PR680WC Embroidery Machine

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R155,000.00 - R162,800.00

6-Needle Wireless Home and Small Business Embroidery Machine

 

When you’ve got your sights set on going from home hobbyist to small business owner, choose the easy-to-use Professional PR680WC 6-Needle Embroidery machine to get you there.

With six-needle speed and versatility, the PR680WC can handle different sized projects with ease. Create on a generous 300 x 200mm work area and see your designs on the large 26cm built-in high-definition LCD display. View your designs in crisp, vivid colour and really see the detail with the zoom function which goes up 200%. Easily adjust your design by rotating in 0.1-degree, 1-degree, 10-degree, or 90-degree increments. Make something new or add an upcycling touch with any of the 100 built-in embroidery designs.

 

Overview

Packed full of easy-to-use features the Professional PR680WC 6-Needle Embroidery machine is the first-choice machine for those wishing to go pro.

There’s a perfect pattern for every perfect order with the 763 built-in embroidery designs, 3 monogramming fonts and 50 built-in lettering fonts. Stitch out the built-in designs as they are, or express your creativity with the design editing features.

Customise fonts by adjusting the spacing, colour shuffling, or changing the thread density to improve the look of stitching. Add an instant pattern outline with the appliqué feature and reduce editing time with colour grouping.

Save time and mistakes with the built-in stitch simulator, automatic colour stitch sequence, basting stitch outline feature and smart stitch management. The PR680WC will also automatically resume the embroidery design at the exact stitch when the machine either stopped or lost power.

With the largest crosshair pointer on the market, you can see exactly where your needles will drop, ensuring perfect pattern placement every time. Easily position jobs faster and more accurately. Nine points can be set: centre, four corners and four middles.

We’ve upgraded the upper thread tension dials and expanded the thread tension range to give you ultimate control in fine tension settings. You’ll see less puckering on lighter fabrics like satin and organza.

PR680WC Embroidery Machine Front View

The best now even better

For the business owner, we’ve added shortcut keys to minimise workflows and the PR680WC sports industrial levels of acceleration – from 0-1,000 in seven seconds – to increase productivity. There are new User Security and Admin lock functions, providing extra security to store locations.

For the first-time user we’ve simplified the interface, included 25 video tutorials and built in the largest laser crosshair needle drop pointer on the marketplace for precision positioning.

For the hobby user there’s an additional 121 built-in designs and 13 fonts and greater colour shuffling.

With wireless connectivity, users can easily transfer designs with Design Database Transfer (Windows only), keep track with the My Stitch Monitor App and connect up to 10 machines wirelessly by using PE-Design 11 (additional purchase necessary).

Are you looking for extra income? See the PR-Series for Business

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Key Features

  • Large 26cm built-in HD LCD touchscreen display
  • 300 x 200 mm embroidery area
  • Large crosshair LED needle drop precision pointer for perfect positioning
  • 6 needles, each with their own customisable settings
  • Automatic colour change, needle threader and thread trimmer
  • Choose from 102 embroidery patterns, 50 utility stitches, 3 monogram fonts, 611 decorative alphabet patterns, 10 buttonholes in 3 sizes and 140 frame pattern combinations
  • Industrial acceleration – complete your projects faster
  • Up to 1000 spm variable embroidery speed
  • Wireless LAN connectivity – connect up to 10 machines with optional PE-Design 11 software
  • My Stitch Monitor mobile app
  • 25 built-in video tutorials so you can learn as you go

Innovative features on the PR680WC Embroidery Machine

When embroidery means business
Crosshair LED pointer for perfect needle positioning

See exactly where your needles will drop and ensure perfect pattern placement, so you can position jobs faster and more accurately. Nine points can be set: centre, four corners and four middles.

Even more productivity with wireless LAN connectivity

Use wireless LAN connectivity and the My Stitch Monitor mobile app on your mobile device to get alerts when it’s time to change threads or when your embroidery is finished.

