Product Overview
Janome's largest stand-alone embroidery machine, the Memory Craft 550E, is a perfect companion to your sewing machine. Personalizing your projects has never been easier or faster now that you can use the new RE36b hoop that provides an embroidery field of 7.9" x 14.2" with magnetic clips. Your built-in embroidery library contains 180 embroidery designs, that include classic designs, floral alphabets, in-the-hoop monsters and Sashiko designs. Add in 6 fonts, and the possibilities are endless. The MC550E comes with an extra-wide extension table, four embroidery hoops, the already mentioned RE36b hoop, SQ20b 7.9" x 7.9", RE20b 5.5" x 7.9" and SQ14b 5.5" x 5.5".
Designs are easily imported through a USB and edited through the machine's advanced on-screen editing functions. Navigation through all of these features has become easier with the MC550E’s LCD color touchscreen.
To learn more about the 'Janome Memory Craft 550E Machine', download the brochure here or watch the videos below!
You can also download the manual here!
Main Features
- Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
- 180 built-in designs
- 6 fonts for monogramming
- 2 and 3 letter monogramming
- Maximum embroidery size: 7.9” x 14”
- Design transfer via USB
- Embroidery sewing speed: 400-860 SPM
- Embroidery format: .jef
- On-screen editing functions include enlarge/reduce, rotate, flip, drag and drop, arc, combine, copy and paste, grouping, corner layout, single color sewing, zoom
- Programmable jump thread trimming
- Adjustable speed while embroidering
- Flexible stitch traveling (by units of 1, 10, 100)
- Direct jump to desired stitch point
- Auto return post thread break
- Adjustable hoop positioning
- Built-in advanced needle threader
- Automatic thread cutter
- Easy set bobbin
- Bobbin winding plate with cutter
- Bobbin thread sensor
- Full-color LCD touchscreen
- Thread brands include: Janome, Robison Anton, Madeira, Mettler
- Extra-wide table included
- Dust cover included
- Hoop Monster Designs!
Larger Embroidery Area
The new RE36b hoop provides an embroidery area of 7.9" x 14"; it's the largest embroidery area Janome has ever included on an embroidery only machine! You can hoop bigger designs and refuce the number of re-hoopings so very large projects go faster.
Designs for Days
Designs are easily imported into the Janome MC550E through a USB or with a direct connection to your PC. Once in the MC550E, a design can be edited using the machine's advanced on screen functions. Navigation through all of these editing functions is naturally intuitive, and it's all easier to see tahnks to the large LCD colour touch screen. There are 180 built in designs, including floral alphabets, in-the-hoop monsters (so clever), even Sashiko and wedding designs. Add in six fonts, and the possibilities are really limitless.
Four embroidery hoops total plus extension table
In addition to the new 7.9" x 14" RE36b hoop, the Janome MC550E also comes with the SQ20b 7.9" x 7.9" hoop, the RE20b 5.5" x 7.9" hoop, and the SQ14b 5.5" x 5.5" hoop. Plus the large extension table shown in the photos above also comes standard with the machine.
