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  • Pfaff creative vision 5.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    creative ™ Owner's manual
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    presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where
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    reading this owner's manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF® creative vision™ will deÀnitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery.
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    13 Installing your software 2:13 Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine 2:13 How to launch the programs 2:14 Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14 How to update your machine 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:15 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Use the task
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    5:5 Sewing a point 6:3 Insert a new stitch point 6:3 Mirroring Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 creative vision™ Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 To hoop
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    9:7 Hoop position 9:7 Precise positioning 9:8 Common embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:11 10 Files & Folders Files & Folders - overview File formats Browse Files & Folders Organize Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:1 10:2 10:2 10:3 10:6 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting
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    Introduction
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    Machine overview 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 lights 6. Built-in needle threader 7. Needle bar 8. Needle thread guide 9. Bobbin cover 10. Stitch plate 11. Free arm 12. 24. Needle up/down 25. Speaker 26. Button ruler 27. Handwheel 28. PFAFF® HD screen 29. Built-in USB ports 30. Stylus holder 31. Main switch
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    Rear side 33 33. Handle 34. IDT 35. Embroidery unit connection socket 34 35 Top parts 36. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 37. Bobbin winder thread guide 38. Thread guide 39. Bobbin thread guides 40. Bobbin winder lever 41. Bobbin spindle 42. Bobbin thread cutter 43.
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    hoops 72. creative™ 120 Square Hoop (120x120) 73. creative™ Master Hoop (240x150) 74. creative™ Deluxe Hoop (360x200) Included accessories not in picture • Foot control • Power cord • USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04) • Needles • 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD • creative vision™ Embroidery
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    is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into the machine. Presser foot 5M Presser foot 6A Presser foot 7 Presser foot 8 Manual buttonhole foot This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The Ànger on the
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    1.1.4 1.1.5 Basting stitch Zigzag stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control again to sew another stitch. Reinforce seams, clean Ànish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. 1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or
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    Introduction 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.2.7 1.2.8 1.2.9 1.2.10 1.2.11 1.2.12 1.2.13 1.2.14 1.2.15 1.2.16 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch
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    . Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack Decorative heirloom buttonhole. Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking. Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Decorative eyelet Heirloom
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    1.4.5 1.4.6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.5.5 1.5.6 1.5.7 1.5.8 1.5.9 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes
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    stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches Introduction 1:16
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    3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Áowers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Áowers 4.4 Decorative
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    4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi
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    5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and Áowers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Candlewicking 6.2 Sewing techniques - Specialty feet stitches Introduction 1:19
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    6.3 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Embroidery hoop stitches 6.5 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches Introduction Alphabets Block Comic Outline Script Cyrillic Grand 1:20
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    Preparations
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    and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for
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    evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. Remove the tray
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    Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. For large thread spools, use auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
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    Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of the needle. When threading the needle
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    Replace the sewing needle slot. Make sure that one thread is E inside the needle thread guide (E) and the other one outside. Make sure that the threads do thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen. If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the
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    bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. 2. Place the thread spool thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the bobbin thread guides (C)
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    Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counter-
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    (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative vision™ sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely
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    The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded
