Baby Lock Embroidery Professional PLUS BMP9, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...ing disclaimer Redistribution s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with...

Page 3: ...ctrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Never operate this machine if i...

Page 4: ...e bent or damaged needles Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle While the machine is in operation keep your hands away from the needle bar case and...

Page 5: ...If the light unit is damaged it must be replaced by an authorized retailer In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operat...

Page 6: ...ug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized retailer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appliance is not intended for use by per...

Page 7: ...nd can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interf...

Page 8: ...MBROIDERY created by use of the CONTENT Except as otherwise provided herein CUSTOMER may not Allow more than one copy of the CONTENT to be available for use at any one time Reproduce modify publish di...

Page 9: ...bels 7 Warning Labels The following warning labels are on the machine Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels 1 2 Label locations Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day b...

Page 10: ...thread color to each needle If a needle is already threaded by a color that will be used on the next pattern the machine will assign the color to that needle reducing the number of thread spool change...

Page 11: ...hange is more than 7 times machine will come back to the needle that the machine is already used and sew the same color again automatically Automatic sewing reduces sewing time Except to change the th...

Page 12: ...nformation The thread color information for manufacturers threads is available making it easy to choose the appropriate thread color Expanded thread color display feature enables colors to be displaye...

Page 13: ...be selected at any time to be threaded or moved to the embroidering position Touch to open the needle move screen then select the needle bar number that you want to move or thread Refer to Moving and...

Page 14: ...ey Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for various embroide...

Page 15: ...up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide assembly 28 Positioning the spool stand 29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder 29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Oper...

Page 16: ...When You Have a Question This May Help You 79 TECHNICAL TERMS 79 PATTERNS 79 EMBROIDERING 79 USB connectivity 80 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 Changing the Needle 86 Replacing the needle 86 Correctly Usi...

Page 17: ...ral pattern selection 140 Embroidery patterns 141 Frame patterns 141 Monogram and frame designs 142 Alphabet patterns 145 Floral alphabet patterns 148 Greek alphabet patterns 149 Embroidery patterns s...

Page 18: ...sing a frame pattern to create appliqu s 1 209 Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 2 210 Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns 212 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 215 Checkin...

Page 19: ...ne 248 About the maintenance message 249 Troubleshooting 250 On screen troubleshooting 250 Troubleshooting 251 Error messages 259 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 267 Specificatio...

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Page 21: ...before starting to sew are described in this chapter Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 20 Front view 20 Right side rear view 21 Operation panel 21 Accessories 22 Included accessories 22 Opti...

Page 22: ...osition 3 Lower thread guide 4 Carriage Attach the embroidery frame to the carriage When the machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering the carriage moves forward backward left and right...

Page 23: ...er supply plug 7 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON I and OFF 8 Ventilation slots Operation panel 1 Start Stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop the m...

Page 24: ...1 15 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 16 Wrench 13 10 XC6159 051 17 Oiler XZ0206 051 18 Cleaning brush X59476 051 19 Weight XC5974 151 20 USB cable XD1851 051 21 Embroidery frame extra large 200 mm...

Page 25: ...ies recommended for this machine All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No Part Name Part...

Page 26: ...derside of the machine in order to avoid the possibility of the machine s motor overheating resulting in a fire or in damage to the machine The machine weight is approximately 37 kg 81 lb The transpor...

Page 27: ...our safety Since the machine weighs approximately 37 kg 81 lb do not set it up on an unstable table or desk 770 mm 30 5 16 inches More than 50 mm 2 inches 589 mm 23 3 16 inches More than 350 mm 13 3 4...

Page 28: ...turned 4 Use the included wrench to turn the adjustable foot nut on the foot Turning the nut in direction 1 lengthens the leg turning the nut in direction 2 shortens the leg 1 Adjustable foot nut Adj...

Page 29: ...the thumb screws 3 Adjust the orientation of the operation panel Loosen the thumb screw adjust the operation panel to an easy to view orientation and then tighten the thumb screw 1 Thumb screw 4 Adju...

Page 30: ...de assembly support and tighten 1 Insert screw and tighten 2 Tighten screw 3 Using the Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly and lift up the t...

Page 31: ...d is fully opened up tighten the thumb screw X Secure the spool stand in the opened position Attaching the embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage 1 Remove the two t...

Page 32: ...Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two thumb screws removed in step 1 1 Thumb screws Note Using the disc shaped screwdriver included firmly tighten the thumb screws This completes the prepara...

Page 33: ...en Quick Reference Guide 70 When You Have a Question This May Help You 79 Installing the Bobbin Turning ON the Machine Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Specifying Embroid...

Page 34: ...an electric shock may result Do not plug in or unplug the power supply cord with wet hands otherwise an electric shock may result When unplugging the power supply cord be sure to first turn off the ma...

Page 35: ...05 H E may be used as a substitute Use of any other needles may break the needle or thread or damage the needle threading mechanism or result in injuries Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily...

Page 36: ...e sure that the fabric is not caught in the carriage Display recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the use of the operation panel display Note Only touch the disp...

Page 37: ...procedures are provided on pages 32 to 34 These precautions must be strictly observed in order for the machine to function properly Make sure to read these precautions Step Operation Tutorial Referenc...

Page 38: ...picker toward you 1 Thread Picker To gain access to the bobbin case easily pull the thread picker toward front Memo Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the thread when beginning to sew or...

Page 39: ...hrough the thread slit and under the tension adjusting spring 1 Thread slit 2 Tension adjusting spring 3 Pull the thread about 50 mm 2 inches through the opening in the tension adjusting spring 1 Abou...

