall storage conditions are good, there may be "spot problems" where a thread is exposed to a heat source or bright lights. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 224
support the product being embroidered so the stitches can be sewn with the least amount of interference or instability. They serve as stabilizers for your embroidery is used on those difficult-to-hoop fabrics. This backing is applied ( actually penetrate embroidery stitches as your machine sews. The - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 225
of the front of a garment without stitching through the back of it. Cap frames: These are specialized embroidery frames (hoops) designed to hold caps for embroidering. They are available in a variety of styles for various machines, with two basic styles: one that allows sewing a flattened - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 226
caught in the terry loops. If garment slips in frame, causing alignment problems, wrap inner frame with masking tape or fabric bias tape. This provides and regulates thread tension. Use a topping on corduroy or foam cap fronts. High-density or highly detailed designs may require more backing. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 227
indicates the center of the embroidering area. 3 Snap lock Cap frame driver and 4 thumb screws In order to attach the cap frame to the carriage, remove the embroidery frame holder, and then attach this cap frame driver to the carriage of the machine. 1 Insert the thumb screws into these holes and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 228
of caps With the machine, we recommend that the following types of caps be embroidered. ■ Standard (Pro Style) ■ Golf Style 1 Face: Pro style 2 6 sections Otto International, Inc. cap model number (Example) Mesh backing on the back of front panels (soft or hard) Ease of framing (hooping) OTTO27 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 229
bed through the ring of the 3 cap frame driver. Remove the embroidery frame holder from the carriage on the machine, and then install the cap frame driver. Before removing the embroidery frame holder, remove the embroidery frame. (Refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" on page 68.) Loosen and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 230
the holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver. X This completes the installation of the cap frame driver. ■ Adjusting the cap frame driver 1 L-shaped bracket 2 Ring Memo ● If the same machine is being used, the adjustment to the cap frame driver is only required the first time that the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 231
screwdriver (large) X When the screws are loosened, the ring can be lowered. Note ● Do not loosen them too far. Insert the pad between the machine bed and 5 the ring of the cap frame driver. 1 L-shaped bracket 1 Pad 2 Machine bed 3 Ring of the cap frame driver 7 Using the Optional Cap Frame 229 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 232
APPENDIX Lightly press down the ring, and then use the 6 Allen screwdriver (large) to tighten the four hexagonal screws on the inside of the ring. Firmly tighten the screws. ■ Preparing the mounting jig Lower the stopper, and then attach the mounting jig to a stable surface, such as a desk. Use - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 233
the mounting bracket onto 4 the mounting surface by tightening the thumb screw. Adjust the size of the mounting jig according 6 to the type of cap being embroidered. 1 Mounting bracket 2 Mounting surface 3 Tighten thumb screw Memo ● If there is a gap between the clamping pad of the thumb screw and - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 234
the mounting jig, and then remove the cap frame from the mounting jig with the cap clamped. Next, attach the cap frame to the cap frame driver on the machine. 1 Side of mounting jig 2 Brace on cap frame 3 Guiding Plate on mounting jig 4 Notch on cap frame 5 Sweat guard holder 6 Holder • Align the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 235
through the stabilizer to firmly secure it. Lift up (flip) the sweat guard on the inside of 4 the cap, and then place the cap in the cap frame. Using both hands, hold both sides of the cap, and then align the edge of the lower frame with the base of the brim. 1 Centerline of - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 236
screws for the outside clamping frame, and then adjust the position of the outside clamping frame so that it conforms to the shape of the cap and so that the teeth of the clamping frame perfectly align with the base of the brim. Close the lever of the snap lock. 0 1 Teeth - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 237
and left holders on the mounting jig with both thumbs, and then pull off the embroidery frame, as shown in the illustration. 1 Clips • Repeat steps a and b on the other side to remove any slack and secure the cap with the clips. Pull the brim holder up as far as possible. c Next, turn - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 238
illustration, turn the embroidering position to the side when removing the cap frame so the brim of the cap does not hit the embroidery machine. 1 Guiding Plate on cap frame driver 2 Notch on cap frame 3 Holder 236 • Be careful that the cap frame does not hit any nearby parts, such as the presser - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 239
the embroidery frame holder. Remove the needle plate spacer. 1 1 Thumb screws Remove the cap frame driver. 4 Note ● Be careful that the cap frame driver does not hit any nearby parts, such as the presser foot. With the hole on the sweat guard holder 5 aligned with the centerline of the guiding - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 240
cap frame, pay attention to following points in order to avoid registration problems (misalignment of gaps in the pattern). Sew underlay stitches. 1 1 Pins in the frame-mounting plate 2 Holes on the embroidery frame holder Secure the embroidery screws included with the machine (thumb screws removed - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 241
