Brother International BE-1204C Instruction Manual - English - Page 13

BE-1204B-BC ° BE-1204C-BC ° BE-1206B-BC

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Contents

Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1

Before Starting Operation

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8

Procedure of Reading This Manual

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10

Chapter 1

Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications

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1-2

Accessories

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1-3

2. Software

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1-4

2-1 Necessary Systems

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1-4

2-2 Configuration of Software

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1-4

2-3 Notes on use

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1-5

2-4 Help

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1-5

2-5 Basic Operation of Software

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1-6

Chapter 2

Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Names of Machine Components

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2-2

2. Installation

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2-3

2-1 Transportation of Machine

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2-3

2-2 Installation of Machine

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2-5

2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case

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2-6

2-4 Mounting of Table

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2-7

2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand

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2-10

2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case

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2-11

2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)

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2-12

2-8 Connection of Power Supply

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2-14

2-9 Grounding

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2-15

2-10 Installation of Software

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2-16

3. Preparation for Embroidering

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2-17

3-1 Upper Threading

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2-17

3-2 Replacement of Bobbin

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2-19

3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle

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2-21

3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame

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2-22

3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension

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2-26

Chapter 3

Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel

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3-2

Operation Panel

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3-2

Switches at Machine Heads

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3-4

Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand

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3-5

Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

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3-6

Run the Software

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3-7

Turn on the Machine Power

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3-7

Register the Machine Name

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3-8

Retrieve the Embroidery Data

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3-8

Start Embroidering

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3-9

Brother International BE-1204C Instruction Manual - English - Page 13

Contents, Preparation of Embroidery Machine, Embroidering Procedures - 4 head embroidery machine