Page 40: ...5 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears and the start stop button lights up in red 6 The carriage moves to its initial position If the number 1 needle bar is not already at the embroideri...

Page 41: ...ll operations previously performed and return to the initial pattern group selection screen 2 Pattern display area This area displays the selected pattern p 194 3 Embroidering area line Shows the embr...

Page 42: ...return to the pattern type selection screen 2 Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing screen In the pattern editing screen edit the pattern Refer to page 44 73 1 Touch this key to return to...

Page 43: ...the upper threads Touch to unlock the machine so that the start stop button starts flashing in green The embroidery machine is now ready to begin sewing After the embroidery is sewn the embroidering...

Page 44: ...the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 71 1 Pattern type keys In the pattern list screen search for the desired pattern and then touch the key for the pattern Pattern list screen F...

Page 45: ...ages 3 Touch the desired pattern For this example touch X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area After a pattern is selected the following appear 1 Vertical length of the pattern 2 H...

Page 46: ...mbroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 3 Shows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern The t...

Page 47: ...screen the embroidery frame guide in the pattern display area indicates the size of the installed embroidery frame 5 Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will be embroidered 6 Touch to store th...

Page 48: ...selected 2 Touch this key to display an enlarged view of the pattern Memo A preview image in a landscape orientation cannot be rotated to a portrait orientation even if there is space at the top and b...

Page 49: ...e used appear lighter Memo If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 Embroidery frame types There are...

Page 50: ...ched in the embroidery frame 5 Lightly tighten the screw and then pull the edges of the fabric 6 Securely tighten the screw and then check that the fabric is taut After stretching the fabric lightly t...

Page 51: ...sert the embroidery frame into the clips on the embroidery frame holder 3 Positioning pin 4 Holes 5 Positioning slots 1 Loosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder If the screw is too t...

Page 52: ...an embroidery frame for an industrial embroidery machine is installed the right arm of the embroidery frame holder must also move For details refer to page 222 Note Please firmly tighten the two thum...

Page 53: ...broidery area for the pattern are indicated by changing direction Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame and check that the embroidery is sewn in the desired location and that the embroi...

Page 54: ...ING TUTORIAL 52 Continuing to the embroidering screen After finishing the necessary operations in the embroidering settings screen continue to the embroidering screen 1 Touch X The embroidering screen...

Page 55: ...information for the fifth needle bar 6 Thread information for the sixth needle bar 7 If no thread color name is displayed that needle bar has not been used If a thread color had been assigned to the n...

Page 56: ...ng settings screen 3 Shows the embroidering order for the thread colors 4 Indicates the needle bar number where the thread color at the left is assigned 5 To start the machine touch this key to unlock...

Page 57: ...or polyester embroidery thread be used 120 den 2 135 dtex 2 40 weight in Americas and Europe 50 in Japan Memo The path that the embroidery machine should be threaded is indicated by a line on the mac...

Page 58: ...s of thread be sure to place the included spool mat on the spool pin before placing the spool on the pin Use spool cap on all spools of thread shorter than the height of the spool pin 1 Spool mat 2 Sm...

Page 59: ...guide Hold the thread with both hands and then pass it under the guide from the right 1 Upper thread guide 5 Wind the thread clockwise once around the number 1 thread tension disc 1 Thread tension di...

Page 60: ...ght through the thread guide pins is designed to prevent the thread from becoming tangled Thread each needle bar as shown in the illustration on page 57 7 Pass the thread along the number 1 slot to pa...

Page 61: ...ng position move it there Refer to page 61 2 Pull out about 150 mm 6 inches of thread Allow thread to relax and eliminate any stress on the thread Then as shown in the illustration pass the thread und...

Page 62: ...ove If enough thread is not pulled out the thread cannot be pulled through the thread cutter 5 Press the automatic needle threading button The threader moves back away from the needle The thread is pu...

Page 63: ...reen appears 2 Touch the key for the needle bar that you wish to move or thread X The selected needle bar moves to the embroidering position 3 Press the automatic needle threading button while the nee...

Page 64: ...on page 57 Memo When changing one of the upper thread colors it is easy to re thread by cutting the thread currently being used between the spool and the thread guide above the spool Place the new sp...

Page 65: ...ws whether or not the embroidery machine is locked If the start stop button lights up in red the machine is locked If the start stop button flashes in green the machine is unlocked Starting embroideri...

Page 66: ...selected While the embroidery machine is sewing the point being sewn is indicated by the green crosshairs in the pattern display area In addition the number of stitches and the time count up 3 After...

Page 67: ...ewn Refer to Maximum Sewing Speed Setting on page 127 Stopping embroidering The machine can be stopped during sewing Temporarily pausing 1 Press the start stop button X The machine stops and the start...

Page 68: ...ral stitches to overlap the stitching For details refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 Memo The machine can be stopped at any time even while it is embroidering howev...

Page 69: ...he tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric Tighten the tension dial by turning the dial clockwi...

Page 70: ...y frame toward you Removing the fabric 1 Loosen the outer frame screw X If the screw was tightened using a disc shaped screwdriver use the included disc shaped screwdriver to loosen it 2 Remove the ou...

Page 71: ...rom the machine Store the power supply cord in a safe place Note If a power outage occurs while the embroidery machine is being operated turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cor...

Page 72: ...o Display Function Page Key Name 1 This area displays the selected pattern Pattern display area 4 6 5 1 2 3 2 Shows the embroidering area for the extra large embroidery frame The embroidery frame indi...

