Janome MEMORY CRAFT 9700, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...J a n o m e F l y e r c o m Janome Memory Craft 9700 Instruction Book Janome MC9700 Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual www janomeflyer com Memory Craft 9700 Owners Manual User Guide...

Page 2: ...service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controll...

Page 3: ...rogramming a pattern combination 58 Elongation sewing 59 Programming a pattern combination witha mirror image 60 Decorative Stitches 61 Shell Tuck Stitch 61 Applique sewing 62 Programming French knot...

Page 4: ...Plate Release Button 16 Hook Cover Plate 17 Needle Plate 18 Built in Needle Threader 19 Thread Cutter Thread Holder 20 Face Plate 21 Thread Take up Lever 22 Pressure Dial 23 Thread Tension Dial 24 Fli...

Page 5: ...Template Sheets for Built in Designs 6 Power Supply Cord 7 Instructional Movie CD 8 Hard Cover Carrying Case 9 Zipper Foot E 10 Satin Stitch Foot F 11 Embroidery Foot P 12 Zigzag Foot A comes attached...

Page 6: ...edles 9 Spool Pin Felt 10 Lint Brush 11 Additional Spool Pin 12 Seam Ripper 13 Spool Holder Large 14 Spool Holder Small 15 Bobbins 16 Spool Stand 17 Quilting Bar Detachable extension table for accesso...

Page 7: ...sewing is suitable for stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any circular garment area darning socks or mending knees elbows or children s wear For flat bed sewing Position the Tabs on the Base Ta...

Page 8: ...d in the Embroidery Mode ForYour Safety While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn o...

Page 9: ...elected the machine will sew in reverse while the Reverse Button is being pressed If you press the Reverse Button when sewing all other stitches the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and a...

Page 10: ...Foot Control the faster the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the Speed Control Lever when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot controller Model...

Page 11: ...ng the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot Press the Up Down Needle Button to raise the needle to its highest position and raise the Presser Foot Lifter Turn the Power Switch OFF Press the Red Butt...

Page 12: ...remove the Foot Holder Attach the Darning Foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the Pin on the Needle Clamp Screw Tighten the thumb screw firmly with the screwdriver 3 Darning Foot P 2 4 Pin 5 Needle Cl...

Page 13: ...e foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and nearly invisible blind hem 6 Overcasting Foot M This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style overlocking The wires on the foot eff...

Page 14: ...and press it firmly against the spool of thread NOTE Use the Small Spool Holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread Additional Spool Pin Use the Additional Spool Pin when you need to wind the bob...

Page 15: ...e to the hole in the bobbin 6 Depress the Foot Control again When the Bobbin is fully wound it will stop automatically Release the Foot Control and return the Bobbin Winder Spindle to its original pos...

Page 16: ...thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the Side Notch B 5 Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear NOTE A...

Page 17: ...the right channel and around the bottom of the Thread Guide Plate 1 Right Channel 4 Firmly draw the thread up along the left channel to the Take up Lever and down into its eye from the right to the le...

Page 18: ...ook 5 Draw the thread down around the Threader Guide and under the hook 4 Threader Guide 6 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand A loop of the thread is pulled u...

Page 19: ...e Button twice to pick up the bobbin thread Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the Bobbin Thread 1 Needle Thread 2 Up Down Needle Button 3 Bobbin Thread 3 Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to...

Page 20: ...awn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Sheer Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Gingham Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah Satin backed Crepe Qiana Single Knits Jersey Swim wear and...

Page 21: ...read shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric 2 Needle Thread 3 Right Side of the Fabric 4 Wrong Side of the Fabric 5 Bobbin Thread Manual tension adjustment Manual tension adjustment may be nee...

Page 22: ...the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons manual embroidery Push the drop feed lever to the left to lower the feed dog Push the lever to the right to raise the feed dog it will return to the up posit...

Page 23: ...ed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved 4 Mode setting key See page 22 Press this key to enter the My Setting Mode In this mode you can change the machine settings to your preference T...

