Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 driver and firmware
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... AG. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. IBM is a registered trademark 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... 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 manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine. Use only a mouse designed specifically for this...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party:
Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares that the product
Product Name: Model Number:
Brother Sewing Machine VQ3000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
Users Manual - English - Page 7
...INSTRUCTIONS
Laser Notices (For U.S.A. only)
Laser Safety
This sewing machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control...
Brother ...controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
B-5
Users Manual - English - Page 8
...INSTRUCTIONS
Laser Notices (For countries except U.S.A.)
IEC 60825-1 Specification
This sewing machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 specifications.
The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed....
• Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
B-6
Users Manual - English - Page 12
... Memory 95 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media 96 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 97 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory ......... 98 Recalling from USB Media 99 Recalling from the Computer ...of Symptoms 26
ERROR MESSAGES 29 SPECIFICATIONS 31 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE ..... 32
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 32 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 33
INDEX 34
Users Manual - English - Page 21
...
CAUTION
• Use only the power cord included with this machine.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in ...OFF or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.
•... to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Basic operations...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... page S-21)
g Select whether "Utility Stitch" or "Quilt Stitch" displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the "Sewing" is selected.
h You can activate this setting after connecting the optional multi-function foot controller. (These settings are not operable unless the optional multi-function foot controller is attached to the machine.)
i Change the height of...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
.... f The "No." is the internal machine number for the machine. g Display the program version. "Version 1" shows the program version of the LCD panel, "Version 2" shows the
program version of the machine.
Memo • The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother
dealer or at " http://solutions.brother.com " for available updates (see page A-32...
Users Manual - English - Page 38
...; Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk.
b Pre-tension disk c Pull it in as far as possible. → Check to make sure thread is securely set between
pre-tension disks.
g
Wind the thread clockwise bobbin 5-6 Times.
around
the
a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
• Be sure...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
... could result in damage to the machine.
CAUTION
• Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking... (to decrease) or (to increase) in the bobbin winding window.
■ Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main...the bobbin while sewing.
• Press
to minimize the bobbin
winding window. Then, you can perform
other operations, such as selecting a stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
... pulling the thread firmly around
the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly
pull the thread to guide it through the slit.
a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) → The ...the thread.
a Tab * Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
CAUTION
• Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise the thread may break or the thread...
Users Manual - English - Page 48
UPPER THREADING
a
Press
and install the twin needle
("CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page B-51).
e
Place the additional spool of thread...the thread in the thread
guide.
* Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks.
c
Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then
thread the needle on the left side manually.
a Needle bar thread guide
Note
• The "...
Users Manual - English - Page 50
... pin
onto
the
bobbin
a Bobbin winder shaft
d
b Vertical spool pin
c
c Spool felt
d Thread spool b
a
b
Install the spool felt and the thread spool that order, and then thread the upper
in
thread.
Memo • When setting the thread spool, set it so that
the thread winds off from the front of the spool.
•...
Users Manual - English - Page 51
...c Raise the presser foot lever.
CAUTION
• Make sure that the presser foot is installed in the correct direction, otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot, breaking the needle and... unlock all keys and
c Raise the presser foot lever.
Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter
You can attach the free motion echo quilting foot "E" and the optional walking foot, the optional...
Users Manual - English - Page 53
...needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to
the top of the needle stopper (viewing
window) in the needle clamp. Use a
screwdriver to securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
b Press
.
* ... or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.
a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle
CAUTION
• Be sure to push in the needle until...
Users Manual - English - Page 198
... the Maintenance Message 17
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 18
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display 18 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning 18
TROUBLESHOOTING 19
Frequent troubleshooting topics 19 Upper thread ...List of Symptoms 26
ERROR MESSAGES 29
SPECIFICATIONS 31
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE........ 32
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 32 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 33
INDEX 34
Users Manual - English - Page 210
... rethread the machine.
Bobbin is set incorrectly.
Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws prior to installing bobbin case.)
Using improper needle or...on the winding thread guide correctly.
bobbin.
Bobbin spins slowly.
Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide.
Press [+] in the bobbin winding window to increase the bobbin...
Users Manual - English - Page 216
... MACHINE'S SOFTWARE
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE
You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing 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 • When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file...
Users Manual - English - Page 217
...Troubleshooting
c
Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer
and for the machine.
→ "Removable Disk" will appear in "Computer (My computer)".
d Copy the upgrade file to "Removable Disk".
→ The upgrade file is loaded.
Note • If an error occurs, a red text error message
will appear. When the installation is performed successfully, following...