Janome MC 11000 -, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...perly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examina tion repair electrical or mechanical adjustment...

Page 2: ...ogramming Pattern Combinations 45 Programming the auto lock stitch 46 Programming French Knot 46 Editing the stitch pattern combination 47 Monogramming 48 Programming a monogram 49 Sewing Application...

Page 3: ...ader 13 Thread cutter holder 14 Face plate 15 Foot pressure dial 16 Bobbin winding thread guide 17 Stylus holder for the touch panel stylus 18 Spool pin 19 Spool holder 20 Needle clamp screw 21 Needle...

Page 4: ...elease lever 5 USB port for direct PC link 6 USB port for CD ROM drive USB memory key 7 Foot control jack 8 Card ejecting button 9 Card slot 10 Hand wheel 11 Buttonhole lever 12 Retractable carriage a...

Page 5: ...zers 10 Template sheets for built in embroidery designs 11 USB cable 12 Instruction book 13 Key icon reference chart 14 Instructional movie DVD 15 Handbook CD ROM 16 MC11K Tools CD ROM with instructio...

Page 6: ...foot with quilting bar 14 Quilting guide bar 15 Spool holder large 16 Spool holder small 17 Extra spool pin 18 Spool supporter 19 Felt cushion 20 Bobbins 21 Set of needles 22 Screwdriver 23 Screwdriv...

Page 7: ...ful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows For free arm sewing 1 Return the carriage to the home position refer to page 67 2 Turn the power switch off 3 Remove the extension table 4 Hook your fi...

Page 8: ...power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the Foot Control Operating Instructions The symbol O of a switch i...

Page 9: ...op 3 Needle up down button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down 4 Auto lock button When sewing stitch pattern U1 U2 U8 or U9 the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and autom...

Page 10: ...ed with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine is running overloaded Follow the safety instructions that appear on the visual touch screen Screen up down butt...

Page 11: ...pin is also used for twin needle sewing Winding the Bobbin This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding which allows you to wind the bobbin while stitching 1 Slide the hook cover release but...

Page 12: ...the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise 2 Guide the thread into the front notch A on the bobbin holder 3 Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blade...

Page 13: ...right channel and around the bottom of the guide plate 3 Pull the thread up along the left channel to the thread take up lever 4 Firmly draw the thread up to the take up lever and down into its eye f...

Page 14: ...r NOTES You may need to hold the thread end with your hand when threading certain kinds of threads When threading monofilament thread hang the thread end on the thread holder on the face plate CAUTION...

Page 15: ...ter 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread 3 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread 4 Slide 10 cm 4...

Page 16: ...ffon Georgette Fine Lace Organdy Net Tulle Batiste Voile Lawn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Sheer Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Gingham Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah...

Page 17: ...xtremely helpful when sewing patchwork quilting etc since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with...

Page 18: ...foot with your fingers Darning foot P 2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the darning foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw Tighten the thumbscrew...

Page 19: ...ress this key to enter the embroidery mode 3 Open file key Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns and embroidery designs you have saved 4 Mode setting key Press this key to en...

Page 20: ...uage selection mode Flag mode In this mode you can select one of 10 languages for the messages displayed on the screen Registering the custom settings After customizing the settings press the register...

Page 21: ...g the or key 5 Screen saver Press the on off key to check the box so the screen will show the screen saver instead of entering the eco mode You can also create your original screen saver for the MC 11...

Page 22: ...not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory 4 Resetting all to default Press the yes key to reset all the parameters to the original values factory...

Page 23: ...ing cases the machine will trim the threads and stop automatically if you check the box by pressing the on off key 1 Pressing the auto lock button 2 The auto lock stitch is programmed 3 Sewing monogra...

Page 24: ...e from Press the key of the thread you wish to use The color code of the selected brand will be shown on the color part key along with the name of the color 8 Color options Press the key to select one...

Page 25: ...direction by pressing the fast forward key or rewind key Pressing the full screen key enlarges the movie window to full screen Press the exit key to close the current window X Winding the bobbin Windi...