Page 24: ...When you select 0 the buzzer turns off 5 Eco mode After turning on the power switch if you have not used the machine after a while the machine will enter Eco Mode The visual touch screen will go dark...

Page 25: ...gth and width are displayed in millimeter regardless of the inch mm setting 7 Page keys You can turn the pages by pressing the page keys Press the page forward key to view the next page Press the page...

Page 26: ...pm stitch per minute Press the Minus key to reduce the maximum sewing speed Press the Plus key to increase the maximum sewing speed NOTE Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag...

Page 27: ...ne of the following 11 languages by pressing the corresponding key 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 Portuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian 10 Finnish 11 Japanese Janome MC9700 Sewing...

Page 28: ...ing and Eyelet 3 Satin Stitch Key This key opens the window for Satin Stitches The stitch combination can be stored in the memory bank 4 Decorative Stitch Key This key opens the multi page window for...

Page 29: ...when starting sewing from extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing in the black bu...

Page 30: ...sser foot and pull the fabric to the rear Draw both needle and bobbin threads up and into the Thread Cutter The threads will be cut at the proper length for starting the next seam 1 Thread Cutter Usin...

Page 31: ...ength 1 Needle Drop Position Adjusting Keys 2 Stitch Length Adjusting Keys 3 Default Key Resumes the default settings 4 Cancel Key Cancels the last changes to setting 5 OK Key Enables the current sett...

Page 32: ...e key the needle moves to the left Changing stitch length Press the key to decrease the stitch length Press the key to increase the stitch length 1 0 5 0 7 0 3 5 0 0 3 5 2 20 Default Cancel OK 3 5 2 2...

Page 33: ...and continue sewing forward When you press the Reverse Button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically 05 Triple Stretch Stitch Thi...

Page 34: ...h Plus and Minus keys 1 When you press the Adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window Press the or key to change the stitch width or stitch length 1 Stitch Width Adjusting Keys 2 Stitch Len...

Page 35: ...th Press the key to decrease the Stitch Length Press the key to increase the Stitch Length 2 Stitch Length After adjusting the settings press the OK key 1 0 5 0 1 2 2 0 7 0 5 0 1 50 Default Cancel OK...

Page 36: ...oot C Place the fabric edge next to the Guide of the foot and then sew 1 Guide CAUTION When you use the Overedge Foot C or the Overcasting Foot M you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to preve...

Page 37: ...f the seam allowance closer to the stitches 1 Pattern 09 2 Zigzag foot A Double Overedge Stitch This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two row...

Page 38: ...mes to the left side of the guide Lower the Presser Foot Adjust the needle drop position so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold when the needle swings to the extreme left 4 Guide 5 Folde...

Page 39: ...le position to the left Press the OK key to register the settings The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it comes over to the left side 1 Stitch Width Adjusting Keys 2 Default Key Resumes...

Page 40: ...her and sew to the End of the Zipper Opening Fasten the seam with reverse stitching Press the Adjust key and manually increase the stitch length to 5 mm 3 16 Press the OK key to register the setting a...

Page 41: ...titch length back to 2 2 and thread tension to AUTO Attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the Right hand Side Sew through the fold and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot St...

Page 42: ...ape Stop sewing about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper 13 End of the Opening 14 Basting Stitches 15 0 7 to 1 cm 3 8 Lower the needle slightly into the fabric raise the foot remove the basting stitche...

Page 43: ...Foot Holder and insert the Quilting Bar into the Hole of the Foot Holder Set the Quilting Bar to the desired position then retighten the screw 1 Quilting Bar 2 Screw 3 Hole A Z Straight Stitch 2 3 4...

Page 44: ...e to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 16 Keyhole Buttonhole The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger an...

Page 45: ...holder Raise the Presser Foot 1 Pin 2 Groove Pull the Button Holder to the rear and place the button in it Push it tightly against the button 3 Button Holder NOTE If the button is extremely thick mak...

