Hello Pent,

The best USBs for embroidery design transfer tend to be the ones with smaller capacity, up to 2MB. Its likely that the USB you are using is a larger capacity, and that may be the root of the problem. (Embroidery machines do not read USBS as efficiently as do computers).

One thing you can do is remove most of the designs on your USB except for the ones you want to transfer today (save them elsewhere to avoid losing them). This method has worked for some whe using large capacity USBs. Others find that they achieve better results when using a USB that only has a 2MB capcity, such as this one: https://www.embroidery.com/product?productsetID=205930&efid=1245

In either case, I recommend you use some other means for design storage, and only transfer using USB.

The link you provided is for a 2GB flash drive, not a 2MB.

Also I found a 512mb, still slow, but manageable. I will look for a 256mb as that would be the lowest I could go as I have created over 800 designs and need access to them on the fly. Thank you again.

You are right, and that is an accident. I inadvertently stated 2MB is the limit, but 2GB is accurate. It's a small difference in characters, but a big difference in capacity. I do apologize.

I will look into that, however this issue just started happening within the last few months. No change in original drives. Thank you for the info.

Hi Nelly,

Thanks for reaching out to embroidery.com! I am sending you an email, with some information on your questions. Please look for an email from [email protected]. Have a good day!

Hi Jan,

I haven't got instructions for that, but there is a free setup video for EMP6 available here:

http://sewedclasses.com/embroidery-professional-38...

Hi Mariza, depending on the issue, you may only need to recalibrate. Here's a video, explaining that:

If your issue seems to be more involved, then definitely go the route Heather identified.

Is the Baby Lock EMP 6 and the BMP 6 the same machine?

Hi Katie,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. According to other users of these machines, the EMP6 is an older version of the BMP6. This forum also points out that EMP6 accepts designs via card whereas BMP6 accepts designs via USB stick. However, this website seems to suggest that EMP6 has both card and USB capabilities. So, long story short, it appears that they are different but very similar machines. I hope these resources help! Please let us know if you have any further questions, and have a great day.

Leah W.
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I am not familiar with such an issue, Mariza. Your Babylock manual recommends contacting your closest Babylock retailer in such instances for assistance.

~Heather
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Hey, Beth!

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there are not an adapters out there that can complete this function.

~Leah L.
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Jana I think I am having the same problem! Are you referring to the new style hat frame with the bigger hoop and embroider area? I have that one as well and I cant get the machine to recognize the newer style hoop. It only shows me the area of the old style and will tell me designs are Area Over

I think your question might also be solved by Earl's comment below. Look for a little silver micro-switch located near the back left of the hooping arm when you switch to the hat jig.

"we have had our EMB6 machine for close to 15 years. I have had the same problem as you I think. When you are switching hoops, there is a little microswitch located to the back left of the hoop holding arm. You have to use the thumb screws to adjust the size of the arm to hold the hoop. Look closely and you will see this little silver switch. It is supposed to detect the size of hoop you are using so it can center the needle . That sometimes gets stuck and it thinks you have a different size hoop and it wants to realign to an off center position. Simply just move that switch with a small screw driver, or tool, then try it again. It should work, but if not, move that switch again and try again. Hopefully this will work for you"

Hi Jana, I think your question might also be solved by Earl's comment below. Look for a little silver micro-switch located near the back left of the hooping arm when you switch to the hat jig.

I can check, Donna. What is the name of your 6-needle machine?

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we have had our EMB6 machine for close to 15 years. I have had the same problem as you I think. When you are switching hoops, there is a little microswitch located to the back left of the hoop holding arm. You have to use the thumb screws to adjust the size of the arm to hold the hoop. Look closely and you will see this little silver switch. It is supposed to detect the size of hoop you are using so it can center the needle . That sometimes gets stuck and it thinks you have a different size hoop and it wants to realign to an off center position. Simply just move that switch with a small screw driver, or tool, then try it again. It should work, but if not, move that switch again and try again. Hopefully this will work for you

Thanks for this really helpful pro tip!

