handi quilter ProStitcher Lite User manual

HANDI QUILTER COMPUTERIZED QUILTING SYSTEM
PANTONE 7703 C
#0699BC
C79 M23 Y18 K0
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IN50005
on the HQ Loft™Frame or the HQ Little Foot™Frame
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instrucons ..........................................................................4
Congratulaons on Your Pro‑Stcher Lite® Purchase........................................8
Parts List........................................................................................................10
Installing the Pro‑Stcher Lite Assembly on the HQ Simply Sixteen................14
Installing the Pro‑Stcher Lite Tray Assembly ................................................................................................14
Install the Y‑Rack ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Frame Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Table Top Kit Assembly (HQ Lo Frame Only) ................................................................................................ 16
4‑Wheel Track System (HQ Lile Foot Frame Only) ....................................................................................... 16
HQ Lo Frame Table Top Installaon Instrucons ..........................................17
Installaon on the HQ Lo Frame ..................................................................18
HQ Lile Foot Frame 4‑Wheel Track Installaon Instrucons .........................21
Installaon on the HQ Lile Foot Frame ........................................................ 23
Installing the Flexirack Mount ........................................................................................................................ 23
Align the Tracks to the Carriage ...................................................................................................................... 24
Install the X‑Rack on the HQ Lile Foot Frame ............................................................................................... 25
Verify the Alignment .....................................................................................28
Set Up Pro‑Stcher Lite..................................................................................29
Aach the Tablet to the Machine ................................................................................................................... 30
Power On and Shut Down Pro‑Stcher Lite....................................................32
Care for the Pro‑Stcher Lite Tablet ............................................................... 33
Geng Started with Pro‑Stcher Lite ............................................................34
Update the Pro‑Stcher Lite Soware............................................................35
Downloading the Updated Pro‑Stcher Lite Soware Version ......................................................................35
Updang Pro‑Stcher Lite on the Tablet ........................................................................................................ 36
Troubleshoong ............................................................................................39
Warranty....................................................................................................... 44
Pro‑Stcher Lite® Warranty Registraon........................................................48

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Important Safety Instrucons
Save these instrucons
This machine is intended for household or commercial use.
Disclaimer
Pro‑Stcher and its Representaves are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the
Pro‑Stcher Lite when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or
when used on machine quilng frames not recommended by Handi Quilter.
Read all instrucons before using
When using any machine, basic safety precauons should always be taken, including the following: Read all
instrucons before using.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
• The Pro‑Stcher Lite roboc system should never be le unaended when plugged in. Always
unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately aer using and before cleaning.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close aenon is necessary when Pro‑Stcher Lite is used by or
near children.
• Use this system only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only aachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this system if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the system to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examinaon, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the system with any air openings blocked. Keep venlaon openings of the
• system free from the accumulaon of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• To disconnect, shut down the tablet, then shut down the machine and unplug from power source.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts.
• Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any user servicing adjustments
menoned in the instrucon manual.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilies, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instrucon concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Use only the power cord set provided by the manufacturer or a cered replacement set from the
manufacturer.

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Read these instrucons before using the machine
To use the system safely
1. Keep hands and loose clothing away from wheels, gears or other moving parts.
2. Turn the system o and unplug the cord in the following cases:
• Turn the system o and unplug the cord in the following cases:
• when you have stopped using the machine
• when you replace or remove the quilng machine needle or any other part
• in case of failure when you use the system
• when you check or clean the machine
• when you leave the system unaended
3. Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.
To increase the life of your system
4. Do not store this system in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store the
system near a heater, an iron, a halogen lamp or other hot things.
5. Clean the tablet screen with a so, lint‑free rag. If necessary, dampen the rag with a small amount of
isopropyl alcohol. Do not use any other cleaners on the tablet screen.
6. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the carriage. Benzene, solvents and scouring powders can
damage the machine and therefore should never be used.
7. Do not drop or bump the system.
8. Always consult the manual to replace or x any other part of the system.
To repair or adjust the system
• If the system breaks down or needs adjustment, rst check the troubleshoong chart in the
appendix to inspect and adjust the system yourself.
• If unable to x, contact your local retailer.