PR680WC Embroidery Machine Right View
26cm LCD Touchscreen

Navigate the easy-to-use interface and see your designs in full colour on the crystal clear display

6 Customisable Needles

You can individually customise each of the PR680WC’s six needles for speed, colour lock and now, the disengagement of the needle threader

Customisable Lighting System

See your work clearly with the four built-in LED lights. With five brightness settings you can find your ideal lighting level.

300 x 200mm Embroidery Area

Generous embroidery area for just about any project. Includes four embroidery frames.

Thread Tension Range

We’ve expanded the thread tension range on the PR680WC creating a wider range of tension settings. It’s now easier to embroider on difficult fabrics with the correct tension.

More built-in designs

Choose from 102 embroidery patterns, 50 utility stitches, 3 monogram fonts, 611 decorative alphabet patterns, 10 buttonholes in 3 sizes and 140 frame pattern combinations.

Fast and adjustable embroidery

Get a professional finish, even on tricky items and using speciality threads. Embroidery speeds can be reduced to 400 spm for flats, as well as for the cap and cylinder frame.

Wide range of built-in Embroidery designs

Stitch out the built-in designs as they are, or express your creativity with the design editing features. Personalise your creations in just about any style with a full range of built-in fonts. Customise fonts by adjusting the spacing, or change the thread density to improve the look of the stitching.

PR680WC BuiltinDesigns

102

Built-in Embroidery Designs

611

Decorative Alphabet Patterns

140

Frame Pattern Combinations

53

Built-in Lettering and Monogramming Fonts

50

Built-in Utility Stitch Designs

10

Buttonhole Styles in 3 Sizes

Optional accessories to expand your product line

Additional purchase required
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Magnetic Sash Frame

Hoop and embroider thick materials with ease. Avoid fabric shifting and the need to rehoop the fabric when connecting designs or embroidering large areas. Just slide the fabric on the frame for the next area to be embroidered.

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Tubular Frame Table

Embroider easily on sleeves, trousers and other tubular items. Serves as an extra support for big fabrics. Easily attach and remove with no space between machine and table.

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Universal Cap Frame Set

Patent-pending Industry-First “Scratch-Free” Cap Frame – Embroider more types of hats than before with this easy-to-use cap frame. You can stitch and industry leading 35% closer to the brim (6-10mm) depending on the cap.

NEW! Versatile Flash Magnetic Frames

Brand new to the PR range, is the Flash Magnetic Frames. Easy for beginners to use there’s less time wasted fiddling with catches or levers, just hoop any material up to 2mm thick, set and go. Reduces fabric shifting and eliminates hoop burn/scratching of materials.

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Wide Table

The wide table accessory is designed to support large and heavy materials. It is easy to snap and lock in place. The durable surface is great for supporting large or heavy items like quilting squares, towels, blankets, jackets and rugs.

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PE-Design 11 Software

Expand your creative options with our PE-Design 11 Embroidery and Sewing Digitising Software. With over 1000 built-in designs and 130 fonts, and full-featured PhotoStitch with enhanced Auto Punch and Cross Stitch wizards. ScanNCut compatible.

PR680WC Embroidery Machine Features at a glance

What’s new? We explain…

View all the new features of the PR680WC vs the predecessor PR670EC.

  • Built-in crosshair laser
  • Brother unique positioning function
  • Wireless connectivity – enabling wireless data transfer and software updates
  • Expansion of upper thread tension adjustable range
  • High speed needle bar case movement
  • Usability improvement functions for business users – admin & safety locks
  • Shortcut keys for better workflow
  • 120 new embroidery patterns
  • 13 new fonts

