Singer Quantum XL-6000 Operation instructions

Workbook
QUANTUM XL-6000
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Quantum®XL-6000
Table of Contents
SEWING MACHINE SECTION of Quantum®XL-6000 0
Principal Parts of the Machine....……………………………………………. 1
Operation Keys..……………….………….………………………………………. 2
Pattern Category Screens...…….…………………………………………….. 3
Help Screens………………………….......…………………………………….… 4
Pictograms and Color-coded Screens……………………………………….. 5
Operation Pictograms……………………………………………………………. 6
Knee Lifter and Screen Brightness…..……………………………………… 7
Automatic Threading………………………………...…………………………. 8
Manual Threading……………....……………………………………………….. 9
Wind-In-Place Bobbin System™…………....…………………………………. 10
Manual Bobbin Winding…....…………………………………………………… 12
Machine Thread Exchanger…………………………………….………….….. 13
Tension, Odometer, Needles…………………………………………………… 15
Standard Machine Operation…..……………..………………………………. 16
Large and Small Decorative Patterns.…...…………………………………. 19
Built-in Lettering...……………………………………………………………….. 21
Memory in Regular Sewing Machine Mode.……………………………….. 22
EMBROIDERY SECTION of Quantum® XL-6000 23
Categories of Built-in Embroideries...………………………………………. 24
Auto Thread Exchanger™..……………………………………………………… 25
Endless Bobbin™..………………………………………………………………… 26
Pictograms on the Embroidery Screen..…………………………………… 28
Smart Cards..………………………………………………………………………. 29
Combination Embroidery..…………………………………………………….. 30
Multiple Hoop Embroidery.……………………………………………………. 40
Memory in Embroidery…………………………………………………………. 48
Continuous Hoop Attachment………....……………………………………... 49
Conversion Software……………………………………………………………… 51
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Quantum®XL-6000
SEWING MACHINE SECTION

Quantum®XL-6000
Principal Parts of the Machine
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Quantum®XL-6000
Operation Keys
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When this key is pressed “stitching procedure” is shown on LCD
Screen
Used to save and recall patterns and letter strings
Used to change thread tension, stitch length, needle position and
zigzag width
Used to automatically thread sewing machine
Used to automatically wind a bobbin
Used to pause to take a break during embroidery sewing. The
machine may be turned off and the current status will be saved to be
used when returning to the machine and turning on the power.

Quantum®XL-6000
Pattern Category Screens
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The Quantum®XL-6000 has a 256 color 3-D appearance LCD screen. All
commands are input with a light touch on the LCD Screen.
Do not press on the screen*.
The Utility Patterns are provided on four different screens.
Touch the file folder pictograms to access the four “Utility” screens (green).
Touch the numbered arrows to access
the “Continuous Pattern” screens (rose).
Initial Screen First Utility Screen
Touch lightly on
screen
* If the Pictograms do not line up
directly under your finger please
refer to the 4-Point Adjustment
Procedure detailed on Page 25 of
your Instruction Book.

Quantum®XL-6000
Help Screens
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The Help Screens give different types of guidance including Machine Usage,
Advice, and Sewing Methods. Each “guidance” category gives detailed
information and easy-to-understand graphics.
Turn the machine on and touch anywhere on the screen.
Stitching Procedure (Obtain information on “how to sew” methods)
Select STRAIGHT STITCH.
Touch advice key.
Touch the ‘forward page turning” pictogram, and it will advance to the next
screen. Touch the “backward page turning” pictogram, and it will return to
the previous screen.
To return to Utility Pattern screen, touch Return Arrow pictogram.
Use of sewing machine (Help in machine set up and for customizing
options) (Pink pictograms)
Example: Get information on how to perform “Manual Needle Threading”:
Touch advice key. Advice screen comes up.
Touch pictogram.
Touch Hand pictogram. This brings up screen showing
“Manual Needle Threading”.
To return to Utility Pattern screen, touch Return Arrow pictogram 3
times.
Tips (Obtain sewing tips) (Yellow pictograms)
Example: For information about “Inadequate Thread Tension”:
Touch advice key. Advice screen comes up.
Touch pictogram.
Touch pictogram.

Quantum®XL-6000
Pictograms and Color-coded Screens
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Now is the time to scroll through the vast assortment of Stitch Patterns available on the
Quantum®XL-6000. The Stitch Selection Process of the Quantum®XL-6000 is a simple touch
of the Pictograms which is all it takes to change groupings and select Stitch Patterns. All Stitch
Patterns are grouped by general function and are color coded for easy identification.
Utility Patterns are grouped on 4 screens and are color-coded green.
Continuous, Functional and Decorative Patterns are grouped on 10
screens and are color-coded rose.
Large [X-Y Feed] Decorative Patterns are grouped on 6 screens and
are color-coded orange. Note: To access the Large Decorative
Patterns first touch the Pictogram.
Small Decorative Patterns are grouped on 4 screens and are color-
coded purple.
Alphabet and Numeric Screens are grouped by fonts on 25 screens
and are color-coded blue.

Quantum®XL-6000
Operation Pictograms
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Used to vertically invert - turn over - a pattern
Used to mirror image a pattern
Used to select straight stitch and to return quickly to “Utility
Stitch Pattern” screen (green)
Used to activate “Large Decorative Pattern” screen (orange]
and leads to Small Decorative Patterns and Alphabets
Pattern Elongation - Change visible on screen
Pattern Positioning
Enlarge Size Pictogram
Regular Size Pictogram
Reduce Size Pictogram
Used for sewing with Twin Needle
Used to activate Two-Color Sewing
Used to make single pattern designs sew continuously
Used to clear patterns stored in memory
Used to scroll and check patterns stored in memory

Quantum®XL-6000
Knee Lift and Screen Brightness
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LCD Screen Brightness / Contrast
Adjustment
Knee Lift
The Knee Lift attachment fits
into the slot, located at the front
of the machine just below the
LCD screen. It is used to raise
and lower the presser foot, when
the presser foot is down.
Fit the smallest part of the
screwdriver into the
brightness adjustment
hole.
To increase the screen
brightness (make lighter)
turn the screwdriver
clockwise.
To decrease the screen
brightness (make darker)
turn the screwdriver
counter clockwise.
Li
g
hter
Darker