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    dogs Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on the stitch you have selected. For example, the feed dogs are lowered when sewing on buttons, free-motion sewing and embroidering. The feed dogs are also lowered when using the presser foot extra lift. When a new stitch is
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    stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other Àles, or to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB
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    . Installing your software If you own other PFAFF® 5D™ Embroidery System software, you may need to install the 5D™ Embroidery System 9.2 (or higher version) Update instead of installing the Embroidery Machine Communication Software. Then add the PFAFF® creative vision™ from the Machine Manager in 5D
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    site at www.pfaff.com and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer for updates and upgrades for your machine and Owner's manual. You can update your machine using the USB embroidery stick or the USB cable packed with your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04). Updating instructions • Go to the PFAFF® web site at
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    foot is lowered automatically when you start sewing. Start/stop (F) Press this button to start or stop the machine without using the foot control. Press the button once foot. Thread snips performed by the machine can be cancelled in the Settings menu. In embroidery mode the threads are cut and the
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    reset any special settings you have made. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will then stop. You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) Press this button to move the needle up or down
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    PFAFF® HD screen
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    Pfaff HD screen PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD screen. This technology provides great make it easier to use the machine. Start view When turned on, a welcome screen is shown Àrst, then the sewing mode. If the embroidery unit is B connected, the embroidery mode appears. When
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    task bar Toggle between the sewing mode and the embroidery mode by using the toggle icon (1). The icon for move from embroidery edit to embroidery stitch-out, just touch the embroidery toggle icon (8). Pfaff HD screen Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the
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    Pfaff HD screen Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom Utility stitches b) Quilt stitches c) Needle art stitches d) Decorative stitches e) Maxi stitches f) Sewing techniques g) Personal menu 3. Stitch subcategories 4. Stitches 5. Clear personal menu (only visible if
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    a design Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through additional designs. Note: When a design is selected, the machine will automatically switch to embroidery mode and the design will be loaded into embroidery edit. Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you can
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    Pfaff HD screen Embroidery text editor Used to create or adjust text written by embroidery fonts. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the task bar. Embroidery stitch-
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    Pfaff HD screen Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted
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    When turning on the machine with this setting activated and for every stitch selection that is not a straight stitch, a pop-up informs you that it is set to straight stitch. Deselect stitch width safety to go back to normal sewing. Note: Twin needle and stitch width safety cannot be used at the same
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    the needle in the down position. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered even if the machine stops with the needle in down position. Defragment machine memory To optimize the sewing and embroidery performance you sometimes need to do a defragmentation. When that needs to be done a pop-up
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    fabric while sewing. The fabric must be moved manually. Skipped IDT is disengaged. The open-toe free-motion feet are optional and can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Do not use embroidery (F) Adjust the height of the presser foot in embroidery stitch-out mode. Some embroideries
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    storing your sound Àles on your machine before importing them into user deÀned sound. Audio repeat When active, the signal for some warning or attention pop-ups is repeated in intervals until it is cancelled. Volume You can change the volume using the slider. G H I ABC Pfaff HD screen 3:11
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    PFAFF® HD screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate. Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or Custom LED lights on your machine to make it perfect for all types of fabric and the light conditions in your sewing room. Simply move the button
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    shows the help topics divided into categories following the structure of the Owner's manual. Index Index shows the help topics in alphabetical order. Personal info Personal info contains the owner's name, machine's software information and serial number. Notes You can open and read text and
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    Pfaff HD screen 3:14
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    Sewing mode
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    selected stitch will be shown in full scale in the stitch Àeld. The recommendations and machine settings will be shown at the top. Sewing mode - overview 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 3. Stitch selection area 4. Scroll bar (Scroll through stitch categories) 5. Selected stitch number
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    selection area (3). You can scroll through 4 the list of stitches, using the scroll bar on the right hand side. The number of the Sewing recommendations (1) Shows recommendations for the actual selected stitch. a) Presser foot recommendation b) IDT recommended c) Stabilizer recommended Machine
