InspirePoint

Instruction messages

Figure from the manual This message is displayed while a pattern is being saved into memory.

This message is displayed when the machine detects that the bobbin thread is running out.

This message is displayed during bobbin winding.

This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is initializing.

This message is displayed when a pattern which is stored in memory is deleted.

This message is displayed if a pattern is selected while a help topic is being displayed.

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This message is displayed when the memory is full and no more patterns can be stored.

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This message is displayed when a pattern is being retrieved in embroidery mode.

Alarms

Proper operation: One beep Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps

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TROUBLESHOOTING

USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY

This machine is equipped with an easy to use trouble check function which provides assistance when there is a problem with sewing. Touch the applicable heading and check the cause of the problem.

Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key and then touch the “TROUBLE CHECK” key.

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Select the heading which corresponds to the problem you are having.

Figure from the manual

Check the information displayed. If you are not sure of the correct method of operation, touch the “□” key beside the check heading. The method of operation will then be displayed in steps.

Figure from the manual

Example:

If you touch the “□” key, the upper threading method is explained.

Touch the “END” key to return to the original screen.

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Trouble with threads and stitches

Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer.

Symptom	Probable cause	Remedy
1. Upper thread breaks	1. Upper threading is not correct.	1. Re-thread upper thread.
	2. Upper thread is tangled.	2. Remove thread ends in the race or shuttle.
	3. Spool of thread is not correctly set.	3. Set spool of thread correctly.
	4. Correct needle is not used.	4. Change to proper needle.
	5. Shuttle is damaged.	5. Contact service center.
2. Bobbin thread breaks	1. Upper thread is tangled.	1. Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle or from around spool pin.
	2. Bobbin is not threaded properly in the shuttle.	2. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread.
3. Skipped stitches	1. Needle is not correctly inserted.	1. Insert needle properly.
	2. Correct needle is not used.	2. Change to proper needle.
	3. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct.	3. Check the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE” on page 172.
	4. Dust is clinging under the needle plate.	4. Remove dust by cleaning with a brush.
	5. Upper threading is not correct.	5. Re-thread upper thread.
4. Fabric puckers	1. Threading is not correct	1. Re-thread upper and bobbin thread correctly.
	2. Correct needle is not used.	2. Change to proper needle.
	3. Combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct.	3. Check “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE” on page 172.
	4. Check if thread tension is set at “AUTO” position,	4. Refer to “THREAD TENSION” on page 29.
5. Inability to thread needle	1. Needle position is not collect.	1. Set needle at proper position using “NEEDLE POSITION” button.
	2. Hook of needle threader does not fit into the eye of the needle.	2. Set needle at proper position using “NEEDLE POSITION” button.
6. Inability for thread tension control	1. Upper threading is not correct.	1. Re-thread upper thread.
	2. Set of bobbin thread is not correct.	2. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread.
	3. Combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct.	3. Check “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE” on page 172.
	4. Check if the thread tension is set at “AUTO” position.	4. Refer to “THREAD TENSION” on page 29.

Mechanical trouble

Symptom	Probable cause	Remedy
1. Fabric is not fed properly	1. Stitch length is set at no feeding.	1. Set stitch length properly.
	2. The combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct.	2. Change presser foot to correct one.
	3. Correct needle is not being used.	3. Change to proper needle.
	4. Thread is entangled.	4. Remove thread-ends in the race or inner shuttle.
2. Needle breaks	1. Needle is not correctly inserted.	1. Set needle properly.
	2. Correct needle is not used.	2. Change to proper needle.
	3. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct.	3. Check the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE” on page 172.
	4. The fabric is pulled too much.	4. Sew without pulling but just guide the fabric.
3. Machine is noisy, slow speed, thread trimming is not good	1. Dust is clinging under the needle plate.	1. Remove dust by cleaning with a brush.
4. Machine does not start	1. “START/STOP” button is not pressed.	1. Press “START/STOP” button.
	2. Main power switch is in the off position.	2. Turn the power on.
	3. Presser foot is not lowered.	3. Lower the presser foot.
	4. Check error messages.	4. Refer to “ERROR MESSAGES” on page 173.
5. Embroidery unit does not work	1. Power switch is in the off position.	1. Turn the power on.
	2. Embroidery unit is not correctly connected to the machine.	2. Connect embroidery unit properly to the machine.
	3. Memory card is not inserted.	3. Turn off the power then insert the memory card.
	4. Check error messages.	4. Refer to “ERROR MESSAGES” on page 173.
	5. The embroidery unit was not correctly initialized.	5. Refer to page 109.

