Guide to Embroidery Formats and Hoop Sizes
If you are looking to transfer a design onto your Janome embroidery machine, the following guide will assist you in your success.
Sewing and Embroidery Models
| Model | File Format | Transfer Type | Design Colour Limit | Max Embroidery Area | Max Stitches per Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1000 | .JEF, .JEF+, JPX, JCPR, .DST | USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 14.0 cm x 14.0 cm | 208,000 |
| MC9000 | .SEW, .JEF | ATA / PC Card | 12 Colours | 8.25 cm x 12.05 cm | 28,000 |
| MC9500 | .JEF | ATA / PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 50,000 |
| MC9700 | .JEF | ATA / PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 64,000 |
| MC9850 / MC9900 | .JEF. .JEF+, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 200,000 |
| MC10000 | .JEF | ATA PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 30,000 |
| MC10001 | .JEF | Direct PC Connection, ATA / PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 30,000 |
| MC11000 | .JEF, .JEF+ | Direct PC Connection, ATA PC Card, USB Memory Stick, CD-Drive (no longer available) | 12 Colours | 20.0 cm x 20.0 cm | 99,000 |
| MC12000 | .JEF. .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | 12 Colours | 20.0 cm x 14.0 cm | 99,000 |
| MC14000 | .JEF .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | 12 Colours | 20.0 cm x 14.0 cm | Unknown |
| MC15000 | .JEF .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 20.0 cm x 14.0 cm | 200,000 |
| Skyline S9 | .JEF, .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 17.0 cm x 20.0 cm | 200,000 |
| Continental M17 | .JEF, .JEF+, .JPX | Direct PC Connection, USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 46.0 cm x 28.0 cm | Unknown |
Embroidery Only Models
| Model | File Format | Transfer Type | Design Colour Limit | Max Embroidery Area | Max Stitches per Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC100E | .JEF, .JEF+, JPX, JCPR, .DST | USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 14.0 cm x 14.0 cm | 208,000 |
| MC200E | .JEF | USB Memory Stick | 12 Colours | 13.95 cm x 13.95 cm | 50,000 |
| MC300E | .JEF | ATA PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 64,000 |
| MC350E | .JEF | ATA PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 64,000 |
| MC370E | .JEF | ATA PC Card | 12 Colours | 20.05 cm x 13.95 cm | 64,000 |
| MC400E | .JEF. .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 20.0 cm x 20.0 cm | 200,000 |
| MC500E | .JEF. .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick, Direct PC Connection | Unknown | 20.0 cm x 28.0 cm | 200,000 |
| MC550E | .JEF. .JEF+. .JPX, .ALF (Acufil Only) | USB Memory Stick, Direct PC Connection | Unknown | 20.0cm x 36.0 cm | 200,000 |
| MB-4 / MB-4S | .JEF, .JEF+, .DST | Direct PC Connection, USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 24.0 cm x 20.0 cm | 200,000 |
| MB-7 | .JEF, .JEF+, .DST | Direct PC Connection, USB Memory Stick | Unknown | 24.0 cm x 20.0 cm | 200,000 |