Additional information

Hardware Type

Electronic, Small Business Use, Professional Embroidery

Number of Needles

6 needles with customisable settings

Skill Level

Expert, Intermediate, Small Business Use

Accessory Box

Yes

Appliqué Function

Yes

Automatic Thread Trimmers

Yes

Bobbin Type

Vertical
Anytime Access Bobbin Insertion

Bobbin Winder

Yes

Built-in Fonts

50 Lettering styles (embroidery)

Built-in Frame Patterns

140

Built-in Monogram Styles

3 Lettering, 15 Frames

Built-in Embroidery Patterns

102 Embroidery Designs
611 Decorative Alphabet Patterns
50 Utility Stitches

Buttonhole Patterns

10 Buttonhole styles in 3 sizes (30)

Colour Grouping

Yes, Save time by selecting multiple regions at a time for editing colour.

Colour Shuffling

Yes, Choose a new colour scheme for embroidery designs with enhanced functionality

Colour Sort Feature

Yes

Computer Connectivity

Design Database Transfer App for Windows PC
Wireless Firmware Updates
Wi-Lan Function

Create Multiple Applique

Yes, in one hoop

Custom Thread Table

Yes

Disengage Needle Threader

Yes, Protect the needle threader from misuse when using the professional thin needle (#70 or less)

Display

1280 x 800px Display Resolution, 26cm HD Colour LCD Touch Screen

Drag and Drop Editing

Yes

Embroidery Positioning Function

Cross hair positioning laser

Embroidery Speed

Up to 1,000 spm

Embroidery Area

300mm x 200mm

Exclusive Needle Threader

Automatic

Frames Included

100mm x 100mm, 180mm x 130mm, 300mm x 200mm, 60mm x 40mm, Cap Frame

Flexible Thread System

Yes, Easy threading prevents thread tangles and knots and provides stable thread tension

Free Arm Embroidery

Yes

Font Editing Functions

Align Left, Right, Centre
Multiple Lines

Font Size Selection

(L-M-S) Yes

Group/Ungroup

• Grouping after line break
• Grouping of Letters and Designs

Individual Needle Attribute Setting

Maximum speed, Colour anchor, Needle threader

Industrial Level Acceleration

Yes, Complete embroidery designs even faster

Jump Stitch Thread Trimming

Yes

LED Thread Indicator

Yes, InnovaChrome LED Thread Colour and Monitoring System

Lighting

3 built-in LEDs

Live Positioning of Design

Yes, View the image of the fabric in the frame directly on the screen and position your pattern easily

Manual Colour Sequence

Yes, Set colour sequence by needle number

Multiple Line Text Input

Yes, Create multiple lines of embroidery and align it left, right or centre

My Design Center Features

Yes

My Stitch Monitor App

Yes

Needle Threading System

Automatic

On-screen Editing

Add Lettering, Arrange Text, Combine Designs, Resize Designs, Rotate Patterns

Pattern Rotating

0.1; 1, 10, or 90 degrees

On-screen Tutorials

25 Built-in help video tutorials

Optional Extras

See Accessories Tab

Quick Set Bobbin

Yes

Resume Function

Yes

Sewing Speed for Frames

400 – 1,000 spm

Sewing Speed for Caps

400 – 600 spm

Single Colour Sewing

Sew any design in a single colour with no interruption, Yes

Smart Stitch Management

Forward or Backward/Direct Key Entry

Spool Stands

6

Stitch Select

Yes

Stitch Simulator

Yes, Let the machine show on the display how it stitches the embroidery pattern

Stitch to Block

Yes, The machine automatically recalculates the number of stitches when resizing designs

Table

Wide Table Optional

Thread Colour Sorting

Yes, Minimise the number of colour changes in multi-colour designs

Thread Sensor

Upper and Lower with On/Off

Thread Tension

Manual

USB Ports

PC and 2x High Speed USB Port.
Import designs from USB flash drive or from a direct PC connection

Utility Stitch Patterns

50

Wireless Compatibility

Yes, Wi-LAN Function

Zoom Function

200% in Preview, 1600% in My Design Center

Features in Depth

6 needles with customisable settings
You can individually customise each of the PR680WC’s six needles for speed, colour lock and now, the disengagement of the needle threader – useful when using a thin needle!