Page 73: ...lected in small medium and large sizes p 145 Alphabet key 5 Monogram designs can be created by combining two or three letters p 142 Monogram and frame key 0 9 5 1 2 8 3 6 7 4 6 Built in patterns Greek...

Page 74: ...that is to be embroidered so it can be previewed p 46 Preview key 6 Shows the number of thread color for the currently selected embroidery pattern Number of thread color 1 C 7 6 2 0 3 8 4 9 B A 5 7 S...

Page 75: ...ted is deleted p 178 Delete key 6 Adds a pattern If touched the pattern group selection screen appears p 160 Add key 7 Displays an image of the pattern so that it can be previewed p 46 Preview key 8 S...

Page 76: ...es the color of the pattern p 169 Change thread color key 6 Makes and edits a repeating pattern p 170 Border key 7 Duplicates the pattern p 178 Duplicate key 6 2 5 3 1 8 7 4 A 9 0 8 Flips the pattern...

Page 77: ...terns is shown Pattern size 2 Shows the overall size vertical and horizontal of the entire combined pattern p 161 Combined edited pattern size 3 Shows the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used t...

Page 78: ...ifies that automatic lock stitch is sewn at the beginning of the pattern and at the beginning of sewing after thread trimming p 122 Lock stitching beginning key 6 Touch to return to the pattern editin...

Page 79: ...lor sequence display Region display 4 Shows the order for the thread color changes During embroidering this display scrolls so that the color of the thread currently being sewn appears at the top Thre...

Page 80: ...return to the embroidering settings screen Return key 5 Unlocks the machine so it can start sewing within 10 seconds When this key is touched the start stop button flashes in green p 63 Unlock key 1...

Page 81: ...is used The wiper also pulls the thread from the material when the machine trims the thread This makes trimming threads after embroidering un necessary Refer to page 60 PATTERNS Following patterns can...

Page 82: ...eted Refer to page 70 USB connectivity You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine Connect the appropriate devices according to the feature of each ports 1 Primary top USB port f...

Page 83: ...used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port You can plug the optional embroidery card Reader USB card writer m...

Page 84: ...e mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time Only the left mouse button and its wheel c...

Page 85: ...the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens Memo If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed rotate the mouse wheel or click the left...

Page 86: ...e mouse wheel toward you to enlarge the pattern in the same way as when is touched Rotating the pattern Refer to Adjusting the angle on page 97 and Rotating a pattern on page 164 1 Touch 2 Rotate the...

Page 87: ...ition and Movement 94 Changing the Embroidering Position 96 Adjusting the angle 97 Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen 100 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors 101 Checking if...

Page 88: ...set screw counterclockwise Note Be sure to use the included Allen screw driver to replace the needle otherwise too much force may be applied to the needle causing it to break Do not apply extreme for...

Page 89: ...he Allen screw driver to turn the needle set screw clockwise CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle all the way up until it touches the needle bar stopper and securely tighten the needle set screw with...

Page 90: ...e when embroidering patterns with a size less than 130 mm H 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H 7 1 8 inches W Medium embroidery frame 100 mm H 100 mm W 4 inches H 4 inches W Use when embroidering standard sized...

Page 91: ...used the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker Cylinder frame optional 80 mm H 90 mm W 3 inches H 3 1 2 inches W Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric such as shirt sleeves and...

Page 92: ...e sure that the stabilizer backing is clamped on all edges in order to prevent wrinkles in the fabric 1 Area of embroidery frame 2 Iron on stabilizer backing Memo When embroidering thin fabrics such a...

Page 93: ...ow B so that the fabric is taut insert the inner frame at corner B In the same way lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow C and insert corner C and then lightly pull the fabric in...

Page 94: ...h the fabric in the frame 1 With a fabric marker mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider 2 Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Align the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the...

Page 95: ...spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabric to stabilizer backing hooped in the embroidery frame With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray adhesive baste the fabric to the stabilizer backing 1 Fa...

Page 96: ...ut of the embroidering area of the frame Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern Patterns that extend out of the embroidering area of the frame In either of these cases a...

Page 97: ...e The embroidering settings screen is displayed The embroidery frame will not move if it is correctly positioned If the pattern extends out of the embroidering area for the frame a message appears ind...

Page 98: ...frame so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to embroider X The embroidery frame moves in the opposite direction of the arrow X The pattern in the pattern display a...

Page 99: ...so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to embroider With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the pattern to move it When specifying the starting of stitchi...

Page 100: ...ch and then touch to check the embroidering area For more details refer to page 51 5 After making the desired changes touch The embroidering settings screen appears again Example Original angle 1 Rota...

Page 101: ...o being hooped in the embroidery frame Example When embroidering a pillowcase Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left before embroidering Example When embroidering a T shirt Rotate the pattern 180 d...

Page 102: ...able 1 Touch X The spool selection screen appears 2 Touch the number of the first needle bar that will be switched To cancel the selection touch the same needle number again 3 Touch the number of the...

Page 103: ...times that the thread spools will have to be changed For example for a pattern with seven thread colors and eleven thread color changes the thread colors are assigned as shown below Since the thread c...

Page 104: ...the first color is selected 3 Check the position of 1 indicates when the thread spools will need to be changed The thread spools will need to be changed the number of times that this indicator is dis...

Page 105: ...hread spool to be changed appears in the new thread color and framed in red 3 Touch this key to close the message indicating that the thread spool be changed Note Touch needle bar key to move the need...

