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  Sew out an 18 millimeter capital "I" character or use the sew test disk that is supplied with your machine. For accuracy, sew out the test on samples of the material that you will be embroidering. The sew test will also help determine whether there is a bobbin tensioning problem...

To clear a design from your SWF embroidery machine, you can use the standard control panel. The specific steps will vary depending on the model of your machine and the software it uses, but in general, you should be able to follow these steps: Turn on the machine and open...

What happens when the color change will not work, how to fix it.  Most Common Causes: Hoop might have been hit Tools:     3 mm Allen wrench with at least a 6-inch shaft. A T-Handle metric wrench is suggested, but not included in the machine's tool kit. If your machine...

Question: How do I copy a file from the machine memory to a floppy disk? Using the LCD Controller: Press the INPUT button (F1) Press the OUTPUT button (F2) Press the FLOPPY button (F1) Use the LEFT ARROW (F1), UP ARROW (F2), DOWN ARROW (F3) and RIGHT ARROW (F4) buttons...

How do I COPY a file from the machine memory to a floppy disk in the standard control panel? Click the FDD button. You will be highlighting "1) FFD SAVE" command. Press the SET button. Find the desired design by using the UP or DOWN buttons on the LCD menu...

How do I DELETE all of the designs from the machine in a standard control panel? Press the EMB.CALL button or (IN-OUT button). Press the DOWN button to access the MEMORY INITIAL command (#7). Press the SET button. The machine prompts, "Do you want to format? [Yes] [No]. IMPORTANT: IF...

Problem: Is anyone out there who can help with DRIVER ERROR MESSAGE #610. I don't know if its a machine problem or software problem. I had to replace my computer a couple of weeks ago and after writing a new design to a floppy, it will not load into the...

How do I ENLARGE or SHRINK my design in the standard control panel? Load the design as normal. Press the SETTING button. You will see highlighted "1) X Scale: 100%. Press the SET button. You can type in any percentage increase or decrease you would like from 50% to 200%....

Your Compact machine will be delivered with the cap driver installed. To remove it for flat sewing, there are a few minor steps. A. Looking from the front of the machine, you will see four allen screws towards the back of the cap driver, just before the pantograph. Remove all...

An error 300 on an SWF embroidery machine is a common issue that occurs when the needle is not properly aligned over the needle plate. This can cause a variety of problems, including poor stitch quality, thread breakage, and even damage to the machine itself.The error message will typically appear...

What is an ERROR 100 (Main Shaft is not at the Fix Position) and how to clear it. Reasons and Solutions: A. IMPORTANT: Consult the Main Drive System pages of the Parts Manuel that came with your machine for further help with parts numbers. On a 601c, 1201c and 1201...

Question: How do I assign the SAME NEEDLE NUMBER MORE THAN ONCE IN A ROW without the machine stopping after the color change? Answer: This feature is only available with the LCD controller. Load the desired design as normal. Press the SETTING Button (F3) Press the NEEDLE Button (F5) Press...

How do I BACKUP a few stitches in my design in the standard control panel? The design must be loaded and stopped. Press the TRIM button. Press the START button. If yo would like, pull the presser foot down until it snaps into position. This may help you to determine...

When it comes to using an SWF embroidery machine, one of the most important things you need to know is how to put in your basic settings on the standard control panel. These settings will ensure that your machine is properly calibrated and ready to use, which will help you...

How do I SWITCH the machine between CAP and FLAT settings in the standard control panel? Press the MACHINE button. Press the DOWN button. The "2) Machine Function" command will be highlighted. Press the SET button. The "1.Flat, Cap: Flat" command will be highlighted. Press the appropriate number depending on...

Usually the most used colors are on the machine, Red, Black, White, Navy, Emerald, Gray, Yellow, or Athletic Gold, and usually another jewel tone or earth tone. But on the newer machines that have the LCD display, you have a pallete which you can set up to reflect the colors...