Brother SKiTCH 888-R00 User manual

Operation Manual
Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 888-R00
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Instruction Videos

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Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this
machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct
operation of the various functions.
In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store
it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
Please read these safety instructions before attempting
to use the machine.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electrical shock
1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet
immediately after using, when cleaning, making any
user servicing adjustments mentioned in this
manual, or if you are leaving the machine
unattended.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons.
2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet
when making any adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the
symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug
and pull it out of the electrical 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 there is a power
failure.
3Electrical Hazards:
• This machine should be connected to an AC power
source within the range indicated on the rating label.
Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If
you are not sure what kind of power source you
have, contact a qualified electrician.
• This machine is approved for use in the country of
purchase only.
4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, has been
dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit.
Return the machine to the nearest authorized
Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice
anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,
discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine
immediately and unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it
by its grips. Lifting the machine by any other part
may damage the machine or result in the machine
falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any
sudden or careless movements, which may cause a
personal injury.
5Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air vents
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine
free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as
a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord
or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting
in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,
such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the
machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
6Special care is required when embroidering:
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use
bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special
care is required around the machine needle.
• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn
it off when making any adjustments in the needle
area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it
could cause the needle to break.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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7This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine
is used by or near children.
• This product contains small parts. Keep the product
out of the reach of children to prevent accidental
ingestion of small parts.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in
should be kept out of the reach of children or
disposed of. Never allow children to play with the
bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
8For a longer service life:
• When using and storing this machine, avoid direct
sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen
lamp, or other hot objects.
• Do not use cleansers or organic solvents, such as
thinner, petroleum ether or alcohol, to clean the
machine. Otherwise, the finish may peel off or
become scratched.
• Do not oil the machine yourself to prevent damaging
it.
• Always consult the Operation Manual when
replacing or installing any assemblies, the needle or
other parts to assure correct installation.
9For repair or adjustment:
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is
required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the
back of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust
the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please
consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as
described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer
as contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.
Note that the screens and icons shown in the
procedures may differ from the actual ones.
For additional product information and updates,
visit our website at www.brother.com
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended
for household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN
COUNTRIES
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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FOR USERS IN THE UK,
EIRE, MALTA AND
CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse
approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with
the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the
plug supplied with this equipment, you should
contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the
correct lead.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Supplier’s Declaration of
Conformity (For U.S.A.
Only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Important
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least
20cm or more away from person’s body.
For Users in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102
of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least
20cm or more away from person’s body.
For Users in Mexico
The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this equipment or device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos
condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause
interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier
interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su
operación no deseada.
Responsible Party: Brother International
Corporation
200 Crossing Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
USA
TEL : [phone]
declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Brother Embroidery Machine
PP1

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Declaration of Conformity
(Europe and Turkey only)
We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that this product is in
conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant
directives and regulations applied within the European
Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from
Brother support website. Visit support.brother.com
Declaration of Conformity
for RE Directive 2014/53/
EU (Europe and Turkey
only)
(Applicable to models
with radio interfaces)
We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in
conformity with the provisions of the RE Directive 2014/53/EU.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from
Brother support website. Visit support.brother.com
Bluetooth (Models with
Bluetooth function only)
This machine supports Bluetooth.
Frequency band(s): 2400-2483.5 MHz.
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency
band(s): Less than 20 dBm (e.i.r.p).
UK Declaration of
Conformity
(Great Britain only)
We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in
conformity with the relevant UK legislation.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from
Brother support website. Visit support.brother.com
UK Declaration of
Conformity for Radio
Equipment Regulation
2017
(Great Britain only)
(Applicable to models
with radio interfaces)
We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in
conformity with the provisions of the Radio Equipment
Regulation 2017.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from
Brother support website. Visit support.brother.com
WARNING SIGN
Embroidery frame (Magnetic frame)
The following warning label pertains to the magnetic
frame.
The embroidery frames contain magnets.
aBe careful not to pinch your fingers between the base frame
and magnet.
bBe sure to keep this product away from precision
electronics, computer disks, credit cards with a magnetic
stripe, etc.
cDo not use this product if you have a pacemaker.