Page 26: ...are programmable 4 Monogramming You can sew letterings as well as combination of characters and symbol patterns 5 Sewing application You can select the proper stitch for a specific sewing project from...

Page 27: ...black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fa...

Page 28: ...bbin threads to the back under the presser foot Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well To use the thread cutter on...

Page 29: ...itch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of...

Page 30: ...key to increase the tension Press the key to decease the tension Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window You can alter the needle drop position...

Page 31: ...liqu Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window You can alter the stitch width or needle drop position of the straight stitches stitch length and n...

Page 32: ...r sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim...

Page 33: ...sition of the needle drop if necessary Sew guiding the fold along the guide After sewing is finished open fabric flat The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible Adjusting the needle...

Page 34: ...8 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 17 Knit Stitch 9 F 16 19 18 Visible hemming Select pattern U17 Fold and press a single hem Place the fabric with the right side up Sew along the fold at the desired depth Trim an...

Page 35: ...so suitable for larger and thicker buttons B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics B7 Tailored buttonhole This buttonhole is durable and used...

Page 36: ...the buttonhole will be increased 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 4 Press the start stop button to sew the buttonhole NOTE A warning message will appear and the machine will stop...

Page 37: ...p 2 Depress the foot control The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point Press the reverse butt...

Page 38: ...ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the Forks on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot R to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Fo...

Page 39: ...ver the first layer at a right angle to it NOTE The maximum length of darning is 2 cm 3 4 and the maximum width is 0 7 cm 1 4 To sew the same size darning Simply depress the foot control to sew anothe...

Page 40: ...The tacking length has now been determined NOTE The maximum length of tacking is 1 5 cm 5 8 To sew the same size tack To sew another tack in the same size simply depress the foot control until the ma...

Page 41: ...s used for belt holes etc Select the pattern B19 B20 or B21 and attach the satin stitch foot F Depress the foot control to sew The machine will stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with a...

Page 42: ...of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTES Make sure each thread winds off from the spools as shown Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as for a single needle Slip one of the threads thr...

Page 43: ...emains the same To elongate the stitch press the adjust key to open the manual setting window Press the key to increase the elongation ratio or press the key to decrease the elongation ratio The stitc...

Page 44: ...ording under the spring on the foot Make sure to pass each strand separately under the spring 1 Spring Pull 10 cm 4 of strands under the foot and to the rear The grooves on the bottom of the foot will...

Page 45: ...r use with the zigzag foot and the other is for even feed foot To attach the quilting guide bar for the zigzag foot Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder and insert the quilting bar into the...

Page 46: ...ern 4 Mirror image key Press this key to program a mirror image of the selected pattern 5 Page keys Press key to view the previous page Press key to view the next page 6 Save file key Press this key t...

Page 47: ...ing mode setting the machine will trim the threads after the auto lock stitch refer to page 22 Programming French Knot Example Expanding the space between French Knots Press the program key Select the...

Page 48: ...56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 52 M F Decorative 4 Satin S 1 2 6 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 M F Decorative 4 Satin S 1 2 6 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 M F...

Page 49: ...lay the entire pattern combination After starting the machine the key will change to the start over key 5 Save file key You can save the monogramming or text as a file 6 Cursor keys These keys are for...

Page 50: ...5 Press the left cursor key to move the cursor under 6 Press the delete key and will be deleted 7 Press the font key and select the symbols Enter and it will be inserted before C Saving the monogram...

Page 51: ...6 Gathering 7 Basting 8 Button Sewing 9 Tacking 10 Appliqu 11 Patchwork 12 Quilting NOTE Do not press the sewing application key while programming a pattern combination otherwise the programmed patter...

Page 52: ...then press Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of the foot Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric Stop the machine...

Page 53: ...his is the overall opening size Place the right sides of the fabric togather and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seam Manually increase the st...

Page 54: ...open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam 4 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side of the fabric facing up Baste the opened fabric and zipper t...

Page 55: ...c Press at end of seam Zipper2 Stitching tape Left of teeth A Fabric reparation Provide a concealed zipper 2 cm 3 4 longer than the opening size Attach the zigzag foot A Place the right sides of the f...

