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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER –...
  • Page 3 Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PFAFF® creative™ Introduction Color Touch Screen Machine overview Front side ..............1:8 PFAFF® Color Touch Screen Rear side ............... 1:9 Start view Top parts ............... 1:9 Main parts Accessory tray .............. 1:9 Task bar ................. 3:2 Included accessories 1:10 Option bar ..............
  • Page 5 Sewing mode Sequencing Sewing mode Sequencing Sewing mode - overview Sequencing - overview Select a stitch Open and exit sequencing Sewing recommendations Create a sequence Sequence commands ........... 5:4 Machine settings Horizontal preview ............. 5:5 Raise and lower the presser foot Directional stitches ............
  • Page 6 Embroidery preparations Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery unit overview To enter Embroidery stitch-out Embroidery hoop overview Embroidery stitch-out - overview Built-in designs Embroidery information Embroidery collection 7:3 Crosshair Connect the embroidery unit Color list Remove the embroidery unit Zoom Options Attach the embroidey foot 6A Current stitch To hoop the fabric...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview 1:8

    Action indicator 17. Button ruler 25. Bobbin cover 10. Presser foot up and extra lift 18. Handwheel toggle 26. Needle plate 19. PFAFF® Color 11. Presser foot down and pivot Touch Screen 27. Presser foot toggle 20. Built-in USB ports 28.

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side 32. Handle system 34. Embroidery unit connection socket Top parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 35 36 37 40 41 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38. Bobbin thread guides 39. Bobbin winder lever 40.

  • Page 10: Included Accessories 1:10

    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. Spool cap, small 66.

  • Page 11: Presser Feet

    Presser feet 0A - Standard presser foot with 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 - Fancy stitch foot with system This foot is used for decorative stitches.

  • Page 12: Stitch Overview 1:12

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description 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. 1.1.2 Stretch triple straight Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
  • Page 13 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. 1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
  • Page 14 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 Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. buttonhole 1.3.14 Decorative eyelet Decorative buttonhole for jackets. buttonhole 1.3.15 Heirloom round Decorative heirloom buttonhole.

  • Page 15: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - 2.2 Quilt stitches - 2.3 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches Antique quilt stitches Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - 2.4 Quilt stitches - 3.1 Needle art stitches - Crazy patch stitches Crazy patch stitches Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - 3.2 Needle art stitches -...
  • Page 16 3.3 Needle art stitches - 3.3 Needle art stitches - 3.4 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - 4.1 Decorative stitches - 4.2 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges Scallop edges Satin stitches 4.2 Decorative stitches - 4.3 Decorative stitches -...
  • Page 17 4.3 Decorative stitches - 4.4 Decorative stitches - 4.4 Decorative stitches - Leaves and owers Art stitches Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - 4.5 Decorative stitches - 4.5 Decorative stitches - Art stitches Ornamental stitches Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - 4.6 Decorative stitches - 4.6 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches...
  • Page 18 4.7 Decorative stitches - 4.7 Decorative stitches - 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches Fun stitches Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 5.2 Maxi stitches - 5.3 Maxi stitches - 5.4 Maxi stitches - Leaves and owers...
  • Page 19 5.5 Maxi stitches - 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram Stippling stitches 6.1 Sewing techniques - 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram Optional feet stitches 6.1 Sewing techniques - 6.2 Sewing techniques - 6.3 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches Handlook quilt stitches Four direction stitches 1:19...

  • Page 20: Alphabets

    6.4 Sewing techniques - 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches Stacking stitches Alphabets Cyrillic Comic Outline Script 1:20...

  • Page 21: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 22: Unpacking 2:2

    Unpacking Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality.

  • Page 23: Pack Away After Sewing 2:3

    Pack away after sewing Turn the main switch (C) off. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (B). 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.

  • Page 24: Spool Pins 2:4

    Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 25: Threading The Machine 2:5

    Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading.

  • Page 26: Thread Sensor 2:6

    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. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin.

  • Page 27: Bobbin Winding 2:7

    Winding from horizontal position Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Bobbin 2:8

    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).

  • Page 29: System (Integrated Dual Feed)

    (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, system. As on industrial machines, the system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely, eliminating puckering on seams in light weight fabrics such as silk and rayon.

  • Page 30: Needles 2:10

    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. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 31: Usb Ports 2:11

    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.

