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Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code: 884-T07 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 2
damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage. All information provided - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 4
being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not use 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 an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 5
occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the 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 only for its intended use as described in the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 7
(908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Embroidery Machine Model Number: PR650e complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 13
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 a distance that the USB cable does not reach the computer - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 18
...205 Using the Machine Operations Guide Key 206 APPENDIX 209 Embroidery 221 Threads ...221 Stabilizers (backing) ...221 Hooping techniques...222 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...223 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 224 Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 19
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 Your Machine's Software 271 Upgrade procedure - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 24
included with this machine. Make sure to use the accessories designed for this machine. Included accessories After XC5759-051 Embroidery sheet (small) 40 mm 28 (H) × 60 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W)) XC5761-051 29 Operation manual This manual 30 Quick reference guide XE9983-001 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 25
SAECR1 - 12 USB mouse XE5334-101 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 dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories and - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 31
Attaching the embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage. 1 Remove the two thumb screws of the 1 embroidery frame holder. 2 tighten the thumb screw. 1 Thumb screws Align the holes in the embroidery frame 2 holder with the pins on the frame-mounting plate of the - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 32
GETTING READY Secure the embroidery frame holder with 3 the two thumb screws removed in step 1. 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 33
...35 Screen Quick Reference Guide 70 When You Have a Question, This May Help You 79 Installing the Bobbin 1 Turning ON the Machine 2 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 3 Editing the Embroidery Pattern 4 Specifying Embroidering Setting 5 Previewing the Image 6 Hooping the Fabric in the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 48
Memo ● A preview image in a landscape orientation cannot be rotated to a portrait orientation, even if there is space at the top and bottom. Memo ● The embroidery can be sewn while the preview image is displayed in the embroidering screen. If the preview image is displayed in any screen other than - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 50
differ depending on the type of fabric being embroidered. Try various methods to achieve the best embroidering results. (Refer to "Hooping techniques" on page 222.) Memo ● This embroidery machine can also be used with the optional cap frames. (Refer to "Using the Optional Cap Frame" on page 225 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 52
Be sure to use the trial sewing function to check that the pattern fits within the embroidery area. If an embroidery frame for an industrial embroidery machine is installed, the right arm of the embroidery frame holder must also move. For details, refer to page 224. Note ● Please firmly tighten the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 58
) specified for needle bar 1. Pass the thread through the number 1 hole 2 in the thread guide just above the spool, and then pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of the machine. • Make sure that the spool stand is opened in the shape of a V. • When using - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 81
needles are numbered from right to left. The far right needle is number 1 needle. (Refer to page 8.) from the PC to the machine. - Optional embroidery cards - Embroidery patterns created by digitizing software program - The patterns saved on USB media by the ■ Needle at the "embroidering position - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 88
screw driver to replace the needle with one that is designed specifically for this machine and that passes the test described in "Checking the needle" on page 33. Replacing the needle Turn off the embroidery machine. 1 • Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 89
it touches the needle bar stopper and securely 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 fully inserted, the hook of the automatic needle-threading mechanism will not pass through the eye of - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 90
embroidery frames, the optional cap frame can be used with this embroidery machine. CAUTION ● Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen, otherwise the embroidery caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be embroidered with these frames. These frames cannot be used with hats having a - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 91
and other thick garments. authorized dealer. inches (W)) Note ● The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern 3 can be sewn. Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If the embroidery frame that is too large is used, the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 96
so that it extends out of the embroidering area of the frame. A message indicating that the embroidery frame be replaced may appear even if no embroidery frame is installed. The embroidery machine detects which embroidery frame is installed according to the position of the left arm of the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 129
Cap frame/ Cylinder frame 1 600 2 550 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 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 133
in one color • Touch again to return to the 4 instead of multicolor. The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps, and then continue till pattern's original in step 4. ● After finishing the embroidery, uninterrupted embroidery will be canceled. Temporary Needle Bar Setting 131 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 136
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 134 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 139
size of the design). 5 Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications. • Do not If embroidery data is stored in a folder in "Removable disk," that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. ■ Tajima (.dst) embroidery data - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 140
or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 161
, 3 repeat steps 1 and 2. Windows Vista Note ● Be sure to perform the operation described above before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and embroidery machine, otherwise the computer may malfunction, the data may not be written correctly, or the data or data writing area on the - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 194
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 192 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 195
AND HELP FEATURE This chapter contains descriptions on the use of the settings key, the machine operations guide key and the help 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 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 198
frame displayed as a guide. The guides that appears does not indicates the size of the embroidery frame that is actually installed. 3 CENTERPOINT Display (ON) or hides (OFF) the centerpoint marker of the design. ■ Size of the embroidery frame When the embroidery machine is purchased, the extra - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 199
is displayed as specified. Changing the thread color information You can display the name of the thread colors, embroidery thread number or the embroidery time. When the embroidery machine is purchased, the thread color number (#123) is selected. The thread color display setting can be specified - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 209
Example: To learn how to thread the upper thread Touch . 1 Touch 4 to display the next page. 5 X The machine operations guide screen appears. Touch . 2 X The list of basic operations appears. Touch . 3 3 2 1 4 1 Next page key Touch this key to display the next page. 2 Previous - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 211