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    be selected when you turn on your machine. Save to Personal menu (16b) To select save to Personal menu (16b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you using the arrows (B). Any box without a stitch is a free position and can be used to save your new Note: If using the long touch function, even
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    (16) and select save to Personal Àles (16c). The icon will open a new window where you can select where to save your stitch. You can save either to them off. Note: For immediate tie-off, use the tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. Sewing with tie-off options selected 1. The tie-off
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    sewing chosen. You can sew without closing the pop default. Sewing programs (19) 19 Sewing programs used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. A B C E D Sewing sewing sew, the stitch width will start at 0mm. It becomes wider until the selected stitch width is reached. Sew
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    useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button. The action indicator on the machine activate Patchwork by touching the icon (C). Follow the instructions for tapering on the previous page. When the reverse
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    icon on the option bar to open the balance window. Balance the stitch, using the + and - icons (G). Use the pan icons (F) to see the G whole stitch. Change the picture on the screen to match your sewn sample. When you sew again, the balance will be corrected. Buttonholes can also be balanced
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    stitch. The changed settings are not automatically saved when turning your machine off. You can save the adjusted stitch in Personal menu. Note adjustment. 9 11 13 14 15 12 22 Sewing mode Stitch length (13) Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and -. If lengthening a zigzag stitch
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    and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers. If the bobbin thread is slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot
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    stitch repetition (24) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button. 24 Sequence start position (9) When sewing a sequence it is possible to start sewing anywhere in the sequence. Use the arrows (9) to step through the sequence. 9 4:11
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    Àrst attach the correct foot, then select your buttonhole. To ensure a good result, start with sewing a test sample on the fabric and stabilizer you will use. Note: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. Attaching the Sensormatic buttonhole foot 1. Snap on the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. 2. Plug the
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    . You can repeat the buttonhole as many times as you wish. Sewing mode 23 Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the Àrst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are
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    , using the button stitch repetition icons (24). Start to sew. The machine will sew the program for you. 24 Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer
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    machine climbs over the seam. Use the multi purpose tool to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew. One side of the tool is thicker than the other. Use the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. • When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a
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    so that it enters close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 37 needle positions available for the straight stitch. If the fabric into the scroll of the foot. • Lower the presser foot and while sewing, guide the fabric edge evenly into the foot. When roll-hemming, make sure the
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    stitches, edge stitches and four direction sewing. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the sewing direction. To change the direction, use the four direction sewing icons (C). When the desired length is sewn in one direction, select the new
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    appears on the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one. Note: It is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Just continue sewing without closing the pop-up. Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks. Re-thread the needle thread, close
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    Sequencing
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    Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can 13 14 18 12 19 Sequencing Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol on the task
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    the selected stitch. The adjustments work just like in sewing mode. Delete a stitch or letter (5) If duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments. Use the long touch function to get a pop- select it and then touch delete and insert the new stitch. It will be placed at the cursor
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    in embroidery mode, tie-offs at the beginning and end will be added automatically, allowing you to create a sequence in between. The commands can be removed. Insert a stop command (16b) if you want the machine to stop. This is useful for example at the end of the sequence if you want to sew it
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    new shapes and wider large-area borders. Directional stitches are straight stitches with a length of approximately 1mm and can be used sequencing. In embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept. In sewing mode it is possible to start sewing anywhere in the sequence. Use the arrows (G)
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    selected, sequencing will be empty, ready to create something new. Every time sequencing is closed, the sequence will be loaded to embroidery edit. To use sequencing in either sewing mode or embroidery mode A sequence created when sewing mode is active will not be available when opening sequencing
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    Stitch Creator