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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. and related
companies is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
Any trade names and product names of companies
appearing on Brother products, related documents and any
other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of
those respective companies.
TRADEMARKS

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Terms of Use
IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY:
This Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement
between Brother Industries, Ltd. (“Company”) and you that
governs your use of any Software, installed on or made
available by Company for use with embroidery products
(“Company Product”). The term of “Software” means any and
all contents data (including without limitation design and
embroidery data, collectively “Content”), data format, firmware
of Company Product, and PC application or mobile device
application.
Please note that installation of the contents editing application
software provided separately by Company (“Company App”) is
required on your device (such as mobile device) which is
connected to Company Product to use Company Product.
Please see Operation Manual for the details.
By using the Software and Company Product, you shall be
deemed to have agreed to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement,
Company is unwilling to license the Software and you are not
allowed to use the Software. Amendments and supplements
to this Agreement may be attached to the Software.
An individual who accepts this Agreement on behalf of an
entity represents to Company that he or she has the legal right
to enter into a binding legal agreement for that entity.
Terms and Conditions
1 Grant of License.
1.1 Subject to this Agreement, Company hereby grants
you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable
and revocable license to use the Software only
within the Company Product.
1.2 Your right to use of the Software is licensed and not
sold, and solely for your use subject to this
Agreement. Company or its suppliers retains all
right, title, and interest relating to Software,
including without limitation all intellectual property
rights relating thereto.
2 Restrictions
2.1 Except as expressly set out in this Agreement or as
required by any local law, you shall undertake:
2.1.1 not to disassemble, de-compile, reverse
engineer, translate or otherwise attempt to
learn the source code of the Software
(including Content created by using
Company Product or Company App;
hereinafter the same shall apply in this
Clause 2.);
2.1.2 not to create derivative works based on the
whole or any part of the Software, but
excluding, Your Content set forth in Clause
7.2;
2.1.3 not to distribute, provide or make available
the Software in any form, in whole or in part
to any person without prior written consent
from Company;
2.1.4 not to copy the Software, except where such
copying is incidental to normal use of the
Software with Company Product or where it
is necessary for the purpose of back-up or
operational security;
2.1.5 not to transfer, rent, lease, sub-license,
loan, translate, merge, adapt, vary, alter or
modify, the whole or any part of the
Software nor permit the Software or any part
of it to be combined with, or become
incorporated in, any other programs;
2.1.6 to include Company’s or its licensor’
copyright notice and this Agreement on all
entire and partial copies of the Software;
and
2.1.7 not to use the Software for any purpose
(including, but not limited to, use with
unauthorized sewing/embroidery/craft
products or software) other than as provided
under Clause 1 of this Agreement.
3No warranty
TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE
LAW, THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS
IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. COMPANY SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT
AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
4 Limitation of liability
4.1 COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU, ITS
END-USERS OR ANY OTHER ENTITY FOR ANY
LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME OR SAVINGS,
LOSS OF DATA, INTERRUPTION OF USE, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCURRED BY
SUCH PARTY (WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN
CONTRACT OR TORT), EVEN IF COMPANY HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THE SOFTWARE, SUPPORT SERVICE OR THIS
AGREEMENT. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY
LIMITED REMEDY.
4.2 NOTWITHSTANDING THE CLAUSE 3 OR 4.1
HEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT
PURPORT TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT
COMPANY'S LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR
PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM
NEGLIGENCE OR LIMIT THE STATUTORY
RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER.
5 Cost, charge incurred for your use of the
Software.
5.1 You agree and understand that service(s) available
by the Software may be provided through any
network communication and therefore, during the
course of your using the Software, any
communication charge due to utilization of such
networks will occur, and you shall bear such
charge.
5.2 In addition to the above charge, you are solely
responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by
you in connection with your use of the Software.
5.3 In no event shall Company reimburse you for any of
the above charge, costs or expenses.

