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  • Page 1 Instruction Book Continental M17 [ Embroidery ]...
  • Page 2 Before You Use the Machine WARNING: This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
  • Page 4 (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Janome Corporation, declares that this 868 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS Jump key ..............50 Cross key ..............50 Names of Parts.............3-4 Color section key............50 Standard Accessories...........4-7 Color list key ..............50 Accessory Storage ............8 Jog keys ..............50 How to Carry the Sewing Machine ........8 Trace key..............51-52 Adjust key..............
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Menu............... 96 Machine information ............ 96 Customizing Machine Settings ........97 Machine Setting Mode..........98-100 Embroidery Setting Mode ........101-104 Wireless LAN Setting Mode........105-108 Connecting wireless LAN network......105 Network settings..........106-108 Language Setting Mode ..........109 SAVING AND OPENING A FILE Saving a File..............

  • Page 7: Essential Parts

    ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Top cover Thread take-up lever Bobbin winding tension disk Left thread guide Foot compartment Right thread guide Bobbin winder spindle Thread cutter (Bobbin winder) Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winding button Thread cutter (rightmost) Pop up spool pins lever Retractable thread guide Spool pins Face plate...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Handwheel Touch panel stylus holder USB ports (lower) Foot control jack Carrying handle (lower) Power inlet Power switch Accessory storage Battery cover Thumb wheel Presser foot lifter Attachment connector cap Carrying handle (upper) Embroidery unit Hoop socket Carriage Embroidery table (rear) Embroidery table (front) * You can store accessories in embroidery tables.
  • Page 9 Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 859802006 2 Overcasting foot M 859810007 3 Satin stitch foot F 859806011 4 Blind hemming foot G 859807001 5 Zipper foot E 859805009 6 CONCEAL® zipper foot Z* 859815002 7 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013...
  • Page 10 Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Knee lifter 846417011 2 Touch panel stylus 868826004 3 Needle plate (set on the machine) 867642001 4 Straight stitch needle plate 867802001 5 Professional grade needle plate HP 867803002 6 Optic magnifier 20 867401006 7 Optic magnifier 40 858415500...
  • Page 11 Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Cloth guide 868827005 2 Embroidery hoop RE46d (with template) 868815000 3 Embroidery hoop SQ28d (with template) 868816001 4 Embroidery hoop RE20d (with template) 868817002 5 Embroidery hoop SQ10d (with template) 868818003 Magnetic clamps x 8* (for RE46d and 859821001 SQ28d) 7 Special bobbin holder for embroidery...

  • Page 12: Accessory Storage

    Accessory Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the accessory case, the compartment in the embroidery tables and the compartments under the top cover. To store the accessories in the embroidery tables, remove the upper table cover (refer to page 33). q Compartments for presser feet w Embroidery tables (Accessory storage) Accessory Case...

  • Page 13: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position of the switch. Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with sewing machine Continental M17. For the U.S.A. and Canada only Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 14: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

  • Page 15: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button can be used both in the ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode. NOTE: The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine. w Reverse button This button is not used in embroidery mode.

  • Page 16: Top Cover Release Button

    Top Cover Release Button Top cover release button Press this button to open the top cover. To close the top cover, press the cover down with your hand. Pop Up Spool Pins Lever Pop up spool pins lever Move the pop up spool pins lever to the right to raise spool pins.

  • Page 17: Common Keys

    Common Keys CAUTION: Do not press the visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils or screwdrivers. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories. q Function menu key (refer to page 96) Press this key to open the function menu. You can check the Machine Information.

  • Page 18: On-Screen Help

    On-screen Help Press the help key to open the help menu. You can view instructions on 13 essential machine operation topics. Select the help topic by pressing the arrow and the step- by-step instruction will open. q Help key w Arrow To view the next page, press the next page key.

  • Page 19: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot CAUTION: Do not turn the handwheel, thumb wheel or press the needle up/down button when the presser foot is in extra lifted position. This may cause damage to the presser foot. The presser foot lifter button or the presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

  • Page 20: Removing The Foot Holder

    Removing the Foot Holder CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the foot holder. z Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Embroidery Foot

    Attaching the Embroidery Foot Use embroidery foot P or positioning marker embroidery foot PM (refer to the next page) for embroidery. Attach the couching foot when sewing a couching design. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the presser foot.

