Using the Scanning Frame

1. Prepare the desired drawing/illustration.

   IMPORTANT

   • If, during scanning, the embroidery foot comes into contact with the material to be scanned (illustration, etc.), the material to be scanned or embroidery foot may be damaged. Do not scan materials that may come into contact with the embroidery foot, such as thick materials or materials with wrinkles or creases.
   • Only one sheet of paper can be placed in the scanning frame per scan.

2. Place the paper to be scanned in the scanning frame, and then secure the paper in place with the magnets.

   Place the magnets at six locations around the paper to secure it, making sure that the line drawing is not covered.

   
   • When placing the paper in the scanning frame, make sure that the white balance area is not hidden; otherwise, the drawing cannot be scanned correctly. At the same time, be sure to place the scan image within the scan area. The image out of the scan area will not be scanned.
     
     1. White balance area
     2. Scan area
   • Make sure that the white balance area or the scan area is not dirty or scratched; otherwise, the image cannot be scanned correctly.
   • Be sure to use the magnets which are included with the scanning frame.
   • Be sure to place the magnets so that they secure the paper firmly. If the paper is placed unevenly, the image cannot be scanned correctly.
   • If the scanning frame is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth that has been soaked in lukewarm water then firmly wrung.

3. Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then turn on the machine.

   Refer to Attaching the Embroidery Unit.

   • Unthread the machine to avoid having the thread slipping out of the needle or getting caught on the embroidery frame.

4. Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the embroidery foot, and then press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

   The embroidery foot is not raised high enough when raised with the presser foot lever.

   IMPORTANT

   • Make sure that embroidery foot and needle are fully raised. If scanning is started with the embroidery foot and needle lowered, the scanning frame may hit the machine, causing damage.

5. After attaching the scanning frame to the embroidery unit, swing the frame-securing lever toward you to secure the scanning frame.

   Refer to Attaching the Embroidery Frame.

   
   • Be sure not to attach any embroidery foot other than the embroidery foot “W”, otherwise the embroidery foot will be scanned.

Scanning with an Embroidery Frame

Drawings and illustrations can also be scanned using an embroidery frame. Place the paper to be scanned on the fabric, and then secure it with tape.

1. Fabric
2. Tape