Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product creative performance Pfaff
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Owner’s Manual.
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
C ongr atulations ! Con g ratulations on purc h asin g y our new PFAFF® DSFBUJW F QFS G PSNBODF sewin g and embroider y mach in e. As a sewin g ent h usiast, y ou h ave acquired one of t h e mo.
1 Introduction 1:7 Machine overview 1:8 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Top parts .............................
4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing mode 4:2 Sewing mode - overview 4:2 Select a stitch 4:3 Sewing recommendations 4:3 Machine settings 4:3 Raise and lower the presser foot 4:3 Stitch settings 4:4 Stitch width ....................................................
7 Embroidery pr eparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:3 Built-in designs 7:3 DSFBUJWFQFSG PSNBODF Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remov.
Intr oduction 1.
1:8 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 29 26 27 30 28 25 Introduction Front side 1. Lid with stitch categories 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter 4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 5. Free arm 6. LED lights 7. Reverse 8.
1:9 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Introduction Rear side 32. Handle 33. *%5 system 34. Embroidery unit connection socket T op parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38.
1:10 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Introduction Included accessories Accessories 55. Stylus 56. Thread net (2) 57. Edge guide 58. Felt pad (2) 59. USB Embroidery stick 60. Screwdriver 61. Seam ripper 62. Brush 63. Spool cap, large (2) 64. Spool cap, medium 65.
1:11 Introduction Presser feet 0A - Standard presser foot with *%5 system (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm. 1A - F ancy stitch foot with *%5 system This foot is used for decorative stitches.
1:12 Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name D escription 1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. 1.1.
1:13 Introduction 1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1:14 Introduction 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.13 Professional eyelet buttonhole Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1:15 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches Introduction 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 2.
1:16 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches Introduction 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 4.
1:17 Introduction 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Á owers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.
1:18 Introduction 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 5.
1:19 Introduction 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 6.1 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 6.
1:20 Alphabets Comic Cyrillic Outline Script Introduction 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches.
Pr epar ations 2.
2:2 C A B Prepar ations Unpacking 1. Place the box on a steady, Á at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside.
2:3 A Prepar ations P ack away after sewing 1. Turn the main switch (C) off. 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (B). 3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (A). Wind the foot control cord and place inside the open area on the underside of the foot control.
2:4 Prepar ations Small spool cap Main spool pin in vertical position Large spool cap Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin.
2:5 D E F G C B A C B A Prepar ations Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and À t a spool cap of the right size. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading.
2:6 D E C B F A C B A Prepar ations Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and À t a spool cap of the right size.
2:7 C D B A C E A Prepar ations Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. 2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position.
2:8 C A B B C A 1 3 2 4 Prepar ations Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B).
2:9 Prepar ations *%5 system (Integrated Dual F eed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, *%5 system. As on industrial machines, the *%5 system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.
2:10 F G H A B C D E Prepar ations Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
2:11 Prepar ations USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick.
2:12 Prepar ations % Embroidery Softwar e Computer Connection The Embroidery Machine Communication module is automatically installed. This is required to use the Send To features in any % Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in % Organizer.
2:13 Prepar ations 8. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to connect your embroidery machine. Click Finish on the last page. Leave your % Embroidery System software CD in your computer. 9. The Found New Hardware wizard will appear.
2:14 F B C G H I J A E D Prepar ations Buttons and indicators Reverse button (A) For permanent reverse, press the button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel.
2:15 F B C G H I J A E D Prepar ations Immediate tie-off (H) Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and stops automatically. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is lit, the function can be turned off.
2:16 Prepar ations.
PF AFF ® creative ™ Color T ouch Scr een 3.
3:2 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 7 A B PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen PF AFF ® DSFBUJW F Color T ouch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® DSFBUJWF Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with your stylus or your À nger tip to make your choices.
3:3 B B D E C G F J K H I PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Option bar (B) The option bar contains different options in sewing mode, Embroidery edit and Embroidery stitch- out. Read more about the options for each mode in chapters 4, 7 and 8. Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the screen.
3:4 1a 1b 1c 1d 1 5 4 2 3 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 6 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10.
3:5 6 2g PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Personal menu To À nd your personal saved stitches, open personal menu (2g). Each subcategory in the personal menu has 16 positions to save your own stitches or sequences. Scroll through the stitches in the selected subcategory using the scroll arrows.
3:6 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Selecting a design Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs, machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs. Read more about the different design tabs in chapter 8. Touch a tab to display the contents.
3:7 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Embroidery te xt editor Used to create or adjust embroidery font text. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in Embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the option bar.