Page 106: ...Tie the end of the thread on the new spool with the end of the thread remaining from the previous color 4 Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread guide Continue pulling the thread un...

Page 107: ...oing back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time If the upper thread breaks 1 Re thread the upper thread Refer to page 55 2 Touch X The stitch navigating sc...

Page 108: ...the bobbin thread breaks or runs out 1 Touch and then press the thread trimming button X The upper thread is trimmed If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out also trim the upper thread 2 Remove the sti...

Page 109: ...tern is finished be careful of the following otherwise the pattern may become misaligned Do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric and cause it to become loose When removing and re attaching...

Page 110: ...h the stitching by thread color or by stitch to start stitching at any position of the pattern Note Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the...

Page 111: ...touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching 6 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through the stitching 7 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stit...

Page 112: ...dering The remainder of the embroidery can be sewn when the machine is turned on again however some of the stitches that were already sewn may be sewn again Note Be careful when going back or forward...

Page 113: ...dy been sewn 7 Touch X The embroidering screen appears again 8 Touch and then press the start stop button to continue embroidering Memo The machine can be stopped at any time even while it is embroide...

Page 114: ...st the tension if necessary Be sure to adjust the tension of the bobbin thread before adjusting the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 1 Tie the included weight to...

Page 115: ...slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Turn the thread tension knobs 1 Thread tension knobs 2 Tighter 3 Looser 4 Mark Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of...

Page 116: ...be decreased any further Increase the tension of the bobbin thread For details refer to page 112 Note If you decrease the thread tension further than the red line the tension knob may be dis assembled...

Page 117: ...matic Lock Stitch Setting 122 Starting Ending Position Settings 123 Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal 124 Embroidering linked characters 125 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting 127 Setting the Mac...

Page 118: ...ifficult to remove after embroidering is complete 1 Touch and then display page 2 5 of the settings screen 2 Use and to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching Memo The higher t...

Page 119: ...ions are displayed on the LCD screen It is recommended to finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqu setting If the pattern is edited after selecting the basting setting the...

Page 120: ...the embroidering screen Memo Three steps are added to the sewing order appliqu cutting line position of pattern placement on the garment and appliqu stitching 1 Cutting line for appliqu 2 Position of...

Page 121: ...rame Note If water soluble stabilizer is used it is not necessary to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the appliqu outline To reduce shrinkage of the pattern we recommend using water soluble...

Page 122: ...ong force when ironing otherwise the stitching may be damaged Using a frame pattern for the outline Using a frame pattern the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqu 1 After selecting...

Page 123: ...e pattern and then touch and X The frame pattern is deleted 8 Touch to continue to the embroidering settings screen 9 Touch to continue to the embroidering screen 0 Continue with step 6 of Creating an...

Page 124: ...gth is less than 0 8 mm the lock stitch won t be inserted If Thread Trimming is set OFF in setting screen the lock stitch won t be inserted refer to page 197 Specifying that lock stitches be sewn befo...

Page 125: ...ears 1 Specifies the starting position 2 Specifies the ending position Touch a key to select the setting The highlighted key shows the currently selected setting Example 3 Touch this key to close this...

Page 126: ...st embroidery pattern Touch to display the embroidering screen and then touch and press the start stop button 1 Starting position 2 Ending position 3 After embroidering is finished the machine stops a...

Page 127: ...el the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern touch Use to select a different starting point for embroidering 4 Touch to return to the embroidering settings...

Page 128: ...frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly 0 Touch a Use to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern Note For better visibility in placing the needle directl...

Page 129: ...e not included accessories however they are available as an option 1 To increase the sewing speed touch To decrease the sewing speed touch X The value between and changes Memo Decrease the sewing spee...

Page 130: ...anges to 2 After finishing sewing the area for the current color the next needle bar moves into position and the machine stops before sewing the next color X changes back to If the machine is temporar...

Page 131: ...you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touch to continue embroidering Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine o...

Page 132: ...at it changes to X After the color currently being sewn is finished the threads are trimmed and the machine stops The start stop button can be pressed at the color change to stop the machine but in th...

Page 133: ...lor The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps and then continue till the pattern is completed 1 Touch the key for the needle bar threaded with the thread you wish to embroider uninter...

Page 134: ...oidering screen Once a manual needle bar setting is specified it remains applied until the setting is cancelled The manual needle bar settings can be specified in page 3 5 of the settings screen 1 Tou...

Page 135: ...on the spool Cancelling the setting To change the setting first cancel it and then select the new setting 1 Touch or for the number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel 1 Indicates the...

Page 136: ...EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 134...

Page 137: ...be edited 161 Moving a pattern 161 Flipping a pattern horizontally 162 Changing the size of a pattern 162 Rotating a pattern 164 Changing the text arrangement of a character 165 Changing the characte...

Page 138: ...the following types of media with the USB Memory Card Reader Writer Secure Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick SmartMedia MultiMediaCard MMC xD Picture Card Note Some USB media may not be usabl...

Page 139: ...ches W is selected a message is shown at the right asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees Even after being rotated 90 degrees embroidery data larger than 200 mm H 300 mm W approx 7 7 8 in...

Page 140: ...y objects on top of the embroidery cards Do not allow the embroidery cards to become wet such as with water solvents drinks or any other liquids Do not use or store the embroidery cards in a location...

Page 141: ...etic forces such as from speakers While embroidery data is being recalled from the USB media do not allow the machine to be exposed to vibrations or impacts and do not attempt to remove the USB media...

