White 4400 manual

wAii WH!E 4 l White Home Embroidery Machine Model 4400 instruction Manual C2005 VSM Sewing Inc. White is a registered trademark. All rights reserved[...]

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Stitch A Design .32 Accessories 34 Light Bulb Change 35 Needle Change 36 1rJ,efl tc.’ C’Jiaizg’e 36 Needle Change 37 Howto Change 37 Cleaning 38 Lubrication 39 Control Panel 40 J’,’Iode Selectors 41 !i.’lode .1ndicctors 42 Message Indicators 43 Directional and Home Keys 44 Navigator Software 45 Internal !.4emor,i 45 Using Memory Cards 4[...]

Fhp Design .55 Flip Horizontal . Rotate Design 56 Free .2?ota te Tool .56 Resize Design 57 Iviaking E.esigns Fit 57 Merge 58 Combining Designs 58 Working with Colors 62 Opening Designs 63 Saving Designs 64 Printing Designs 65 S oftAIare Section 2: lettering ........ ....... ........ .... a... as...... a a a a. as a a a.. aaaaa.•a .••• a a..[...]

Pull Compensation .78 Column Width Control 78 Underlay Stitching 79 Add Lettering to a Design 80 Two Lines of Lettering 80 ArcedLettering 81 Lettering Success Tips 83 LargeLetters 83 S oftA,a re Secti o ii 3: uto Digitize Designs .. . . ......... . . = . . . a. a .._ .................. 85 AutoDigitize Wizard 86 Software Section 4: Menus, Tools, Mes[...]

Software Installation Software Installation - - j ‘ Computer speeds vary, but installing your White software takes only a few minutes on any system.[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Install the USB Driver Minimum Computer Requirements Pentium@ Ill Processor 128 MB RAM 45MB hard drive space Microsoft@ Windows@ 2000 orXP CD-ROM Drive Display 800 X 600 or better Mouse USB Port Close all programs before installing either the USB drivers or the software applications. Most users will need to install the fu[...]

Software Installation 4. Select Search for the best driver in these locations and check Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) Click Next (Fig. In-3). 6. When the driver is found, click Next to begin the installation process (Fig. In- 4) 7. When installation is complete, click Finish. Your driver installation is complete, and you are ready to i[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual [4 n1 I’w ‘?H You may install the White program on two computers, but the machine must be connected for it to launch. 7. You will see a progress bar on your screen as the files are being copied to your computer (Fig. In-5). 8. When installation is complete, click Finish (Fig. In 6). Your driver installation is compl[...]

Software Installation Using the USB Driver If you use Windows 2000, or XP, a USB icon will appear at the bottom right corner of your screen near the clock. After installing the USB driver, your Windows operating system will automatically recognize the home machine USB driver each time you turn on your computer. Turn the machine on before launching [...]

White 4400 User’s Manual No Corn Port Message If you get a message on your screen saying, “No COM port...” this usually means the USB driver is not installed correctly. Follow these steps to correct. 1. Unplug the USB cable from the computer while it is on. 2. Turn the computer off. 3. Plug the USB cable back into the computer. 4. Turn on the[...]

Install the Software 1. From the Windows desktop close all open programs. Place White 4400 software CD in the CD drive of your computer. 2. From the Windows desktop, click on the Start button, and then click on Run. 3. At the Run prompt, type the letter of your CD-ROM Drive followed by Setup (Fig. In-7). For example, if your CD drive letter is D, y[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual IIhI - 4- 5. In the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next (Fig In-9). 6. The next screen is the Destination Location screen. The program creates a special folder on your computer to store your program. This folder is C. Pro gram Files White. Click Next (Fig. In-i 0) We recommend that you allow the installation progra[...]