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6 Support and Updates.
Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, and
with or without notice to you, to add or remove
features or functions to or from the Software, or to
provide programming fixes, enhancements, updates
and upgrades, to the Software (collectively
"Updates"). You agree that Company has no
obligation to provide you with Updates, or make
available to you any subsequent versions of the
Software. You also agree that you may, in Company’s
sole discretion, be required to enter into a modified
version of this Agreement if you want to use an
Updates.
7 Use of Content
7.1 You may use any Content uploaded or recorded or
otherwise made available using, through or in
connection with Company App connected to the
Software by Company and its licensor (collectively
“Company Content”). You may at least create hand-
made craftwork items and use such hand-made
craftwork items for private use by using Company
Content. Any requirements in such private use (e.g.
editing restrictions) and other conditions for use (e.g.
prohibited commercial use of hand-made craftwork
items) may depend on Company Content,
respectively. Please see End User License
Agreement accompanied by Company App connected
to the Software.
7.2 You may produce new Content using this Software
or other devices connected to the Software by
creating or editing. If you produce new content
(“Your Content”), you shall use such Your Content
at your own risk.
8 Your Obligations in respect of the Software
You warrant that you will:
A) comply with all applicable laws, regulations and
codes of practice with respect to your use of the
Software;
B) not use the Software in a way which is unlawful,
defamatory, obscene, indecent, offensive or
threatening or which infringes the Intellectual
Property Rights of any third party; and
C) not distribute or transmit any viruses, worms, Trojan
horses or any other technologically harmful data,
programs or software through, via or using the
Software.
9 Termination
9.1 Company shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement at any time by providing a written notice
to you if you commit a material breach of any terms
of this Agreement and fail to immediately rectify
such breach upon Company’s request.
9.2 Upon termination for any reason all rights granted to
you under this Agreement, you shall cease all
activities authorized by this Agreement and you shall
immediately delete or remove the Software from all
computer equipment in your possession and delete
or destroy all copies of the Software or its derivative
works in your possession. In addition to the above,
you shall delete Content created by you from the
Company Product in your possession.
10 Miscellaneous terms
10.1 You shall not export or re-export the Software or
any copy or adaptation thereof in violation of any
applicable laws or regulations.
10.2 Except for cases where transferring Company
Products together with ownership, you shall not
assign all or any part of this Agreement to any third
party or any interest therein, without prior written
consent of Company. A change of control or
reorganization of you pursuant to a merger, sale of
assets or stock shall be deemed to be an
assignment under this Agreement.
10.3 You agree that a breach of this Agreement will
cause irreparable injury to Company for which
monetary damages would not be an adequate
remedy and Company shall be entitled to seek
equitable relief in addition to any remedies it may
have hereunder or at law without a bond, other
security, or proof of damages.
10.4 If any provisions of this Agreement shall be declared
or determined as void or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such provisions shall be
severable and independent from the other provisions
of this Agreement and the validity of the other
provisions and of the entire Agreement shall not be
affected thereby.
10.5 This Agreement, together with all exhibits or other
attachments referenced herein, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties on the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all
proposals, oral and written, between the parties on
this subject.
10.6 If Company fails to insist that you perform any of your
obligations under this Agreement, or if Company does
not enforce any rights against you, or if Company
delay in doing so, that will not mean that Company
have waived any rights against you and will not mean
that you do not have to comply with those obligations.
If Company does waive a default by you, Company
will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that
Company will automatically waive any later default by
you.
10.7 This Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan
and Japanese Courts shall have exclusive
jurisdiction with respect to this Agreement except
with regard to enforcement in which case the
jurisdiction of the Japanese Courts shall be non-
exclusive.
10.8 The Company may update this Agreement in the
following cases: A) When the changes are made for
the users’ benefit, or B) When the updates to the
Agreement are adequate, reasonable, and not
contrary to the purposes of the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in principle, the
contents of the amendments or modifications shall
be published on the Company’s website or by any
other appropriate methods before the effective date
of the amendments or modifications and enter into
effect from the date that is separately specified in the
notification.
11 Third-Party Software
The Software may contain third-party software and/or
open source software programs (collectively, “Third-
Party Software”). As for details of the Third-Party
Software, please refer to the terms and condition
separately defined.

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Review the explanation for each step, provided in this
Operation Manual.
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BASIC PROJECT FLOW
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Preparing the machine and app
Install Brother Artspira app on your mobile device,
and then pair the app and the machine. (page 13)
Selecting an embroidery pattern
(1) Select the embroidery pattern in the app.
(page 14)
(2) Hoop the fabric (with stabilizer) in the embroidery
frame. (page 14)
(3) Adjust the embroidering position and transfer the
embroidery pattern data to the machine.
(page 16, page 17)
Preparing the bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread into the
machine. (page 20)
Embroidering
(1) Attach the embroidery frame to the machine.
(page 22)
(2) Check the thread sewing order in the app, and
then thread the machine with each color of upper
thread, one at a time. (page 24)
(3) Embroider all thread colors.
Completed
Check the finished embroidery.
THE LIST OF THE INSTRUCTION
MANUALS
Name Content Reference
Operation Manual
(Printed)
Instructions for
fundamental usage of this
machine with the app. Be
sure to read this
document before using
the machine.
Printed/Included
with the machine
Operation Manual
(Web)
In addition to the printed
Operation Manual, useful
app's functions, such as
editing a pattern and
settings of the machine,
are introduced.
Brother support
website
https://s.brother/
cmuka/
Quick Reference
Guide
Simple instructions for
setting up and
embroidering a pattern.
Printed/Included
with the machine
Included Accessories A list of included
accessories with this
product.
Printed/Included
with the machine
HOW TO READ ICONS
Icon Description
Operations performed with the machine.
Operations performed with the app.
Icon Description
Off
Blinking
Steady light
Icon Description
Press a button.
Hold down a button.
*Hold down for more than 2 seconds.

CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 GETTING READY 10
Names of Machine Parts..................................... 10
When transporting the machine .............................................. 11
Items to Prepare.................................................. 11
Setting Up the Machine ...................................... 12
Turning the machine on........................................................... 12
Connecting the machine and app............................................ 13
Setting the embroidery carriage to the initial position.............. 13
Chapter 2 EMBROIDERY 14
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern....................... 14
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery
Frame ................................................................... 14
Attaching stabilizer (backing) to the fabric............................... 15
Inserting the fabric to the embroidery frame
(magnetic frame) ..................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Embroidering Position ([Camera
Scan] Function) ................................................... 16
Transferring the Pattern Data ............................ 17
Winding/Installing the Bobbin ........................... 18
Winding the bobbin.................................................................. 18
Installing the bobbin ................................................................ 20
Needle/thread exchange mode ............................................... 21
Attaching the Embroidery Frame ...................... 22
Upper Threading ................................................. 24
Embroidering a Pattern ...................................... 26
Adjusting Thread Tension.................................. 29
Chapter 3 APPENDIX 30
Care and Maintenance of the Machine.............. 30
Cleaning the machine surface................................................. 30
Restrictions on oiling ............................................................... 30
Precautions on using and storing the machine ....................... 30
Cleaning the race .................................................................... 31
Replacing the Needle.......................................... 32
Checking the needle................................................................ 32
Replacing the needle............................................................... 32
Troubleshooting.................................................. 33
LED indications ....................................................................... 33
If communication error occurs ................................................. 33
If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder
seat.......................................................................................... 34
List of symptoms ..................................................................... 34
Error messages ....................................................................... 37
Updating Your Machine’s Software................... 38
Before Lending or Disposing of the Machine... 38
Specifications...................................................... 39
INDEX ................................................................... 40
CONTENTS

Names of Machine Parts
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Main parts
aThread guide
bSpool pin
cBobbin winder
dGrips (2 locations)
Use the grips to transport the machine. (page 11)
eEmbroidery carriage
fThread tension dial
gOperation buttons and LED (page 10, page 33)
hHandwheel
Turn the handwheel toward the thread tension dial to raise
and lower the needle.
iNeedle threader lever
jThread cutter
kPower supply jack
lMain power switch
Press the right side of the switch (“I”) to turn it on, and the
left side (“O”) to turn it off.
mAir vents (2 locations)
The air vents allow the air surrounding the motor to
circulate. Do not cover the air vents while the machine is
being used.
Needle and presser foot section
aNeedle bar thread guide
bNeedle clamp screw
cPresser foot
The presser foot helps control fabric flexibility for better
stitch consistency.
dNeedle plate
eNeedle plate cover
fBobbin cover
Operation buttons and LED
aBluetooth button
Hold down to pair the machine and the app via Bluetooth.
(page 13)
The LED beside the button changes its lighting depending
on the connection status between the machine and the app.
bAccept button
Press this button according to the instructions of the app
when LED blinking.
Hold down this button to enter the Needle/thread exchange
mode. (page 21).
cThread cutter button
Press to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread when
embroidering is finished.
dThreading position button
Press to move the needle position (the height) appropriate
for threading.
e“Start/Stop” button
Press to start or stop embroidering. The color and lighting
condition of the LED change depending on the status of the
machine.
For details on the LED lighting conditions, refer to “LED
indications” on page 33.
Embroidery frame (Magnetic frame)
aUpper frame
bBase frame
cMarks for [Camera scan] function
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Items to Prepare
11
Transport the machine by 2 grips on the right side (recess)
and on the left side (support).
aRecess
bSupport
Fabric and Stabilizer
Stabilizer is a piece of specialty product used under the fabric
to support it during the embroidery process to ensure the
best results.
Prepare stabilizer that is larger than the embroidery frame.
For details on using commercial stabilizer, refer to the
instructions included with it.
Embroidery thread (upper and bobbin threads)
Upper thread:
Prepare the colors needed for the pattern. Brother
embroidery thread is recommended. Other embroidery
threads may not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread (or Pre-wound bobbin):
This thread is wound onto the bobbin and sewn on the wrong
side of the fabric. Use the included bobbin pre-wound with 90
weight embroidery bobbin thread or recommended 90 weight
embroidery bobbin thread.
Needle (on machine)
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.
If the machine is not stitching well when embroidering on
heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14 needle. (page 32)
Mobile device
This machine is controlled by an app. Install the Brother
Artspira app on your mobile device, and then use the app to
edit patterns and operate the machine.
When transporting the machine
CAUTION
When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its
grips (recess and support). Lifting the machine by any
other part may damage the machine or result in the
machine falling, which could cause injuries.
a
b
Items to Prepare