Page 142: ...screen 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Frame patterns 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Alphabet patterns 5 Monogram and frame pattern 6 Greek alphabet patterns 7 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine s memor...

Page 143: ...ea If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 3 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X The pattern editing screen appears Frame patterns...

Page 144: ...ted by combining two or three letters Frame patterns are also available for these types of designs 1 Touch X The design selection screen appears 2 Select the monogram design Touch the button for the d...

Page 145: ...display area 1 If the wrong character was selected or you wish to select a different character touch to delete the last character selected and then touch the desired character Memo Depending on the de...

Page 146: ...an be changed from the pattern editing screen 5 Touch This confirms the character selection X The pattern editing screen appears Next we will combine the letters with a frame 6 Touch X The pattern typ...

Page 147: ...emo Due to size or shape some frame patterns cannot be used with the design The frame patterns are just some of the patterns that can be used Character patterns other than the 3 letter monogram patter...

Page 148: ...wn on the tab appears To change the character font touch to return to the font selection screen 4 Enter L 5 With the first character entered touch to change the size of the character 1 Touch this key...

Page 149: ...a different character touch to delete the last character selected and then touch the key for the desired character Each touch of deletes the last character of the text 7 Touch to enter a space 8 Touch...

Page 150: ...rve 6 Arranges the text on the outside of a sharp curve 7 If text is arranged on a curve each touch of this key increases the bend of the curve makes it more curved 8 If text is arranged on a curve ea...

Page 151: ...elected pattern appears in the pattern display area If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 3 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X...

Page 152: ...Embroidery cards optional About embroidery cards optional Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly Embroidery card...

Page 153: ...r holder as shown below 1 Card reader holder 2 Embroidery card reader 3 Indicator 4 Card reader cable 3 Insert the arm on the card reader holder into the corresponding opening on the back of the opera...

Page 154: ...ard refer to About embroidery cards optional on page 150 and Using embroidery card reader without the card reader holder on page 153 Removing the embroidery card reader from the machine 1 Remove the c...

Page 155: ...le the frame is moving causing the pattern to become misaligned 2 Insert the card completely into the card reader USB card writer module Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow...

Page 156: ...W is selected whether from the computer or USB media Computer USB Using the included USB cable the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer and the embroidery patterns saved on the comput...

Page 157: ...tion is completed Recalling 1 Move copy the pattern data that you wish to recall into the Removable Disk folder X Pattern data in the Removable Disk folder is written to the machine Note While data is...

Page 158: ...from the machine when the machine is turned off If you wish to keep the pattern store it in the machine Refer to Machine s memory on page 185 If the desired pattern cannot be recalled When recalling...

Page 159: ...le click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar of Windows Me 2000 or the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar of Windows XP Windows Vista Then when the removable disk can safely be re...

Page 160: ...operation panel or plug the USB Card Reader Writer into the machine s port Note Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port Otherwise the USB media drive may be damaged 2 Touch...

Page 161: ...pattern that you wish to delete touch to display the screen shown below 1 Deletes the data then returns to the screen with no pattern selected 2 Does not delete the data then returns to the screen be...

Page 162: ...sily be combined 1 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears again 1 Touch this key to quit trying to combine patterns The pattern editing screen appears 2 Select an embroidery pattern Select...

Page 163: ...ded to the pattern 1 Red frame indicating the pattern to be edited Memo If multiple patterns appear in the pattern editing screen the basic editing procedure is to 1 select the pattern to be edited an...

Page 164: ...moved when the arrow keys are on the screen Memo The pattern can also be moved by touching the arrow keys in the screens that appear when any of the other editing keys are touched The arrow keys in th...

Page 165: ...ern For more details refer to page 161 4 After making the desired changes touch X The pattern editing screen appears again CAUTION Example Original size 1 Reduces without changing the height to width...

Page 166: ...combined pattern can be rotated For details refer to Rotating the entire pattern on page 179 If the pattern is too large or the pattern is too close to the edge of the embroidery field all of the rota...

Page 167: ...9 If touched after selecting a text arrangement on a curve each touch of this key decreases the bend of the curve makes it flatter 0 Touch this key to close this screen 2 Touch the key of the desired...

Page 168: ...ing original character spacing 2 Touch the keys to adjust the characters to the desired spacing Each touch of a key slightly increases or decreases the character spacing To return the characters to th...

Page 169: ...en use to adjust the character spacing 5 Touch Trimming the threads between characters If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters the jumpstitches between the characters are redu...

Page 170: ...thread density To return to the original thread density standard select 100 3 After making the desired changes touch X The pattern editing screen appears again Specifying multi color text The alphabet...

Page 171: ...s The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color sequence display and the bottom value shows the total number of thread color changes 3 Specifies pau...

Page 172: ...embroidering on page 128 The color thread table can be changed to a custom thread table that you create to reflect the thread colors that you have Refer to Creating a custom thread table on page 174 D...

Page 173: ...pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected 3 Use to repeat the pattern on top and to repeat the pattern at the bottom To delete the top pattern touch To delete the bo...

Page 174: ...l automatically be grouped as one repeating unit See the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern Repeating one element of a repeated pattern By using the Cut function you...

Page 175: ...ginal repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen Refer to Selecting the pattern to be edited on page 161 Assigning thread marks By sewing thread marks you can easily ali...

Page 176: ...that you most often use You can select thread colors from the machine s extensive list of thread colors from nine different thread brands You can select any color and move the color to your custom thr...

