ELNA Xquisit II User manual

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CARRYING
SYSTEM
Asturdy, two part
wheeled storage
system transports and
stores the Xquisit II
and its components.
The upper case holds
the embroidery unit,
while the lower case
holds the Xquisit II.
The pockets are great
for books, foot control,
cords, supplies.
Everything all in
one place !
4HOOPS –
WHICH TO USE
Based on the size
of the design, use the
smallest hoop possible.
The Xquisit II lets you
know if you choose a
hoop that's too small
or if you attach the
wrong hoop.
Xquisit II
Machine features •Fully automated threading – from spool through needle eye
• Full-color LCD screen
• Updatability via www.elna.com
• On-screen instruction manual
• Hint messages
• Personalized machine function settings
• Adjustable sewing speed up to 850 spm
• Multiple languages
• Automatic thread tension – computer system automatically releases correct
thread amount for ultimate stitch performance
• Needle thread and bobbin thread sensors
• Presser foot lever sensor
• Automatic thread cutter key – programmable
• Start/stop key – for embroidery and traditional sewing
• Up/down needle key
• Dual lights – eliminate shadows
• Extra presser foot lift
•Serial port for direct PC hookup
•Extensive selection of standard accessories
•3 accessory storage areas
• Foot control with retractable cord
•Storage bag – two-part, wheeled
Embroidery •Fully automated bobbin winding – free embroidery bobbin thread spool included
features • Extra large embroidery area (24 x 14 cm / 9 1/2 " x 5 1/2 ")
• Feed dog automatically lowers when embroidery unit is attached
• Multiple hooping – plots points on-screen for alignment of 2 or more large hoopings
• Wide array of built-in designs including Continuous Hoop designs
• On-screen layout, alignment grid turns on and off
•6 alphabets – resize in 1 mm increments
•Rotate (in 1° increments), mirror image, change size and spacing
• Easy embroidery editing
• 32 permanent memories – up to 120 characters and letters in each
• Temporary embroidery memory restarts where left off
• Power failure function for embroidery
• Hoops included
- 3 standard hoops – large, medium, small
- Continuous Hoop – embroider borders with special quick-clamp hoop
• Embroidery Cards (optional)
•Continuous Hoop Border Embroidery Card included
• Xpressive software (optional)
Traditional sewing •320+ stitches, including 12 buttonholes
features • Choice heirloom and quilt stitches
• Directional feed patterns – larger than 7 mm with no hoop
• Directional sewing – forward, backward, left, right without pivoting
•5 alphabets, 7 mm – 25 mm
• Lockstitch – programmable
• Maximum stitch width 7 mm
• Maximum stitch length 5 mm (basting – 20 mm)
• Elongation – satin stitches up to 5 times original length
•2 color – certain stitches alternate needle and bobbin threads on right side of fabric
• Size – change from small to medium to large
• Mirror image and face to face
•Cascade – 6 choices arrange stitches in steps rather than in a straight line
• Direct editing – edit any stitch within a sequence
• 20 permanent memories – up to 120 characters and letters in each
• Strong needle penetration on all fabrics
• Free arm
• Adjustable foot pressure
•Knee lifter
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Exhilarating, extraordinary,
ever-expanding
No matter where you are in your journey through life, the versatile Xquisit II is there by your side. As you've experi-
enced, sewing renews your spirit and lets you express yourself in many ways, whether it's embroidery, wearable art,
quilting, couture, bridal, heirloom, western wear, carnival, home decor. Just start with a length of fabric or purchase
something and add your own special touch. Let your creativity take over; the machine will do the rest.
Totally automated threading, automatic bobbin winding, hoop sensors, hint messages, plan-ahead thread color
organizer, updatable software – these are just a few of the numerous benefits when you choose Elna. In a world filled
with choices when it comes to sewing and embroidery, there's only one choice – the Elna Xquisit II.
Don't be left behind.
Things are changing so quickly that updatability
is a must in today's world. Simply go to
www.elna.com to locate the latest upgrades.
Let's be honest –
threading can be a chore, especially
because of that tiny needle eye.
Not anymore! One touch threads
the machine from spool
through needle.
Oh, no - the bobbin thread
ran out during embroidery!
Watch - the Xquisit II stops, winds
the bobbin automatically and
begins sewing again exactly
where it stopped.
Have you heard?
Use Elna's continuous hoop
and continuous designs to create
beautiful borders effortlessly.
The V-shaped mark gives you
a precise start point for each
design repeat.
Ever lose your embroidery data?
If the Xquisit II is shut off during
embroidery, either deliberately
or accidentally, the data is saved
and you can resume sewing
exactly where you left off.
Where are those scissors?
Don't bother searching –
when embroidering, the Xquisit II automatically
cuts the thread for color changes. And when
sewing traditionally, the threads are cut leaving
the ends the proper length to start again.
