Brother International PR670E Operation Manual - Page 125

5 Chapter SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS This chapter provides details on selecting, editing and saving embroidery patterns. Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. Note • The processing speed may vary by quantity of data stored. • Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website ( http://s.brother/cpbac ) for more details. • The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB devices/media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the devices/media. (Time will differ depending on the USB device/media). CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data. ■ Types of embroidery data that can be used • Only .pen, .pes, .phc and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or embroidery machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Types of USB devices/media that can be used Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications. • USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory) • USB Floppy disk drive Stitch data can be recalled only. • USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives You can also use the following types of USB media with USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module. • Secure Digital (SD) Card • CompactFlash • Memory Stick • Smart Media • Multi Media Card (MMC) • xD-Picture Card Memo • To create file folders, use a computer. • Letters and numerals can be used in the file names. ■ Connecting your machine to the PC • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 ■ Precautions on using the computer to create and save data • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9,"-", and "_". • Embroidery data larger than 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (approx. 7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) cannot be used. (All patterns must be within the 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (approx. 7-7/8 inches (H) × 113/4 inches (W)) pattern field size.) • .pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed. The combined pattern can not exceed a maximum number of 500,000 stitches or a maximum number of 127 color changes (Above numbers are approximate, depending on the overall size of the pattern). Use one of our pattern software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications. • Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved. • Do not create folders in "Removable Disk" on a computer. If embroidery data is stored in a folder in "Removable Disk", that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. 123