Brother 342Fi Sewing Machine User Manual


 
12. ERROR CODES
BAS-341F, 342F
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12. ERROR CODES
Note
If an operation problem occurs, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear on the display screen; if a
programmer is connected, an error message will appear on the screen.
Wait 10 seconds or more after turning the power off before turning it back on again.
Code Cause Remedy
E.10 Emergency stop switch was pressed. Press the emergency stop switch once more to cancel.
E.11
Emergency stop switch was pressed during
sewing.
Press the emergency stop switch once more to cancel.
The STEP BACK switch can then be used to resume
sewing.
E.12
Emergency stop switch is being continually
pressed, or emergency switch connection error.
Turn off the power and check.
E.20
Problem with machine motor stopping, or
synchronizer connection error.
Turn off the power, and then turn the machine pulley to
check if the machine has locked up. Check the
synchronizer connection. Check if connectors P14, P15
or P16 are disconnected.
E.21 Machine motor operation error.
Turn off the power and check the ground wire
connection.
E.22 Needle up stop position error.
Turn the pulley to align the index mark with the needle
up stop position. Check the V-belt tension.
E.30
Data is outside possible sewing area due to
enlargement or reduction ratio setting.
Check the enlargement or reduction ratio setting.
E.31
Data pitch exceeds 12.7 mm due to enlargement or
reduction ratio setting.
Check the enlargement or reduction ratio setting.
E.32 No end code was input into sewing data. Input an end code, or change the program number.
E.40
Floppy disk is not inserted, disconnected cord
inside operation panel, or malfunction of drive.
Insert a floppy disk. If floppy disk is already inserted,
turn off the power and check the connections of cords
inside the operation panel.
E.41
Program number is invalid, no data, or floppy disk is
not formatted.
Check the floppy disk.
E.43
Floppy disk changed from readable disk when
setting the bobbin thread or when setting the
memory switch.
Replace with a readable floppy.
E.4F Other error when reading floppy disk. Replace the floppy disk and repeat the operation.
E.50 Floppy disk is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.
E.51 Insufficient space on floppy disk. Use a different floppy disk.
E.52 Floppy disk cannot be formatted Replace the floppy disk and repeat the operation.
E.5F Floppy disk write error. Repeat the operation.
E.60 Data backup is not possible.
E.61 Data cannot be backed up
Turn off the power, wait a while and then turn it back on.
If the error appears continually, contact a qualified
service technician.
E.70 Overlapping option output numbers. Change the option output number.
E.80
Thread breakage error detected by rotating-type
thread breakage detector device.
Thread the upper thread. Sewing can then resume.
E.81
Upper thread breakage error detected by optical
fiber-type sensor.
Thread the upper thread. Sewing can then resume.