Page 56: ...before the zipper bottom 3 Press the second stitching tape icon key Raise the foot and reattach it with the right side of the pin Turn and fold the bodice to the left Seamalong the edge of the left z...

Page 57: ...eel with your hand Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the or key s...

Page 58: ...sleeve top Basting Attach the satin stitch foot F or darning foot P 2 When the basting is selected the feed dog will be automatically lowered NOTE Refer to page 17 for how to attach the darning foot...

Page 59: ...ine tune the stitch length by pressing the or key Attach 1 4 foot O which helps you to keep a constant 1 4 6 mm seam allowance Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together Place the patchwork piec...

Page 60: ...clasp stitch Attach the satin stitch foot F The machine will automatically stop after sewing one cycle of the stitch Free quilting Attach the darning foot P 2 refer to page 17 To Sew Lower the foot th...

Page 61: ...Reference The quick menu window shows the at a glance lists of stitches by category from which you can select the desired stitch quickly and easily Press one of the 9 lists and the stitch selection wi...

Page 62: ...Decorative stretch stitch patterns If the pattern is compressed turn the dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial in the direction of Letters and numbers If the pattern is co...

Page 63: ...tarting point for monogram in horizontal orientation 9 Starting point for monogram in vertical orientation Embroidery hoop SQ This is the large size hoop with a 20 cm 8 by 20 cm 8 embroidery area for...

Page 64: ...make it easier to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of adhesive type stabilizer Type Tear away Iron on Cut away Water soluble Sticky Usage Stab...

Page 65: ...ightening screw 4 Inner hoop 5 Template 6 Outer hoop NOTES When placing the fabric on the embroidery hoop place the outer hoop on a flat surface For thin and stretchy fabrics use an adhesive type stab...

Page 66: ...Press the embroidery mode key The visual touch screen will show a warning message Press the OK key The carriage will move to the position for setting the hoop NOTE Be sure to set the carriage arm in t...

Page 67: ...setting position Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting embroidery Never try to move the carriage with hand or touch the carriage while it...

Page 68: ...ow the warning message Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the home position The visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode Retract the carriadge in the stored position CAUTION...

Page 69: ...e monogramming window You can sew monograms in 12 different fonts plus border designs and stitch patterns similar to the ordinary sewing refer to page 72 3 PC Design card Press the PC design card key...

Page 70: ...r sections To view the next color section press the next page key Press the previous page key to view the previous color section The machine will automatically stop sewing and trim the threads if the...

Page 71: ...point The hoop will move backward 10 stitches each time this key is pressed Press the key to move the hoop ahead The hoop will move forward 10 stitches each time this key is pressed 3 Jog ST key Pres...

Page 72: ...op button to start sewing again The machine will stop and trim the threads if the auto thread cutting is activated automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread and sew the...

Page 73: ...will open 2 Font key To select the desired font press one of the following options 1 Gothic font 2 Script font 3 Cheltenham font 4 Hollowblock font upper case only 5 Bauhaus font 6 Galant font 7 Typi...

Page 74: ...file save window and allows you to save the text or monogram as a file 5 Lettering orientation key Pressing this key will select the horizontal or vertical orientation alternately 6 Letter size key Y...

Page 75: ...select large size 6 Enter B the cursor shifts to the right and B is automatically memorized 7 Press the OK key 8 The screen will change to the Embroidery screen 9 Press the start stop button to start...

Page 76: ...template Color change You can sew a multi colored monogram by changing the thread color of each letter if you press the color change key before sewing The machine will stop automatically when each le...

Page 77: ...on to start sewing The machine will stop automatically when the mono gram is completed NOTES The 3 letter monogram will be sewn in the same way as the 2 letter monogram The starting position for the 2...

Page 78: ...the cursor under R to delete Press the delete key and letter R will be deleted Inserting a character Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under A Enter E The letter E will be inserted before A Got...

Page 79: ...nter the editing mode Press the arc key to open the arc layout window 1 Upward arrow key Press this key to make a lower arc 2 Downward arrow key Press this key to make an upper arc 3 Outward double he...

Page 80: ...the same Press the double head arrow key to adjust the size of the arc Move the arc to the desired position by pressing the layout keys or dragging the arc with your fingertip After choosing the shap...