Page 46: ...utton twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the Starting Point of the Mark Then lower the Automatic Buttonhol...

Page 47: ...pleted When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting threads...

Page 48: ...l start and lower the foot Press the Start Stop Button and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord The machine stops automatically when finished Remo...

Page 49: ...OTE Default setting is 5 0 Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches coarser Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches denser NOTE Default setting is 0 45 Th...

Page 50: ...at the starting point Then lower the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R 1 Button Holder 2 Hole 3 Needle Thread 4 Bobbin Thread NOTES You do not need to pull down the Buttonhole Lever If you wish to change th...

Page 51: ...chine when you are directly opposite the Starting Point Press the Reverse button 7 Starting Point Step 3 Keep the Foot Control depressed The machine will bartack lock the stitches and automatically st...

Page 52: ...s the span of the holes in the button Press the Start Stop Button to sew and the machine will stop automatically Trim the Needle Thread at the Beginning 1 Needle Thread at the Beginning Raise the foot...

Page 53: ...Control to sew rows of darning and a locking stitch The machine stops automatically when completed NOTE The maximum length of darning is 2 cm 3 4 and the maximum width is 0 7 cm 1 4 2 2 cm 3 4 3 0 7...

Page 54: ...n To sew the same size darning Simply restart the machine to sew another darning in the same size To sew the next darn in a different size press the Cancel key To adjust the evenness of darning stitch...

Page 55: ...Required Length and press the Reverse Button and the machine will memorize the Tack Length 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button 4 Tack Length To sew the same size tack To sew another tack in the same s...

Page 56: ...oot F Depress the Foot Control to sew The machine will stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl puncher or pointed scissors To adjust the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet opens pr...

Page 57: ...tin Stitch foot F or Darning Foot P 2 NOTE Refer to page 10 for how to attach the Darning Foot P 2 To sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the Foot Control or press the Start Stop Button The machine w...

Page 58: ...the elongation of decorative stitch patterns 6 Default key When you press the Default key all function values on the screen will return to the default settings the same settings as when you purchased...

Page 59: ...selected pattern 12 Vertical Mirror key Press this key to memorize the mirror image pattern 13 Save File key Press this key to save the programmed pattern combination as a file NOTE You can save up t...

Page 60: ...ey The machine will sew a single pattern only and lock the stitch at the end then stop automatically 1 Locking Stitches Programming a pattern combination Press the program key Select the pattern 31 Se...

Page 61: ...y The setting will be registered and the screen returns to the previous window Start to sew NOTE If you press the Auto Lock Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatic...

Page 62: ...or Image key Select the Pattern 30 Start to sew NOTE If you press the Auto Lock Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed...

Page 63: ...as tricot Fold and stitch on the bias Attach Satin Stitch Foot F Increase the needle thread tension to 6 8 Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of th...

Page 64: ...t in place Sew guiding the edge of the applique along the Slit on the foot so that the needle falls off the Edge of the Applique when it swings to the right 1 Applique 2 Edge of the Applique 3 Slit NO...

Page 65: ...page 2 7 Select the pattern 45 Two counts of straight stitch will be memorized Press the next page key to show page 3 7 Select the pattern 55 Press the previous page key to show page 2 7 Select the p...

Page 66: ...6 The screen shows the patterns 66 and 72 Press the key The screen shows the pattern combination with the pattern 65 at the head The machine will sew the pattern combination from the beginning A Z 56...

Page 67: ...rrow key to move the cursor below the pattern 31 Press the Adjust key Change the elongation ratio by pressing the Plus or Minus key Press the OK key to register the adjustment and the screen will go b...

Page 68: ...cursor under the pattern 32 Select the pattern 66 The pattern 66 will be inserted before the pattern 32 A Z Adjust SET F Auto 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 M Decorative L S 3 7 French Knot F Auto 3...