Thread tension range expansion
We’ve expanded the thread tension range on the PR680WC creating a wider range of tension settings. It’s now easier to embroider on difficult fabrics with the correct tension – without distorting or puckering the fabric!

6-needle auto-threading

Make threading simple! With just the touch of a button you can automatically thread each needle in a matter of seconds. For added efficiency this can even be done without a design on the screen!

Crosshair LED pointer for perfect needle positioning
See exactly where your needles will drop and ensure perfect pattern placement, so you can position jobs faster and more accurately. Nine points can be set: centre, four corners and four middles.

Customisable lighting system
See your work clearly with the four built-in LED lights. With five brightness settings you can find your ideal lighting level. The bright LEDs will illuminate your work with virtually no shadows.

Industrial level acceleration
Increase your productivity and efficiency with industry-leading high-speed acceleration! Reach up to 1,000 stitches per minute in seven seconds. Projects will be completed faster, with minimal noise.

Fast and adjustable embroidery

Get a professional finish, even on tricky items and using speciality threads. Embroidery speeds can be reduced to 400 spm for flats, as well as for the cap and cylinder frame.

Automatic thread cutter

Cuts upper and lower thread automatically at the end of each colour change on embroidery.

Basting function

Apply a basting stitch outline to the perimeter of any design to hold the fabric to the stabiliser. Great for larger fabrics and hard-to-hoop items.

26cm HD LCD touchscreen
Navigate the easy-to-use interface and see your designs in full colour on the crystal clear display – zoom in up to 200%. Fine quality thumbnail preview available for both external and built-in patterns.

Expandable library of built in tutorials
Learn as you go with the 25 pre-installed tutorial videos – covering everything from basic operations to embroidery functions. Download more via the WLAN connectivity.

Smart stitch management
Check the stitch progress bar to see how much time is left to stitch out each part of the embroidery design. Key in the stitch number to go forward or backward by any number of stitches.

Large embroidery area (300 x 200 mm)
Generous embroidery area for just about any project. Includes four embroidery frames: 300 x 200 mm, 180 x 130 mm, 100 x 100 mm and 60 x 40 mm, making it easy to go pro! The PR680WC also includes the Cap frame.

New magnetic frames (optional)
Save time with Brother’s new flash magnetic embroidery frames – just hoop and go. Sewing area: 100 x 100 mm and 180 x 130 mm

Cylinder arm
Easily embroider hard to reach items such as caps, tote bags, sleeves, trouser legs and much more.

Easy embroidery features
Use the built-in touchscreen to convert multi-colour designs to single-colour embroidery. Add registration marks for easy, continuous borders.

Colour shuffling 2 function
Get even more colour possibilities with the colour shuffling 2 function. Use the pin graphic function in Random and Gradient modes to ensure your favourite colours are always included in your shuffle.

Colour grouping
Save time by selecting multiple regions at a time for editing colour.

Intuitive colour management
Customise designs even further by selecting areas of embroidery designs that you wish to skip before you start stitching.

Stitch simulator

Minimise mistakes! See your design on screen before a stitch is sewn, with the stitch simulator.

Auto-density adjustment
When enlarging designs, the stitch count is automatically recalculated, so your resized design will fit your custom project and maintain stitch quality. Designs can be adjusted from 60% to 200% of the original.

Customise designs on screen
There’s no limit to what you can create. Arrange and align text, add an easy appliqué outline, pattern rotation in 0.1, 1, 10, 90 degree increments, add lettering, adjust sizes and combine designs – and much more!

Group and ungroup
Selected multiple regions at a time for editing colour. Easily group letters to move all at once, combine designs and edit them as one, or separate design elements and edit pieces individually.