letter. 1 At least 1 mm 2 At least 2 mm CAUTION ● Don't sew more than four overlapping layers. 1 Specify that overlapping areas not be sewn. 7 Using the Optional Cap Frame 239 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 242
Main power switch 6. 7. 8. 9. 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Hole for thread guide 4 Hole for spool pin 5 DC input connector 10. No. Name Part Code × 5 100376-053 3 Spool cushion XA0679-050 8 Spool cap 130012-054 4 Thread guide XC6644-151 9 Weight (L) XC5974-151 5 AC adapter Visit - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 243
is not operating. ● After using the bobbin winder, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 1 Pins on thread guide 2 Notches on hole for thread guide 3 Hole for thread guide • Firmly insert the thread guide as far as possible and make sure that it is secure. Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 241 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 244
use the included spool cap to keep the small spool stable. Pass the thread through the hole in the left of 3 the thread guide toward the front shaft Set the thread spool on the spool pin. 2 1 Hole in the thread guide Pass the thread around the tension disc as 4 shown in the illustration. Make sure - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 245
the hole in the right 5 of the thread guide toward the back of the machine. Note ● Be sure to follow the procedure described . Slide the bobbin holder, until it clicks into 8 place. 1 Hole in the thread guide Wind the thread clockwise around the 6 bobbin 4 or 5 times, as shown in the illustration - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 246
the tension if necessary. For a metal bobbin, use both weights, large (L) and small (S). For detailed instructions on how to adjust the bobbin tension, refer to page 112. Pull the thread through the guide slit in the b bobbin winder seat to cut the thread with the cutter. 1 Weight (L) (Part Code - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 247
lint and dust for better performance from Hook race area. Use the included cleaning brush. Turn off the embroidery machine. 1 CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Open the hook cover, and remove the 2 bobbin case - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 248
may be damaged. Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month. Use on offset screwdriver and the included cleaning brush. Turn off the embroidery machine. 1 After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin 4 case into the hook, and then close the hook cover. (Refer to page 36, 37.) CAUTION - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 249
Use the included cleaning brush to remove 3 any lint and dust from the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread retaining plate, and their surrounding areas. Cleaning the bobbin case Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension-adjusting spring on the bobbin case, - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 250
upper threads If dust or lint has accumulated in the thread guides or tension unit in the paths of the upper threads, the thread may break while embroidery is being sewn. Periodically clean the thread paths. ■ Cleaning the thread guides Use the included cleaning brush to remove 1 any lint and dust - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 251
shoulder washer 8 Tension dial ● When reassembling the tension unit, be careful not to lose any parts or install any parts in an incorrect order. The machine may not operate correctly if the tension units are incorrectly reassembled. Maintenance 249 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 252
once a day before use, and put a drop of oil to the lower needle bar felt washer every 40 to 50 hours of machine use. ■ Oiling the race Turn off the embroidery machine. 1 Rotate the handwheel (about 50 degrees) to 3 move the race of the hook to a position where it can easily be oiled - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 253
machine to an authorized dealer or nearest authorized service center for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine sewing time. ● Apply only sewing machine oil. Use of any other type of oil may result in damage to the embroidery machine. ● Do not apply too - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 254
APPENDIX Troubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting This embroidery machine is equipped with an easy-to-use troubleshooting feature for problems during sewing. Touch the key that shows the problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed. Touch . 1 Check the items that are displayed. - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 255
Troubleshooting If the machine does not operate correctly, check for the following points/issues before requesting service. If the suggested remedy does not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Symptom The embroidery machine does not operate. Probable Cause The machine is not - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 256
does not run. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. The needle and the hook are bar case. The thread density of the embroidery data is too fine. Three or more the thread is caught by the needle bar thread guide. Decrease the upper thread tension and make sure tension - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 257
Allen screw driver to tighten the embroidery foot hole is damaged. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. Replace the presser foot. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Scratches/Burrs Using a weak thread like a metallic thread. Slow down the machine sewing speed. 7 p.127 Troubleshooting - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 258
thread moves smoothly. If the thread does not move smoothly, it is not correctly threaded. Un-thread the machine and re-thread the machine. Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in the needle bar thread guide. p.245 p.245, 250 p.55-58 Upper thread is not positioned in upper or middle thread - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 259