3:8 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence.
3:9 A B C D PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can change default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), screen settings (B) and sound settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices.
3:10 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Stitch width safety Select this function when using a straight stitch presser foot to lock the needle in center position for all stitches, preventing damage to the needle and/or presser foot.
3:11 Presser foot pressure Presser foot height embroidery PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Thread tension compensation If you À nd that the thread tension needs to be increased or decreased for most stitches or embroideries, you can change the general setting for embroidering and/or sewing.
3:12 C B PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Screen settings (B) Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or embroidering. When activated, the screen is locked everytime it is inactive for ten seconds. The screen will be locked until you unlock it by touching OK.
3:13 A B C D E E PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (A), index (B), personal info (C) and text (D).
3:14 PF AFF ® creative™ Color T ouch Screen.
Sewing mode 4.
4:2 3 4 6 15 17 24 1 10 26 25 27 12 13 14 9 2 5 7 8 16 18 11 19 20 21 22 23 29 28 Sewing mode 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 3. Stitch selection area 4. Arrows for scrolling through stitch categories 5. Selected stitch number 6. Stitch À eld 7.
4:3 1a 1b 1c 2a 3 4 A A C B 2b 2c 2d 2e 24 Sewing mode Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the right of the stitch selection area (4).
4:4 Stitch length + Stitch length - 10 12 11 26 Sewing mode Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch.
4:5 Stitch density - Stitch density + 17 13 7 8 B A 17 Sewing mode Stitch density (13) The stitch density control adjusts the density (the closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch.
4:6 27 28 Sewing mode Buttonhole slit length (27) Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Button stitch repetition (28) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.
4:7 14 B A C Sewing mode Adjust thread tension (14) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the needle thread tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers (A).
4:8 16 A 29 a b c d Sewing mode Fr ee-motion options (16) All stitches on your machine can be sewn in free- motion to create fantastic effects. Touch the free-motion options icon (16) to open a window where you can select between three different free-motion options.
4:9 15 a b c c d d 15 9 18 Sewing mode Sensormatic free-motion (16c) Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic free- motion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being formed.
4:10 A B C 15 b 15 c Sewing mode Save to Personal menu (15b) To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (15) and select save to Personal menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save your stitch in (A).
4:11 19 Speed control Tie-off options Stitch programs Sequencing Stitch Creator 19 20 21 22 23 a c b 19 20 Sewing mode Option bar Speed control (19) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed.
4:12 B C D E A A 21 B D E A A Sewing mode Sewing progr ams (21) Sewing progr ams - overview A Tapering program B Single stitch program C Patchwork program D Preview À eld E Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time.
4:13 C C D D E E A Sequencing Stitch Creator 22 23 Sewing mode Patchwork pr ogram (C) The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C).
4:14 Sewing mode Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper.
4:15 Blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 Elastic blindhem stitch number 1.1.17 B A Sewing mode Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side.
4:16 27 A B Sewing mode Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll through the categories in sewing mode to À nd the buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot.
4:17 25 Sewing mode Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the À rst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack.
4:18 A 28 Sewing mode Sew on a button To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select the sew on button program. The feed dogs will automatically be lowered.
4:19 Sewing mode Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. When the quilting is À nished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.
4:20 B A Sewing mode Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your quilt, while keeping the layers together. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length.
4:21 A B C Sewing mode Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories.
4:22 29 Sewing mode Stacking stitches Sew beautiful decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. Sew the À rst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the À rst.
4:23 Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving À les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen.
4:24 Sewing mode.
Sequencing 5.
5:2 2 3 4 1 5 6 8 9 7 10 11 13 14 20 12 15 17 18 16 21 a b c 19 15 Sequencing Sequencing In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device.
5:3 Sewing mode Embroidery mode 10 20 18 5 B A A Sequencing Open and e xit sequencing Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol (A) on the option bar. To close sequencing and sew or embroider your created sequence, touch OK (20) in the top right corner.
5:4 6 15 a b c Sequencing Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments.
5:5 B D C 9 E A Sequencing Horizontal preview (9) To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B).
5:6 16 20 A Sequencing Zoom to all (16) If the stitch or sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all icon to see the whole width of the sequence. Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence is wider than the stitch À eld.
5:7 A A a b c Sequencing Embroidery edit When loaded to Embroidery edit your sequence will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. If a sequence is selected and you re-open sequencing from embroidery mode, the sequence will remain unchanged.
5:8 Sequencing Important sequencing information Sequence adjustments Adjustments made in sewing mode or embroidery mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these changes will not be saved if you return to sequencing. In Embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept.