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Conservez ces consignes
Cee machine est desnée à un usage domesque.
Averssement
Pro‑Stcher et ses représentants ne sont en aucun cas juridiquement responsables des dommages causés
à Pro‑Stcher Lite lorsque cellle‑ci est ulisée de manière inadéquate ou non conforme aux consignes
énoncées dans ce manuel ou lorsqu’elle est ulisée sur des cadres de machine à quilter non recommandés
par Handi Quilter.
Lisez toutes les consignes avant d’uliser le produit
Lorsque vous ulisez une machine, vous devez toujours prendre des précauons de sécurité de base,
notamment ce qui suit : lisez toutes les consignes avant d’uliser le produit.
AVERTISSEMENT : pour réduire le risque de brûlures,
d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures :
Ne jamais laisser la machine à quilter Pro‑Stcher Lite sans surveillance lorsqu’elle est branchée.
Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise électrique immédiatement après usage et avant de la neoyer.
• Ne pas l’uliser comme un jouet. Il est nécessaire de faire preuve de vigilance lorsque cee
machine à quilter est ulisée à côté ou à proximité d’enfants.
• Ulisez cee machine à quilter uniquement pour l’usage prévu décrit dans ce manuel. Ulisez
uniquement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant décrits dans ce manuel.
• Ne jamais uliser cee machine à quilter si le cordon ou la che est endommagé, si elle ne
fonconne pas correctement, si on l’a fait tomber ou endommagé, ou si elle est tombée dans l’eau.
Renvoyez la machine à quilter au revendeur ou centre de service après‑vente agréé le plus proche
pour examen, réparaon, ou réglage électrique ou mécanique.
• Ne jamais uliser la machine si des ouvertures d’air sont bloquées. Gardez les ouvertures de
venlaon de la machine libérées d’accumulaon de peluches, poussières et morceaux de ssu.
• Ne jamais faire tomber ou insérer un objet dans une ouverture.
• Ne pas uliser à l’extérieur.
• Ne pas uliser là où des aérosols (vaporisateurs) sont ulisés ou de l’oxygène est administré.
• Pour déconnecter, arrêtez l’ordinateur, puis débranchez tous les câbles.
• Ne pas débrancher en rant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, saisir la che, non le cordon.
• N’approchez pas les doigts des pares mobiles.
• Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise électrique pour rerer des couvercles, lubrier, ou pour
tout autre réglage d’entreen de l’ulisateur menonné dans le manuel d’instrucon.
• Cet appareil n’est pas desné intended à être ulisé par des personnes (y compris les enfants)
dotées de facultés physiques, sensorielles, ou mentales réduites, ou manquant d’expérience ou de
connaissances, sauf si elles ont été formées et encadrées sur l’ulisaon de cet appareil par une
personne responsable de leur sécurité.
• Ulisez uniquement le cordon d’alimentaon fourni par le fabricant ou une pièce de rechange
cerée par le fabricant.

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Lisez ces consignes avant d’uliser la machine
Pour uliser la machine en toute sécurité
1. N’approchez pas les mains et les vêtements amples des roues, des engrenages ou des autres
pièces mobiles.
2. Meez la machine hors tension et débranchez le cordon dans les cas suivants :
• lorsque vous avez ni d’uliser la machine
• lorsque vous remplacez ou rerez l’aiguille ou une autre pièce de la machine à quilter
• en cas de défaillance lorsque vous ulisez la machine
• lorsque vous inspectez ou neoyez la machine
• lorsque vous laissez la machine sans surveillance
3. Connectez la machine directement à la prise murale. Ne pas uliser de rallonges.
Pour augmenter la durée de vie de votre machine
1. Ne pas ranger cee machine dans des endroits exposés à la lumière directe du soleil ou à une forte
humidité. Ne jamais uliser ni ranger la machine à proximité d’un radiateur, d’un fer à repasser, d’une
lampe halogène ou d’autres objets brûlants.
2. Neoyez l’écran d’ordinateur avec un chion doux non pelucheux. Au besoin, humidiez le chion avec
une pete quanté d’alcool isopropylique. Ne pas uliser d’autres produits de neoyage sur l’écran
d’ordinateur.
3. Ulisez uniquement des savons ou détergents neutres pour neoyer le chariot. Le benzène, les solvants
et les poudres à récurer peuvent endommager la machine et ne doivent donc jamais être ulisés.
4. Ne pas faire tomber ou cogner la machine.
5. Consultez toujours le manuel pour remplacer ou réparer toute autre pièce de la machine.
Pour réparer ou régler la machine
• Si la machine tombe en panne ou doit être réglée, consultez d’abord les consignes de dépannage
gurant en annexe pour inspecter et régler vous‑même la machine.