p.36 p.36 p.245 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Use the correct bobbin. p.33 The embroidery frame. The embroidery frame is too Use an embroidery frame that large for the size of the is close to the size of the p.88 embroidery. embroidery. Troubleshooting - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 260
Use hard stabilizer when embroidering on a cap made of soft material. Correctly attach the embroidery frame to the carriage. are no objects within the operating field of the embroidery frame. Stop the machine, and then correctly position the fabric. The pattern - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 261
upper or middle thread guide plates, causing the thread tension guide plates to rise. Clean the thread tension guide plates. p.248 There is the problem. Replace the thread with one of good quality. Lint may be wound in the hook. Clean the hook. p.245 The machine is noisy. Troubleshooting 259 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 262
heavy. Remedy Clean the tension unit. Correctly pass the thread through the thread tension disc. If the broken thread error occurs after the machine is cleaned and rethreaded, the sensor may be damaged. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. Replace the needle. Dull needles have a difficult time - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 263
is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message. To close the message, touch or perform the correct - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 264
APPENDIX The patterns you are editing take up too much memory, or you are editing too many patterns for the memory. Sewing cannot begin from the specified starting position. Change the starting position or rehoop the fabric and change the embroidering position. (Refer to page 123, 124.) The - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 265
There is too much data in either the embroidering screen. machine or the USB media. Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen. The previous embroidery in the The selected pattern is going to be The screen. Remove the thread entangled on the thread picker. Troubleshooting 263 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 266
. (Refer to page 251.) The machine is retrieving a previously saved pattern. The machine was stopped while the needle bar case was moving. Touch to automatically reset the needle bar case. The combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. Rotate the pattern 90 degrees - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 267
-size (split) embroidery The pattern has too many stitches capacity of the machine. pattern was selected embroidery pattern. specifications (500,000 stitches) This pattern can not be combined. cannot be displayed. Use data 7 design software to reduce the number of stitches. Troubleshooting - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 268
APPENDIX You tried to retrieve a pattern that You tried to use incompatible was downloaded for a different media. machine. The USB media is transmitting. Dust may have accumulated An error has occurred with the within the moving cutter. USB media. Clean the moving cutter. ( - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 269
If any of the following messages appear, consult your nearest authorized dealer. 7 Troubleshooting 267 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 270
APPENDIX 268 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 271
adjust the touch panel as described below. Touch anywhere inside the touch panel, and 1 turn the machine off, then on again. • Continue touching the touch panel until the screen shown below appears. contact your nearest authorized dealer. 7 Turn the machine off, and on again. 4 Troubleshooting 269 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 272
Embroidery machine specifications Item Specification Weight 37 kg (81 lb) Machine size 512 (W) × 589 (D) × 586 (H) mm (20-5/32 (W) × 23-3/16 (D) × 23-1/16 (H) inches) Sewing speed Maximum / Tubular: 1,000 spm, Cap of needle 6 needles Thread tension Manual Cap sewing (Option) 60 mm (H) - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 273
You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades for your embroidering machine. When an upgrade program is available on "http://solutions.brother.com", please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note ● When using USB media to upgrade the - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 274
download is performed successfully, following message will appear. Copy the upgrade file to "Removable Disk". 4 Remove the USB media, and turn the 5 machine off and on again. Upgrade procedure using computer Touch . 5 Note ● Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 275
hook 245 LCD 245 machine surface 245 maintenance message 251 oiling machine 250 B Background colors Cap frame driver 227 adjusting 228 installing 227 Digitizing information 238 Display 34, 70 Display guides 196 7 Cap frame mounting jig 227 Distance from center (horizontal 73 Caps - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 276
attaching to the machine 49 hooping 47 removing 68 Embroidery frame holder attaching 29 installing 237 removing 227 Embroidery frame indicators 47, 73, 75 Embroidery patterns 141 editing 44 selecting 42 Embroidery thread 55 Error messages 261 F Fabric 34, 93 precautions for caps 227 - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 277
key 76, 97, 181 Thread density 170 Rotate key 74, 166 Thread guide 20, 56 Rotation angle 73, 75 Thread guide assembly 28 Thread guide assembly support 20 S Satin jacket 224 Saving embroidery patterns 187 computer 190 machine's memory 187 USB media 189 Screen 34, 39, 40, 70 Screen - Brother International PR655 | Operation Manual - Page 278
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Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 884-T09 Printed in Taiwan XF2140-001
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Operation Manual
Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 884-T09
Be sure to read this manual and the addendum before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep these documents nearby for future reference.