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===Induction Notes=== | ===Induction Notes=== | ||
− | + | Pre-work - read through the Quick Ref guide. (Not mandatory, but helps) | |
− | * | + | Machine Setup |
+ | * Card activated by inductor | ||
+ | * Ensuring a clear work area | ||
+ | * Winding a lower bobbin | ||
+ | ** '''Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when winding a bobbin''' | ||
+ | * Installing lower bobbin | ||
+ | * Installing upper bobbin and threading through | ||
+ | ** Ensure top bobbin is fully to the right, and bobbin holder is butted against it correctly | ||
+ | Initial runthrough using built-in functions | ||
+ | * Inserting frame | ||
+ | ** Also cover how to apply backing material | ||
+ | ** What to do if material is smaller than frame (support it with backing material) | ||
+ | * Sew text and a frame | ||
+ | * Include adjusting the size and layout of the design | ||
+ | * How to change thread colour | ||
+ | * Finishing the design | ||
+ | ** '''Only ever press the thread cut button ONCE''' Only required at the end of the design | ||
+ | * Removing the frame and work | ||
+ | |||
+ | Using the PC software | ||
* Using the PC to get a design set up | * Using the PC to get a design set up | ||
+ | * Compatible filetypes for the machine are .pes and .dst | ||
** Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away | ** Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away | ||
− | |||
* Transferring the design from PC to Machine | * Transferring the design from PC to Machine | ||
+ | ** '''Ensure machine isn't simply sewing over same area repeatedly''' Watch machine during initial sewing, and ensure you are in the same area during operation | ||
− | + | Pack down | |
+ | * Removing top bobbin and thread | ||
+ | * Dust cover | ||
− | + | Special attention areas | |
− | + | * Do not use thread cutter button if thread is already cut, or a heavy gauge thread (like nylon or #30 thread) | |
− | + | * Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath | |
− | + | * Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it | |
− | + | * Set machine up THEN attach frame |
Revision as of 10:28, 23 August 2016
Thanks to the Embroidery Pledge we now have a Brother Innov-is 750E Embroidery Machine
Manuals
- Quick Reference Guide
- Operation Manual
- Operation Manual for USB Feature
- USB media compatibility list
- PE-Design Plus Instruction Manual
Induction Notes
Pre-work - read through the Quick Ref guide. (Not mandatory, but helps)
Machine Setup
- Card activated by inductor
- Ensuring a clear work area
- Winding a lower bobbin
- Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when winding a bobbin
- Installing lower bobbin
- Installing upper bobbin and threading through
- Ensure top bobbin is fully to the right, and bobbin holder is butted against it correctly
Initial runthrough using built-in functions
- Inserting frame
- Also cover how to apply backing material
- What to do if material is smaller than frame (support it with backing material)
- Sew text and a frame
- Include adjusting the size and layout of the design
- How to change thread colour
- Finishing the design
- Only ever press the thread cut button ONCE Only required at the end of the design
- Removing the frame and work
Using the PC software
- Using the PC to get a design set up
- Compatible filetypes for the machine are .pes and .dst
- Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away
- Transferring the design from PC to Machine
- Ensure machine isn't simply sewing over same area repeatedly Watch machine during initial sewing, and ensure you are in the same area during operation
Pack down
- Removing top bobbin and thread
- Dust cover
Special attention areas
- Do not use thread cutter button if thread is already cut, or a heavy gauge thread (like nylon or #30 thread)
- Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath
- Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
- Set machine up THEN attach frame