Pantograms GS1501 Manuale utente
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your GS1501 Embroidery Machine and becoming part of the Pantograms
team. This JUMP START kit includes all the necessary information to help you get started as quickly and eas-
ily as possible. After reading this manual, be sure to watch the enclosed CD about our Forté software.
GETTING STARTED (section 1)
Service and Support ................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Unpacking Your GS1501 Embroidery Machine ........................................................................................ 2,3
Setting Up Your GS1501 Work Station ............................................................................................... 4,5,6,7
Setting Up Your GS1501 Embroidery Machine.....................................................................................8,9,10
Threading the GS1501 .................................................................................................... 11,12,13,14,15,16,17
Attaching the Tubular Arms...............................................................................................................18,19,20
Tracing the Design ............................................................................................................................... 21,22
Installing the Cap Driver and Embroidering the Test Cap Design ..............................................23,24,25,26
The GS1501 Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 27,28,29
Hooping Material on a Round Hoop .......................................................................................................... 30
Installing Forté Embroidery Suite Software ............................................................................................... 31
How to Load a Job ..................................................................................................................................... 32
EMBROIDERY BASICS (section 2)
Stitch Formation........................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Needles ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Thread .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Bobbins ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Backing ..................................................................................................................................................... 6,7
Stitch Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 8
Needle, thread and Stabilizer Chart ............................................................................................................ 9
Tension ........................................................................................................................................................11
Hoops ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Hooping Aids.............................................................................................................................................. 13
Tools .....................................................................................................................................................14,15
Hooping Technique ................................................................................................................................16,17
Hooping a Structured Cap ......................................................................................................................... 18
Hoopless Frame Technique ....................................................................................................................... 19
Hooping a Large Item or a Jacket Back..................................................................................................... 20
Attaching a Large Hoop to the GS1501 ..................................................................................................... 21
Hooping a Satin Jacket .............................................................................................................................. 22
Common Hooping Problems...................................................................................................................... 23
Embroidery Placement.................................................................................................................... 24,25,26
Anatomy of a Cap....................................................................................................................................... 27
MACHINE BASICS (section 3)
GS1501 Embroidery Machine ...................................................................................................................3-1
Setting the Upper Thread............................................................................................................................. 3
Bobbin Placement in Case........................................................................................................................... 4
Common Adjustments - Thread Breaks ...................................................................................................... 5
Setting the Upper Thread Tension .............................................................................................................. 6
Thread Looping ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning the Machine .................................................................................................................................. 7
GS1501 Control Panel .................................................................................................................8,9,10,11,12
Oiling the GS1501 ............................................................................................................................. 13,14,15
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EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE (section 4)
Looking at the Work Area..........................................................................................................................4-1
Basic Digitizing............................................................................................................................................. 2
EMBROIDERY BUSINESS (section 5)
Pricing ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Stitch Count ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Digitizing Fees and Decisions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Copyright, Trademark and Licensing ....................................................................................................... 4,5
Stock Designs ............................................................................................................................................. 6
GLOSSARY AND RESOURCES (section 6)
Glossary of Embroidery Terms ................................................................................................................. 6-1
Glossary of Embroidery Machine Terms ..................................................................................................... 4
Fabric Terminology....................................................................................................................................... 5
Industry Trade Shows .................................................................................................................................. 6
Trade Organizations..................................................................................................................................... 6
Industry Publications.................................................................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started with Your Pantograms
GS1501 Embroidery Machine
Thank you for choosing Pantograms as your embroidery system provider. We strongly recommend you to read the
following instructions for setting up the embroidery machine and sewing your rst test designs.
Service and Support
The talented and knowledgeable people in our service and support department are ready to assist you
should questions or problems arise. We strive to give the best support in the embroidery industry by offering
Website, email and telephone support.
For Website Support visit www.pantograms.com and click on support (or email support@pantograms.com).
You will nd a variety of topics related to your machine and software.
For telephone support call 1-800-872-1555.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST).
If you don’t immediately speak with someone, please leave a message with your name, phone number and
message and one of our technicians will return your call. All calls received by 4:00 p.m. EST will be returned
the same business day.
Pantograms Website
Visit our Website at www.pantograms.com for more information about our products, machine support and
embroidery support.
EmbSupplies Website
To order embroidery supplies, visit our embroidery supply Website at www.embsupplies.com.
Digital HeatFX Website
To order heat transfer supplies, visit our heat transfer supply Website at www.DigitalHeatFX.com.
GETTING STARTED
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Unpacking Your GS1501 Embroidery Machine
Contents of box containing the workstation:
• Embroidery machine
• Thread stand
• Tabletop
• Workstation
• Cap option
• Tubular hoop holder
• Tool kit
• Sample test design
• Starter kit
• Owner’s manual
• Hoops per your sales order
• Blank cap
• Other accessories you ordered
Tolls needed to unpack:
Scissors or box cutters
Note: Save the crate for future shipping should service be required.
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Unpacking Your GS1501
Cut and remove the straps that encircle the box.
Remove the box lid.
Remove the inner tray containing the hoops and other accessories.
Remove the workstation components.
Replace the lid on the box to assemble the workstation.
GETTING STARTED
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Workstation Assembly
The following components make up the workstation:
(2) Two Side Frames
(1) One Back Support
(1) One Lower Shelf
(1) One Table Top
(4) Four Casters
Assorted fasteners
You will need 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches and a 12mm wrench or socket for the assembly process.
These tools can be found in the toolbox that was included with your GS1501.
**IMPORTANT - DO NOT TIGHTEN FASTENERS UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE**
Attach Casters
Back Support
Table Tops
Side of Workstation
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Step 1 - Fasten back support to one side frame.
Step 2 - Fasten other side frame to back support.
Step 3 - Stand workstation frame upright.
Step 4 - Place lower shelf onto supports.
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Step 5 - Line up holes in shelf and support. Insert bolts through holes
in both shelf and support and attach nut.
Step 6 - Place table top on workstation. Line up holes and insert bolts
through both table top and frame and attach nuts.
Step 7 - Flip workstation over so that it is sitting on its table top.
Step 8 - Attach casters with four bolts per caster.
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Step 9 - Tighten bolts holding back support to side frames.
Step 10 - Tighten bolts holding lower shelf and table top being careful
not to over tighten.
Step 11 - Insert plugs to cover bolts holding back support and side
frames.
You have now completed assembly of the workstation and it is ready to receive your GS1501.
GETTING STARTED
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Remove the cover and lift off the outer shell of the GS1501 box.
Two people can now lift the machine at its base and place it on the workstation.
One person should carefully lift the back of the machine while the other inserts the feet into the treaded
holes at each corner.
Your GS1501 is now ready for its initial setup.
Unpacking the GS1501
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