  • Page 22: Attaching Positioning Marker Embroidery Foot Pm

    Attaching positioning marker embroidery foot PM The positioning marker embroidery foot PM allows you to highlight the point where the needle drops. Press the lockout key and remove the foot holder (refer to the previous page of step z to x). z Attach the positioning marker embroidery foot PM to the presser bar from behind.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Led Pointer For Positioning Marker Embroidery Foot Pm

    Adjusting the LED pointer for positioning marker embroidery foot PM You can adjust the brightness and position of the LED pointer. Press the adjust key to open the adjusting window. q Adjust key * You can also adjust the brightness of the LED pointer and the position of the LED pointer on the middle touch screen.

  • Page 24: Bobbin Holder For Embroidery (High Tension)

    Selecting Embroidery Thread Select the thread before threading the machine (refer to page 102). NOTE: • Proper thread tension will not be set without selecting threads before embroidering. • Use Janome synthetic #90 for bobbin thread when embroidering.

  • Page 25: Replacing Needles

    • Use a purple tip needle for dense stitch embroidery and Quilting designs. • Use rayon thread when sewing dense embroidery designs for better sewing results. • Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is recommended for the bobbin.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Straight Stitch Needle Plate

    Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery. CAUTION: • Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate. • Never turn the needle plate release dial while running the machine.

  • Page 27: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Press the lockout key. Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. e Bobbin NOTE: •...
  • Page 28 Setting the spool of thread or thread cone (special size) Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specific size of the spool of threads as shown. The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows: The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to 7/16˝...
  • Page 29 Winding the bobbin NOTE: You can adjust the bobbin winding speed (refer to page 99). z Raise the thread guide bar until it snaps. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. q Thread guide bar x Pass the thread under the right thread guide.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin z Press the lockout key. Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate. q Lockout key w End of thread e Bobbin holder r Hook cover plate x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.

  • Page 31: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before threading the machine. z Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot.
  • Page 32 Threading the Machine (Continued) ⁄0 m While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take- up lever. !1 Eye of the take-up lever , Then pull the thread down along the left channel and , .

  • Page 33: Automatic Needle Threader

    Automatic Needle Threader NOTE: • The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle. • Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. • Do not use thread size 30 or thicker. • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

  • Page 34: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread You need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing basting etc. z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 26, but leave a 10 cm (4˝) tail of bobbin thread as shown.

  • Page 35: Embroidery Mode Embroidery Unit

    EMBROIDERY MODE 90 cm Embroidery Unit (35.4˝) Embroidery NOTE: hoop RE46d 35 cm • Be sure to provide sufficient space around the (13.8˝) machine to allow the hoop to move freely. • Movable range for the embroidery unit with the largest hoop RE46d attached is as shown.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Embroidery Tables

    v You can adjust the height of the embroidery unit to match the height to the top of the machine bed as necessary. Adjust the height of the embroidery unit by turning the height adjusting screw with the screwdriver. Turn the height adjusting screw counterclockwise (UP) to raise the height, or clockwise (DOWN) to lower the height.

  • Page 37: Attaching And Removing The Embroidery Tables

    c You can adjust the height of the embroidery tables to match the height to the top of the machine bed as necessary. Adjust the height of the embroidery tables by turning the height adjusting screw with a Phillips screwdriver*. Turn the height adjusting screws counterclockwise (UP) with a Phillips screwdriver to raise the height, or clockwise (DOWN) to lower the height.

  • Page 38: Removing The Embroidery Unit And Embroidery Tables

    Removing the embroidery unit and embroidery tables CAUTION: • Make sure to remove the embroidery tables before removing the embroidery unit. • Be sure to remove the embroidery unit and embroidery tables when carrying or storing the machine. • Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the embroidery unit and the embroidery tables.

