Brother Entrepreneur Pro PR-1000 User manual

Operation
Manual
Upgrade KITI

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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START................................................................................................................. 2
NEW FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 2
DISPLAYING THE FABRIC WHILE ALIGNING THE EMBROIDERY POSITION.......................... 3
CHANGING THE PATTERN SIZE WHILE MAINTAINING THE DESIRED THREAD DENSITY
(STITCH RECALCULATOR)........................................................................................................ 6
FIND NEW COLOR SCHEMES WITH THE COLOR SHUFFLING FUNCTION........................... 8
The Color Shuffling Function ............................................................................................... 8
Saving and Recalling the Custom Thread Table using USB media ...................................... 10
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ................................................................... 12
Connecting Patterns ........................................................................................................... 12
Practice (Connecting Three Patterns) ................................................................................. 13
Changing the Position of a Sticker ..................................................................................... 21
Connecting Rotated Patterns .............................................................................................. 26
Changing the Reference Edge and Reference Point for Connecting the Next Pattern after a
Pattern has been Embroidered ........................................................................................... 28
Sliding the Position of the Pattern to be Connected ............................................................ 31
Troubleshooting and Quick Reference Chart ..................................................................... 35
Resume Feature ................................................................................................................. 36
NEW PATTERNS...................................................................................................................... 37
Thumbnail List ................................................................................................................... 37
Color Change Table for the Embroidery Patterns ................................................................ 38

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BEFORE YOU START
It is important to perform the upgrade according to the procedure outlined in the Installation Guide. The
machine can then be used as outlined in this upgrade Operation Manual.
NEW FEATURES
The following features will be activated with the upgrade for Kit I.
• Positioning of the embroidery pattern can be aligned while displaying the fabric being used in the LCD
screen. Embroidery can easily be positioned. (page 3)
• Embroidery patterns can be enlarged or reduced while maintaining their thread density. (page 6)
• Color Shuffling function is added to find new color schemes suggested by your embroidery machine. Select
the desired effect from one of the four available color schemes, then the sample for the selected effect is
displayed. (page 8)
• The custom thread table setting can be saved to USB media as a data file, and then recalled again. (page 10)
• Embroidery patterns can be connected using the built-in camera function, replacing the use of thread marks.
(page 12)
• 10 new embroidery patterns have been added. (page 37)
• 2 new fonts are added to the font selection screen. (page 37)

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DISPLAYING THE FABRIC WHILE ALIGNING THE
EMBROIDERY POSITION
The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be
displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position
can be aligned.
This feature can be used from the pattern editing screen
and embroidering settings screen.
aHoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and
then attach the frame to the embroidery
machine.
bSelect the pattern, and then press .
cPress .
dWhen the following message appears, press
.
→The embroidery frame moves so the fabric can be
scanned.
Note
• When installing the following optional frame, the
built-in camera cannot be used to align the
embroidering position:
Cylinder frame, 80 mm (H) × 90 mm (W) (3 inches
(H) × 3-1/2 inches (W))
Wide cap frame, 60 mm (H) × 360 mm (W) (2-3/8
inches (H) × 14 inches (W))
Advanced cap frame 2, 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)
(2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W))
Advanced cap frame, 50 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) (2
inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W)).
• For details on using fabric thicker than 2 mm, refer
to “Positioning the pattern on thick fabric” (page 5).
Note
• Check page 7/7 of Settings screen to make sure the
“Fabric Thickness Sensor” is set to “OFF” when
using light to medium weight fabrics.

