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Safety
Safety
While the PR1055X is a quite safe machine, there are a few things to be aware of when using this piece of equipment.
As with any machine with moving parts, there is a danger of getting your fingers jammed when the motors are moving, so keep your hands clear while machine is embroidering.
Always pay close attention to the needle. Never use bent or damaged needles.
Rules
Rules
Staff must approve every job
Only staff members may change out parts like needles, bobbins, and thread
Users must demonstrate their ability to operate the embroidery machine twice with supervision before being allowed to operate it without.
How do I get access to this machine?
How do I get access to this machine?
In order to use our Brother PR1055X Multi Needle Embroidery Machine please make sure you have completed the following steps:
Have access to the space, by filling out the Agreement Form
Used and have experience with our Brother Embroidery machine.
Pass the basic embroidery machine quiz
Reference this page and the Basic Embroidery tutorial to pass the canvas quiz. You may enroll in the canvas course here.
Booking time on this machine
Booking time on this machine
Because our embroidery/sewing machine is very impacted, you can reserve time in advance to make sure it is available when you come into the space. There are several rules around booking time on the machine:
The maximum length for a single booking is 2 hours
If no one is waiting at the end of your booking you are welcome to continue using the machine
The total amount of time you book per week cannot exceed 4 hours
You are welcome to use the machine for more hours if it is free and not booked
If you do not start using the machine within the first 15 minutes of your reservation you forfeit your reservation
Please make sure your file and / or fabric are prepared before the start of your reservation because that will not count as time on the machine
To reserve time on the machine, create a new event on the outlook calendar associated with your Chapman email and for the location search and select Keck N103 Multi Needle Embroidery
How does it work?
How does it work?
The Brother PR1055x is a top-of-the-line multi needle embroidery machine. Integrated with proprietary onboard software, it can also accept custom designs! The software in the machine translates images and designs into the stitches that are applied to the fabric. The machine is also equipped with a variety of sensors that can alert when threads are empty, when it's time to change colors in an embroidery design, and detecting proper alignment. With the multi needle design you wont have to change the threads. The machine is equipped with 10 needles will switch between needles automatically throughout the design.
More resources
More resources
Learn the basics of using the multi needle embroidery machine!
Learn how to create your own custom designs ready for the embroidery machine!
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