Need a little reminder?
The on-screen manual gives you
sewing hints and instructions,
troubleshooting tips,
machine usage
information, all right
at your fingertips.
Hidden in plain sight.
The top accessory storage gives you quick
access to the most often used
feet and the foot holder.
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Traditional sewing
The Machine
Oh how stitches have evolved
Now stitches even have characteristics
– and are organized into groups!
Of course you'll find the straight, zigzag
and buttonholes, but now we've
expanded to include specialty quilting
and heirloom, satin, floral, cross,
directional feed designs – 320 in all.
No hoop needed
Monogramming a pocket, cuff
or perhaps a handkerchief? These
alphabets could be the answer.
Select one of five lettering styles –
7mm block, 7, 15 and 25 mm script, 7
mm outline. And again we've included
special marks for a variety
of languages.
It's time to play
You can team up some interesting
combinations. For instance, take
a satin stitch from group 4, elongate
it and combine it with a directional
feed design from group 11.
Consider the possibilities!
How did they do that?
With the two-color key! Select
different color threads for needle
and bobbin and watch how the
machine automatically alternates
between sewing needle thread and
bobbin thread on the fabric right side.
A very eye-catching effect.
Stray from the straight path
In the past, your machine has always
fed the fabric only straight ahead.
Not anymore! Directional feed offers
you so much more. One intriguing
example is the cascade key. Now your
designs can meander down
six different avenues.
Need an extra hand?
It's the knee lifter to the rescue. Pivoting
corners is now just a touch away with
the hands-free knee lifter. And since the
needle always stops down, you're always
ready to make your turn.
Let the machine do it
No more tension-setting questions.
Select a stitch and the automated thread
release system takes control.
It self adjusts based on the type of stitch
being sewn. But for your special tech-
niques, simply press a key to override.
No thread, no go
Running out of needle or bobbin
thread right in the middle –
what a dilemma. Not with the Xquisit II.
The machine will stop and alert
you to rethread.
Treasures for tomorrow
Memories are the building blocks
for the future. Save your treasures
to one of the 20 traditional sewing
or 32 embroidery sewing permanent
memories. Save, overwrite, recall, delete.
Shedding more light
The Xquisit II has emerged from
the darkness. Two lights – one above
the needle and one over the sewing
bed – allow you to see your creations
as they come alive.
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Tired of hooping and rehooping?
The solution is Xquisit II's large hoop.
At 24 cm x 14 cm, it's big enough
for a single large design or several
smaller designs. Lay them out on
the screen and resize, rotate, mirror
image – there's so much you can do.
Toss out the drafting paper
First, plan out four large hoopings
(up to 25 cm x 45 cm) on the screen.
Then simply plot out the alignment
points on the x and y crosslines. With
multiple hooping, you can be sure your
oversized design will be perfectly aligned.
It goes on and on
Create elegant, perfectly aligned borders
in multiple colors. If you prefer, the single
color key eliminates stopping for color
changes. Fast and efficient, the special
quick-clamp continuous hoop eliminates
setting an inner hoop. Nothing could
be easier.
Say it with style
Whether it's big and bold or small and
graceful, one of the six professional-
quality embroidery style alphabets is the
answer. And we even have special marks
for a variety of languages. Your message
will be clear.
When speed is of the essence
It's so exhilarating embroidering at 850
spm. But there are times when slow and
steady wins the prize. Set the speed
control and the estimated embroidery
time adjusts accordingly on the screen.
No time to finish today?
Press the temp embroidery key to save
precisely where you are anywhere
in the embroidery process. Turn off the
machine for an extended period of time
and when the machine is turned back
on, you'll start exactly where you left off.
Embroidery
AND SO MUCH MORE
Looking for even more designs ?
When you're ready, check out profes-
sionally digitized designs on Xquisit
Embroidery Cards. Prefer to digitize
your own designs? Xpressive
software is for you. It's a complete
package – resize, reformat, refine.
Create and digitize your own designs
or access designs from other sources.
Xpressive includes many favorites
of the professional digitizer.
Just getting started ?
The Autodigitizer Wizard and Cross-
Stitch Wizard are your keys to simple,
direct digitizing with beautiful, profes-
sional-looking results. And there’s
more – TrueTypeTM fonts, automatic
appliqués, auto-trace, programmed
fills and runs, stitch count recalculated
when resizing, 3-D stitch image
for a realistic preview. Arc, realign,
envelope lettering. When your design
is complete, connect your computer
to your Xquisit II to transfer the design
or send the design to a SmartMediaTM
card. Imagine the possibilities !
Elna is constantly developing
new ways to bring out the best
in you and your Xquisit II. Visit
www.elna.com for the latest.
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