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Congratulaons on Your Pro‑Stcher Lite® Purchase
Pro‑Stcher is proud to oer you easy‑to‑use roboc systems for computer‑guided quilng using the latest
technology with the best value for your money. We provide inspiraon and educaon to enhance your
transion into computer‑guided machine quilng.
Because the world of computer‑guided quilng is constantly changing, we invite stay up‑to‑date by
checking our website frequently for news, soware updates, tutorials, and more.
Go to www.ProStcher.com for:
• Updates to the Pro‑Stcher Lite soware (provided free as long as you own your machine)
• A full‑color version of this manual that can be downloaded and printed
• Updates to this manual
• Step‑by‑step tutorials to help you learn how to use Pro‑Stcher Lite
• News about hardware upgrades and new machines
• Links to educaonal informaon: webinars, retreats, and more
Want to be in the know?
Sign up to join the Pro‑Stcher email newsleer to receive noce of updates, upgrades, special oers,
contests, new products, and free stu. Join by going to www.prostcher.com, scroll down, and click “Join
our mailing list.”
Machine Packaging Informaon
Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them in the event that you need to return the
machine to the retailer or send it for repair. If you do not pack the system properly or if you do not use the
correct packaging materials, the system could be damaged. Pro‑Stcher is not liable for damage that occurs
during return shipping.
Pro‑Stcher Contact Informaon
Pro‑Stcher
501 N 400 W
North Salt Lake, Utah 84054
Toll‑free phone: (855) 777‑5257
Email Address: support@prostcher.com
Website: www.ProStcher.com

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Oponal U.S. Grounding
This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit and has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated in sketch A above. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2‑pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only unl a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualied
electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter, must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must
be held in place by the metal screw.
ÂIMPORTANT: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permied by the Canadian Electric
Code.
GROUNDED OUTLET
BOXES
METAL
SCREW
ADAPTER
BC
TAB FOR
GROUNDING SCREW
A
GROUNDING
PIN

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Parts List
This list shows the parts of the Pro‑Stcher Lite for the HQ Simply Sixteen.
NOTE: The parts photographed in this manual may look dierent from the ones you received.
Item Quanty Photo
A. Pro‑Stcher Lite Installaon Instrucons
(This guide) 1
B. Blue X‑axis Flexirack:
QM10065‑10 1
C. X‑axis Flexirack clamps and screws:
QM10010 (Clamps)
QM10015 (Screws) 4
D. 3/32‑inch drill bit:
QM10113 1
E. Pro‑Stcher Lite Tray Assembly
(without carriage):
QM50000‑1
Tray assembly to carriage screws and washers:
QM10170 (Screw‑M4 x 14 SKC ZN)
QM12015 (Screw‑M4 x 16 SKC ZN) ‑ circled
QM10302 (washer‑M4 Flat)
1
5
1
6
F. Tablet bracket:
QM50000‑2 1
R. Tablet bracket adapter screws:
QM11097 (Screws)
QM10238 (Adapter - PS Lite on HQ Simply Sixteen)
3
1

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Item Quanty Photo
G. Y‑axis mounng bracket assembly:
QM50000‑7 1
S. Y‑bracket to machine screws:
QM10713 (Screw-#10-24 x 5/8 SLF ZN) 2
I. Power cord G3 Locking USA:
QM20304 1
J. Tablet power cable
Power cable from machine to tablet:
QM20147 1
K. USB Cable
Communicaon cable from tablet to machine:
QM20148 1
L. Pro‑Stcher Lite tablet:
QM20887‑14 PS Tablet
NOTE: The model of the Pro‑Stcher Lite
computer may be dierent from the one
pictured.
1
M. PS USB ash drive:
QM21869 1
N. Quick Reference Guide‑PS Lite:
QM30012 1