Software Installation S.b $i.—.. i) - The software will launch only when the presence of a White 4400 machine is detected. 7. You will see a progress bar on your screen as the files are being copied to your computer (Fig In 1]). 8. On the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen, click Finish (Fig. In-12). j[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual - ... •--:- • ;:.:: . - “.- - Run the Program 1. To run the program, the machine and computer should both be on, with the USB cable attached to both. 2. Click on the White icon on your desktop (Fig. In-13). If the software does not detect a White machine, an error message will appear (Fig. In- 14). 3. If the machine[...]

Machine Operation Machine Operation: Preparing to Embroider i1 begin to assure your success. - If you are new to embroidery, read through this section before you[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual --- _--1- Electrical parameter rating is 120V 60Hz 30W. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this embroidery machine. Danger To reduce the risk of electric sh[...]

Machine Operation 4. Never operate the appliance with any of the air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the embroidery machine free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth and thread. 5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or wh[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Safety Precautions continued Make sure you don’t have Save These Instructions For Reference anything under the fabric that could break a needle, like a zip per VSM Sewing Inc. 31000 Viking Parkway _________________ Westlake, OH 44145-80 12 - I_-V - — I :[...]

Parts of the Machine Main Power switch and connectors Machine Operation Bobbin Winding Upper Thread Tension Dial felt Bobbin Winder Familiarize yourself with the names of the parts of your machine. This will help you in learning its operation. Embroidery hoop holder Display lamp Selection keys USB connection I[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Power Switch and Power Connections • - 1- ... Turn switch to OFF position before unplugging cord from power source. A - Start/Stop switch 1-on 2-off B- Card Slot C - USB Connection - - -‘• I L[...]

Machine Operation Press this button once to start the machine. Press it again to stop the machine. Note: Before pressing the start button, check to be sure that there are no objects other than the fabric to be embroidered under the needle. ..J__ _4.’ — StartiStop Button Look at your work space before pressing the start button to assure that the[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Ic! - You can wind colored bobbin thread on your bobbin to match the color of your fabric for a more invisible appearance on the reverse side of the fabric. Wind Bobbin 1. Plug in the machine and turn it on. 2. On the horizontal spool pin, in this order, place the felt pad, spool of thread, and spool cap closest to the si[...]

Machine Operation 7 Press the Start/Stop button again to complete winding the ______ —____ bobbin. NOTE: Winding will not stop automatically when the bobbin is full. 8. Disengage the bobbin shaft from the winder by pushing the bobbin shaft to the left. Pull the bobbin straight up to remove. - rn Keep spare bobbins wound so that you will have plen[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Place Bobbin in ___ Machine A. Slide open cover to the bobbin area by moving the small lever to the right. B. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle, with the thread in the direction shown by the indicator under the bobbin cover. C. Guide the thread around the finger through the channel toward the back. Pull the thread toward[...]

Machine Operation L 1 i The thread flows freely through the path when the presser foot is raised. It is restricted when the presser foot is lowered. Always raise the presser foot for threading. Top Threading Procedure 1. Raise presser foot to thread the machine 2. Assure that the needle is in its upper most position 3. Run thread from spool through[...]

Automatic Threader After placing the thread behind the final guide just above the needle, you can thread through the needle using the automatic threading device. 1. With the presser foot raised, bring thread through upper thread path as described on the preceding page. 2. Lower the presser foot. Lower and move the threader lever forward until it st[...]

Machine Operation lul- - Vertical Spool Pin A vertical spool pin is included with your machine to make it easier to work with certain types of spools. It is sometimes helpful to use your vertical spool pin when you wish to use two threads at the same time, such as when you wind a bobbin. The vertical spool pin is placed into the small round hole on[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Li 4. Hooping Procedure 1. Use removable fabric marker to mark the center of the desired placement for the embroidery. Place a piece of suitable stabilizer behind the fabric (Fig. H-i). 2. Remove the one of the templates shown in Fig. H-2 from the back of this manual and cut it out on the outer border. It should fit somew[...]