  • Page 39: Embroidery Hoops

    Embroidery Hoops There are 5 embroidery hoops included in the standard accessories. q Embroidery hoop SQ10d A square embroidery hoop with a 10 cm (3.9˝) square embroidery area. w Embroidery hoop RE20d A rectangle embroidery hoop with a 14 cm by 20 cm (5.5˝ x 7.9˝) embroidery area.

  • Page 40: Stabilizers

    Stabilizers To create the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. In case the embroidery design pattern you are going to sew is dense, attach layers of stabilizers or a thick stabilizer on the back of the fabric for better sewing results.

  • Page 41: Using Water Soluble Stabilizers (Non-Woven)

    Using water soluble stabilizers (non-woven) Unlike other stabilizers, you can remove the water soluble stabilizer by soaking the designs in a bowl of warm water. Apply layers of water soluble stabilizers to fine fabrics such as tulle and organdie or brushed fabrics such as towel, velour, and corduroy for better sewing results.

  • Page 42: Setting The Fabric In An Embroidery Hoop

    Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop z Prepare a fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop size. Draw centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk. q Fabric w Centerlines NOTE:...
  • Page 43 b Pull the four sides of the fabric to stretch it tight. Make sure that the fabric is stretched tightly in the hoop. Turn the outer hoop levers in the direction of the arrows. Tighten the hoop tightening screw with your finger until it stops.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Embroidery Hoop To The Machine

    Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine To attach: z Select or edit the desired embroidery pattern. Press the OK key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting position. The screen changes to the Ready to Sew window. x The correct hoop is displayed on the Ready to Sew window.

  • Page 45: Selecting Built-In Embroidery Designs

    Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs Press the home key to go to home window. Press embroidery mode key to open the embroidery mode window. q Home key w Embroidery mode key Press the design category key to browse the design list by design category, or press the design selection key to browse the designs by hoop size.
  • Page 46 Category 21 to 25 21. In-The-Hoop Designs 22.Quilting Designs 23.Cross-stitch Designs 24.Designs for water soluble stabilizer 25.Designs for fabric Category 26 to 30 26.Bracelet Designs 27. Couching Designs 28.Fringe Designs 29.Border Designs 30.Sashiko Designs Category 31 to 35 31. Monochrome Designs 32.Word Designs 33.Alphabet Designs <Flourish>...
  • Page 47 Hoop size Press the design selection key to show the hoop keys on the top of the screen and the first page of the pattern list. Select the same hoop as the one attached to the machine. Browse the pattern list with the previous/next page keys, and select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon.

  • Page 48: Monogramming

    Monogramming Press the monogram key to show monogram selection keys on the top of the screen and the first page of the Gothic font. Press the next page key on the right end of the monogram selection keys to browse the next monogram selection key page.

  • Page 49: Function Keys

    Function keys q Monogram selection keys window Press the select key to select fonts. Press the next page key/previous page key to browse pages. w Next page key e Previous page key r Lettering orientation key Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical orientation.

  • Page 50: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a monogram Example: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font. Enter “R”, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is automatically memorized. Press the letter size key and select small size. q Letter size key Enter “&”, the cursor shifts to the right and “&” is automatically memorized.

  • Page 51: 2-Letter Monogram

    2-Letter monogram Example: 2-Letter in an octagon z Press the next page key in the monogram selection keys window to change pages. Press 2-letter key. q Next page key w 2-letter key x Select the octagon. c Enter “A” and “B”. Press the OK key and a warning message will appear.

  • Page 52: Editing A Monogram

    Editing a monogram z Deleting a character: Deleting “R” from “MART” Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “R” The color of the selected character with the cursor turns blue. q Cursor key x Press the delete key and the letter “R” is deleted. w Delete key c Inserting a character: Inserting “E”...

  • Page 53: Ready To Sew Window

    Ready to Sew Window The Ready to Sew window shows embroidery function keys and information on the selected pattern. Function keys q Stitch forward key w Stitch back key e Jump key r Hoop back key t Trace key y Positioning marker key (refer to pages 18-19) u Fine position/angle adjustment key i Color section key o Color list key...

  • Page 54: Stitch Back/Forward Keys

    Stitch back/forward keys Press the “–” key to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point. Press the “+” key to move the hoop ahead. The hoop will move one stitch each time the key is pressed. Hold down the key to travel faster and jump 10, 100 or 500 stitches at a time.