Page 177: ...ustom thread table 1 Custom thread table 2 Touch to download the clear and restore programs from the website 3 Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine 4 Use to enter a color s 4 digit nu...

Page 178: ...original screen Adding a color to the custom thread table from the list 1 Repeat the previous step 1 on page 174 2 Touch to display the thread list 3 Use to select a thread color 1 Thread list 2 Thre...

Page 179: ...ence display is the part whose color is being changed 2 Shows the number of thread color changes The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color seque...

Page 180: ...tiple patterns are displayed in the screen only the pattern selected using and is duplicated Move and edit each duplicated pattern individually Deleting a pattern 1 Touch X The screen shown below appe...

Page 181: ...embroidering settings screen Touching these keys moves the embroidery frame Rotating the entire pattern The entire pattern can be rotated 1 Touch X The screen shown below appears 1 Enables the entire...

Page 182: ...we will combine text with floral alphabet pattern which we will then edit 1 Touch 2 Select X This pattern will be positioned at the center of the embroidery area 3 To select the pattern touch X The p...

Page 183: ...rea To change the size of the pattern select o and then touch to select the desired size To change the text arrangement touch and then select the desired text arrangement 8 After selecting the charact...

Page 184: ...uch the tab for lowercase letters to display the lowercase letters input screen and then touch u c then k X The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area c After selecting the chara...

Page 185: ...e pointer over the desired pattern and then click the left mouse button In addition patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen Example To reduce size f Touc...

Page 186: ...the text and the pattern touch and then touch to preview it Touch to return to the previous screen j After finishing all editing touch and then X The embroidering settings screen appears To return to...

Page 187: ...for information on retrieving a saved pattern 1 With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the embroidery settings screen touch 2 Touch Touch to return to the previous screen without saving t...

Page 188: ...pace the previous screen appears automatically To quit deleting touch 5 If there is not enough space delete another pattern X If the embroidery data was saved successfully the previous screen automati...

Page 189: ...1 Primary top USB port for media 2 USB media When connecting the USB Card Reader Writer to the machine s USB port be sure to secure the cable with the two hooks on the back panel If the cable is not s...

Page 190: ...o your computer and the embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable Disk folder in your computer A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable disk but the saved emb...

Page 191: ...For details on the position of the USB port on the computer refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment 3 Touch when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering settings s...

Page 192: ...SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 190...

Page 193: ...g the thread color information 195 Specifying the thumbnail size 196 Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails 197 Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimm...

Page 194: ...96 5 Embroidery Background Color Thumbnail Background Color Depending on the color of the embroidery changing the background color of the pattern display area and thumbnails may make them more visible...

Page 195: ...nits of Measure Enables the units of measurements that appear in the screens to be changed Refer to page 203 J LANGUAGES Enables the display language to be changed The keys and messages appear in the...

Page 196: ...large embroidery frame is selected 1 Touch and to select the desired embroidery frame display The embroidering area for the desired embroidery frame is displayed Example When the centerpoint if set t...

Page 197: ...ou can display the name of the thread colors embroidery thread number or the embroidery time When the embroidery machine is purchased the thread color number 123 is selected The thread color display s...

Page 198: ...broidery pattern are displayed in normal size or large size Large size is 1 5 times the normal size When the embroidery machine is purchased normal size is selected The thumbnail size setting can be s...

Page 199: ...s 2 Selected color 3 Touch to return to the settings screen Memo The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming You can speci...

Page 200: ...other than Tajima embroidery data dst When using Tajima embroidery data dst 2 If ON is selected touch and to select the number of feed codes The desired setting is displayed A value between 1 and 8 ca...

Page 201: ...he next embroidery Specifying the remaining length of thread This setting specifies whether the length of upper thread that remains threaded through the needle after the thread is trimmed length of th...

Page 202: ...y your own personal images to be selected for the screen saver Folders are recognized Open the folder that holds your personal images 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 Connect the USB media or the computer using a US...

Page 203: ...personal images appear on the screen Touch to delete the selected image Touch to return to the previous screen 6 Touch a file name to select image and then touch X The selected image is stored on you...

Page 204: ...ired speaker volume X Check that the desired speaker volume is selected with the operation sound produced when a key is touched Specifying thread sensor If thread sensor is set to OFF the machine does...

Page 205: ...ins selected even if the machine is turned off Changing the units of measurements The units of measurements can be set to millimeters or inches When the embroidery machine is purchased mm is selected...

Page 206: ...achine operations guide key and then select from the four topics that appear to display the available information Contents of Categories Principal Parts Displays and explains principal parts of the ma...

Page 207: ...reading the upper thread appears 4 Touch to display the next page 1 Next page key Touch this key to display the next page 2 Previous page key Touch this key to display the previous page 3 Current page...

Page 208: ...2 Touch this key to continue showing the movie 3 Touch this key to pause the movie 4 Touch this key to fast forward the movie 5 Touch this key to rewind the movie 6 Touch this key to display the movi...

Page 209: ...oidery machines 222 Using the Optional Cap Frame 223 Cap frame and its accessories 223 Types of caps 224 Fabric precautions 225 Preparing to use the cap frame 225 Attaching the cap frame 230 Installin...

Page 210: ...aterial 2 Frame the fabric for the appliqu from step 1 in the embroidery frame and then sew an APPLIQU MATERIAL pattern The line that indicates where the appliqu will be cut out is sewn and then the m...

Page 211: ...appliqu piece sew an APPLIQUE pattern The appliqu is finished Depending on the pattern an APPLIQUE pattern may not be available In this case sew the appliqu using thread in the color of a part of the...