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Item Quanty Photo
P. Cable Clip Mounts
QM10294 4
T. Cable‑PS Lite to Transion box
Communicaon cable from transion box to PSL:
QM20150 1
U. Cable‑PS Lite to Transion Box
Communicaon from transion box to machine:
QM20151 1
V. PS Lite Transion Box Assembly
Transion Box PSL w/wire e:
QM50004 1
Item Quanty Photo
Parts for the HQ Lile Foot Frame ONLY
X. Flexirack Mount Kit for Pro‑Stcher Lite on HQ Lile
Foot Frame
Contains:
Mount‑Flexirack PSL on HQ Lile Foot
QM10306
Screws
QM10307
Hex Driver 2.5mm (not pictured)
HQ1400‑21
4‑Wheel Track System for HQ Lile Foot
QF00010
1
2
10
1
1
Y. Hex Key L 3mm
QM10287 1 Not pictured

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Parts needed for HQ Lo Frame ONLY
Z. 8‑Foot Lo Frame Table Top Kit‑PS
QF01501‑PSL 1

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Installing the Pro‑Stcher Lite Assembly on the
HQ Simply Sixteen
These instrucons are for installing Pro‑Stcher Lite on the HQ Simply Sixteen machine. Pro‑Stcher
recommends installaon by an authorized Pro‑Stcher retailer if available.
Tools required
• Power drill
• 2.5mm hex wrench
• 3mm hex wrench
• 4mm hex wrench
• 5mm hex wrench
• 9/16‑inch open‑end wrench
• 5/16‑inch nutdriver (oponal)
• Sloed screwdrivers (one large and one small)
• Phillips screwdrivers (one large and one small)
Installing the Pro‑Stcher Lite Tray Assembly
These instrucons are for installing the Pro‑Stcher Lite Tray Assembly. These instrucons are for both the
HQ Lo Frame and the HQ Lile Foot Frame.
1. Locate the Pro‑Stcher Lite tray assembly,
screws, and washers (see Parts List, item E).
2. Place the HQ Simply Sixteen carriage (not shown
in Parts List) upside down on a protected at
surface with the wheels up toward the ceiling.
3. Remove and discard the six screws and washers
which are located in the outside holes holding
the track supports to the top of the carriage as
shown.
ÂIMPORTANT: There will sll be two outside
screws close together on each end of the
track support holding the tracks in posion
and in place on the carriage at this point. Do
not remove these screws. They are keeping
the tracks aligned in posion.

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4. Place the Pro‑Stcher Lite tray assembly (see
Parts List, item E) onto the HQ Simply Sixteen
carriage and place the one new longer screw
and washer into the outside hole (locaon
circled in the image). Note the posion of the
longer circled screw and washer. It goes through
an addional layer of metal bracket requiring it
to be longer.
5. Fasten the tray with the ve remaining new
screws and washers into the outside screw
holes where you originally removed the old
screws.
Install the Y‑Rack
1. Carefully lay the quilng machine on its le side
as shown (looking from the front).
ÂIMPORTANT: Take care not to put any undue
weight or pressure on the machine encoder,
circled. You may want to carefully place the
two boom wheels just o the front edge of
the table, with a second person holding the
machine.
2. Locate the Y‑rack (see Parts List, item G) and two
mounng screws (see Parts List, item H) for the
HQ Simply Sixteen machine.