Page 81: ...hoop RE 140 mm by 200 mm optional item Embroidery hoop HH 100 mm by 90 mm optional item The editing window will open in the selected hoop size NOTE To select the embroidery hoop HH first you need to...

Page 82: ...ted object You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the layout keys Press the layout keys to move the pattern to the desired position in the editing window The carriage will not move when yo...

Page 83: ...press the resize key the resize window will open You can change the size of embroidery pattern from 80 to 120 of the original pattern size The size will change 1 each time you press the plus or minus...

Page 84: ...the hue press one of 24 color tiles To change shade of the selected color press and drag the slider up or down You can assign the name to the customized color for the color section by pressing the na...

Page 85: ...00x200mm A C B Designs A A Z ST 126x110mm 4 16 1 2 3 4 Peacock Green 251 40 min 5 Colors 14 375 ST 160x147mm 1 5 A Z X Edit SQ 200x200mm A C B 6 Press the OK key and the embroidery window for the comb...

Page 86: ...steps to form a heart shape with a series of patterns NOTE Patterns Template1 to 14 are used as backdrops for the chain of the patterns The template patterns can be resized from 50 to 150 of the orig...

Page 87: ...w will open The file name will automatically assigned starting from M_001 in order Press the OK key and the file will be saved in the selected folder To return to the previous screen press the exit ke...

Page 88: ...the OK key and delete the file or folder that you do not need Rename Save File File Name M_001 M_002 M_003 M_004 1 1 Rename X OK 0 6 3MB ATA Built in USB Card Memory New Name X X Deleting the file or...

Page 89: ...only Open the folder that contains the file you wish to open by pressing the folder icon The file list of the selected folder will be displayed Press the next page key to view the remaining files Pres...

Page 90: ...achine and PC NOTE Refer to the instruction booklet of the MC11K Tools CD ROM for more details Start up the MC 11000 and PC and insert the type A USB connector into the PC Insert the type B connector...

Page 91: ...the PC Card from the machine NOTE When turning the power switch on with the PC card inserted it will take sometime to start up the machine Importing embroidery designs from a PC Design card Press the...

Page 92: ...will be displayed on the screen Press the desired folder icon to open Select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon NOTES You cannot access the ATA PC card by pressing the card tab in the e...

Page 93: ...are available from camera shops PC supplies stores etc in various forms Following USB memory keys are recommended to use with the MC 11000 Insert the USB memory key into the type A USB port on the MC...

Page 94: ...on the MC 11000 The CD ROM drive does not need external power since it is supplied from the MC 11000 via the USB cable Turn on the MC 11000 and press the open file key The open file window will open...

Page 95: ...n and bobbin holder 3 Bobbin holder 3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush 4 Lint brush 4 Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush 5 Feed dog 6 Auto thread cutter devi...

Page 96: ...tly 1 The needle is inserted incorrectly 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn 4 A blue tipped needle is not being used for sewing stretch...

Page 97: ...knob is loose 6 The embroidey hoop is hitting something around the machine 7 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop 8 The fabric is caught or trapped when sewing embroidery...

Page 98: ...46 47 L S L S L S 14 13 15 1 2 3 5 4 7 8 9 11 12 6 10 16 17 18 19 L S 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 35 36 37 38 31 30 32 29 33 34 27 28 L S 39 43 44 40 41 42 L S L S 14 13 15 1 2 3 5 4 7 8 9 11 12 6 10 16 17...

Page 99: ...17 9 10 11 12 6 5 7 8 24 23 22 21 13 14 15 16 26 25 27 28 44 43 42 41 33 34 35 36 30 29 31 32 48 47 46 45 51 50 49 37 38 39 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 DESIGN CHART ST for Ho...

Page 100: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DESIGN CHART FA for Free arm Hoop FA TP Template Pattern for Hoop SQ MA for...

Page 101: ...100 3 letters 2 letters Program border Script Cheltenham Hollowblock Bauhaus Galant Gothic...

Page 102: ...101 Normal Sew Typist Brush First Grade Jupiter...