Brother PE-Design 8.0 User manual

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS
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declares that the product
Product Name: Brother USB Writer
Model Number: PE-Design
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 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.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
– Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales
distributor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
(For Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Radio Interference
(Other than USA and Canada)
This machine complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B.

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Congratulations on choosing our product!
Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and
to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully, and then keep
it in a safe place together with your warranty.
Please read before using this product
For designing beautiful embroidery patterns
• This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports a wider
range of sewing attribute settings (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result
will depend on your particular sewing machine model. We recommend that you make a trial
sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material.
For safe operation
• Avoid dropping a needle, a piece of wire or other metallic objects into the unit or into the card
slot.
• Do not store anything on the unit.
For a longer service life
• When storing the unit, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the unit
close to a heater, iron or other hot objects.
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the unit or cards.
• Do not drop or hit the unit.
For repairs or adjustments
• In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, please consult your nearest
service center.
Notice
Neither this Instruction Manual nor the Installation Guide explains how to use your computer under
Windows®. Please refer to the Windows®manuals.
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the Instruction Manual and Installation Guide may be trademarks of registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Important
Using this unit for unauthorized copying of material from embroidery cards, newspapers and
magazines for commercial purpose is an infringement of copyrights which is punishable by law.
Caution
The software included with this product is protected by copyright laws. This software can be used
or copied only in accordance with the copyright laws.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for household use.

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Turn Any Design
Into Original Embroidery
With PE-DESIGN
■Layout ready-made designs
(☞p. 15)
■Large-sized patterns
( ☞ p. 176 in the Instruction Manual (PDF format))
This software provides digitizing and
editing capabilities, allowing you the
creative freedom to design original
embroidery. Easily turn illustrations,
photos and lettering into custom
embroidery designs.

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■Photo Stitch function (☞p. 24, p. 127)
Embroidery can easily be created from photos taken with a digital camera.
■Combining with background
images
(☞p. 42)
■Creating custom logos
(☞p. 20, p. 70, p. 77, p. 80, p. 90 and p. 126)
Photo Stitch 1
(Sepia)
Photo Stitch 1 (Color)
Photo Stitch 1
(Mono)
Photo Stitch 2
(Color)
Photo Stitch 2
(Mono)

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What You Can Do
With PE-DESIGN
Make Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or Photo
With Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically converted into embroidery patterns that can
be sewn with the desired stitches.
■Auto Punch function
(☞p. 20, p. 126)
Illustration and images can easily be converted into
embroidery. In addition, the color and sew type can
be changed as desired.
■Drawing Shapes to Create an
Embroidery Design
(☞p. 29, p. 70)
■Cross Stitch function
(☞p. 27, p. 134)
Illustration and images can easily be converted into
cross-stitch embroidery. In addition, the size of the
cross-stitches can be changed as desired.
■Combining Embroidery
Patterns
(☞p. 38, p. 47, p. 52)

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Increased Variety With the Many Stitches and Colors
This software includes 10 stitches for region sewing and 5 stitches for line sewing. By changing the stitches
and colors, the same design can be given a different appearance. Try combining various settings.
c
For more details, refer to “Setting the thread color and sew type” on page 94.
Increased Variety of Fonts
Embroidery can be created using not only the built-in fonts, but also the TrueType fonts on your computer.
■Monograms
(☞p. 90, p. 171 in the Instruction Manual
(PDF format))
Create monograms by simply selecting a font,
typing in the text, then selecting a decorative
pattern. A wide variety of decorative patterns are
available.
■Easy editing
(☞p. 35, p. 80)
Change the text arrangement to edit the text as you
wish.

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Sew Types
The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings
of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching.
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For more details, refer to “Line sewing attributes” on page 98 and “Region sewing attributes” on
page 101.
Line sew types
Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch/Triple Stitch
Motif Stitch E/V Stitch
Region sew types
Satin Stitch Fill Stitch
Programmable Fill Stitch Motif Stitch

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Cross Stitch Concentric Circle Stitch
Radial Stitch Spiral Stitch
Piping Stitch Piping Stitch (motif setting)
Stippling Stitch Stippling Stitch (motif setting)
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For more details, refer to “Programmable fill stitch” on page 103, “Piping stitch” on page 105, “Motif
stitch” on page 106, and “Stippling stitch” on page 108.
bMemo:
The stitching for the programmable fill stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern.

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Basic Operation Map
This package consists of five applications.
Create Embroidery Patterns Using All Four Applications
The main application (Layout & Editing) is supported by Design Center, Font Creator, Programmable Stitch
Creator and Design Database.
Data Management Layout & Editing (☞p. 47) Further Customization
Create embroidery patterns Font Creator
(☞ p. 217 in the Instruc-
tion Manual (PDF format)
)
Create custom font patterns
Custom fonts can be created
to be used in text. If symbols
and double-byte characters
are also registered, the font
can be used at any time.
• Automatically convert images to
embroidery designs
• Custom lettering
• Custom designs
• Digitize
Design
Database
(☞p. 187 in the Instruction
Manual (PDF format))
Manage design files
• Search for files
• Open files
• Organize files
• Convert files
• Write to cards
Design Center
(☞p. 145)
Manually create embroidery
patterns from image
With Design Center, extract
outlines from an image, edit
the shapes of lines and
regions, and then specify
sewing attributes and colors for
each part of the pattern.
Edit/combine embroidery patterns
Programmable
Stitch Creator
(☞ p. 199 in the Instruction
Manual (PDF format)
)
Create custom stitch patterns
Create and edit fill/stamp stitch
patterns and motif stitch
patterns.
• Combine designs
• Adjust the position, size and shape
• Specify sewing attributes
• Apply stamp patterns
Write to original cards/Save to USB media
Embroider with the machine