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    use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a built-in stitch, and then edit to create your own version Stitch Àeld 4. Delete 5. Duplicate 6 New stitch point 7. Mirroring side to side 8. Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch
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    are selected, all stitch points will be duplicated and inserted after the marked stitch point. Use the long touch function to get a pop-up where you can enter the exact number of duplicates you want to insert. Insert a new stitch point (6) Touch this icon to insert one single stitch point. The two
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    than one stitch point, the stitches in between will automatically be selected as well. To mark the previous or next stitch point in your stitch, use the arrows (12). Between the arrows is information about the stitch or combination shown. The Àrst number is the marked stitch point. The second number
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    screen or touch the arrows in the wheel (15). Pan (14) You can either pan using your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows in the wheel (15). Note: You can not pan outside the sewing area, i.e. when scale is 100% or less, you can not pan sideways. Position of the
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    , Stitch Creator will be empty, ready to create something new. Every time Stitch Creator is closed, the stitch will be loaded to embroidery edit. To use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode A stitch created when sewing mode is active will not be available when opening Stitch
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    Embroidery preparations
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    authorized PFAFF® dealer. Embroidery unit accessory tray Use the tray in the embroidery unit to store accessories used for embroidering. Built-in designs Over 250 designs are included in the memory in your machine. Embroidery hoop overview G Embroidery hoop connector H Outer hoop I Inner hoop
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    when connecting the embroidery unit. 1. Slide the accessory tray off. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine until it plugs Àrmly into the socket. If needed, use the level adjusting feet so that the machine and embroidery unit are even. If the machine is turned off
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    , move the hoop to the new position on the fabric and close the quick release. When changing type of fabric, you might need to adjust the pressure using the retaining screw. Do not force the quick release. Slide on the hoop Make sure that the accessory tray on the embroidery unit is closed
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    . Note: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. 2. Hoop a piece of fabric and slide on the hoop. 3. Open selection menu (A) to select a design. Touch it once to load to embroidery edit. Embroidery Mode - Preparations 4. The machine automatically switches to embroidery edit. The design is placed in
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    7. Clear sufÀcient space to accommodate D movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. 8. After stitching a few stitches, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen asking
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    Embroidery mode edit
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    embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery Àeld (1). Embroidery edit - overview 1. Embroidery 20. More options 21. Select hoop 7 89 22. Thread color edit 23. Shaping 10 11 12 24. Embroidery stitch editor 25. Resize 19 3
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    font will be loaded to sequencing. The text created will then be loaded into embroidery edit. B Load a stitch To load a stitch, select stitches (C) from patchwork, single stitch and tapering programs into embroidery edit to stitch-out in the hoop. If the stitch contains tapering, the stitch combination
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    starts Áashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery Àeld on the PFAFF® HD screen, touch and drag with your stylus to deÀne the selected A hoop. Zoom to all (C) will show all the designs in the embroidery combination in the largest view possible. Zoom to hoop (D) will
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    mode - edit Select design(s) When loading designs into embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (4). The selected design is outlined in red. Multi
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    the delete icon, the selected design(s) will be deleted from the embroidery Àeld. If more than one design is selected, a pop- to end, touch icon (11). Move design into hoop (12) This is used to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed as close to
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    in the embroidery Àeld. The numbers above the wheel show in millimeters how far the design has been moved from the center of the hoop, both horizontally the hoop. Rotate (14) When rotate is active, the selected design(s) will be rotated around the center point of the selected design(s). Use the
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    design icon (19) to save the design you are working with. A new window will appear where you can choose to save your design in either your The default name will be the same as Àrst design that was loaded. If an embroidery text or a stitch is saved, the default name will be NewDesign1.vp3, the next
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    design. The view setting remains as selected even when you turn your machine off. Move to park position (E) Touch the park position icon (E) to move the embroidery arm to park position for storing the embroidery unit. The hoop must be removed Àrst, to avoid damage. Restore current state (F) Touch
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    pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically. Note: Hoops that can only be used with the 350x360 size embroidery unit are indicated with a darker
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    mode - edit Shaping (23) 23 Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful 9mm stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shaping overview A Select shape A B Zoom C Delete/Duplicate last object IJ D Select control points E Select spacing F Select line positioning