Machine Operation 4. Place the inner ring inside the outer ring, keeping the template in position over the center mark on the fabric (Fig. H-3). You should not need to force the inner ring into the outer ring - rather use gentle pressure while gently smoothing the fabric surface. 5. When the inner ring has been inserted, check to be sure that the c[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Attach the Hoop 1. Locate the two round extensions on the outer hoop ring (Fig. H-6). Locate the corresponding slots on the machine hoop carriage. 2. Align the round extensions with the slots and gently press downward to attach the hoop (Fig. H-6). Remove the Hoop 1. Locate the silver tab indicated by the large arrow in F[...]

Machine Operation Examine embroidery for proper tension balance by looking at a satin column from the reverse side. The fancy script initials included with your machine are satin stitches. Stitch one out and examine it from the back for the characteristics shown on this page. — Norma’ Range Adjust the Tension 1. The tension adjustment for the t[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Stitch A Design __.J S • — 1 r - 1. To run the program, the + The hoop will machine should both be on L i44 move when the with the USB cable attached L software is launched andthe J____ - - - machine is 2 Click on the White icon on -; recognized your desktop. : 3. The opening screen of the LJL - White 4400 software ap[...]

Machine Operation ThLIi - .; — . iI ‘ I *wc’.r d - Hoop your fabric with a piece of stabilizer so that it is taut in the hoop. It should be smooth and free of wrinkles. 5. In the Select Dfferent Design screen, click on the Teddy and click OK (Fig. St-3). 6. You are returned to the main screen of the Navigator (Fig. St-4). 7 Check that the mac[...]

Accessories Your machine comes with clear sewing machine oil that should be used to keep your machine lubricated. Oil according to the oiling diagram found in this chapter: Thread Ripper White 4400 User’s Manual These are standard accessories included with your White 4400 embroidery machine. Needles 1 r 1 ‘ - :1 Screwdriver Tool Vertical Spool [...]

Machine Operation ii Light Bulb Change 1. Turn off power and unplug from electrical outlet. 2. Loosen the screw on the cover at the left side of the machine and remove the cover. 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb of the same type and specification. Be sure your machine is disengaged from power and use only same type of repl[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual ________— Needle Change i q When to Change The needle should be changed whenever stitching quality appears to be substandard, if the needle feels rough or if the needle appears to be bent or damaged in any way. Different types of needles have different expected life-spans. Generally, after several hours of continuous em[...]

Machine Operation -! Needle Change How to Change 1. Turn off the power to the machine. 2. Lower the presser foot. 3. Loosen the needle set screw using the screwdriver tool supplied with the machine, or with any suitable screwdriver. Loosen only enough to remove the needle. 4. Remove needle. 5. Insert the new needle as far as it will go. The flat si[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual . Cleaning 1. Turn off power and unplug from electrical outlet. 2. Loosen the screws on the needle plate and remove. 3. Remove the bobbin case assembly. 4. Clean the area sing a small soft brush. 5. Replace the bobbin case assembly so that the hook tab rests against the stopper. Clean the bobbin area on a regular basis, a[...]

Machine Operation Lubrication 1. Turn off power and unplug from electrical outlet. 2. Loosen the screw on the cover at the left side of the machine and remove the cover. 3. Place a single drop of clear sewing machine oil at each point indicated on the drawing. Recommended frequency - once each month or every 100 hours of use. Write down the date of[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual o SELECT C) SBAING o POSfl1ON C) THREAD 0 INTERNAL CDLR CARD ERROR ci’ II Control Panel The control panel oft e When lit, LED machine has: I lights indicate Four Mode Indicators current state of Four Message Indicators the machine mode. Four Mode Selectors Four Directional Keys _____________ Home Key Access designs in m[...]

