I bought a total worthless Janome 11000, I can't embroidery with it it keeps giving me a message that says, " presser foot P. What do I need to do to fix it? Drive over it with a semi!
I have tried setting back to factory settings. Turning on and off again. Taking the foot off and reinstalling it and yelling at it. Nothing works.
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Are you having any problems moving the needle bar with the hand wheel? Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle bar is fully up. Then redo the top threading for the machine. Try unplugging the machine and blowing any loose debris out of the needle bar area. (I'd suggest compressed (canned) air or equivalent to minimize excess moisture in the electronics.) Also check if the machine gives the same message with the presser foot and needle down on restart.
If the problem persists, then the issue is likely to be a faulty control board. I don't know if any sewing machine repair technicians still have spare boards. They aren't on the in stock parts at two vendors that I know.
Try a different bobbin with different thread. You can also rethread the top thread from the beginning. Be sure the presser foot is always raised when threading! If that doesn't change anything, then you may need to take it for service.
If the presser foot has an clear glass eye (sensor), check that it is not dirty, dusty, or marred (perhaps a fingerprint). Anything that interferes with the machine's ability to recognize an accessory will prevent its use.
The tension(s) may be too tight and could be threaded incorrectly. Start out with a brand new needle. Be sure to RAISE the presser foot when threading the upper thread. Consult the owner's manual to be sure it is threaded in the proper order. Test your stitch on a straight stitch and adjust it so both threads meet in the middle of the fabric. This setting works for straight stitch. However, usually the upper thread tension is loosened a bit for embroidery so the bottom thread will not show on the top of the fabric. Test it on some small embroidery patterns first until it's where you want it.
Dust your Janome with some canned air in and around the entire sewing area. Hopefully your sensor is just dusty and not seeing presser foot P.
I've been reading some info and this machine doesn't get very good reviews since a lot of people have had to have their mother board replaced and still have problems when that's done.
There are updates for your machine that might help some as well. They can be foud here. http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/LearningCenter/Software_Updates
High Shank Machines are all the Janome Embroidery models MC 8000, MC 9000, 10000, 10001, 11000, 200E, 300E, 350E....etc
If yours is not an embroidery machine, it has a LOW SHANK .....the higher shank allows for easier access for the embroidery hoop.
You have to be sure you have the correct foot on the machine and that it is put on correctly. You can't use a regular foot - you need to use the embroidery foot P, which require you to remove the foot holder altogether, and put on the P.
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