Included Accessories
- Embroidery Foot [P]
- Janome Plastic Bobbins X5
- Set of Needles
- Large Screwdriver
- Flat Screwdriver
- Lint Brush
- 2 x Large Spool Holder
- 2 x Small Spool Holder
- 2 x Special Spool Holder
- Extra Spool Pin
- Embroidery Scissor
- Touch Panel Stylus
- Bobbin Holder Cleaner
- Embroidery Hoop RE36b [200x360mm]
- Embroidery Hoop SQ20b [200x200mm]
- Embroidery Hoop RE20b [140x200mm]
- Embroidery Hoop SQ14b [140x140mm]
- 8 x Magnetic Hoop Clamps
- Anti-slip Tape
- Red Dot Bobbin Holder
- Yellow Dot Bobbin Holder
- Key Icon Reference Chart
- Power Cable
- USB Cable
- Instruction Book
- Quick Reference Guide
- Instructional Video DVD
- Embroidery Editor CD-ROM
- Soft Machine Cover
- Extra Wide Table
Optional Accessories
- RE28b: 7.9” x 11”
- RE10b: 1.5” x 5.5”
- HH10b: 1.5”x 3.5”
- ASQ18b: 7.2” x 7.2”
Additional information
WiFi Connectivity with iPad, Laptop & PC |
No |
Work Space |
303.5 x 120mm (WxH) |
Easy Change Needle Plate |
No |
Machine Screen |
Bright backlit LCD colour touch screen |
Embroidery Speed |
up to 860 stitches per minute |
Built-in Embroidery Designs |
180 |
Maximum Embroidery Area |
200 x 360mm |
Built-in Embroidery Fonts |
6 |
Built-in Letter Monogramming |
Yes |
Standard Embroidery Hoops |
4 |
Needle Threader |
Yes, superior type |
Lighting |
5 white LED lights |
Machine Ports |
1 USB port, 1 PC port |
Extra Wide Table |
Yes |
Built-in Memory |
4MB |
Machine Size |
W566 x H335 x D532mm |
Weight |
11.5Kg |
Bobbin Winder |
Yes |
Set Menu |
personalize your machine functions and machine lighting via the Set Menu |
Needle Plate |
single hole |
Thread Cutter |
automatic thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside |
Stop/Start Button |
Yes |
Embroidery Unit |
built-in, mounted on machine bed |
Max. Stitches per Design |
200,000 |
Upper Thread Sensor |
Yes |
Bobbin Thread Sensor |
Yes |
Real-time Monitoring of needle position during embroidery stitch-out |
Yes |
Embroidery Hoops |
4 with machine + 4 optional hoops |
Software |
Embroidery Editor for Windows only |
Storage |
No |
Carry Handle |
Yes |
Foot Control |
No |
Internal Frame |
rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds |
Multi-language |
14 languages English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Czech & Japanese |
Model Summary
Hook Type | Top Loading Full Rotary Hook Bobbin |
Thread Tension Control | Automatic |
Maximum Stitch Width | |
Feed System | |
Easy Reverse Button | No |
Bobbin Winding | Bobbin Winder with Plate and Cutting Blade |
Stitch Selection | Touchscreen |
Dual Voltage 80v - 240v | Yes |
Cover | |
Number of Stitches | 0 |
Number of Buttonholes | |
Needle Threader | Superior |
Needle Up Down | |
Free Arm | No |
Drop Feed | No |
Needle Position | |
Locking Stitch Button | No |
Twin Needle Guard | No |
Number of Stitch Combination | |
Last Stitch Recall Capability | No |
Knee Lift | No |
Machine Size | |
Machine Weight | |
Work Space | |
Extra High Presser Foot Lift | No |
Foot Pressure Adjustment | No |
Maximum Stitch Length | |
Other Features |
|
Number of Designs | 180 |
Fonts for Monogramming | 6 |
Maximum Embroidery Size | 7.9" x 14.2" |
Design Transfer Options | USB |
Embroidery Sewing Speeds | 860 |
Embroidery Format | .JEF, .JEF+, .JPX |
On Screen Editing Functions |
On-screen editing functions include enlarge/ reduce, rotate, flip, drag and drop, arc, combine, copy and paste, grouping, corner layout, single color sewing, zoom
|
Programmable Jump Thread Trimming | Yes |
Adjustable Speed While Embroidering | Yes |
Flexible Stitch Travelings | units of 1, 10, 100 and 500 |
Auto Return Post Thread Break | Yes |
Adjustable Hoop Positioning | Yes |
Thread Brand Selection |
Janome, Robison-Aton, Madeira, Mettler
|
Available Hoops |
RE36b Hoop (7.9" x 14.2") SQ20b Hoop (7.9" x 7.9") RE20b Hoop (5.5" x 7.9") SQ14b Hoop (5.5" x 5.5") RE28b Hoop (optional) (7.9" x 11") RE10b Hoop (optional) (1.5" x 5.5") HH10b Hoop (optional) (1.5" x 3.5") ASQ18b Hoop (optional) (7.2" x 7.2")
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Item # | 550E |
Alternate Item Numbers | |
Product Dimensions | |
Package Dimensions | 67.20 x 61.70 x 57.00 cm (WxHxD) |
Package Weight | 19.12 kg |
Janome Company Warranty
- 25 Years on Mechanical Parts
- 5 Years on Electrical Parts
- 1 Year Labor
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