Variety of built in embroidery designs
Choose from 102 embroidery patterns, 50 utility stitches, 3 monogram fonts, 611 decorative alphabet patterns, 10 buttonholes in 3 sizes and 140 frame pattern combinations.

53 built-in lettering fonts

Input multiple lines of text or lettering, all with the capability to edit. Rearrange words or phrases, combine selected words, change the style and size of individual letters, and even change the font style of a whole line. Easily align text left, centre or right. Perfect for embroidering multiple line poems, phrases, and wedding announcements.

WLAN connectivity and My Stitch Monitor app
With wireless connectivity keep track of your embroidery with the My Stitch Monitor app from your mobile device. Follow the progress of your project, get thread change alerts and know when your embroidery is finished.

Connect and grow your work room
With wireless connectivity and Brother’s PE-Design 11 software (additional purchase required), you can link as many as 10 machines without a cable.

Wireless image transfer
When connected to your wireless network, send designs wirelessly from your PC to the PR680WC with Design Database Transfer. You can also get machine updates automatically. (Design Database Transfer only compatible with Windows).

Administrator and operator lock
Security lock modes and key optimisation let you customise your business’ workflows. Use the shortcut key allows to jump directly to the embroidery screen.

Auto resume

The PR680WC will automatically resume the embroidery design at the exact stitch when the machine either stopped or lost power.

Three built-in USB ports

A high-speed port for fast design transfers, a second port for machine peripherals, and a third port for computer connectivity.

What's in the Box

Included accessories may differ from the list below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

The PR680WC Embroidery Machine ships with the following:

  • Accessory case
  • Needle set × 2
  • Pre-wound bobbin × 6
  • Spool net × 6
  • Seam ripper
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Touch pen
  • Needle changing tool (Threader)
  • Needle plate cover
  • Spacer (on machine)
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Standard screwdriver
  • Allen screwdriver
  • 3-way screwdriver
  • Wrench 13 mm × 10 mm
  • Wide cap frame kit (115DO2E7004)
  • Oiler
  • Cleaning brush
  • Weight (L)
  • Spool mat × 6
  • Spool cap × 6
  • USB cable
  • Embroidery frame (extra-large) 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
  • Embroidery frame (large) 180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
  • Embroidery frame (medium) 100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
  • Embroidery frame (small) 60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
  • Embroidery sheet (extra-large) 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
  • Embroidery sheet (large) 180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
  • Embroidery sheet (medium) 100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
  • Embroidery sheet (small) 60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
  • Embroidery frame holder A
  • Embroidery frame holder B
  • Power cord
  • Bobbin case (on machine)
  • Bobbin Winder
  • Operation Manual
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • Embroidery Design Guide

Accessories

Brother offers a wide range of compatible consumables and optional accessories for our range of sewing and embroidery machines. These include product guides, bobbins, wide tables and a range of decorative and functional feet to achieve your sewing goals.

Click on the product link below to visit the Brother Solutions Center where you will find our range of sewing accessories for your product.

PR Embroidery Accessories Guide

Supporting your great range of embroidering needs
Flat Brim Cap Set

Flat Brim Cap Set

This mobile stand securely holds PR series machines and provides ample storage for accessories and threads.

Product Code: 115DO2E700B

Magnetic Sash Frame

Magnetic Sash Frame

Embroider beautiful continuous designs and borders. Ideal for a wide range of projects from fashion to furnishings.

Product Code: 115DO2E700K

Brother Tubular Frame Table

Tubular Frame Table

Embroider easily on sleeves, pants and other tubular items. Also serves as extra support for big fabrics.

Product Code: 115KO2E7002

Machine Stand

PR Stand

This mobile stand securely holds PR series machines and provides ample storage for accessories and threads.

Product Code: 115ZO5E7005

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Cap-Frames

Border Frame

Embroider beautiful continuous designs and borders. Ideal for a wide range of projects from fashion to furnishings.

