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*Cost: $8500.00 | *Cost: $8500.00 | ||
*Weight 40 thread | *Weight 40 thread | ||
=== Materials === | |||
Bring your own backing. | |||
Stick with 40wt polyester thread, others break a lot. | |||
Supplies available at: [[Where to source tools and materials#Textiles]] | |||
===Quick Start=== | ===Quick Start=== | ||
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#Digitize your file - software magic process steps go here - and copy onto special USB 1.0 stick | #Digitize your file - software magic process steps go here - and copy onto special USB 1.0 stick | ||
#Set up your material/workpiece and backing on the appropriate hoop or fixture | |||
#Insert stick into USB port at rear left side of machine | #Insert stick into USB port at rear left side of machine | ||
#Scan card on lockout device to power on Tajima | #Scan card on lockout device to power on Tajima | ||
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#*manual: if you need to change fabrics or positions between colors/operations | #*manual: if you need to change fabrics or positions between colors/operations | ||
#Type in your color change order - note this is in hexadecimal so 1-9 then 10 is typed using the "+10" button then 0 and shows up as A, so 11 is "+10" then 1 and will show up as B, etc. | #Type in your color change order - note this is in hexadecimal so 1-9 then 10 is typed using the "+10" button then 0 and shows up as A, so 11 is "+10" then 1 and will show up as B, etc. | ||
#Set the frame position by running a "Trace", it uses the needle/color shown on the bottom right corner | |||
#Make super extra double sure that your "Trace" will not crash the machine into the frame, and that the design will end up where you want it on your workpiece | |||
#Adjust the speed slider to the slower 1/3rd | |||
#Press "Start" | |||
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Thread needle front to back (away from user), raise thread end up and into spring to hold it there. | Thread needle front to back (away from user), raise thread end up and into spring to hold it there. | ||
=== Bobbin === | |||
L-type bobbin, takes 80wt thread, threads clockwise out under spring and through metal eyelet, leave 2" tail. Observe lubing requirements before reinserting. | |||
==='''Troubleshooting'''=== | ==='''Troubleshooting'''=== | ||
[https://forum.protospace.ca/t/troubleshooting-the-embroidery-machine-tip/2418 Machine detected a thread breakage] | [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/troubleshooting-the-embroidery-machine-tip/2418 Machine detected a thread breakage] | ||
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