  • Page 55: Trace Key

    Trace key You can check the size of the embroidery area by tracing the pattern outline without stitching or with basting stitches. Press the trace key and the trace option window will open. q Trace key NOTE: • The machine will baste around the embroidery area with a 5 mm allowance.
  • Page 56 4. Custom trace and baste The machine will baste around the embroidery area with a 5 mm allowance when the keys are pressed. However, you can customize the tracing and basting area size by pressing the key t. You can set the tracing and basting area by indicating the left upper corner and lower right corner of the tracing and basting area.

  • Page 57: Adjust Key

    Adjust key Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window. q Adjust key * You can make the same adjustments on the middle touch screen. w Middle touch screen You can adjust the following settings in this window. e Auto thread tension level Press the “+”...

  • Page 58: Hoop Back Key

    Hoop back key Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button, if the needle is in the down position. Press the hoop back key and hoop back option window will open. q Hoop back key Press the key and the confirmation window will open.

  • Page 59: Fine Position/Angle Adjustment Key

    Fine position/angle adjustment key You can make fine adjustments to the position or angle of the embroidery design without removing the embroidery hoop from the machine. Press the fine position/angle adjustment key. The original embroidery design position is previewed as a rectangle.

  • Page 60: Starting To Sew Embroidery

    Starting to Sew Embroidery z Select the desired pattern. Press the OK key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage moves to the starting position. The screen changes to the Ready to Sew window. x Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle position comes right above the center of the centerlines on the fabric.

  • Page 61: Fringe Designs

    Fringe Designs Fringe designs are special patterns for creating fringed flowers, applique and fringe frames. The embroidery design easily turns into an attractive fringed flower. Example: Fringe designs SQ10d #290 z Select fringe designs SQ10d #290. x Sew the pattern as you would sew a normal x c v b embroidery design.
  • Page 62 Cutting lines Cut the bobbin threads on the wrong side of the fabric along the broken line as shown. Fringe designs RE20d #274 Pull the needle threads up and bring the loop ends to the right side of the fabric to make the fringe. NOTE: When the bobbin threads are too narrow to see and cut, choose the bobbin threads you can cut and...

  • Page 63: Frame Design

    Frame Design Fringe design RE20d #274 and RE20d #275 can also be used as frame designs. Example: Creating a frame design with RE20d #274 Prepare the stabilizer. z Select fringe designs RE20d #274. x Set the fabric to the hoop. Sew the first section (color) only.

  • Page 64: Applique Designs

    Applique Designs Prepare background fabric and applique fabric. Example: Design pattern RE20d #167. z Select design pattern RE20d #167. x Set the applique fabric to the embroidery hoop. Attach the hoop to the machine and sew the first color section. c After finishing sewing the first color section, remove the hoop from the machine.

  • Page 65: Bracelet Designs

    Bracelet Designs You can make your own bracelet by sewing the bracelet designs on a water soluble stabilizer. • Use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread. • Use a fully wound bobbin. • Set the bobbin thread remaining sensor to ON (refer to page 101).

  • Page 66: Stuffed Doll Designs

    Stuffed Doll Designs You can make your own stuffed doll with the In-The-Hoop Designs. Prepare the following materials. • Fabric 1 (front side of the doll) • Fabric 2 (rear side of the doll) • Stabilizer (non-water-soluble) • Wad cotton * You can attach parts like horns with RE46d #51 and RE46d #52.
  • Page 67 v After sewing is finished, apply glue on both sides of the embroidery design as shown. Place fabric 2 with the right side down on the fabric 1 and stick them together with glue. q Fabric 1 (right side) w Stabilizer t Apply glue y Fabric 2 (wrong side) b Embroider the rest of the design.

  • Page 68: Flag Garlands

    Flag Garlands SQ28d #155 to SQ28d #157 are for flag garlands. You can make your own flag garlands by embroidering patterns on the flags. z Select design pattern SQ28d #155. x Edit your pennant design in the editing mode. Press the OK key. q OK key c The Ready to Sew window will open.

