I'm having a difficult time connecting this sewing machine to my MacBook Pro. Can someone help me figure this out in a way that won't cost me $400+?
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After you download the designs into the MAC, you plug in the USB cable. After that, the machine will show up as a "drive". Click and drop the designs from where you saved the designs to the "drive" that is the machine. You DO NOT need software to do this. I'm hoping you read the manual, because there is one specifically for connecting and transferring designs. It explains everything. If you are still having problems, call Brother customer service, they are there to walk you through each step.
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I'm so sorry I can't help with this question. I bought this machine to try and teach myself how to sew. so I really don't know anything about sewing or different machines at all. I know I'm in the minority so you should get some answers from qualified people. Good luck.
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My experience is that the cable native to your zip must be used or it won't work. I tried connecting to my MacBookPro with a USB cable, and it would not work because of incompatibility. So I tried with my old iMac and it worked. Apprently, this didn't require a more, updated USB cable.
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Sorry, mine is a different Brother model and it does work fine. I have the Brother that does embroidering + regular sewing.
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Hi Paula, this is exactly what I'm looking for as well. I'm also a freelance writer looking for a recorder that I can refer back to so as to transcribe my notes. I've been trying to do it by hand and I just can't keep up with it. I also have a Macbook Pro if that's a help. Did you end up buying this or do you have another you could recommend. Thank you so much.
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I just returned my HP Envy 27-inch monitor to Amazon. I too have a 2012 MacBook Pro (13") and attempted to hook it up to the monitor via HDMI (adapted from thunderbolt? - not the mini video port of old). The picture was horrible, fonts were unreadable. A 90-minute call to HP support revealed that they have no driver support for Mac and all the fiddling with the settings on the Mac did not solve the problem. Oddly, I have my MacBook Pro hooked up to an older HP 23" monitor via HDMI and it works like a charm. Not sure what the difference is between the two monitors, but there it is. I just returned my HP Envy 27-inch monitor to Amazon. I too have a 2012 MacBook Pro (13") and attempted to hook it up to the monitor via HDMI (adapted from thunderbolt? - not the mini video port of old). The picture was horrible, fonts were unreadable. A 90-minute call to HP support revealed that they have no driver support for Mac and all the fiddling with the settings on the Mac did not solve the problem. Oddly, I have my MacBook Pro hooked up to an older HP 23" monitor via HDMI and it works like a charm. Not sure what the difference is between the two monitors, but there it is.
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I really can't say because I have yet to get it to work with my Macbook Pro I am trying to return the item but the manufacture or amazon is not responding to my request any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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Zoom in on small connector (at right). Compare it to the monitor output on your MacBook. Order it anyway if you're not 100%, return it if it doesn't work.
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I also have a Mac and had the same issue. Call the company and they will walk you though the installation process. It was quick and easy!
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There are adapters for Ethernet via Thunderbolt or USB on your MacBook. Around $30
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Tell me what you are trying to accomplish first. What equipment, OS and hardware you are using. I can connect just about any peripheral device to my Mac Book Pro 2009 computer, I had no issues with any hard drive except formatting and mounting the HD. All other issues are software issues, and driver issues, it's called handshaking when the peripheral devices talk together and work. This is the major problem. Mac's have fewer issues then PC window computers. Usually it is because the OS does not recognise the drivers and or software. Send me an email if i can help further PG
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yes, you have to go to brother .com and download the latest driver for mac. follow instructions very carefully or you will have to remove the current driver and re-load it.
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It looks like all you would need is an adapter cable from the Macbook Pro mini displayport to VGA, which costs about $30 from the Apples Store or about $10 on Amazon. The reviews look generally positive.
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The one I bought worked. My grandson used it to connect the macbook to the tv, and is using it regularly. You may have gotten a defective one.
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There is a cable that is supposed to hook from the unit and another cable to hook to your macbook pro. This cable is almost impossible to find. Some sites may say the cable is available, but if you speak to them in person the cable is not available. The actual part number for the cable is in my review. Also will not work on iphone or ipad with lightening connector. Product has been discontinued so is a bit outdated. Would be a great product if I could connect, which I can't so I sent it back. Hope this helps.
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I actually have one of the new Macbook Pros with Retina as well. I bought my MPD32 used and it was completely lacking the included Ableton Live Lite Akai Pro Edition which it should have been bundled with. You should be able to get a copy online I'm sure. I believe you can always get a demo of Ableton Live from them directly as well at https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/. Honestly, you don't NEED that software.The AC Adapter is a little superfluous. Because the MPD32 is primarily a midi controller, I plug it directly into the Mac via USB and viola, we're off and running.
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I'm not familiar with your machine. I would go to the Janome site and look at their power cords and see what is listed for your machine. I have an older Janome sewing/embroidery machine. I'm sorry I couldn't be of any more help than that.