  • Page 32: Embroidery Software

    After installing the 5D™ software, you can choose to register your software by clicking on Register in the QuickFont menu. Create an account and enter your details to Create font les (.vf3) for your PFAFF ® receive customized software newsletters.

  • Page 33: How To Launch The Programs

    How to update your machine At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to connect your embroidery machine. Be sure to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com Click Finish on the last page. Leave your and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer...

  • Page 34: Buttons And Indicators

    Buttons and indicators Presser foot down and pivot toggle (E) Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button Reverse button (A) once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. For permanent reverse, press the button once before The presser foot is lowered automatically when you starting to sew.
  • Page 35 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. The tie-off function can be programmed, see chapter 4. Stitch restart (I) When having stopped sewing in the middle of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning of the stitch again without having to reset any special settings you have made.
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  • Page 37: Pfaff® Creative

    PFAFF creative ® ™ Color Touch Screen...

  • Page 38: Pfaff® Color Touch Screen 3:2

    PFAFF Color Touch Screen ® Your machine features the PFAFF® 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 nger tip to make your choices. The task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help.

  • Page 39: Option Bar

    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. Option bar in sewing mode Option bar in embroidery edit Common icons There are some icons and functions that are...
  • Page 40 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. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus.
  • Page 41 Personal menu To 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. Select a stitch by touching it.

  • Page 42: Embroidery Edit

    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. Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through additional designs.

  • Page 43: Task Bar

    Embroidery text 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. Read more about Embroidery text editor in chapter 8.

  • Page 44: Sequencing

    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. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Read more about sequencing in chapter 5.

  • Page 45: Machine Settings

    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. The settings are saved even after turning off the machine with one exception: changes made to Options for feed dogs will not be saved when the machine is switched off.
  • Page 46 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. When turning on the machine with this setting activated and for every stitch selection that is not a straight stitch, a pop-up informs you that it is set to straight stitch.
  • Page 47 Once you have increased or decreased the value in the Settings menu, the thread tension control icon will change to green. Note: Contact you authorized PFAFF® dealer if you experience thread tension problems that cannot be helped with the Thread tension compensation.

  • Page 48: Pfaff® Color Touch Screen

    When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch the calibrate icon to open a special view for PFAFF® Color Touch Screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate.
  • Page 49 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).
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  • Page 51: Sewing Mode

    Sewing mode...

  • Page 52: Sewing Mode - Overview

    Sewing mode In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator and sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch eld. Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing mode - overview Sewing recommendations Machine settings...

  • Page 53: Select A Stitch

    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). The number of the actual subcategory is shown between the arrows (A).

  • Page 54: Width/Position Toggle

    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. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

  • Page 55: Stitch Density

    Stitch density (13) Stitch Stitch The stitch density control adjusts the density (the density + density - closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Touch + to decrease the density.

  • Page 56: Buttonhole Slit Length

    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.

  • Page 57: Thread Tension

    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).

  • Page 58: Free-Motion Options

    Note: Optional spring feet can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Do not use a spring foot if Sensormatic free-motion is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.

  • Page 59: Zoom To All

    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.
  • Page 60 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).

  • Page 61: Option Bar

    Option bar Speed control Speed control (19) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum Tie-off options sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed Stitch programs control icon to get a pop-up.

  • Page 62: Sewing Programs

    Sewing programs (21) Sewing programs - overview A Tapering program Single stitch program Patchwork program D Preview eld Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. Tapering program (A) Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or...

  • Page 63: Stitch Creator

    Patchwork program (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). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button.

  • Page 64: Sewing Techniques

    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.

  • Page 65: Three-Step Zigzag Stitch

    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. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.

  • Page 66: Buttonholes

    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 nd the buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Both sides of the Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same direction for a more even result.
  • Page 67 Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the 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.

  • Page 68: Darning

    Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Darning Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment.
  • Page 69 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 nished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.
  • Page 70 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. Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with a straight stitch.

  • Page 71: Special Sewing Techniques

    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. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected stitch in the stitch selection area to nd out which special presser foot is required for that stitch.

  • Page 72: Stacking Stitches

    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 rst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the rst.

  • Page 73: Common Sewing Pop-Ups

    Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving 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.
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  • Page 75: Sequencing

    Sequencing...

  • Page 76: Sequencing - Overview

    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. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm (20”) long.