Page 69: ...ow press the Next Page key to view the remaining patterns in the combination Press the Return Key to go back to the original window 1 Next Page Key 2 Return Key 3 Page Number 1 A Z Adjust SET F Auto 3...

Page 70: ...Sewing NOTE When you sew patterns with the twin needle test the stitches first before you sew Use the Zigzag Foot A or Satin Stitch Foot F for Twin Needle Sewing Turn the power switch off before chan...

Page 71: ...om the spools as shown Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as for a single needle Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other one on the right Thread the...

Page 72: ...for editing your monogram Press the Left arrow key to move the cursor to the left Press the Right arrow key to move the cursor to the Right 6 File Save key You can save the programmed pattern combinat...

Page 73: ...select the Letters Press the Letter Size key to select Large Size Press B the cursor shifts to the right and B is automatically memorized The machine will sew the monogram and stop automatically when...

Page 74: ...ss the OK key to save the file and the screen will return to the previous screen 4 OK Key Press the Cancel key to return to the previous screen without saving the file 5 Cancel Key NOTE The file name...

Page 75: ...n the memory is full a warning message will appear Press the OK key and go to the open file window then delete the files that you do not need When you save the file under the existing name a warning m...

Page 76: ...ncing Dial 2 Standard Setting Mark 3 Groove on the Dial Decorative stretch stitch patterns If the pattern is compressed turn the dial toward If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial toward Letters an...

Page 77: ...nt for the designs from Memory Card Nos 102 and up 10 Starting Point for Monogramming in Horizontal orientation Embroidery Hoop B This is the large size hoop with a 20 cm 8 by 14 cm 5 1 2 embroidery a...

Page 78: ...stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear Iron on Stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Fuse it to...

Page 79: ...to stretch the fabric Make sure that the fabric is stretched drum tight in the hoop Remove the template 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines 3 Hoop Tightening Screw 4 Inner Hoop 5 Template 6 Outer Hoop NOTES When p...

Page 80: ...our machine before starting embroidery Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the carriage while it is moving Make sure to return the carriage to the home position before turning the power of...

Page 81: ...500 can read and sew embroidery designs available from the Memory Cards for Memory Craft 9000 5700 via the Card Reader 10000 optional accessory NOTE To connect the Card Reader 10000 and the Memory Cra...

Page 82: ...the key will darken after you finish sewing that part of the embroidery design Sewing the specific color part by skipping You can sew only the specific part of the design by skipping the parts before...

Page 83: ...ve forward 10 stitches each time this key is pressed 4 Jog ST key Press this key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back forward keys or vice versa 5 Return Carriage Key Press the return carriage ke...

Page 84: ...hread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot 1 Loose Thread Press the Start Stop button to start sewing again The machine will stop automatically when the first color...

Page 85: ...ion You can change the type of font for monogramming by pressing the Font key The font selection window will open 3 Font key To select the desired font press one of the following options 4 Gothic Font...

Page 86: ...g either of the arrow keys To add letters numbers symbols character into a monogram move the cursor under a character Press the new character key and it will be inserted before the underlined characte...

Page 87: ...O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F Gothic AB A F A Z G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F A Z SET B 1 Monogram in Gothic style Press the Font key and select Gothic style letters Select...

Page 88: ...ess the Start stop button again to stop the machine Raise the presser foot cut off the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot Press the Start stop button...

Page 89: ...Z Siz e P A F 126x110mm Jog ST Color Change SET Ready to Sew 2 Jog ST 2 SET SET 8 min 53x62mm 1 Color SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F AB A F A Z G H I...

Page 90: ...insert E to BAT Press the Cursor key to shift the cursor under the letter before where you wish to insert a letter Select the letter E The letter E will be inserted between B and A Gothic A F BEAT AB...

Page 91: ...h a PC card inserted in the machine it will take sometime to get the machine booted up Selecting the PC card designs Press the PC card key The designs contained in the card are displayed on the patter...

