Machine Connections

Machine Connections can be handled in a number of ways:

If your embroidery machine comes with machine connection software, such as, Ricoma PC Communication Software (EMB_soft.exe) for Ricoma embroidery machine, or “Happy Link” software for Happy embroidery machine, etc., then “Connection Manager” is what you need. Please find out more information by clicking here.
If your embroidery machine comes with a serial port but no machine connection software, please read the information below:

Before you can send designs for stitching, you must configure the machine in EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio. This configuration functionality allows you to add machines, change settings for machines that are already set up, or delete machines that are no longer required.

EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio provides alternative means for sending designs directly to the embroidery machine for stitching. Depending on your software options, you can stitch to the machine using either Stitch Manager or Machine Manager.

Your machine must be set up through Stitch Manager if you are sending to Stitch Manager, or Machine Manager if sending to Machine Manager.

The following information provides details pertaining to the protocols and settings required for EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio to connect to embroidery machines.

Select your machine type:

Tajima Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
Tajima machine with a Serial Port	Serial Cable: – Type Q (25 to 25 pin) – Type R (9 pin PC to 25 pin embroidery machine)	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=9600, or 38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Hardware

Barudan Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
Tanto, BEAT, BEVT, BEXY, BEXR	Serial Cable (9 pin) supplied by Barudan	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=9600, or 38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
BEMS/R, BENS/R, BEZN, BEMAX, BEDS	Serial Cable (25 pin) supplied by Barudan	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=9600 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Embroidery Machine

Toyota Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
AD800/820/820A/830/850/860, ESP9000, ESP9100	Serial Cable Type G, H, U, or V	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Toyota Serial Baud=9600, or 38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=2 Parity=Odd Handshaking=Hardware
Alternative settings for AD850/860	Serial Cable Type G, H, U, or V	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Toyota Serial Baud=9600, or 38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=2 Parity=None Handshaking=Embroidery Machine

Brother Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
Professional machines except 6-head	Serial Cable – Type H	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=9600 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
Brother 6-head	Special Controller Board, Cable and Software from Brother	Not applicable

Happy Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
HCG / HCG-B / HCA (controller HMS702C and HMS802)	Serial Cable: – Type G (25 to 25 pin) – Type U (9 pin PC to 25 pin embroidery machine)	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=9600 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
HCS	Serial cable is supplied with the embroidery machine	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Hardware OR Embroidery Machine (both work) Machine Format=Happy or Tajima
HCD2	Connection Manager via Happy LAN	Connection Manager
HCR2	Connection Manager via Happy LAN or Happy Link	Connection Manager

SWF Machine Connections

Machine Type	Connection via	Details
SWF machines with a Serial Port	Serial Cable – Type V (9 pin)	Port=COM1/COM2 Protocol=Standard Serial Baud=38400 Data bits=8 Stop bits=1 Parity=None Handshaking=Hardware