  • Page 69: Embroidery Lace Designs

    Embroidery Lace Designs You can attach the lace pieces in the “24. Designs for water soluble stabilizer” category to a background fabric with the lace designs in the “25. Designs for fabric” category to achieve a three-dimensional appearance. Lace designs in the “24. Designs for water soluble stabilizer”...
  • Page 70 v The second section is the placement guide for placing butterfly wings. e Background fabric r Placement guide (second section) b Place the butterfly wings piece which was created in step x above so that the butterfly wings are aligned with the placement guide.

  • Page 71: Placement Guides For "Designs For Fabric

    Placement guides for “Designs for fabric” Each embroidery design in the “25. Designs for fabric” category contains a placement guide section for placing “24. Designs for water soluble stabilizer”. After the placement guide is sewn, the machine will sew over the lace piece with the next section (color) to hold the piece.

  • Page 72: Lace Design Sq28D #164

    Lace design SQ28d #164 (Designs for water soluble stabilizer) You can attach up to 4 flower designs to the large lace design (Designs for water soluble stabilizer) SQ28d #164. z Prepare the flower designs you want to attach before sewing lace design SQ28d #164. Select the desired flower designs from the “Designs for water soluble stabilizer”...

  • Page 73: Connecting Lace Design Sq28D #164 (Designs For Water Soluble Stabilizer)

    n Sew the rest of the sections. The 13th, 15th and 17th sections are the placement guides. Place the flower designs created in step z and sew over flower designs (same as done in step b). Remove the design from the hoop. Remove the water stabilizer by soaking the overall design in a bowl of warm water to complete the design.
  • Page 74 x Set the water soluble stabilizer in the hoop SQ28d and attach the hoop to the carriage. Select design SQ28d #164 (Designs for water soluble stabilizer). c Press the start/stop button and sew. Remove the hoop from the carriage and the stabilizer from the hoop.
  • Page 75 v Print design (template sheet) on semi-opaque paper for Designs for water soluble stabilizer patterns SQ28d #164 by using Artistic Digitizer Jr. (refer to pages 92-93). Place the design (template sheet) on the fabric. Align the cross marks of the sewn pattern and design (template sheet).
  • Page 76 n Set the stabilizer in the hoop and adjust the fabric position to match the centerlines for the second pattern and template. Attach the hoop to the carriage and press the start/ stop button. The cross marks will be sewn for the first pattern. Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys or fine position/angle adjustment key if necessary (refer to pages 50 and 55).

  • Page 77: Couching Designs

    Couching Designs Enjoy embellishing your work with yarns. Use couching foot PC-1 or PC-2 for the couching designs. • For weight 3 yarn (light), use couching foot PC-1. • For weight 4 yarn (medium) use couching foot PC-2. NOTE: • Use weight 3 yarn (light) or weight 4 yarn (medium) for the couching design project.
  • Page 78 b Retighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the screwdriver. Slide the yarn guide onto the needle clamp screw firmly with the mouths of the yarn guides up as shown. t Needle clamp screw y Mouths of the yarn guides CAUTION: Be careful not to turn the needle clamp screw when sliding the yarn guide onto the needle clamp screw.
  • Page 79 . Hold the yarn with both hands. Slide the yarn under the plate, and slip it into the presser foot hole. Draw the yarn and needle thread to the rear. e Presser foot hole r Plate !1 Yarn !2 Needle thread CAUTION: Knots may appear at some points of a ball of yarn.

  • Page 80: Couching Design With Water Soluble Stabilizer

    Couching design with water soluble stabilizer You can sew on the water soluble stabilizer when selecting design pattern RE20d #266 or SQ28d #177. z Attach the water soluble stabilizer to the hoop and set the hoop to the carriage. Select design pattern RE20d #266. x Sew the design on the water soluble stabilizer.

  • Page 81: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode In the editing mode, you can edit and combine patterns to create original embroidery designs. Press the editing mode key and the editing window and hoop SQ28d will open. q Editing mode key Selecting a hoop size You can select other hoop sizes. z Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open.

