I'm not sure wich machine to buy I kaind like this one, but they are other ones the cost less. Is this worth compare to the other Brother models?
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I love mine. It is embroidery only. I have only used this model. You may consider that in this case size doe matter. The 5x7. Hoop size is better than a smaller hoop size. IMHO. The larger the hoop size the better. A smaller pattern can be used on any hoop but the larger patterns are restricted to you hoop size. This machine is very easy to use. You can down load many patterns from the internet and download onto a thumb drive to use on this model. Or buy patterns from Brother. There are endless options.
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Truthfully I cannot answer the question. I would suggest calling someone that sells the Brother products and ask them to be sure. Hope this helps
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Correct. Try the Brother Thermal 'Plus' rolled paper. Looks and feels a little better.
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i am pretty happy with it. I don't use it for professional use. so I don't have any complaints.I have owned several brother printers and as far as laser printers go, they are very acceptable. I scan directly to my pc,iPhone and iPad with good results.
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For the price, look at the Brother CS6000i. That one has all the quilting feet and the extension table. And a lot less money. Hope this helps.
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Before returning it you should get in touch w/ Brother's tech support. Perhaps the unit you bought is defective? My Brother HL 2240 uses the same engine, I think, and it's been very reliable. OTOH, is the weight of the paper you are using with the weight of papers covered by the spec? If it's too heavy, then Brother won't support you, and they shouldn't.
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I think you are making a wise choice. This is a good machine and replaced my 1st ProForm, which I used 8 years and it was a cheap model..$599. It still works too but is noisy. They make a great machine.
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I don't have the gold, but I've researched it and they both seem like top-flight machines. My Pro is fantastic and I have a blast with it. It boils down to what you're looking for and how detailed a machine you want. The Pro is very detail oriented. The Gold, from what I've seen of people using it, is a very focused, get in and go machine. Not the answer you were hoping for, I'm sure, but it's the best I've got. This is a great hobby and however you may start you will find the right machine for your needs over time.
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Very. There are two different drivers you can use, one is built in to the OS (CUPS Driver, if that means anything to you, if not, it's not important); the other, downloadable from Brother directly. The driver from Brother may work better in terms of duplexing from some programs, but either is sufficient for all tasks. Brother also has supported Macs for as long as I can remember, and were quick to get updated drivers at every OS upgrade as well. For Macs, I believe Brother probably has the best support of all the major printer manufacturers. EDIT: Just saw the price (689 as of 2/17/14), there are other available models that will also be compatible, and $400 cheaper.
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Going from a Baby Lock to a Brother will be a little bit of a shock. The Baby Lock is certainly smoother than the 1034D will ever be and more than likely you had more options on your 8 thread Babylock. With that being said, I really like my Brother 1034 D and have not had any of the issues that have been discussed in the neg reviews. I have also used a Singer Serger and must say that my machine threads amazingly in comparison to the Singer! I also have not had nearly as many broken threads as I have on the Singer. I am glad I bought this product and have been using it for 18 months now.
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Yes. Contact www.brother.com.... or look at their web page. This is really a very simple straight forward little machine.
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We retired ours in less than 1 year..problems from day 1..POS printer..Suggestion..buy something else..We switched to a Brother mono for business..Perfect..from day 1..
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It is my understanding that the Singer is an American made machine and the Brother is imported so this could fit into your decision? I have read many reviews and the Singer is a sturdier metal frame and components compared to Brothers which have more plastic parts. I do read that the weight of the Singer is heavier which would validate its metal composition vs the lighter machines, however I don't know that this determines what one wants out of their investment. Yes the Brother seems to have extra bells and whistles which are desireable but what are the main components that are needed for your long term projects. My decision is between the Singer 7469Q and the 7470 which has extra features like the alpha/numeric stitching and more stitch choices and costs more. My primary focus will be for occasional sewing and repairs but primary on my bucket list is to make several quilts for a sense of accomplishment. As a reitred dude I guess my sewing machine has to be as cool as the rides I have had which required performance, reliability, coolness, and finally I did take into consideration whether it was American made. Yes I did buy some beautiful Japanese vehicles which served me well so I guess it all comes down to what is important to you at this moment in making these decisions. Currently my main objectives in choice are being as green as one can be to help Mother Earth heal from the destruction we have inflicted on her.
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It' $297 right now on Amazon. I've been watching it for a while and this is the lowest that I've seen it so far. (Price includes a $50.00 instant rebate from Brother.)
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Not perfect, but very good. Brother uses Scansoft Paperport 12SE software by Nuance for scanning and OCR. It does a very good job with clear typed scans. If there is handwriting on the page, or unusual formatting, then sometimes the scan software gets confused. I find that it usually takes less than a minute per page to correct errors, if there are any. Proofreading is necessary with all OCR software to insure accuracy.
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Why don't you call Brother? Or visit a Brother retailer, they would be happy to assist you in a decision. As for us, we don't own more than one machine so we can't give you any advice. And, btw, this machine is not "all plastic". No machine is, they have a metal frame, usually aluminum that keeps them lightweight. If you don't want that, then go buy another Bernina, but they are probably a good deal of plastic these days too.
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I got the 140 this past January.. My advise to you would be to get neither.. I have nothing but problems with it from day one.. It's a very inconsistent, unreliable machine.. Spend a little extra money and get a name brand machine.. Even a Lincoln Electric would be far superior.. My main problem with the Longevity is the feeding mechanism and all it's gritty components.. From the spool, the liner, right down to the nozzle.. Absolute junk!! Read the reviews of a the various longevity models.. The same people leave the same reviews for all the machines to boost the rating.. Don't waste your money on any of their machines.. You will be very disappointed and aggravated..