Page 212: ...of the satin stitched frame pattern in the same way Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 2 There is another way of sewing appliqu s With this method there is no need to change the fabric in the e...

Page 213: ...the embroidery frame when cutting off the excess appliqu fabric In addition do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric otherwise the fabric could become loose 5 Select the satin stitched fram...

Page 214: ...read the large size embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and embroider it 1 Connect to the machine the media containing the created large size embroidery pattern and then select the large siz...

Page 215: ...ure to select fabric of the size of combined pattern 5 Hoop the appropriate part of the fabric In this case hoop upper left part of the fabric 1 Center of fabric 6 Touch Memo The pattern can be rotate...

Page 216: ...next design section aligning on the alignment stitching In this case align the left side of the hoop on the right side of the design section embroidered in step 6 1 Alignment stitching Note Make sure...

Page 217: ...tions to operations useful in the operation of this machine Checking the thread tension of built in patterns One pattern on the last page of the embroidery patterns can be used to check the thread ten...

Page 218: ...ing text along a line in the fabric pattern the beginning of the stitching can be set in the lower left corner so that the position can be checked and then the beginning of stitching can be reset Next...

Page 219: ...es so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching 5 With a fabric marker mark this point on the fabric 6 Remove the embroidery frame from the machine and then connect these two p...

Page 220: ...est to the actual embroidered thread colors Create color thread tables from the colors of threads that you have and use them to display the patterns in your own thread colors Refer to Creating a custo...

Page 221: ...a thread is exposed to a heat source or bright lights Ensuring that thread does not become damaged requires that stock be frequently rotated and that threads are not left in the same place for an ext...

Page 222: ...ace or other motifs where the desired result is only the stitching This is accomplished with water soluble stabilizer which can easily be pulled off of the fabric after embroidering is completed and a...

Page 223: ...density or highly detailed designs may require more backing If so use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing Golf shirt 1 cut away Optional Use topping for designs co...

Page 224: ...e mark for the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines and then tighten the thumb screws 1 Mark for embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 2 Align the screw with the mark 4 Us...

Page 225: ...idery frame is attached the embroidery frame indicators showing which embroidery frames can be used appear as shown below Advanced cap frame 2 1 Embroidering area 60 mm H 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H 5 1 8...

Page 226: ...umber Example OTTO27 007 Mesh backing on the back of front panels soft or hard Constructed firm front Unconstructed soft crown Ease of framing hooping Easy Recommended Fairly easy Backing 1 to 2 ply 2...

Page 227: ...the LCD refer to page 204 Remove the embroidery frame holder from the carriage on the machine and then install the cap frame driver Before removing the embroidery frame holder remove the embroidery f...

Page 228: ...2 Holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver 6 Insert and tighten the two upper thumb screws in outer holes of mounting plate of cap frame driver 7 While pushing in the cap frame driver towa...

Page 229: ...the two hexagonal screws using the Allen screwdriver medium Firmly tighten the screws 1 L shaped bracket 4 Using the Allen screwdriver large loosen the four hexagonal screws on the inside of the ring...

Page 230: ...screws and then lower the stopper in the direction of the arrow 1 Loosen the screw so that the stopper can be hooked onto the screw and clamped with it 2 Loosen until the stopper moves 3 Stopper 2 Tig...

Page 231: ...ting bracket is securely clamped onto the mounting surface and that the thumb screw is firmly tightened Do not attach the mounting jig to an unstable surface flexible bent or warped Be careful that th...

Page 232: ...frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame 1 Attach the cap frame to the mounting jig Align the side of the mounting jig with the brace on the cap frame and then push the cap frame int...

Page 233: ...e same time align the centerline of the cap with the centerline of the sweat guard holder on the cap frame and then slide the sweat guard under the sweat guard holder 1 Sweat guard holder 2 Centerline...

Page 234: ...fectly align with the base of the brim 1 Teeth of outside clamping frame 2 Base of brim 3 Outside clamping frame 4 Screws for the outside clamping frame 9 Adjust the other side in the same way 0 Close...

Page 235: ...e brim holder over the cap brim and then lower the brim holder 1 Brim holder 2 Centerline of brim holder Fully lower the brim holder so that the centerline on the brim holder is visible d Adjust the b...

Page 236: ...to the left and right align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the cap frame driver and then snap the frame into place 1 Guiding Plate on cap frame driver 2 Notch on cap frame 3 Hold...

Page 237: ...screws 3 Remove the two upper thumb screws 1 Thumb screws 4 Remove the cap frame driver Note Be careful that the cap frame driver does not hit any nearby parts such as the presser foot 5 With the hole...

Page 238: ...ap frame pay attention to following points in order to avoid registration problems misalignment of gaps in the pattern 1 Sew underlay stitches 2 Start the embroidery pattern from the center and sew to...

Page 239: ...stitching is at least 2 mm and that the stitching over laps the fabric by at least 1 mm Also make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter 1 At least 1 m...

Page 240: ...winder set may differ depending on the country area where the machine was purchased Be sure to place the bobbin winder on a level stable surface Only use the bobbins supplied with this bobbin winder...

Page 241: ...hes on hole for thread guide 3 Hole for thread guide Firmly insert the thread guide as far as possible and make sure that it is secure Connecting the AC adapter 1 Insert the plug of the power supply c...

Page 242: ...2 Set the thread spool on the spool pin 1 Thread spool 2 Spool pin Note When using a small spool remove the spool cushion and set the spool directly onto the spool pin Also use the included spool cap...

