Machine Features

LCD color touch screen 94 mm x 71 mm, 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" PC card slot Memory - save onto machine or PC cards, name files, save, recall, overwrite, delete Personalized machine function settings
Maximum embroidery speed Inches/millimeters Screen contrast Sound adjust volume or turn off Adjust eco mode Sew with light on or off Thread selection Robison-Anton , Madeira , Mettler Languages Realign keys

Start/stop key color-coded red/green, for embroidery and traditional sewing Sensors thread, presser bar, foot control, etc. On-screen instruction manual Adjustable speed control Built-in carriage Free arm embroidery Built-in needle threader Auto tension setting Auto drop feed dog Adjustable foot pressure Top protective cover with design chart Metric and inch seam allowance lines on bobbin cover plate, needle plate, free arm Rotary horizontal hook with transparent bobbin cover Thread holder and cutter Thread cutter for bobbin winding Extra presser foot lift Foot control with retractable cord Universal voltage

Embroidery Features

An abundant choice of built-in designs Alphabets 3 styles, 3 sizes Single or multiple colors with color change key Edit any letter anywhere in a sequence Horizontal/vertical alignment for letters Monograms 2 letter and 3 letter with 4 styles of frames Edit features rotate, resize, mirror image, face to face, move by drag and drop or directional arrow keys, grid Jog keys align hoop to needle start position Design embroidery information - skipping and color overview, remaining embroidery time in minutes, number of colors/parts, design size, trace key, stitch counter Hoops 2 hoops with templates included
DUST COVE R The attractive red dust cover is ideal for storing your new Elna 8600 and its accessories.
Operation keys - needle up/down, auto-lock, reverse Function keys - twin needle, mirror image, elongation, needle stop position, memorize a sequence Adjustable width (7 mm) and length (5 mm) Adjustable needle position for straight stitches

Storage

Under top cover and in extension table Dust cover
Warranty and Service: Elna's superior reputation was established in 1940 with the production of its first sewing machine. Ever since, Elna has continued to be a leading brand of home sewing and related equipment especially designed with the innovative sewer in mind. Thousands of professionals worldwide provide expert service. Millions of people have chosen Elna for its quality, performance and reliability.

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LABEL - 398015-02 - Printed in Switzerland / Subject to change without notice
Traditional Sewing 104+ stitches, includes 7 buttonholes Features 1 alphabet
How to spend your leisure time.
This machine does it all from just-for-fun creations to elegant embroidery. With the Xplore computerized sewing and embroidery machine, one minute you'll be sewing an apron for gardening, the next you'll be embellishing it with embroidery. And there's also a wonderful selection of quilting and heirloom stitches available, if that's where your interest lies. As always, Elna provides you the latest in technology; now it's up to you to set aside the time to enjoy it.
. with Elna and the Xplore 8600!
Your leisure time should be just that leisure time. The skilled experts at Elna have designed the Xplore with you in mind. Check out these features that will prove to be invaluable.

Now it's up to you.

Don't you love using the start / stop key when embroidering ? You'll find it just as valuable for traditional sewing. Simply unplug the foot control and press the key.

For the next time.

Unlimited memory capacity. Save to the machine or to an optional card. Now you can better organize your files by assigning a name. The names are then automatically alphabetized so convenient.

Easy to navigate.

The large, color LCD touch screen guides you through. Whether it's information, instructions or advisory messages, everything is simple and clear, right in plain sight.

The tools you need.

Need help laying out your embroidery ? Use the design and hoop templates included with the 8600. The templates along with the hoop positioning keys assure perfect design placement.
Look how easy ! Pick and choose.
Want to use the fish but not the background ? Just touch the screen to skip over the colors or parts you don't want. You'll even see the screen recalculate the real sewing time. Pull down the lever, position the thread and the needle is threaded. Works first time, every time. Great for all those color changes.

It's all there !

No separate unit to attach, the carriage is built-in. One minute you're inserting a zipper, the next you're embroidering. And the feed dog adjusts itself to the task automatically.

Smart and informative.