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Section	Page
Cover1	1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3
Before Starting Operation	10
Procedure of Reading This Manual	12
Contents	13
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine	19
1. Specifications	20
Accessories	21
2. Software	22
2-1 Necessary Systems	22
2-2 Configuration of Software	22
2-3 Notes on use	23
2-4 Help	23
2-5 Basic Operation of Software	24
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine	29
1. Names of Machine Components	30
2. Installation	31
2-1 Transportation of Machine	31
2-2 Installation of Machine	33
2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case	34
2-4 Mounting of Table	35
2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand	38
2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case	39
2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)	40
2-8 Connection of Power Supply	42
2-9 Grounding	43
2-10 Installation of Software	44
3. Preparation for Embroidering	45
3-1 Upper Threading	45
3-2 Replacement of Bobbin	47
3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle	49
3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame	50
3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension	54
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures	57
Functions of Operation Panel	58
Operation Panel	58
Switches at Machine Heads	60
Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand	61
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering	62
Run the Software	63
Turn on the Machine Power	63
Register the Machine Name	64
Retrieve the Embroidery Data	64
Start Embroidering	65
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data	67
Functions (Command Reference)	68
Description of Screen	69
Creating a Directory	70
Transferring data	71
Copy	73
Select from Menu	73
Drag Data	73
Moving Data	74
Select from Menu	74
Drag Data	74
Deleting Data	75
Recreate an icon	76
Select All	77
Renaming Data	78
Finding Data	79
Adjusting Screen Display	81
Reading Data in Floppy Disk	82
Reading DOS Format Data	82
Converting the Non DOS format data	84
Reading Data in Paper Tape	88
Settings for Data Reading	90
Writing Data in DST Format	91
Viewing Pattern Information	92
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data	93
Functions (Command Reference)	94
Description of Screen	96
Opening Embroidery Data	97
Setting Display	98
Centering	98
Zoom	98
Needle Penetration	100
Embroidering Start/End	100
Trim and pause	100
Microstitch	101
Needle Bar and Speed Range	101
Thread Color	105
Tool bar	106
Status Bar	106
Back to Previous Status	107
Undo	107
Redo	107
Editing	108
Rotate	108
Horizontal Flip	109
Vertical Flip	109
Point Symmetry	109
Repeat	109
Resize	112
Delete Stitch	112
Insert or Delete Code	113
Insert Lock Stitch	114
Changing Data	115
Changing Start	115
Changing End	116
Mask	117
Group	118
Setting Group for Repetition	119
Selecting from Menu	119
Merge	120
Saving Data	122
Save	122
Save As...	123
Viewing Pattern Information	124
Printing Data	125
Chapter 6 Embroidering	127
Functions (Command Reference)	128
When the Power to the Machine is Off	128
When the Power to the Machine is On	128
Description of Screen	131
Settings before Turning On the Machine	132
Displaying the Tool Bar	132
Displaying the Status Bar	133
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board	133
Reset Interface Board	133
Communication Port	133
Language	134
Settings after Turning Power On	135
Tool Bar	135
Status Bar	135
Zoom In	135
Zoom Out	135
Zoom In Specified Range	136
Fit to Window	136
Whole Pattern	136
Grid	137
Hoop	137
Hoop position fine adjustment	137
Needle Penetration	138
Thread Color	139
Needle Bar and Speed Range	139
Setting Needle Bar	139
Setting Ranges	143
Grid Setting	144
Background color	144
Renaming Machine	145
Viewing Machine Information	146
Design Information	146
Setting Window Display	146
Minimizing and Aligning Windows	147
Language	149
Copying Data to Other Machines	149
Configuration	150
Upgrading the Machine Program	150
Setting the Machine	151
Needle Bar	151
Same Speed Range	152
Pause	152
Speed Range	153
Head Operation Suspend	153
Hoop Feed Position	154
Embroidery Area	155
Embroidery Hoop	157
Thread Breakage Sensor	158
Automatic Step Back	159
Automatic Hoop Feed	159
End of embroidery	160
Mending	161
Adjust	162
Driving shaft	163
Activate escape with pause	163
Short stitch speed reduction	164
Thin / Thick Material	165
Area Trace	166
Trace with needle No. 1	166
Default Settings	167
Show Setting	168
Load Setting	170
Save Setting	171
Load Hoop	172
Embroidering	176
Starting Embroidering	176
Moving the Home Position	178
Step-forward/Step-back	179
Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode	179
Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing	180
Stepping Forward/Back	181
Resuming Embroidering	182
Moving Embroidery Position	183
Centering Pattern	184
Saving Data	185
Save	185
Save As...	185
Test	186
Running Other Programs	187
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine	189
1. Operating Procedures	190
1-1 Power Source	190
1-2 Preparation for Embroidering	190
2. Machine Stop	191
2-1 Stopping the Machine	191
2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine	191
2-3 Resetting Emergency Stop	191
3. Permission for Hoop Movement	192
4. Measures against Thread Breakage	193
4-1 Remedies	193
4-2 Mending	194
5. Jog Embroidering	196
6. Hoop Feed Position	197
7. Area Check	198
7-1 External Tracing	198
7-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area	198
8. Jog Switches	199
8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position	199
8-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)	200
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report	201
Functions (Command Reference)	202
Description of Screen	203
Displaying Report	204
Display Example of Details	205
Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	206
Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern	207
Display Example of Output Information	208
Display Example of Total Output Information	210
Setting Display Items	212
General	212
Details	213
Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	214
Thread Breakage Information in Pattern	214
Output Information	215
Total Output Information	216
Recess Time Setting	217
Save As CSV...	218
Printing Production Report	219
Page Setup	219
Print	219
Copying Report Data	220
Chapter 9 Maintenance	221
1. Cleaning	222
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook	222
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate	223
2. Oiling	224
2-1 Head	224
2-2 Lower shaft	225
3. Greasing	226
3-1 Cam grooves	226
3-2 Lower gear	228
3-3 Driving shaft	228
3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism	229
3-5 Feed Guide Section	230
Chapter 10 Adjustment	231
1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height	232
2. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook	236
3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height	238
4. Thread Wiper Adjustment	239
Chapter 11 Error code list	241
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting	249
Mechanical Section	250
Electrical Section	252
Personal Computer Section	256
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment	257
1. Attaching Bobbin Winder	258