Stitch Cr eator 6.
6:2 1 3 2 15 10 4 7 5 8 14 6 9 11 13 16 18 17 12 19 20 Stitch Creator Stitch Creator In Stitch Creator, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen.
6:3 1 18 6 12 19 Sewing mode Embroidery mode A A Stitch Creator Open and e xit Stitch Creator Stitch Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode.
6:4 10 4 5 6 11 12 10 10 Stitch Creator Multi-select (11) Long touch the multi-select icon to select all stitch points at the same time. To select the stitch points next to the marked stitch point, touch the multi-select icon and then touch the arrows (12) to select the next stitch point.
6:5 7 8 9 Stitch Creator Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. Mirroring end to end (8) The selected stitch points will be mirrored end to end. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected.
6:6 15 14 13 16 18 17 16 17 Stitch Creator T ouch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch À eld. You can pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments.
6:7 a b c A Stitch Creator Loading and sewing a stitch To sew the created stitch touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. The stitch will be loaded to the mode that was active when entering Stitch Creator; sewing mode or Embroidery edit.
6:8 A Stitch Creator Embroidery mode In embroidery mode the stitch is saved as a design. Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (A) and select Personal designs, Personal À les or Devices.
Embr oidery mode – pr epar ations 7.
7:2 A B B F D C C E Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Embroidery unit overview (type BE20) A Embroidery unit release button B Level adjusting feet C Embroidery unit accessory tray (only on the large emb.
7:3 G H J K L M I Embroidery hoop o verview G Embroidery hoop connector H Outer hoop I Inner hoop J Quick release K Retaining screw L Ribs for À tting the clips M Center marks Embroidery mode - pr eparations Built -in designs About 220 designs are included in the memory in your machine.
7:4 A A B Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Remove the embroidery unit 1. To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case, move the embroidery arm to park position by selecting park position on the screen in either Embroidery edit or Embroidery stitch-out.
7:5 Embroidery mode - pr eparations Slide on the hoop Make sure that the accessory tray (only on the large embroidery unit, type BE20) on the embroidery unit is closed. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place.
7:6 B A Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Getting started embroidering 1. After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the *%5 system is disengaged. 2. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A).
7:7 C D Embroidery mode - pr eparations 6. Thread the machine with the À rst color in the color list (C). 7. Clear suf À cient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control.
7:8 Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations 9. When the À rst color is completed, your machine stops. A pop-up appears asking you to change color. Re-thread with the next color and continue embroidering by pressing start/stop. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the needle thread is cut.
Embr oidery mode – edit 8.
8:2 3 1 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 11 19 10 12 13 16 17 27 28 18 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery edit - overview 1. Embroidery À eld 2. Zoom Options 3. Multi-select 4. Select/deselect design 5. Arrows 6. Delete 7. Duplicate 8. Total number of stitches 9.
8:3 E A F D C B Embroidery mode - edit Load a design To load a design, open the selection menu (27). Select designs (A) from the selection bar, then choose one of the following four tabs: Personal designs (B) Designs that you have created, adjusted and/or combined and saved.
8:4 A C B A 2 Embroidery mode - edit Load a stitch To load a stitch, select stitches (A) from the selection bar. Select a category and then a subcategory.
8:5 A C 4 B 5 3 Embroidery mode - edit Select design(s) When loading designs into Embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (5).
8:6 6 A 7 12 13 10 9 11 Embroidery mode - edit Stitch-out order Designs are by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers (A) between the arrows show the position in the stitch- out order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area.
8:7 19 18 15 16 16 17 14 19 18 19 18 19 18 19 18 Embroidery mode - edit T ouch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery À eld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active.
8:8 A B C D E 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Embroidery mode - edit Option bar 20. Save to Personal designs 21. More options 22. Select hoop 23. Thread color edit 24. Embroidery stitch editor 25. Sequencing 26. Stitch Creator Save to Personal designs (20) Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (20) to save the design you are working with.
8:9 A B C D 21 22 Embroidery mode - edit More options (21) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery À eld. The grid is used as a guide when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm.
8:10 A B C D 23 Embroidery mode - edit Thr ead color edit (23) In thread color edit you can edit the colors in your design. Touch the thread color edit icon (23) to open. Example (A): 1:8, RaRa 40, 2590 means the eighth thread color in the À rst loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight rayon, color number 2595.
8:11 24 B C D E A Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery stitch editor (24) Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to Embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6).
8:12 25 24 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery stitch editor - e xample 1. Enter Embroidery edit. 2. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon on the option bar (25). Select stitch number 4.3.20, then 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end.