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    have selected a set of control points, you can make adjustments to the shape. Use the touch functions or your stylus to move, rotate and scale your selected control increased or decreased by using the slider. The actual gap is shown above the slider in the pop-up. Embroidery mode - edit 8:12
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    the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape. Embroidery mode - edit Select side positioning (G) Select which side of the objects that shall be G positioned on the baseline. Touch the select side positioning
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    menu and select design 052.vp3 to load to embroidery edit. Open the selection menu again and load 056 the list (A). 4. Select the touch function - scale. Either touch and drag on the screen, or use the arrows in the wheel to decrease the size to 57x57mm. The size is indicated just above the
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    . 2. Duplicate the stitch and mirror the copy side to side. Close sequencing to load to embroidery edit. Set hoop size to 360x200. 3. Open Shaping. 4. Select the line shape in the list (A). A Embroidery mode - edit 5. Select the touch function - rotate. Touch the wheel center icon once to turn
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    your sequence or stitch. Adjust stitches Open Embroidery stitch editor to adjust the stitches. The adjustments will affect the stitch just like they do in sewing mode. If more than one sequence is inserted, you can toggle between them using the arrows (A). Use the + and - icons to increase or
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    center icon when move is selected, to move the new sequence to the center of the hoop. Move 7.5mm to the right. 9. Open Embroidery stitch editor (24). 10. Decrease the width of the second sequence to 8mm. 11. Toggle to the Àrst sequence, using the arrows (A). Increase the length of the sequence to
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    machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains. Note: To reduce or increase the size less than 20%, use of the design in the hoop, using move (13) and rotate (14). Retain Àll type (A) All Àll areas in an embroidery design are made in a speci
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    will always go back to the original design for a new resizing. This is to ensure the best possible stitch quality Ànished. design is larger than hoop size, the machine • It does not matter in which in the machine. Please use stitches, such as cross stitch embroideries. In 5D™ software to resize
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    the sequencing icon (A) on the task bar. Note: If the text is created of stitch fonts, sequencing will be opened instead of embroidery text editor. To use embroidery text editor Use the stylus and touch the letters you want to add to the text. The text is shown in the text area (B) with the
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    each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font. G Load a font from another location To load a letters in the embroidery text when using shaping. Select the line shape and use the select spacing pop-up to adjust the gaps.
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    process will not start when you touch OK to close the resize window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the 5D™ software. It is available to purchase from your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Replace Àle? The Àrst time you try to save a design with the same name as a design Àle that
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    disk space to save current state If the available memory of the machine is low you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. Touch OK to continue to Embroidery Stitch-out or touch Cancel to go back to Embroidery Edit and clear some memory in Files & Folders before starting to
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    Embroidery mode - edit 8:24
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    Embroidery mode stitch-out
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    unit needs to be connected and the machine enters embroidery stitch-out. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown. A Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 1. Crosshair 2. Color list and scroll bar
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    manufacturer, thread weight and color number. Use the scroll bar to see all of zoom to box is active. In the embroidery Àeld on the PFAFF® HD screen, touch and drag with hoop. Zoom to all (C) will show all the designs in the embroidery combination in the largest view possible. Zoom to hoop
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    . Touch and hold to move through the stitches quickly. The crosshair will follow the stitches in the E embroidery Àeld. F G Go to stitch (5) To move to a particular stitch in the design touch the be adjusted up or down using the + and the -. 7 6 4 8 5 9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out 9:4
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    Embroidery mode - stitch-out Basting (7) Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed under it. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support the color blocks and sew without stopping between the blocks, use the color merge
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    does not stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome embroidery, touch the icon again. A B C D 10 E F G Color merge (D) If you want the machine to ignore the stop between identical thread colors, e.g. after having used color block sort, touch the color merge icon. Full screen (E) To
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    embroider. Park position When you have Ànished your embroidery, remove the hoop and select park position. The embroidery arm will be placed in a position that will allow easy storage. Use the park position when you need to have a free sewing space with the embroidery arm out of the way. Note: It is
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    you would like the locking point to be in your embroidery. Next activate (B), position hoop. The red crosshair will be locked on the screen, the right place on the fabric, the rotate function will automatically be selected. Use the stylus or wheel to rotate the design on the screen around the
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    point. Zoom to needle (J) Precise positioning is easy to use with the new zoom to needle option. Touch the zoom to needle Embroidery mode - stitch-out Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle icon (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop