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 Your Machine's Software.......271 Upgrade - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 223
actually used on the embroidery machine. It is important that embroidery threads be stored in an Backing and topping serve to stabilize and support the product being embroidered so the stitches can storage conditions are good, there may be "spot problems" where a thread is exposed to a heat source - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 224
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 cap (for use on a flat - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 225
Heavy lining: None Light or no lining: 1 tearaway None If garment slips in frame, causing alignment problems, wrap inner frame with masking tape or fabric bias tape. This provides a rough surface to grip please sew test a sample prior to the finished garment. Creating Beautiful Embroidery 223 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 226
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines Prepare the embroidery frame holder in order to attach the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines. When the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines is attached, both the left - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 227
optional cap frame, patterns can be embroidered onto caps and hats. The procedures for using the cap frame are described below 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 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 228
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) OTTO27-007 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 229
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 then remove the - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 230
mounting plate of the cap frame driver on top of the framemounting plate of the carriage. While pushing in the cap frame driver 7 toward the machine so that it is fully inserted, tighten the two lower thumb screws to secure the cap frame driver. 1 Notch in the carriage 2 Thumb screw of - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 231
1 Hexagonal screws 2 Allen screwdriver (medium) Note ● Do not loosen them too far. Lower the L-shaped bracket to make it touch 3 the machine bed and then tighten the two hexagonal screws using the Allen screwdriver (medium). Firmly tighten the screws. 1 Hexagonal screws 2 Allen screwdriver (large - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 233
Securely clamp 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 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 234
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 holder 6 Holder • Align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the mounting jig, and then snap the frame into place. - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 235
Secure the stabilizer with the pins on the cap 3 frame. Align the centerline of the cap with the 5 notch in the mounting jig. 1 Pins • Make sure that the pins go 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 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 236
APPENDIX Neatly align the teeth of the clamping frame 8 with the base of the brim. Adjust the other side in the same way. 9 1 Teeth of outside clamping frame 2 Base of brim Note ● Loosen the two screws for the outside clamping frame, and then adjust the position of the outside clamping frame so - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 237
the cap frame from the mounting e jig. Press both right 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 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 238
in the 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 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 239
holder 2 Snap lock 3 Clips Installing the embroidery frame holder After embroidering using the cap embroidery frame is finished, remove the needle plate hole on the sweat guard holder 5 aligned with the centerline of the guiding plate, insert the two thumb screws removed in step 3 into the holes - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 240
stitches. 1 1 Pins in the frame-mounting plate 2 Holes on the embroidery frame holder Secure the embroidery frame holder with the 7 two thumb screws. Start the embroidery pattern from the 2 center, and sew toward the ends. With the machine, the order in which patterns are selected when they are - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 241
When sewing outlines of patterns, make sure 3 that the stitch width of the satin stitching is at least 2 mm, and that the stitching overlaps the fabric by at least 1 mm. Also, make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter. 1 At least 1 mm 2 At least - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 242
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 cap Visit your nearest authorized dealer. 100376-053 130012-054 4 Thread guide 5 AC adapter XC6644-151 Visit your nearest authorized dealer. 9 Weight - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 244
. Pass the thread through the hole in the left of 3 the thread guide toward the front of the winder. Align the groove in the bobbin with the 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 257
foot. The area around 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 255 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 260
frame is hitting objects. Make sure that there are no objects within the operating field of the embroidery frame. Stop the machine, and then correctly position the fabric. The pattern may become misaligned if the presser foot was hit or the carriage was moved while replacing bobbin - Brother International PR650e | 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 The Troubleshooting 259 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 264
APPENDIX 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 needle has stopped at an incorrect position. Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel is at the top - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 265
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 embroidering screen will be canceled. The embroidering settings screen before using the thread trimming function. Troubleshooting 263 - Brother International PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | 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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 269
If any of the following messages appear, consult your nearest authorized dealer. 7 Troubleshooting 267 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 270
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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 PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 272
APPENDIX Specifications Embroidery machine specifications Item Weight Machine size Sewing Max.: 1,000 spm, Min.: 400 spm Vertical rotary hook Normal size (Type L) HA130EBBR / #11 6 needles Manual (Option) 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) (2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W)) (4 frames available) 200 mm - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 273
Upgrading Your Machine's Software 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 ● - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 274
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 While pressing the automatic threading 1 button, turn the main power to on. X The following - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 275
240 Changing character spacing 167 colors of the pattern 171 display guides 196 embroidering position 96 language 205 size 164 text arrangement of bobbin case 247 hook 245 LCD 245 machine surface 245 maintenance message 251 oiling machine 250 thread paths 248 Color information 197 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 276
screen 53, 77 Embroidering settings screen 45, 75, 181 Embroidery basic method 63 repeatedly sewing 124 Embroidery cards 152 Embroidery data 136 Embroidery frame attaching to the machine 49 hooping 47 removing 68 types 88 Embroidery frame holder attaching 29 installing 237 removing 227 - Brother International PR650e | Operation Manual - Page 277
76 Troubleshooting 206, 252 T-shirt 223 Sewing speed 127 Sewing the embroidery 63 U Sewing time 77 Uninterrupted embroidering (one color 131 Short stitch delete 194, 201 Units of measurements 195, 205 Silk 223 Unlock key 63, 78 Six-needle machine 8 Upgrading machine's software - Brother International PR650e | 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-T07 XE9981-001 Printed in Taiwan
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Operation Manual
Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 884-T07