Product Code: 300x100mm: 115D02E7022 / 180x100mm: 115D05E700K

Wide Table

Wide Table

The wide table accessory supports extra large projects, such as blankets and jackets.

Product Code: 115KO2E7001

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Clamp-Frame-Kit

Clamp Frame (45 x 24mm)

The clamp frame kits are ideal for adding embroidery to shoes, inner jacket pockets, cuffs, gloves and much more. Clamp frame size.

Product Code: 115D02E7012 Straight Frame includes Arm D / 115D02E7015 excludes Arm D 115D02E7014 Left/Right Frame includes Arm D / 115D02E7013 excludes Arm D

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Cylinder-Kit

Cylinder Frame

Embroider virtually anything that’s cylindrical, which is normally difficult to reach. Cylinder frame 90mm wide x 80mm high.

Product Code: 115DO2E7011

Round-Frame-Kit

Round Frame Kit

The round frame kit includes 3 round frames: Small 100mm, Medium 130mm, Large 160mm.

Product Code: KIT: 115D02E7029 (Includes Arm C) / 100mm: 115D02E7026 (no arm) 130mm: 115D02E7027 (no arm) / 160mm: 115D02E7028 (no arm)

Sleeve-Frame

Sleeve Frame (200 x 70mm)

Ideal for adding embroidery to sleeves, trousers, baby rompers, etc.

Product Code: 115D02E700C

PR670EC Embroidery Machine DS-Clamp-Frame

Double-sided Clamp Frame M (100 x 100mm)

One side with blush type (for general fabric). The other side with rubber type (for glossy material).

Product Code: 115D02E700B

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Cap-Frames

Cap Frame (130 x 60mm)

Embroider your caps effortlessly. Two cap frames are available. One with an embroidery area of up to 130 x 60 mm.

Product Code: 115D02E7002

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Compact-Frames

Compact Frames

Ideal to embroider hard-to-reach areas such as sleeves, jeans pockets, kids & baby clothing. Frame sizes: 70 x 41 mm (oval), 50 x 50 mm, 44 x 38 mm (oval), 33 x 75 mm (oval).

Product Code: 115D02E700A (Includes ARM E)

PE-Design 11 Software V2 copy

PE-Design 11 Software

Brother’s latest generation of embroidery design software offers advanced features to enhance productivity on the PR1050X.

Product Code: PEDESIGN11

PE-Design 11 Upgrade V2

PE-Design 11 Upgrade

Brother’s latest generation of embroidery design software offers advanced features to enhance productivity on the PR1055X.

Product Code: 115S07E7002

 

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Cap-Frames

Wide Cape Frame (360 x 60mm)

Embroider your caps effortlessly. Two cap frames are available. The other features a generous work area of up to 360mm x 60mm.

Product Code: 115D02E7004

PR670EC Embroidery Machine O-A-Quilt-Frame

Quilt Frame (200 x 200mm)

Designed to fit traditional quilting squares. Must be used with Arm B embroidery frame holder and the usage of the wide table is recommended.

Product Code: 115D02E7025

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Jumbo-Frame

Jumbo Frame (360 x 200mm)

Embroider extra large designs with ease. Simply embroider the first half of the design and turn the hoop 180 degrees. The camera sensor system will position the frame ready to embroider the second half of the design.

Product Code: 115DO2E7003

PR670EC Embroidery Machine Flat-Frame

Flat Frame (300 x 200mm)

Jackets and other thicker materials are easily embroidered on the flat frame.

Product Code: 300x200mm: 115D02E7016 / 200x200mm: 115DO5E700D

Support & Downloads

At Brother, we are always at your side when it comes to supporting our products.  Click on the product links below to visit the Brother Solutions Center where you will find the latest drivers and software as well as product manuals, user guides, troubleshooting support, Frequently Asked Questions, consumable and accessory information and product specifications.

The Brother SupportCenter can also be accessed via a FREE app, more info here.