Brother International Innov-is NQ1600E Operation Manual - Page 40
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
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Preparing the Fabric Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ■ Types of embroidery frames The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames will differ depending on the machine model. Extra Large Embroidery field 26 cm × 16 cm (10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches) Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns, or when embroidering large patterns. Other optional embroidery frames can be used. When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that is slightly larger than the pattern size. Included frame options are displayed on the screen. 12 1 Highlighted: Can be used 2 Shaded: Cannot be used Large (sold separately with some models) Embroidery field 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches) Use when embroidering patterns between 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches) and 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches). Medium (sold separately with some models) Embroidery field 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches) Use when embroidering patterns under 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches). CAUTION • If you use a frame that is too small, the presser foot may strike the frame during sewing and cause injury or may damage your machine. ■ Inserting the Fabric Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will sew out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric taut in the frame. Follow the steps below to insert the fabric correctly. Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and a remove the inner frame. Small (sold separately with some models) Embroidering field 2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2 - 1/2 inches) Use when embroidering small sized patterns, such as name tags. 1 Frame adjustment screw 2 Inner frame B-30