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eWhen the fabric appears as a background for
the pattern, the pattern can be edited if it is
necessary.
fUse to align the pattern with the
desired embroidery position.
• The pattern can be moved to the desired position by
using your finger or the touch pen to drag the
pattern displayed on the screen.
gPress to display the embroidery
settings screen.
hPress to start embroidering.
→When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in
the background disappears.
Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can
be specified from page 7/7 of the settings screen.
aSet to “ON” to leave the fabric displayed in the
background.
bWhen set to “OFF”, the background will disappear.
cPress to remove the background image
completely.
Memo
• If necessary, press to display a preview in
order to check the pattern position.
Memo
• The pattern can also be aligned from the embroidery
settings screen.
Note
• If the embroidery is not sewn, the fabric background
will remain on the screen.
In the Settings screen 7/7, press to erase
the background image.
b
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■Positioning the pattern on thick fabric
When positioning the pattern on the fabric thicker than
2 mm, the fabric may not be detected correctly. In order
for the fabric to be correctly detected, its thickness must
first be measured.
aHoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and
then attach the frame to the machine.
bSelect the pattern, and then press .
cDisplay page 7/7 of the settings screen, and
then set “Fabric Thickness Sensor” to “ON”.
dPress .
ePress .
fAffix the embroidery positioning sticker to the
fabric within the area indicated by the red
frame in the LCD, and then press .
gWhen the following message appears, remove
the embroidery positioning sticker, and then
press .
→The embroidery positioning sticker affixed to the
fabric is detected, and then the embroidery frame
will be moved.
hContinue with step eon page 4 to align the
pattern with the desired embroidery position.
Memo
• This feature is functional only when the fabric is
scanned. It will not affect embroidering if it is turned
on with normal embroidery.
CAUTION
• Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm
(approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm
(approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break.

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CHANGING THE PATTERN SIZE WHILE MAINTAINING THE
DESIRED THREAD DENSITY (STITCH RECALCULATOR)
In the embroidery edit screen, the size of the pattern
can be changed while the desired thread density is
maintained.
With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or
reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern
resizing.
aSelect the pattern to be resized, and then
press .
bPress .
cPress to enter Stitch Recalculator mode
().
dWhen the following message appears, press
.
→The pattern will be returned to its original size,
angle, and position as it was before it was edited.
Note
• Be sure to sew trial embroidery using same fabric
and threads as project in order to check the
embroidering results.
Note
• This function cannot be used with alphabet
character patterns, frame patterns or border
patterns. However, a border pattern can be edited
after this function has been used.
• Patterns with a large number of stitches (about
100,001 or more) cannot be resized while
maintaining a desired thread density. The maximum
limit for the number of stitches differs depending on
the data size of pattern.
• If this function is used, thread density is maintained
while the pattern is enlarged/reduced. However, the
needle drop point pattern is not entirely maintained.
Use the normal resizing mode depending on
the results of trial embroidering.
Memo
• Stitch Recalculator cannot be used if does
not appear.

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eSelect how to change the pattern size.
* Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately.
* Press to shrink the pattern proportionately.
* Press to stretch the pattern horizontally.
* Press to compact the pattern horizontally.
* Press to stretch the pattern vertically.
* Press to compact the pattern vertically.
* Press to return the pattern to its original appearance.
fPress .
Memo
• With the density scale bar, the thread density can be
changed.
A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments
can be specified.
* Press to make the pattern less dense.
* Press to make the pattern more dense.
Note
• Depending on the pattern, embroidering may not be
possible at the appropriate thread density. Before
sewing on your project, be sure to embroider a trial
sample on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as
the fabric used in the project, using the same needle
and embroidery thread.
• If the pattern is enlarged and there is space between
stitches, a better effect can be achieved by
increasing the thread density.
• If the pattern is reduced and the stitching is too thick,
a better effect can be achieved by reducing the
thread density.
CAUTION
• Depending on the pattern, the stitching may
become entangled or the needle may break when
the pattern is reduced. If this occurs, slightly
enlarge the pattern.