Page 92: ...232C cable into the machine Insert the 2 plugs into the Card Reader 10000 1 RS 232C Cable 2 Card Reader 10000 Insert the Memory card into the Card Reader 10000 Push the card until it clicks 3 Memory C...

Page 93: ...110 mm Optional item Large Hoop B 140 mm by 200 mm Free Arm Hoop C 50 mm by 50 mm Optional item 2 Hoop Selection Window 3 Hoop Selection Keys Press the OK key and the editing screen for the selected h...

Page 94: ...ancel OK 92 Selecting the pattern to edit The Patterns from the built in designs monograms PC cards and Memory Cards can be edited To select the pattern to edit press the pattern selection key of the...

Page 95: ...d to select the appropriate size of the embroidery hoop by pressing the hoop selection key There are 3 hoop size selections Standard Hoop A 126 mm by 110 mm Large Hoop B 140 mm by 200 mm Free Arm Hoop...

Page 96: ...or image of the pattern 4 Mirror Image Keys Press the key to flip the pattern horizontally Press the key to flip the pattern vertically Deleting a pattern Press the Delete key to delete the selected p...

Page 97: ...When you press the keys you will be able to see the saved files on the previous and next pages 4 Page keys Press the OK key to save the file and the screen will return to the original screen If you d...

Page 98: ...TES When the memory is full a warning message will appear Press the key and go to the open file window then delete the file that you do not need When you save a file under the same name a warning mass...

Page 99: ...o Sew 2 P Jog ST 2 A F 126x110mm Size 6 min 4 Colors 31x36mm 27 Toast 255 Beige Gray Cardinal Red Bright Green 223 244 206 SET SET SET SET A Z Edit Designs HoopSize A F 126X110mm 25 26 27 28 29 30 32...

Page 100: ...V W X Y Z A B C D E F Gothic AB A F A Z G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F SET A A Select p p l and e Press the OK key The word Apple will appear in the editing window Move the word u...

Page 101: ...Pressing the keys will show the saved files in the next or previous page 4 Page Keys Deleting a saved file When you need to delete the saved file select the file to delete then press the Delete key 5...

Page 102: ...he selected topic will be displayed on the screen NOTE Press the Return key to go back to the previous screen SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Designs HoopSize A F 126X110mm SET Index Adjusting patterns C...

Page 103: ...n Lift up the Bobbin Holder and remove it 3 Clean the Bobbin Holder with a Lint Brush 4 Clean the Feed Dog and Hook Race with the Lint Brush 5 Clean the Hook Race with a dry cloth You may also use a v...

Page 104: ...HOT wait until it has cooled down before touching it To remove Open the faceplate Pull out the bulb from the lamp socket 1 Lamp Socket 2 Light bulb To replace Insert the bulb into the opening of the s...

Page 105: ...3 The bobbin is damaged and doesn t turn smoothly 1 The needle is inserted incorrectly 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The needle clamp screw is loose 4 The needle thread tension is too tight 5 The f...

Page 106: ...htly enough on the embroidery hoop 9 The fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when sewing embroidery 1 The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn 2 The feed balancing dial is no...

Page 107: ...41 42 L S 48 50 49 52 51 53 54 46 45 47 55 56 57 2 3 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 68 66 67 65 69 70 00 L S 214 74 78 76 77 79 81 82 83 75 80 71 72 73 214 00 L S 84 95 96 91 94 85 86 93 89 90 92 87 88 101 102...

Page 108: ...46 45 52 51 50 49 56 55 54 53 60 59 58 57 64 63 62 61 68 67 66 65 72 71 70 69 76 75 74 73 80 79 78 77 37 38 39 40 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 82 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 DESIGN CHART Pattern 88 is a center line...

Page 109: ...J a n o m e F l y e r c o m 107 Gothic Script Cheltenham 3 letters 2 letters DESIGN CHART Janome MC9700 Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual www janomeflyer com Memory Craft 9700 Owners Manual User Guide...

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