Setting Up the Machine
12
1Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main
power switch on the back of the machine is set to
“O”), and then plug the power cord into the power
supply jack under the main power switch.
2Insert the plug of the power cord into a household
electrical outlet.
aPower supply jack
bMain power switch
3Press the right side of the main power switch to turn
the machine on (set it to “I”).
Setting Up the Machine
Turning the machine on
WARNING
• Use only regular household electricity for the power
source. Using other power sources may result in fire,
electric shock, or damage to the machine.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock
may result.
• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly
inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord
receptacle on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric
shock may result.
• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the
following circumstances:
• When you are away from the machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to
a bad connection or a disconnection
• During electrical storms
CAUTION
• Use only the power cord included with this machine.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with
any other appliances plugged into them. Fire or electric
shock may result.
• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main
power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it
from the electrical outlet. Pulling on the cord may
damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged,
modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do
not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the
cord to heat. These things may damage the cord, or
cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is
damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an
electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
• (For U.S.A. only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a polarized electrical outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper electrical outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
Note
To turn off the machine, press the left side of the main
power switch (set it to “O”).
ba

Setting Up the Machine
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Download the app to your mobile device, and then pair the
app and machine via Bluetooth.
Installing the app
1Access Google Play™ or the App Store on your
mobile device.
2Install the [Brother Artspira] app.
Pairing the machine and app
1In the home screen, tap .
2Select [Embroidery Machine] → [Bluetooth Model].
A screen for specifying pairing settings appears.
3Hold down (Bluetooth button).
Hold down the button until a beep sounds and the LED
starts blinking at 1.5 second intervals.
4Select the machine to be paired.
The machine name appears as “Brother PP1” and a 4-
digit number. This number is the last four digits of the
serial number of the machine. The machine’s serial
number can be found in the label on the back of the
machine.
When pairing is finished, [Ready for transferring]
appears in the app screen, and the LED beside
(Bluetooth button) on the machine lights steadily.
5Go back to the app's home screen.
Before attaching the embroidery frame, prepare the machine
by moving the embroidery carriage to its initial position.
1Press (Accept button) to move the embroidery
carriage position.
The embroidery carriage will move.
Connecting the machine and app
: App
: App
: Machine
: App
Brother PP1-****
Note
• The app can be paired with only one machine at a
time. To pair the app with a different machine, select
that machine when performing the pairing operation
again.
• To pair the machine with a different device, hold down
(Bluetooth button) on the machine to prepare for
re-pairing, and then perform the pairing operation
from that app.
Setting the embroidery carriage to the
initial position
IMPORTANT
Keep your hands and other objects away from the
embroidery carriage and frame when they are moving.
Otherwise, damage or malfunction may occur to the
machine.
Brother PP1-****
Ready for transferring

Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
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In the app, select the pattern to be embroidered.
1From the home screen of the app, select the pattern
to be embroidered.
2Confirm the pattern.
Chapter 2EMBROIDERY
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
: App
Hooping the Fabric in the
Embroidery Frame
CAUTION
• Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (approx.
1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (approx. 1/16
inch) may cause the needle to break, possibly resulting
in injury.
• Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery when
embroidering. Otherwise, the needle may break and
cause injury especially when embroidering stretch
fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave,
or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage.
Note
• When storing the frame, place fabric between the
base and upper frames. If the upper frame is attached
directly to the base frame, it will be difficult to detach.
• Before using the embroidery frame, check that there
are no items (metal object such as needles and pins)
stuck to the frames. If any items are stuck to the
surface, they may affect the embroidering quality or
damage the main unit of the machine.
• Do not use stiff or elastic material or thick jackets, etc.
Otherwise, the upper frame may not attach to the
base frame or may come off the base frame, or the
material may become caught on the presser foot,
preventing proper embroidering.
• Use fabric with a thickness no more than 2 mm
(approx. 1/16 inch). When embroidering specially
processed fabrics, such as those with a non-slip
lining, embroidering may not be possible even if the
fabric thickness is less than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch).
• When embroidering on cylindrical items with a small
opening, use “Trial run” to check that the frame
moves without getting caught (page 22). Otherwise,
the frame may get caught during embroidering.

Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
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1Press the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong
side (bottom) of the fabric.
Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the
embroidery frame being used.
aFusible side of stabilizer
bFabric (wrong side (bottom))
cSize of the embroidery frame
1Separate the upper frame and the base frame.
The upper frame and base frame are attached with
strong magnets. Applying upward and downward forces
with your fingers in the upper corner of the frame will
make it easier to separate the frames.
2Place the base frame on a flat surface. Place the
fabric with stabilizer attached on top of the frame.
Place the fabric right side up.
3Place the upper frame on top.
Make sure that the fabric is taut.
4Grab the upper frame and slightly lift up the frame to
confirm that the upper frame securely holds the
fabric without coming off.
Attaching stabilizer (backing) to the
fabric
Note
For details on using commercial stabilizer, refer to the
instructions included with it.
b
c
a
Inserting the fabric to the embroidery
frame (magnetic frame)
CAUTION
When removing or fitting the upper frame, be careful not to
pinch your fingers. Fingers may cause injury if they get
caught.

Adjusting the Embroidering Position ([Camera Scan] Function)
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For easier adjustment of the embroidering position, use this
function to import into the app an image of the fabric to be
embroidered.
1Tap [Layout] after selecting a pattern.
2Tap the camera icon in the upper-left corner of the
screen.
The [Camera scan] function opens the camera
function on your mobile device.
3Place the embroidery frame (with the fabric hooped)
on a flat surface, and then set the entire embroidery
frame in the screen.
4When the embroidery frame outline appears on the
screen, align that outline with the embroidery frame.
Hold your mobile device parallel to the embroidery
frame.
5After an image is imported, tap [OK].
The selected pattern appears on the image of the
fabric.
6Drag the pattern to the desired position.
The pattern can also be rotated.
Tap at the bottom of the screen to make fine
adjustments.
7Tap [Done].
Adjusting the Embroidering Position ([Camera Scan] Function)
: App
Note
If no machine is selected on the app, [Layout] will not be
displayed. Make sure your machine is selected on the
app's screen.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove or damage the marks for the [Camera
scan] function. Otherwise, the function will become
unusable.
Note
When using the [Camera scan] function, make sure that
the marks are visible in the screen and are not covered
with fabric, etc.

Transferring the Pattern Data
17
1Tap [Transfer] to transfer the pattern data to the
machine.
2Make sure that [Data Sent] is displayed in the app,
and then tap [Done].
Transferring the Pattern Data
: App
Note
[Transfer] is disabled when no machine is selected on
the app. Make sure your machine is selected on the
app's screen.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin
18
Install the bobbin in the machine.
There are 2 options for bobbins;
1. Use a pre-wound bobbin.
Go to “Installing the bobbin” on page 20.
2. Wind a bobbin with the machine.
Continue to read the following instructions.
Wind the bobbin with bobbin thread. Be sure to use the
recommended 90 weight embroidery bobbin thread for this
machine.
If a pre-wound bobbin is being used, it is not necessary to
wind the bobbin. Continue with the next section (“Installing
the bobbin”).
1Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that
the notch in the bobbin aligns with the spring on the
shaft. And then slide the bobbin winder shaft to the
rear until it snaps into place.
aNotch
bBobbin winder shaft spring
2Raise the spool pin and place the spool of thread for
the bobbin onto the spool pin.
Make sure that the thread unwinds as shown.
3Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the rear, as
shown, with the rounded side out.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
IMPORTANT
Use the plastic bobbins that came with this machine or
bobbins of the same type: 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
high plastic Class 15 bobbins.
Winding the bobbin
a
b
Note
When inserting the bobbin into the bobbin case, insert it
with the same orientation as when it was wound. Use the
“b” mark engraved on one side of the included bobbin as
a reference.
IMPORTANT
• If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the
thread may become tangled around the spool pin, and
the machine may be damaged.
• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to
choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being
used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being
used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the
machine may be damaged. When using mini king thread
spool, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread
spool).