  • Page 77: Open And Exit Sequencing

    Open and exit 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. Note: If sewing mode is active and your programmed stitch is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot control, or by pressing the...

  • Page 78: Sequence Commands

    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.

  • Page 79: Horizontal Preview

    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).

  • Page 80: Loading And Sewing A Sequence

    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 eld.

  • Page 81: Embroidery Edit 3:6

    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.

  • Page 82: Important Sequencing Information

    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. To adjust individual stitches in the sequence, return to sequencing.

  • Page 83: Stitch Creator

    Stitch Creator...

  • Page 84: Stitch Creator - Overview

    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. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a built- in stitch, and then edit to create your own version of that stitch.

  • Page 85: Open And Exit Stitch Creator

    Open and exit Stitch Creator Stitch Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator icon (A) on the option bar. To close Stitch Creator and sew or embroider your created stitch or combination, touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 86: Multi-Select

    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. Use the up arrow to select stitch points before the marked stitch point and the down arrow to select the stitch points after the marked stitch point.

  • Page 87: Mirroring Side To Side

    Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. 7. Mirroring 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.

  • Page 88: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch 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.

  • Page 89: Loading And Sewing A Stitch

    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. Sewing mode If sewing mode is active when closing Stitch Creator, your stitch will be loaded to sewing mode...

  • Page 90: Common Stitch Creator Pop-Ups

    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 les or Devices. See page 8:8 for more information. Important Stitch Creator information To use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode.
  • Page 91 Embroidery mode – preparations...

  • Page 92: Embroidery Unit Overview

    (part number 850135-096, type BE20) and one small unit (part number 850151-096, type BE16). The embroidery units are available at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The selection of hoops differs depending on which embroidery unit you choose for your PFAFF ®...

  • Page 93: Built-In Designs

    Embroidery hoop overview G Embroidery hoop connector H Outer hoop Inner hoop Quick release Retaining screw Ribs for tting the clips M Center marks Built-in designs About 220 designs are included in the memory in your machine. Embroidery collection Page through the Embroidery collection for designs and fonts.

  • Page 94: Remove The Embroidery Unit

    Remove the embroidery unit 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. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery unit (A) and slide the unit to the left to remove it.

  • Page 95: Slide On The Hoop

    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. The marked center point on the design should match the starting point of the needle.

  • Page 96: Getting Started Embroidering

    Getting started embroidering After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the system is disengaged. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once to load to Embroidery edit.
  • Page 97 Thread the machine with the rst color in the color list (C). Clear suf 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. The machine starts embroidering.
  • Page 98 When the 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. 10.

  • Page 99: Embroidery Mode - Edit

    Embroidery mode – edit...
  • Page 100 Embroidery mode - edit In Embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save, delete and restore designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery eld (1).

  • Page 101: Load A Design

    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. Built-in machine designs (C) Designs that are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory.

  • Page 102: Embroidery Edit - Overview

    Zoom to Box in the pop-up. The Zoom Options icon starts ashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery eld on the PFAFF® Color Touch Screen, touch and drag with your stylus to de ne the area to be zoomed. Zoom to Box will then be deactivated.

  • Page 103: Multi-Select

    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). The selected design is surrounded by a green frame.

  • Page 104: Stitch-Out Order

    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. Adjustments Delete (6) When touching the delete icon, the selected...

  • Page 105: Move

    Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery eld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the wheel (18) to ne tune.

  • Page 106: Save To Personal Designs

    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.

  • Page 107: More Options

    To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (22). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically.

  • Page 108: Thread Color Edit

    Thread 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 rst loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight rayon, color number 2595.

  • Page 109: Embroidery Stitch Editor

    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). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end.
  • Page 110 Embroidery stitch editor - example Enter Embroidery edit. 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. Insert stitch 4.3.19, 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15.
  • Page 111 Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.7. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies.

  • Page 112: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor (25) To 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. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (25) on the option bar.
  • Page 113 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.

  • Page 114: Embroidery Edit Pop-Ups

    Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch.
  • Page 115 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. To clear some memory before starting to embroider, rst touch OK to close the pop-up and then go back to Embroidery Edit and use Files &...
  • Page 116 8:18...

  • Page 117: Embroidery Mode - Stitch-Out

    Embroidery mode – stitch-out...