Page 243: ...de slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread The cutter will cut the thread 1 Guide slit 2 Bobbin winder seat Note Be sure to follow the procedure described If the bobbin is wound without the...

Page 244: ...he bobbin correctly Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Be sure to clean the bobbin case each time that the bob...

Page 245: ...l detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth CAUTION Note Do not use chemical products such as benz...

Page 246: ...the thread may not be cut correctly and the error message may appear or various parts of the machine may be damaged Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month Use on offset screwdriver an...

Page 247: ...ase Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension adjusting spring on the bobbin case resulting in an incorrect thread tension Therefore it should be cleaned each time when the bob...

Page 248: ...and then close the hook cover Refer to page 36 37 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads If dust or lint has accumulated in the thread guides or tension unit in the paths of the upper threads...

Page 249: ...sembling the tension unit Note When reassembling the tension unit be sure not to install the tension disc upside down There is a magnet on the bottom 1 Magnet When reassembling the tension unit only t...

Page 250: ...UTION 2 Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Refer to page 36 37 3 Rotate the handwheel about 50 degrees to move the race of the hook to a position where it can easily be oiled 1 Handwheel B...

Page 251: ...Fabric or thread may get contaminated If too much oil is applied wipe off any excess with a rag If the thread breaks while sewing or the operating noise of the hook becomes loud apply oil onto the rac...

Page 252: ...r problems during sewing Touch the key that shows the problem and then check for the causes that are displayed 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 Touch the key that contains a description of the problem 4 Check the it...

Page 253: ...tart stop button p 63 The needle breaks The needle is not installed correctly Correctly install the needle p 86 The needle set screw is loose Use the Allen screw driver to securely tighten the needle...

Page 254: ...ser foot and check that the thread moves smoothly If the thread does not move it is not threaded correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Make sure the thread is caught by the needle bar thread gui...

Page 255: ...or consult your nearest Baby Lock retailer The needle is touching the needle plate 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole Consult your nearest Baby Lock retailer The presser foot is set t...

Page 256: ...re thread the machine Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in the needle bar thread guide p 55 58 Upper thread is not positioned in upper or middle thread guide Make sure thread passes complet...

Page 257: ...is tangled Remove the thread jammed and clean the hook p 243 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Use the correct bobbin p 33 Stitches are skipped The upper thread is not threa...

Page 258: ...then correctly position the fabric The carriage moved while removing embroidery frame The pattern may become misaligned if the presser foot was hit or the carriage was moved while replacing bobbin th...

Page 259: ...dle is not at the correct position Touch the key to move the desired needle bar to be threaded into embroidering position p 62 Recommended needles are not used on this machine Replace and use recommen...

Page 260: ...o the type of fabric and thread being used Polyester thread will stretch during sewing especially if the tensions are set too high After the stitching is complete the thread returns to its original st...

Page 261: ...ment or the embroidery frame The installed embroidery frame is too small Check which embroidery frames can be used and then install a larger embroidery frame Refer to page 47 The upper thread broke th...

Page 262: ...e needle bar case The needle bar case motor has locked up Touch to automatically reset the needle bar case The automatic needle threading mechanism did not operate correctly Remove the thread entangle...

Page 263: ...on pattern position and number of stitches when it was turned off Follow the procedure described in Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 to align the needle position and sew t...

Page 264: ...r case The combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame Rotate the pattern 90 degrees and then continue combining characters The combined character pattern is too large to fit in t...

Page 265: ...tely within the red outline Move the pattern so it is completely within the outline An unusable embroidery card is inserted Remove the embroidery card The file format is incompatible with this machine...

Page 266: ...ine You tried to use incompatible media The USB media is transmitting Dust may have accumulated within the moving cutter Clean the moving cutter Refer to page 244 An error has occurred with the USB me...

Page 267: ...Troubleshooting 265 7 If any of the following messages appear consult your nearest Baby Lock retailer...

Page 268: ...APPENDIX 266...

Page 269: ...numbers change with the touch of each numbered cross to show variables If the buzzer sounds when cross number 5 is touched an error occurred during setting and ERROR appears on the screen Touch the c...

Page 270: ...HA130EBBR 11 Number of needle 6 needles Thread tension Manual Cap sewing Option 60 mm H 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H 5 1 8 inches W Tubular sewing 4 frames available 200 mm W 300 mm H 7 7 8 inches H 11 3...

Page 271: ...file is saved on the USB media being used for this upgrade Upgrade procedure using USB media 1 While pressing the automatic threading button turn the main power to on X The following screen will appe...

Page 272: ...in power to on X The following screen will appear on the LCD 2 Touch 3 Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine X Removable Disk will appear i...

Page 273: ...riage 20 Centerpoint 195 Change thread color key 74 128 169 Changing character spacing 165 colors of the pattern 169 display guides 194 embroidering position 96 language 203 size 162 text arrangement...

Page 274: ...43 Hook cover Hook 20 Hooping 47 91 220 Horizontal mirror image key 162 I Industrial embroidery frame 222 J Jump code 197 Jumpstitch trimming 197 L Language 193 203 LCD 21 34 70 Lingerie 221 Lock stit...

Page 275: ...29 Stabilizer 90 219 221 Standard Pro Style caps 224 Standard Tail 192 199 Start stop button 21 64 Starting ending position key 76 123 124 Stitch count 77 Stopping embroidering 65 at color changes 128...

Page 276: ...English 885 T05 XE6418 001 Printed in Taiwan...