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    the right position in the hoop. Move the locking point to the upper left corner of the embroidered design. Use the touch function - move. Check that the needle is at the exact position. If satisÀed, close precise positioning and start embroidering. B Embroidery mode - stitch-out 3. To line
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    start/stop button or the foot control. Note: Use the bobbin position to get easier access to the bobbin. When the bobbin is replaced, touch current position to move the hoop back to where the embroidery stopped. Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or
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    is shown in the pop-up. Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end. Embroidery is Ànished - clear screen When the embroidery is Ànished, the machine will ask you if you want to clear the screen. If you touch OK
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    Files & Folders
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    is connected) 17. Create new folder 18. Rename Àle or SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery Àles) • .SPX (stitch Àles) • .SFX (stitch font Àles) • .VF3 (embroidery font Àles) • .WAV (sound Àles) • .TXT and .HTM/HTML-Àles Note: If the Àle type or Àle version is not supported by your machine
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    Àles or any Àle that you want to store. Arrange your Personal Àles so that you can Ànd your favorites easily. Personal fonts (14) Store embroidery font Àles and stitch font Àles in Personal fonts (14). The fonts are shown both in fonts (2) and in shortcut to Personal fonts (14). You
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    create folders in the Personal designs folder. Designs that come with your machine are shown both in designs (3) and in shortcut to Personal designs as a PFAFF® USB embroidery stick connected at the same time. Touch either of the devices to explore. USB Embroidery stick Computer CD-drive Use to
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    will be displayed in the center window. 6 9 11 Move up one folder level (9) Use the move up one folder level icon to step up through the levels of folders. You folder at another level. Also use this icon to switch between external devices such as your computer or USB embroidery stick. 8 10:5
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    then touch the rename icon. A pop-up opens where you can enter the new name. Move a Àle or folder Use cut (19) and paste (21) to move a Àle or folder to and is removed from the folder where it was cut from. Copy a Àle or folder Use copy (20) and paste (21) to copy a Àle or folder to another place.
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    bit mono. The machine will not support compressed sound Àles. Delete Àle or folder Your machine will always ask The folder already exists You cannot create a new folder with the same name as another folder using the cut and paste functions. When only 15% of the available memory is left, your machine
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    stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in. Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to do a defragmentation. When that needs to be done a pop-up message appears. To defragment your
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    Maintenance
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    the brush found with the accessories. B Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean
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    Maintenance Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will Ànd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Bobbin alarm does not
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    that the embroidery unit is properly attached into the socket. Slide on the correct hoop. Maintenance Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your
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    2:13 Connect machine to computer 2:12 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Connect to and remove from USB port 2:12 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Copy a Àle or folder 10:6 Could not delete Àle or folder 10:7 Create a new folder 10:6 Create a sequence 5:3 creative vision™ Embroidery collection
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    1:10 Included accessories not in picture 1:10 Included hoops 1:10 Index 3:13 Info menu 3:13 Insert a new stitch point 6:3 Insert a stitch or letter 5:3 Inserting the bobbin 2:8 Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine 2:13 Installing your software 2:13 Intellectual
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    Rear side 1:9 Register immediately for these beneÀts 2:14 Remove hoop 8:22 Remove presser foot 2:11 Remove Sensormatic buttonhole foot 4:18 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 Rename a Àle or folder 10:6 Repeat a manual buttonhole 4:13 Replace a stitch or letter 5:3 Replace Àle 8:22 Replacing
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    point and position hoop 9:8 To start resizing 8:18 Touch functions 3:3, 6:5, 8:7 To use embroidery text editor 8:20 To use sequencing in either sewing mode or embroidery mode 5:6 To use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode 6:6 Triple stitch 6:3 Troubleshooting 11:3 Twin
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    Unpacking 2:2 Update via USB embroidery stick 2:14 Updating instructions 2:14 USB embroidery stick 2:12 USB ports 2:12 User deÀned sound 3:11 Use the task bar 3:3 Using the USB embroidery stick 2:12 Utility stitches 1:12 V Vertical position 2:4 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Volume
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    beneÀt of the user and the product. Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. PFAFF, CREATIVE VISION, CV, IDT (image) and 5D are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Please note that on disposal, this product must be
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    5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:13)
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    www.pfaff.com 413 29 96-26A • English • InHouse • © 2011 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. • All rights reserved • Printed in Sweden on environmentally-friendly paper
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