Machine Operation Mode Selectors The Mode Selectors are user keys that can be pressed to change the Mode of the machine to access various operations. Press this key to access designs in internal memory These designs are stored within the memory of the machine. The internal memory has a 2mb capacity, or approximately 100 designs. Use the directional[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Mode Indicators — The machine has modes for specific operations. Following are descriptions of the active mode when the LED lamp is lit beside these titles on your machine’s display. Select - You may select patterns to embroider. When this mode is lit, you may use the left and right Directional keys move through the i[...]

Machine Operation Message Indicators D SEWING THREAD ‘ ERROR t*L,: F - Following are descriptions of the state of the machine when the LED lamp is lit beside these titles on your machine’s display. Sewing - Indicates that the machine is stitching a design, or is temporarily stopped using the Start/Stop key while stitching a design. Thread - Ind[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual The Directional keys surrounding the Home key are used in conjunction with function keys to navigate through designs and functions, as well as to move the hoop. During bobbin winding, the “up key will cause the winder to speed up, The “down” key will cause the winder to slow down. Directional and Home Keys[...]

Machine Operation You can also select designs directly from the control panel by pressing the Internal Memory keys Use the Directional keys to select the design and then press the Select key. Rtrvffi Dcsin MGtmaton. Navigator Software The Navigator software is launched whenever your machine is connected to the computer and the machine is on. This s[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual 4. Click on a design icon to send it to the main screen of Navigator (Fig. N-4). You may begin stitching. 5. The colors of the design are shown on the right side of the screen (Fig N-5). 6. The colors associated with the design segments are shown in the Thread Info box near the bottom of the screen. The colors may be chan[...]

Machine Operation Using Memory Cards You may insert White-compatible memory cards that use the PEC card format. 1. Insert a compatible card into the memory card slot at the side of the machine. Click on the Design (Fig. N-7) box next to the color bar. Then click on the tab labeled Memory Card Designs. 2. The Retrieving Design Information (Fig. N-8)[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Accesses the Options menu. Options [41 N To examine an area of stitches closely, click first on theZoom In icon and then on the Pan tool. The Pan tool lets you move the image around to see any portion closely. Tools [®J returns viewing scale to normal after Zoom In, Zoom Out or Pan. increases the viewing scale. decreases[...]

Machine Operation different name to be displayed for your machine. Thread Needle Control - Disable Thread Detection - Placing a check in this box to disable the thread break sensor.. This could be helpful if your machine is stopping and displaying a thread break signal when no thread break has occurred. The machine WILL NOT stop at any thread break[...]

White 4400 User’s Manual Move forward or backward by one full color segment by clicking on a color segment icon at the beginning or end of the slider bai Move To Stitch You can move to any point in the design, either forward or backward, at any time. I. Using the slider bar beneath the design display (FzgN-7), move to the location where you would[...]

Software Section 1: Working with Designs This chapter will help you get started quickly with using designs in many ways. Easily merge and resize to make your own original creations. Software Section 1: Working with Designs[...]

Design Application Your White software consists of two maj or modules: the Design application and the Navigator. In the Design application, you work with designs and lettering, performing operations such as: • Open designs. • Resize designs. • Rotate designs. • Create lettering or add lettering to designs. • Create designs from artwork. ?[...]

Software Section 1: Working with Designs Navigator Module In the Navigator module, you can: • Select designs for stitching from the machine’s internal memory. • Delete designs from the machine’s internal memory. • Send designs from the machine’s internal memory to the design application. • Send designs from the machine’s internal me[...]

Your White 4400 software allows you to open designs formatted for any popular home embroidery machine. For a complete list, see the Menu section at the end of this chapter: Machines use “languages” called formats. The machine format for any design can be identified by the three letter extension following the design name or number. The native fo[...]

Software Section 1: Working with Designs Flip Design Flip Horizontal 3. From the Tools menu, select Flip, and from the fly-out menu, select Horizontal (Fig. D-3). The design will be changed to a mirror image of the original (Fig. D-4). Click Edit, Undo and auto DgiUzer T Iext center C ttoHoop F lI. Horizontal H erbca V The white area around the des[...]