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FIND NEW COLOR SCHEMES WITH THE COLOR
SHUFFLING FUNCTION
The Color Shuffling Function
With the Color Shuffling function, the machine suggests
new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you
have selected. After you select the desired effect from
one of the four available color schemes (“RANDOM”,
“VIVID”, “GRADIENT” and “SOFT”) the sample for the
selected effect is displayed.
aPress .
→The thread color palette screen appears.
bPress .
cSelect the color group you want to use.
→You can select the color shuffling function from the
following color groups. 1Thread colors currently
on the spool stand, 2thread table (64 colors: preset
color table) and 3custom thread table (300 colors:
color table that you can set as you like).
By setting the embroidery thread colors of the brand
you have on the custom thread table, you can create
your embroidery pattern with your own thread
colors.
aThread colors currently on the spool stand
bThread table (64 colors)
cCustom thread table (300 colors)
dSelect the number of colors you want to use
and then select the desired effect.
aNumber of colors to be used in the pattern
bEffects for schemes
Note
• This function may not be available depending on the
pattern you select (ex. a bordered embroidery
pattern).
If the color shuffling key is grayed out, select
another pattern.
• If you have not created a custom thread table, the
color shuffling key will be grayed out. In that case,
use the thread table (64 colors) instead or create
colors in the custom thread table. Refer to “Creating
a custom thread table” in the Operation Manual of
the machine for the details.
c
b
a
b
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ePress the desired color scheme from samples.
* Press to display the new schemes.
aPress to review the previous schemes.
Note
• When any of the color scheme selection keys are
greyed out, there are not enough colors in the
selected color group.
If you selected the custom thread table, set more
colors in the custom thread table, or select less
colors in the Color Shuffling function. Refer to
“Creating a custom thread table” in the Operation
Manual for the machine, about setting the colors in
the custom thread table.
aUnavailable effects
Memo
• Selection for the desired number of colors must stay
within the range for the number of thread changes
for the pattern you selected.
• When using this function the PES data pattern
recalled on the machine, and the “PES Thread
Code” is set to “ON” in the Settings Screen, the
thread colors which are not in the thread table of the
machine will not be used to make the color
schemes.
You can get the color schemes using all the thread
colors in the selected pattern by setting “PES
Thread Code” to “OFF” in the Settings Screen.
a
Note
• Maximum 10 pages of schemes can be reviewed.
After 10 pages of schemes, the oldest page is
deleted every time you press .
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fPress to select the displayed color
scheme.
* Press to return to the previous screen.
* You can continue selecting color schemes from the
selected page prior to pressing .
* Press or to display the other color schemes.
→The embroidery edit screen will appear.
Saving and Recalling the Custom
Thread Table using USB media
You can save a custom thread table data file to USB
media, and then you can recall the saved data from
USB media again. Refer to “Creating a custom thread
table” in the Operation Manual of the machine, for the
detailed instructions about a custom thread table.
■Saving the custom thread table in USB media
aInsert the USB media into the primary (top)
USB port on the right side of the machine.
aPrimary (top) USB port for media
bUSB media
bPress and then press .
Note
• The following settings in the settings screen cannot
be changed in this function;
- Thread color brand selection
- Reserved needle setting
- PES Thread Code setting
Note
• Custom thread table data can only be saved to USB
media. You cannot save the data in the machine’s
memory or in the computer.
• Custom thread table data is saved as “.pcp” data
file.
Note
• Two USB media cannot be used with this machine
at the same time. If two USB media are inserted,
only the USB media inserted first is detected.

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cPress .
→The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the data is
saved, the display returns to the original screen
automatically.
■Recalling the custom thread table in USB
media
aInsert the USB media containing the custom
thread table data into the primary (top) USB
port.
bPress and then press .
cPress .
→The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the data is
loaded to the machine, the display returns to the
original screen automatically.
Note
• Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving”
screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the
data you are saving.
Note
• You can only recall one custom thread table data at
a time. Do not store two or more “.pcp” data file in
USB media.
Note
• Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving”
screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the
data you are saving.
• To delete all the specified colors from the custom
thread palette, press .

