SWF Embroidery Repair Articles

Problem: Is anyone out there who can help with DRIVER ERROR MESSAGE #610. I don't know if its a machine problem or software problem. I had to replace my computer a couple of weeks ago and after writing a new design to a floppy, it will not load into the...

How do I ENLARGE or SHRINK my design in the standard control panel? Load the design as normal. Press the SETTING button. You will see highlighted "1) X Scale: 100%. Press the SET button. You can type in any percentage increase or decrease you would like from 50% to 200%....

Your Compact machine will be delivered with the cap driver installed. To remove it for flat sewing, there are a few minor steps. A. Looking from the front of the machine, you will see four allen screws towards the back of the cap driver, just before the pantograph. Remove all...

An error 300 on an SWF embroidery machine is a common issue that occurs when the needle is not properly aligned over the needle plate. This can cause a variety of problems, including poor stitch quality, thread breakage, and even damage to the machine itself.The error message will typically appear...

What is an ERROR 100 (Main Shaft is not at the Fix Position) and how to clear it. Reasons and Solutions: A. IMPORTANT: Consult the Main Drive System pages of the Parts Manuel that came with your machine for further help with parts numbers. On a 601c, 1201c and 1201...

Question: How do I assign the SAME NEEDLE NUMBER MORE THAN ONCE IN A ROW without the machine stopping after the color change? Answer: This feature is only available with the LCD controller. Load the desired design as normal. Press the SETTING Button (F3) Press the NEEDLE Button (F5) Press...

How do I BACKUP a few stitches in my design in the standard control panel? The design must be loaded and stopped. Press the TRIM button. Press the START button. If yo would like, pull the presser foot down until it snaps into position. This may help you to determine...

When it comes to using an SWF embroidery machine, one of the most important things you need to know is how to put in your basic settings on the standard control panel. These settings will ensure that your machine is properly calibrated and ready to use, which will help you...

How do I SWITCH the machine between CAP and FLAT settings in the standard control panel? Press the MACHINE button. Press the DOWN button. The "2) Machine Function" command will be highlighted. Press the SET button. The "1.Flat, Cap: Flat" command will be highlighted. Press the appropriate number depending on...

Usually the most used colors are on the machine, Red, Black, White, Navy, Emerald, Gray, Yellow, or Athletic Gold, and usually another jewel tone or earth tone. But on the newer machines that have the LCD display, you have a pallete which you can set up to reflect the colors...

What is an ERROR 602 (Disk Drive not found) and how to resolve it. Reasons and Solutions: A. This error is indicating that there are no designs on the floppy disk or they are in an incorrect format. Make sure that the designs on the floppy disk are in a...

What are ERRORS 101 AND 102 (Main Board and Overload) and how to resolve it. Reasons and Solutions: A. The most common occurrences of these errors are caused by having thread caught in the hook area, commonly referred to as a "Bird's Nest". Turn off the machine and remove the...

How do I FLOAT to a specific stitch in a design in the standard control panel? Load design as normal. You must have at least one stitch sewn in the design for the float command to work. If you have sewn at least one stitch go to #8, if not...

Question: How do I float to a specific stitch in a design? Using the LCD Controller: Load design as normal. You must have at least one stitch sewn in the design for the float command to work. If you have sewn at least one stitch go to # 8, if...

I am experiencing thread breaks on most of the needles...not all the time just enough to be annoying. I noticed that the thread is frayed after it is cut. I have a 1501 SWF. Any ideas how I may correct this.I am experiencing thread breaks on most of the needles...not...

Question: How do I load a design? Answer: Using the STANDARD Controller: Insert the design disk into the floppy disk drive Press the EMB.CALL button Press the DOWN button to access the FDD CALL command Press the SET button The machine will display all of designs located on the floppy...