8:13 A Embroidery mode - edit 4. Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. 5. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.7. 6. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies.
8:14 Embroidery text editor (25) T o open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in Embroidery edit.
8:15 Embroidery mode - edit Load text to Embroidery edit Return to Embroidery edit by touching OK in the top right corner of the screen. Embroidery text editor will close and the text will be loaded into Embroidery edit. If the text was an existing text, it will be placed and rotated in the same way as it was before the adjustment.
8:16 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to con À rm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to con À rm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch.
8:17 There might not be enough disk space to save current state This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory you might not be able to save current state while embroidering.
8:18 Embroidery mode - edit.
Embr oidery mode – stitch-out 9.
9:2 2 3 A 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 1 B C A 13 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 1. Crosshair 2. Color list and scroll bar 3. Zoom 4. Presser foot recommendation 5. Current stitch 6. Go to stitch 7. Basting 8. Thread tension 9.
9:3 2 A B C D 1 3 6 5 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. Color list (2) All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number.
9:4 8 A 7 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Basting (7) Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed under it. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. Touch the basting icon (7) to activate basting.
9:5 A B C D 9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Option bar More options (9) Monochrome (A) Touch the icon to activate monochrome embroidery. All designs are shown in a grey color and the machine does not stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome embroidery, touch the icon again.
9:6 11 10 11 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Hoop position (10) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon.
9:7 Precise positioning (12) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it.
9:8 T o select matching point and rotate design You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point.
9:9 K A B Embroidery mode - stitch-out Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle position (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop. The needle can then remain close to the fabric when using precise positioning.
9:10 C D Embroidery mode - stitch-out 3. To line up the design on the screen with the previously embroidered, select matching point (C) to be the corner. Use the touch function - move or the corner icons. 4. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop.
9:11 5 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibr ation When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to disengage the *%5 system and attach the embroidery presser foot.
9:12 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool and re-thread the machine.
Files & F olders 10.
10:2 13 18 14 19 15 20 16 21 17 6 9 7 10 8 11 24 12 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 Files & F olders Files & F olders - overview P arts of the selection bar 1. Stitches 2. Fonts 3. Designs 4. Files & Folders 5. Quick help P arts of Files & F olders 6.
10:3 13 14 15 16 17 10 8 4 5 Files & F olders Design À le Embroidery font À le Stitch À le Text À le Unrecognized À le File formats Your machine can load the following À le formats: • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .
10:4 13 14 15 16 17 2 Files & F olders Personal designs (13) Store design À les in Personal designs (13). You cannot create folders in the Personal designs folder. Personal fonts (14) Store embroidery font À les in Personal fonts (14). Stored fonts are shown both in fonts (2) and in shortcut to Personal fonts (14).
10:5 6 9 8 Files & F olders Load a À le To load a À le, touch load (6) or long touch the À le. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one.
10:6 18 19 20 21 22 23 Files & F olders Organize Create a new folder (18) Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Move a À le or folder Use cut (19) and paste (21) to move a À le or folder to another place.
10:7 Files & F olders Common Files & F olders pop-ups Delete À le or folder Your machine will always ask you to con À rm when you have selected to delete a À le or folder. This prevents you from deleting anything by mistake. Could not delete À le or folder You cannot delete À les or folders from CDs or from other write protected media.
10:8 Files & F olders System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving À les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid À le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font À les can be stored in Personal fonts.
11 Maintenance.
11:2 B A C Maintenance Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront.
11:3 Maintenance Problem/cause Remedy Gener al problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Thread snips does not cut the thread? Remove needle plate and clean lint from bobbin area.
11:4 Maintenance Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool. Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal). Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Index 11:5 INDEX 1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system .......................... 1:11 3-dimensional view .................................................... 8:9, 9:5 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ....... 1:10 5D™ Embroidery Software .
Index 11:6 Cut jump stitches............................................................. 3:10 Cut position ........................................................................ 9:6 D Darning ........................................................
Index 11:7 Included accessories ....................................................... 1:10 Included hoops ................................................................ 1:10 Info menu ...............................................................
Index 11:8 Sequencing .............................................................................. 5:8 Sewing ................................................................................... 4:23 Stitch Creator ...................................
Index 11:9 Special sewing techniques ............................................. 4:21 Speed control ............................................................ 4:11, 9:6 Spool cap ....................................................................
You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. As we regularly release software updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the machine software and the software described in the owner’s manual. Consult your local authorized PFAFF® dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. % Embroidery Machine Communication CD (F or personal computer .
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