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SEWING CHART

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SELECT KEY	NAME OF PATTERN	USE	REINFORCEMENT STITCH KEY	STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY	STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY	AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING	AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING
UTILITY STITCH	DECORATIVE STITCH	Decorative stitching for cuffs made from stretch fabric	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative stitching for cuffs made from stretch fabric	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative stitching	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative stitching of thin to medium stretch fabric	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative stitching	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative stitching	△	★	★	C	T
	LATERAL SEWING	For attaching applique on tubular part	△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
			△	–	–	C	T
	HEIRLOOM	Decorative hems	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative hems	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative hems	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative hems	△	★	★	C	T
		Decorative hems	△	★	★	C	T

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SELECT KEY

SELECT KEY	NAME OF PATTERN	USE	STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY	STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY	AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING	AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING
CHARACTERS	ALPHABET (BLOCK)	Character sewing	L, S		C	T
	ALPHABET		L,S		C	T
	ALPHABET (Italic)		L, S		C	T
	DECORATIVE STITCH	Decorative stitch	L, S		–	–
	SATIN STITCH		★	★	–	–
	CROSS STITCH		–	–	–	–
	DECORATIVE 7 mm WIDTH		★	★	–	–
EMBROIDERY	ALPHABET	Character sewing	–		C	T
	FRAME PATTERN	Frame pattern	–		C	T
	ONE-POINT PATTERN	Patterns	–		C	T
	FLORAL ALPHABET		–		C	T
	MEMORY CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY)	Characters	–		C	T

R : Reverse sewing while the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed. △ : When the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed, the machine will sew three reinforcement stitches and stop. ★ : Adjustable – : Non-adjustable L, M, S or L, S: Pattern size can be changed L (Large) M (Medium) S (Small) T : When the automatic reinforcement stitch is preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch automatically at the finish of sewing. T : Reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch automatically at the finish of sewing. C : Programmed automatic thread cutting is available. C : Automatic thread cutting is available.

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PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

Utility stitches

Character sewing

Alphabet (Block style) Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (1/4”)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Ä Å Æ Ñ Ö Ø Ç Ü ä å æ ë è é ê ñ ö ò ø ï ç ü ù ß 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ? ! □ ☐ ≡ ( ) ’ ,

Alphabet (Italic style) Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (3/8”)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Ù Ú û ü ÿ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ? ! □ ☐ ( ) ’ ,

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Alphabet (Cursive hand writing style)

Size “L” (Large) : 27 mm (1”), “S” (Small) : 15 mm (3/8”)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Ä Å Æ Ñ Ö ä å æ ñ ö äàåæëèéêñöòøìçüùß 0 / 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ? ! □□≡( )’ ,

Satin stitches

Figure from the manual

Cross stitches

Size cannot be changed.

Figure from the manual

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Decorative stitch

Size can be set to “L” (Large) or “S” (Small).

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Decorative stitch 7 mm WIDTH

Stitch width and length is adjustable.

Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch ™ Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card)

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Character embroidery chart

Sizes: [L] 30 mm (1-3/16"), [M] 15 mm (9/16"), [S] 7.5 mm (1/4").

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz ÄÅÂÆÑÖØÇÜßäåâæñöøçü 0123456789 &?!.–_( )', /

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Frame pattern embroidery chart

Sizes can be enlarged or reduced.

Frames

Stitch

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PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)

One point mark embroidery pattern

Figure from the manual

Patterns which are stored in the machine or memory cards are for home use only. These patterns are not to be used for any activity other than home use.

Floral alphabet

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1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 070
5 ........ 205
6 ........ 612
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 070
5 ........ 205
6 ........ 070
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 612
4 ........ 070
5 ........ 810
6 ........ 205
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 612
5 ........ 205
6 ........ 070
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 205
5 ........ 612
6 ........ 070
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 612
5 ........ 070
6 ........ 205
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 070
5 ........ 612
6 ........ 205
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 612
4 ........ 810
5 ........ 070
6 ........ 205
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 070
4 ........ 810
5 ........ 205
6 ........ 612
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 070
4 ........ 810
5 ........ 612
6 ........ 205
1 ........ 017
2 ........ 513
3 ........ 810
4 ........ 205
5 ........ 612
6 ........ 070

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