  • Page 118: Quick Help

    To enter Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery stitch-out. Make sure the embroidery unit is connected and the selected hoop is securely attached to the embroidery arm. Toggle to Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon (A) above the embroidery mode icon on the task bar.

  • Page 119: Crosshair

    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. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number.

  • Page 120: Basting

    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. Long touch the icon to open a window to select to add the basting stitch around the design area and/ or around the hoop area.

  • Page 121: Option Bar

    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. Full screen (B) To see your design as large as possible, use the full screen function.

  • Page 122: Hoop Position

    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. You can also press the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch and start to embroider.

  • Page 123: Precise Positioning

    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.
  • Page 124 To 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. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the design to connect.
  • Page 125 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. Just make sure the needle is above the fabric to prevent damage to the needle and fabric.
  • Page 126 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. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop.

  • Page 127: Common Embroidery Stitch-Out Pop-Ups

    Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration 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 system and attach the embroidery presser foot.
  • Page 128 Change to Cutwork Needle ( optional accessory) Some cutwork designs can be stitched out using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needle Kit, (P/N 820 945-096). These designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the Embroidery Collection. When the machine stops and this pop-up message is shown, insert the corresponding cutwork needle.

  • Page 129: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders...

  • Page 130: Files & Folders - Overview

    Files & Folders Files & Folders is used to organize, add, move, remove and copy all your designs, fonts and stitch les. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing. While loading the les to the selection area a default icon is shown in the meantime.

  • Page 131: File Formats

    File formats Your machine can load the following le formats: • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST Design le (embroidery les) • .SPX (stitch les) Embroidery font le • .SFX (stitch font les) •...
  • Page 132 USB port. Touch external device (17) to display all connected devices. You can have your computer and another device such as a PFAFF USB embroidery stick connected at the ® same time. Touch either of the devices to explore.

  • Page 133: Open A Folder

    Load a le To load a le, touch load (6) or long touch the 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.

  • Page 134: Organize

    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 le or folder Use cut (19) and paste (21) to move a le or folder to another place.

  • Page 135: Common Files & Folders Pop-Ups

    Common Files & Folders pop-ups Delete le or folder Your machine will always ask you to con rm when you have selected to delete a le or folder. This prevents you from deleting anything by mistake. Could not delete le or folder You cannot delete les or folders from CDs or from other write protected media.
  • Page 136 System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font les can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in.

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 138: Cleaning The Machine

    Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/project.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF®...
  • Page 140 Is the wrong hoop attached? Slide on the correct hoop. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a speci c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer.

  • Page 141: Index

    INDEX Brush ................. 1:10 Built-in designs ............7:3, 10:4 1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system ......1:11 Built-in machine designs ..........8:3 3-dimensional view ............ 8:9, 9:5 Built-in mini designs ............8:3 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ..1:10 Built-in quilt designs ............8:3 5D™...

  • Page 142: Embroidery Stitch-Out 3:7

    Cut jump stitches............. 3:10 Cut position ................ 9:6 Fancy stitch foot 2A ............1:11 Fancy stitch foot with IDT™ system 1A ...... 1:11 Feed dogs, options ............3:10 Felt pad ..............1:10, 2:4 Darning ................4:18 File formats ..............10:3 Decorative stitches ............

  • Page 143: Sequencing 3:8

    Personal fonts ..............10:4 More options ............... 8:9, 9:5 Personal menu ..............3:5 Mouse ................2:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen ......1:8 Move ................6:6, 8:7 Piecing the quilt top ............4:19 Move a le or folder............10:6 Pop-ups Move design into hoop .............
  • Page 144 Sequencing ................5:8 Sewing ................... 4:23 Stitch Creator ................6:8 Save current state .............. 9:5 Position hoop ..............9:7 Save design ................ 8:8 Position of the marked stitch point ........ 6:6 Save options ............... 4:9 Power cord ............... 1:10 Save personal default stitch ..........4:10 Precise positioning .............
  • Page 145 Special sewing techniques ..........4:21 Thread tension compensation ........3:11 Speed control ............4:11, 9:6 Three-step zigzag stitch..........4:15 Spool cap ................2:4 Tie-off command ............... 5:4 Spool caps ..............1:9, 1:10 Tie-off options ..............4:11 Spool pin ................1:9 Tie-offs ................

  • Page 146: Intellectual Property

    Consult your local authorized PFAFF® dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of both the software and the Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 147 Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:12) Installation code: 8200 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.
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