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3. Aach the Y‑Rack to the boom of the front and
rear base plates with the two mounng screws.
Orient the blue Flexirack toward the middle of
the machine; the bolt holes should be toward
the outside. Use a at screwdriver or 5/16‑inch
nut driver to ghten the two screws.
NOTE: The two larger holes in the Y‑rack are
used to fasten it to the machine.
UCAUTION: Be careful not to overghten
the screws as the base plate holes will strip
easily.
Frame Assembly
If you have not already assembled the frame you will need to do so now. Use the assembly instrucons
provided with the frame to assemble the frame.
Table Top Kit Assembly (HQ Lo Frame Only)
If you don’t already have a table top on your frame, you will also need to install the table top now. It will
provide a surface for mounng the X‑rack.
Use the Table Top Kit (see Parts List, item Z) assembly instrucons to install the table top. The instrucons
come with the Table Top Kit but are also included on page 17.
4‑Wheel Track System (HQ Lile Foot Frame Only)
If you are using the Lile Foot Frame, you will need to change the tracks from the 8‑wheel system to the
4‑wheel system.
Use the 4‑wheel Track System (see Parts List, item X) assembly instrucons to track system. The instrucons
come with the 4‑Wheel Track system but are also included on page 21.

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HQ Lo Frame Table Top Installaon Instrucons
Parts List
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
QF01501‑RAW 4‑Foot Table Top Secon 2
QF00043 Double‑sided Foam 118 inches 1
Tools Needed:
• Scissors for cung foam tape (not included)
ÂIMPORTANT: Removing the frame poles
will make it easier to place the table‑top
secons.
ÂIMPORTANT: Before installing table‑top
secons, conrm that guide rails and tracks
are in the correct posion, by placing the
machine and carriage on the tracks and
rolling it from end to end, checking for
smooth movement and no binding.
1. Cut the double‑sided foam tape to t the
crossbar supports and apply the adhesive side of
the foam tape to all six cross‑bar supports.
2. Remove the protecve cover from the tape on
the three crossbar supports on the right side of
the frame.
3. Remove the clear backing from the smooth
boom side of both table tops. The textured
side goes up.
4. Starng at the right vercal brace, bu the end
of one table‑top secon against the brace and
align it between the guide rails. Make sure the
table‑top secon is between the front and rear
guide rails and does not overlap the lip of either
guide rail. Do not press the secon down into
the foam tape unl both table‑tops are in place.
5. Remove the protecve cover from the foam
tape on the three remaining crossbar supports.
6. Bu one end of the second table‑top secon
end against the end of the installed table‑top
secon and align between the rails. When
correctly posioned, press the table‑top
secons rmly onto the foam tape.
PART# QF01501
vercal
brace
guide
rails
crossbar
supports
table‑top secon
table‑top secon

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Installaon on the HQ Lo Frame
Install the Flexirack on the HQ Lo Frame
(For installaon instrucons on the HQ Lile Foot
Frame, go to page 23.)
Locate the blue 10‑foot Flexirack (see Parts List,
item B) and your carriage with the Pro‑Stcher Lite
tray assembly mounted.
NOTE: Unroll and straighten the blue
Flexitrack allowing it to relax so it will be
easier to lay it onto the table top.
ÂIMPORTANT: Looking at the boom side of
the tray/carriage assembly, ensure the black
discs are in the engaged posion. The black
discs are engaged when the round part of
the eccentrics are on the X and Y levers. The
black discs are disengaged when the at part
is on the levers. Rotate the black discs by
hand as needed to engage them with the
black gears.
1. Place the carriage on the frame, aligning wheels
with the tracks, with the carriage encoder and
power cord receptacle at the rear of the frame.
engaged round
on levers
front
rear

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2. The blue Flexirack and the black gear need to be
aligned with one another. The blue Flexirack will
be mounted to the FRONT of the table. Starng
at one end of the table, begin mounng the blue
Flexirack to the front of the table while aligning
it to the front black gear on the Pro‑Stcher Lite
carriage.
NOTE: Once you align the blue rack Flexirack
with the center of the black gear you may
nd it helpful to measure the distance
between the blue Flexirack and the track
support. With this dimension, you can create
a spacer to aid you in keeping the blue
Flexirack straight the enre length of the
table.
3. Use the carriage or spacer as a guide and align
the blue Flexirack with the black gear along
the length of the table while removing the pink
protecve layer a lile at a me and pressing
downward on the blue Flexirack while moving
down the enre length of the table.
4. Double‑check the alignment of the carriage
black gear with the blue Flexirack by rolling the
carriage along the enre length of the table.
Adjust as necessary to ensure they are aligned.
black gear
blue Flexirack
black gear
blue Flexirack