Hi Ayiesha. Babylock Palette is up to version 11. Is that what you were asking about? The EMP6 machine is not listed on Babylock's current updates page; I have not been able to find any reference to a newer version for the machine itself.

I've recently heard from a number of owners of older Babylock machines that the machine keeps telling them the hoop is either not attached or is the wrong size. I have made several suggestions to them, but I have never heard back that any of it was helpful.

Some of my thoughts were:

1. One possibility is the size of frame being used when the design was created and saved in software, versus the size of hoop that the design will fit in. Perhaps if it was saved with a different frame in the software, it is now looking for that frame size even though it technically doesn't need it. Two ways to check: 1. Re-open in software and verify the frame size being used while saving. Transfer the newly saved design to your machine. 2. Put a different size hoop on the machine (however many hoops you've got) and see if any of them change the er

2. Use your manual and follow exactly the hoop set up instructions

3. attach all of the embroidery parts, including the hoop, before switching to embroidery mode. (if that's possible with your machine)

4. is the design oriented the same way as the hoop? I mean, if the five inch side is the vertical one on the design, and the vertical side of the frame is only four inches, that might cause the machine to think that the wrong hoop is attached.

5. I've heard of files being saved in software in "edit mode" and then not being stitchable, even though they are your stitchable format. Does that make sense to you? It's not a software that I have personally used, and I'm not sure on that.

6. Another thing: only one USB device can be plugged into the USB hub at a time. If you happen to have anything other than the design stick in it, remove the other thing.

If you can find a Babylock machine dealer, or call the Babylock support number, 1-800-313-4110 that may be your best bet.

Deborah did you find a manual for your emp 6 machine.

No, we can't, Deborah. We do not carry embroidery machine manuals. Unfortunately, EMP6 manuals appear to be hard to find at this time. My best recommendation would be to keep an eye on sites such as Ebay for a used copy.

~Heather

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Hi, Marie. Thanks for the question. Each Snap Hoop Monster is sold separately.

~Heather
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Im looking for a instruction book for the emp6 any suggestions

I have the instruction manual & quick reference guide I could make copies & send them to you if you are interested send me an e-mail at jjgreen8atlive.com. there are over 300 pages so i don't know what it would cost to copy & send them to you.also did you try the baby lock consumer helpline at 800-313-4110 or www.babylock.com

could you send me the manual for the emp6

I would be sooooo happy to either buy a copy of the manual or have you thought of putting on zip drive? I bought my machine used and there are no manuals. My Baby Lock dealer can't acquire a copy

I would love to have a copy. I just acquired a EMP6 from my school. I use a 4 thread babylock at home that I have had for 15 years and would not trade it for anything, I am looking to do shirts and hats for my school.

I have the instruction manual & quick reference guide I could make copies & send them to you if you are interested send me an e-mail at jjgreen8atlive.com. there are over 300 pages so i don't know what it would cost to copy & send them to you.

Hi Joann, a friend just acquired one of these machines. would you be able to give me some info in order to help her? I know it take .pes format, but can a usb stick be used or just the compact flash and floppy- oh my...lol

thanks for your help

Hi, Gloria. EMP6 manuals seem to be getting hard to come by. Your best bet would be to keep an eye on sites such as Ebay for a used copy.

~Heather
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Hi Reba,

I haven't seen Fast Frames, but I understand they are metal. I suggest testing a magnet on one. If there's sufficient steel content in the Fast Frame bottom for a magnet to stick, then I believe you could use a snap hoop top with it. Snap hoops have their magnets in the top portion.

Then the next question would be to figure out which size(s) of snap hoop to start with.

And just as a tip, personally, I recommend the Monster variety. It is so much stronger that it works on many more things than the regular snap hoop. For instance, I'm not sure I would trust a thick towel to regular snap hoops, but I would use the Monster snap hoop without hesitation. I have both, and it's the Monster I default to.