Q: Can I use a USB cable with the Conversion Software?
A: A USB cable may be used with USB to 9-pin conversion cable. Unless Window XP (or higher) is used, these conversion cables usually require that an accompanied software program be installed on the PC in order for the computer to recognize the cable. As an alternative option, it is also possible to order a USB to Serial Converter from SINGER. The SINGER part number is 270 10U1-06101.

Q: Can the Conversion Software tool digitize designs?
A: No. The Conversion Software is not a program that allows creating or digitizing original designs. Stitch placement may not be altered in anyway. Stitches may not be moved, added to or deleted. The design may not be resized. Basically the design is exactly the way it appears on the screen.

Q: How does the Conversion Software communicate with the Quantum XL-6000?
A: The Conversion Software and the PC communicate with the Quantum XL-6000 through a special serial port cable called a Null Modem Cable, (Singer Part # 270-10D1-20206 for 6-foot cable, Part # 270-10D1-20210 for 10-foot cable). This special cable is a 9-pin cable with both a male and female end, one for the PC and one for the sewing machine. The wiring in a Null Modem cable is configured in a way to allow communication to flow both ways between the two devices, the PC and the machine. A straight serial port cable will not allow the information to flow back and forth. However, a Null Modem Adapter may be added to a straight serial port cable, creating the same effect.

Q: What can the Conversion Software do?
A: The Conversion Software is a tool designed to allow easy and direct transfer of pre-digitized embroidery designs from the PC to the Quantum XL-6000 sewing machine. Simply open the desired design from the Conversion Software and transmit it to the Quantum XL-6000 machine. Nearly all popular embroidery formats are available to allow the import of almost any design. Basic editing functions are included, such as Clean Up, Center or Change Color of a design.