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USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS
Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns.
An area of 17 cm × 33 cm (6-1/2 inches × 13 inches) can be embroidered when the camera is used to connect
patterns. Select the appropriate frame depending on the size of the embroidery. We recommend using the large
embroidery frame (200 mm × 360 mm (7-7/8 inches × 14 inches)) when using the camera to connect patterns.
Connecting Patterns
Two patterns can be connected by selecting the
reference point and reference edge of each pattern so
that they can be aligned using the camera. When
connecting patterns, the reference edge of each pattern
will be along a single straight line.
(Example)
: Reference edge
: Reference point
a
b
c
d
e
In order to understand how to connect patterns, first try
following the procedure outlined in “Practice
(Connecting Three Patterns)” on page 13.
Note
• When installing the embroidery frame (small) (40
mm × 60 mm (1-1/2 inches × 2-3/8 inches), cap
frames, cylinder frame or the round frames, you can
not connect patterns using this function.
• Split (Large-size) embroidery patterns cannot be
used with this function.
• You can not connect patterns using this function
while the machine is set to the Link mode.

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Practice (Connecting Three Patterns)
In order to practice aligning pattern edges by using the
camera, we will connect three patterns as shown
below. These 3 patterns for practicing are available on
the included CD.
aPattern1.pes
bPattern2.pes
cPattern3.pes
aSelect the first pattern for practicing [1], and
then press .
bHoop fabric in the large embroidery frame
(13 cm × 18 cm (5-1/8 inches × 7-1/8
inches)), and then attach the frame to the
embroidery machine.
cPress to display the embroidery
settings screen. Press in the embroidery
settings screen.
• needs to be selected in order to continue
connecting patterns.
→The pattern connection setting screen (screen for
connecting the selected pattern to the next one)
appears.
Memo
• The patterns for practicing are contained in the
“sample” folder in “manual” folder on the included
CD. Refer to the Operation Manual of your
embroidery machine for the procedure of recalling
the embroidery data.
Memo
• A pattern cannot be saved in the machine’s memory
while patterns are being connected.

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dSelect the reference edge and reference point
of the selected pattern for connecting the
next pattern. Since, in this example, we will
connect the center point of the right edge for
the first pattern with the center point of the
left edge for the next pattern, select the
center point of the right edge, and then press
.
• To cancel the selection, press .
aReference edge and reference point of first pattern
→appears in the screen, and then
changes to .
ePress , then press and then
press the start/stop button to embroider the
first pattern.
fWhen the following message appears, press
.
→The carriage will move.
gPrepare two embroidery positioning stickers.
We will follow the on-screen instructions to
affix these two stickers to the fabric so that
the positioning marks can be detected by the
camera.
a
Note
• Use the positioning stickers included with this
product or purchase replacement stickers (SAEPS2,
EPS2: XF0763-001) from your Brother dealer. If any
other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize
it.
• The 182 mm × 257 mm (7 inches × 10 inches)
embroidery positioning sticker sheet with strong
adhesion is most appropriate for connecting
patterns (SAEPS2, EPS2: XF0763-001). If any other
positioning sticker is used, it may peel off. If the
sticker peels off, the patterns cannot be connected.

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hAffix the first embroidery positioning sticker
onto the fabric within the red lines by using
both hands to press down on each corner of
the sticker. Affix the sticker with the large
circle to the top as shown on machine. Then,
press .
→The camera detects the first positioning sticker.
Note
• Use new positioning stickers. If a sticker is reused, it
may easily peel off. If the sticker peels off during this
procedure, the patterns cannot be connected. Start
the project again with new fabric and stabilizer.
• Using fingers apply pressure to the corners of the
positioning sticker to firmly affix it to the fabric. If the
sticker is not firmly attached, the camera may
incorrectly detect the sticker.
• If any of the following messages appear, reattach
the positioning sticker in the correct position. Make
sure that the sticker is affixed with the large circle at
the top.