Everything's set, but the machine won't sew. What happened ? Did you lower the presser foot ? Did you thread the machine ? The Xplore 8600 will let you know !

Ready to Xplore ?

Have some fun.
Come explore all the decorative possibilities. Choose from cross stitches, quilt stitches, heirloom stitches, florals, satin stitches, a comprehensive alphabet. Looking for more? Simply switch to embroidery mode and you're ready to embroider a built-in design or alphabet.
An elegant way to say, " It's mine ! "
Two or three letter monograms are so easy to embroider. You can add a classic frame and even encase the monogram within other designs. Or if you want to embroider your entire name, select from Gothic, Script or Cheltenham fonts. All of these styles are built-in, ready to embroider.

Recipe for success.

We've given you the standard version of the stitch. Now it's up to you to personalize it. Elongate satin stitches up to 5 times their original length. Use mirror image to flip stitches for a different effect. And, of course, you can change the width and length of any of our stitches. What delicious ingredients!

Just the way I want it !

See it all come together before embroidering. Arrange one or more designs in the window with the drag and drop feature. Take it a step further and use resize, mirror image, face to face or rotation to refine the components until you're pleased with the results.
Be creative with the free arm ?
Yes! Save all your thread and fabric scraps. Sandwich them between layers of wash-away stabilizer, and sew continuously around the free arm to weave unique, custom-made fabric for decorative accents. Another thought use the optional free arm hoop to embroider cuffs and pant legs.
Torn seams, missing buttons ?
As creative as you are, sometimes you still need to be practical. Reinforce belt loops with sturdy bartacks and pleats with arrowtacks. Make durable buttonholes and securely attach the buttons. Of course these elements can be creative as well. Sew buttons around a pocket area. Instead of a zipper, create a lacing effect with eyelets. Anything goes.

Using a PC Card Adapter to transfer designs to your Elna 8600 and 8200

PC Card Adapter

This PC Card Adapter plus a SmartMedia card and your computer allow you to transfer designs to and from your Elna 8600 and 8200. You can use either the copy and paste method or Xpressive software. The adapter and card fit into the slot on your Elna 8600 or 8200. The adapter and card can be inserted into your computer or you might need to attach a USB Reader/Writer to access the SmartMedia card.
Transferring.jef format designs using the copy and paste function without using Xpressive or any other embroidery software. The card must be formatted before transferring a design: - Insert the PC Card Adapter and card into your Elna 8600 or 8200. - Turn on the machine. Touch SET (8200 select Mode first) and Page Backward. Touch YES to format ATA PC card. Touch Return to exit. NOTE: Do not turn off the machine or remove the card while the card is formatting. - Remove PC Card Adapter and card from machine. Insert PC Card Adapter and card in your computer or insert card in USB Reader/Writer and attach to computer. Select a design in.jef format (from the internet, from Elna's design CD-rom, etc.) Copy.jef file. Access drive for adapter. Paste.jef file into EmbF5 folder. (The Ord#5 folder is for ordinary or traditional sewing memory.)
Transferring a design from Xpressive to the card. NOTE: There's no need to format the card. Open Xpressive and open a design in any format. Insert the PC Card Adapter and card into the computer or insert card in USB Reader/Writer and attach to computer. Click File. Click PCMCIA Memory Card. Click Output the PCMCIA Memory Card Output window will appear. Be sure correct drive is selected and assign a design name. Click Save. The file will automatically be saved in.jef format. Your PC Card Adapter and card are now ready to be inserted in your 8600 or 8200.
Transferring a design from the 8600 or 8200 onto the card to the computer to edit in Xpressive. NOTE: There's no need to format the card. On the 8600 or 8200, touch Edit. Touch OK. Select a design. Insert your PC Card Adapter and card into the 8600 or 8200. Touch Save File. Touch Built-in/Card to open Save File (Card) window. Change file name if desired. Touch OK. Insert PC Card Adapter and card in your computer or insert card in USB Reader/Writer and attach to computer. Open Xpressive. Click File. Click PCMCIA Memory Card. Click Input the PCMCIA Memory Card Input window will appear. Be sure correct drive is selected and select a design. Click Open.