brother F580 Sewing Quilting and Embroidery Machine User Guide

June 15, 2024
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brother F580 Sewing Quilting and Embroidery Machine

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Product Information

Specifications

  • Wireless Network Connection Functions
  • Winding/Installing the Bobbin
  • Upper Threading
  • Selecting and Sewing Stitches

Product Usage Instructions

Wireless Network Connection Functions

To wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your computer to the machine, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that both the computer and the machine are connected to the same wireless network.
  2. Install the dedicated Windows application called “Design Database Transfer” on your computer.
  3. Open the application and select the embroidery pattern you want to transfer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to initiate the transfer to the machine.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

To wind/install the bobbin, please refer to the following steps:

  1. Turn off the machine and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Open the bobbin compartment cover.
  3. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
  4. Thread the bobbin thread through the bobbin winding tension disc.
  5. Hold the end of the thread and start the winding process by pressing the foot controller or the start button.
  6. Once the bobbin is fully wound, cut the thread and remove the bobbin from the spindle.
  7. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case, following the instructions in the Operation Manual.

Upper Threading

To thread the upper thread, please follow these steps:

  1. Turn off the machine and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Raise the presser foot lever.
  3. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
  4. Guide the thread through the thread guide and tension discs.
  5. Thread the needle from front to back.
  6. Lower the presser foot lever and gently pull the thread to ensure it is properly seated in the tension discs.
  7. Refer to the Operation Manual for additional instructions on threading specific stitch patterns.

Selecting and Sewing Stitches

To select and sew stitches, please follow these steps:

  1. Turn on the machine and select the desired stitch pattern using the LCD screen.
  2. Adjust the stitch length and width as needed.
  3. Place the fabric under the presser foot, ensuring it is aligned correctly.
  4. Lower the presser foot lever and gently hold the fabric with both hands.
  5. Start sewing by pressing the foot controller or the start button.
  6. Guide the fabric smoothly while maintaining a steady sewing speed.
  7. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions on different stitch patterns and their applications.

FAQs

  • Q: Can I transfer embroidery patterns wirelessly to my machine?
    • A: Yes, you can wirelessly transfer embroidery patterns from your computer to the machine using the dedicated Windows application called “Design Database Transfer”.
  • Q: Can I edit embroidery patterns on the machine and transfer them to PE-DESIGN software?
    • A: Yes, you can edit embroidery patterns on the machine and transfer them to PE-DESIGN software. Simply follow the instructions in the user manual for the specific steps.

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

Before using your machine for the first time please read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” in the Operation Manual.
Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.
In this guide, English screens are used for basic explanations.
For details on the built-in embroidery patterns, refer to the Embroidery Design Guide.

Wireless Network Connection Functions

Operations available with a wireless network connection

Wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your computer to the machine by using the dedicated Windows application
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Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software (PE-DESIGN version 11 or later) on a computer. Also, transfer to PE-DESIGN an embroidery pattern edited on the machine.brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-
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When an updated version of software is available on our website, the wireless LAN key appears as

Wireless network connection

When you first turn on the machine, the following message about a wireless LAN connection appears.
To set up a connection, touch OK and then continue with step 4brother-F580
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  1. Find your security information (SSID and network key) and
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  4. Touch beside the SSID that was noted in step 1.
    • When displaying next or previous pages, touch or key to search the SSID that was noted.brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig8
  5. Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and then touch .brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig12
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  8. Touch ok to exit the setup.brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig15

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Follow the steps below in numerical order. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.
Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type.brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-
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(approx. 7/16 inch)
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Upper Threading

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Selecting and Sewing Stitches

Utility Stitches

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Summary of Stitch Patterns

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Utility Stitches

  • 1-01~1-35brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig36
  • 2-01~2-20brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig37
  • 3-01~3-22brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig38
  • 4-01~4-15brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig39
  • 5-01~5-08brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig40

Decorative Stitches

  • 6-01~6-40brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig41
  • 7-01~7-12brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig42
  • 8-01~8-17brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig43
  • 9-01~9-14brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig44
  • 10-01~10-58brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig45

Character stitches

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Example of Kanji characters in daily life

  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10brother-F580-Sewing-Quilting-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig54
  • Date of birth
  • 1 year old
  • Nursery school
  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary school
  • Junior high school
  • Group/Class
  • Club/Division
  • Moon/Monday
  • Fire/Tuesday
  • Water/Wednesday
  • Tree/Thursday
  • Gold/Friday
  • Soil/Saturday
  • Sun/Sunday
  • January Ist (Mondav)

Preparing to Embroider

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns

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References

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