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iUsing both hands affix the second embroidery
positioning mark within the red lines by
pressing down on each corner of the
positioning mark onto the material and then
touch .
→The camera detects the second positioning sticker.
jAfter the two positioning stickers have been
detected, the following message appears.
With the stickers remaining attached, remove
the frame, and then press .
kWhile making sure that the positioning
stickers do not peel off, re-hoop the fabric so
that the next pattern and the centers of the
large circles of the two stickers are within the
embroidering area. Check with the position
using the embroidery sheet. After checking,
attach the embroidery frame to the machine.
aPattern to be embroidered next
bCenters of large circles for stickers
cEmbroidery sheet

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lSelect the second pattern for practicing [2],
then press , and then press .
mWhen the pattern connection setting screen
(screen for connecting the selected pattern to
the previous one) appears, select the
reference edge and reference point where
you want to connect to the first pattern, and
then press . Since, in this example, we
will connect the center point of the left edge
for the second pattern with the center point
of the right edge for the first pattern. Select
the center point of the left edge, and then
press .
aReference edge and reference point
bSecond pattern
cFirst pattern
Note
• If the next pattern and the centers of the large circles
of the two positioning stickers do not fit within the
embroidering area, use a larger embroidery frame. If
a larger embroidery frame cannot be used, continue
to step m, and then refer to “Changing the Position
of a Sticker” on page 21 to reposition the sticker.
• If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the
patterns cannot be connected. In that case, restart
the procedure from the beginning.
Note
• In this screen, the reference edge and reference
point of the first pattern can be changed. For details,
refer to “Changing the Reference Edge and
Reference Point for Connecting the Next Pattern
after a Pattern has been Embroidered” on page 28.
• If the positioning stickers do not fit within the
embroidering area, refer to “Changing the Position
of a Sticker” on page 21 to reposition the sticker.
• Using and in this screen, the position of the
second pattern can be changed. For details, refer to
“Sliding the Position of the Pattern to be Connected”
on page 31.
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nSelect the area containing one of the two
stickers, and then press .
→The camera detects the two marks.
Note
• To return to the embroidery settings screen, press
. Pressing , then displays
the pattern connection setting screen (screen for
connecting the selected pattern to the previous
one), where the reference edge and reference point
can be selected.
• If the following message appears, press ,
and then re-hoop the fabric so that the centers of the
large circles of the positioning stickers are within the
embroidering area or hoop the fabric in a larger
embroidery frame. After checking that the area
containing one of the two stickers have been
correctly selected in step n, press .
The message above also appears when the
positioning sticker is too closely attached to the
perimeters of the embroidering area. In that case,
re-hoop the fabric so that the stickers fit more within
the embroidering area.
• If the following message appears, press ,
and then re-hoop the fabric so that the pattern and
the centers of the large circles of the positioning
stickers are within the embroidering area or hoop
the fabric in a larger embroidery frame.
If the positioning stickers do not fit within the
embroidering area, press in the screen
shown below.
Next, press , then to display the
pattern connection setting screen.
Refer to “Changing the Position of a Sticker” on
page 21 to reposition the sticker.
• If the following message appears, press to
return to the pattern editing screen. Check the
pattern size and pattern connection settings, and
then repeat the previous steps.

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oAfter the positioning stickers have been
detected, press , and then remove the
stickers.
• Press to remove the positioning stickers
when it’s hard to reach the stickers behind the
needles.
pBefore embroidering, press to display the
pattern connection setting screen (screen for
connecting the selected pattern to the next
one) appears. Select the reference edge and
reference point for connecting the second
and third patterns, and then press . In
this example, we will select the right point of
the top edge.
aReference edge and reference point
qPress , then press and then
press the start/stop button to embroider the
second pattern.
rFollow the on-screen instructions to perform
steps fthrough j.
sWhile making sure that the positioning
stickers do not peel off, re-hoop the fabric so
that the next pattern and the centers of the
large circles of the two stickers are within the
embroidering area. Check the position using
the embroidery sheet. After checking, attach
the embroidery frame to the machine.
aPattern to be embroidered next
bCenters of large circles for stickers
cEmbroidery sheet
a