  • Page 82: Editing Window Information

    Editing window information The editing window contains the following keys. q Hoop selection key w View size key e Pattern selection keys r Duplicate key t Arc key y Resize key u Rotate key i Layout key o Group key !0 Sewing order key !1 Single color sewing key !2 Save file key...

  • Page 83: Selecting A Pattern With Pattern Selection Keys

    Selecting a pattern with pattern selection keys When multiple patterns are closely positioned, it can be hard to select the desired pattern. Pattern selection keys appear when multiple patterns are shown in the editing window for easier pattern selection. q Pattern selection keys z Press the w key or e key and a red frame...

  • Page 84: Duplicating A Pattern

    Duplicating a pattern z Press the duplicate key to make a copy of the selected pattern. q Duplicate key x The duplicated pattern will be superimposed over the original pattern. Move the duplicate to show the original pattern. Monogramming in an arc In the editing mode, you can make a monogram in an upper or lower arc.

  • Page 85: Resizing A Pattern

    c Press the upper arc key to make an upper arc. Press the lower arc key to make a lower arc. Press the enlarge key to make the arc longer. Press the shorten key to make the arc shorter. Press the OK key to confirm. w Upper arc key e Lower arc key r Enlarge key...

  • Page 86: Rotating A Pattern

    Rotating a pattern z Press the rotate key to open the rotation option window. q Rotate key x Press the key w to rotate the selected pattern 1 degree clockwise. Press the key e to rotate the selected pattern 1 degree counterclockwise.

  • Page 87: Grouping Patterns

    Grouping patterns z You can group patterns together. Press the group key and the grouping option window will open. q Group key x Press the group all key and press the OK key to group all the patterns in the editing window. w Group all key c If you wish to group the selected patterns only, press the group select key.

  • Page 88: Sewing Order

    Sewing order You can change the sewing order of a pattern combination. Press the sewing order key and press on the images of the patterns one by one. The patterns will be sewn in the order you press on the images.

  • Page 89: Save File Key

    Save file key You can save original embroidery designs as files in the built-in memory and/or USB flash drive. Press the save file key to save the edited embroidery design (refer to pages 110-111). q Save file key Creating a square frame z Select border design pattern SQ28d #202.

  • Page 90: Flipping A Pattern

    Flipping a pattern z Press the vertical or horizontal mirror image key. q Horizontal mirror image key w Vertical mirror image key x Press the key to create the horizontal mirror image of a selected pattern. q Horizontal mirror image key c Press the key to create the vertical mirror image of a selected pattern.

  • Page 91: Customizing The Display Colors

    Customizing the display colors You can simulate the colors of the actual fabric and threads on the screen by customizing the colors of the design image and editing window. z Press the custom color key and the custom color window will open. q Custom color key x If you wish to change the color of the design pattern, press the design color key.

  • Page 92: Color Grouping

    Color grouping When combining duplicated patterns, you can reduce the number of color sections with color grouping. z For example, the combined design pattern created on page 85 has 25 color sections. x Press the color group key and the color grouping window will open.

  • Page 93: Deleting A Pattern

    Deleting a pattern z Press on the pattern to delete. x Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern. q Delete key Border Designs Border design patterns can be accurately connected to each other with the built-in marking points. Example: Connecting border design patterns RE20d #281 and SQ28d #194.
  • Page 94 v The machine will stop automatically when sewing the design pattern is finished. Press the start/stop button and the message for the last 2 marking points will appear. Press the OK key and press the start/stop button to sew the last 2 marking points. r Last marking points b Remove the hoop from the carriage and remove the fabric from the hoop.

  • Page 95: Connecting The Patterns In The Editing Window

    Connecting the patterns in the editing window You can connect border design patterns in the editing window. Open the editing window and select hoop SQ28d. Select border design pattern SQ28d #194. z Move the pattern to the left end. Press the duplicate key to duplicate the pattern.

  • Page 96: Quilting With Embroidery Hoop Asq27D

    Quilting with Embroidery Hoop ASQ27d Embroidery hoop ASQ27d Embroidery hoop ASQ27d is used for embroidering quilt patterns on quilt layers. There is no inner hoop but the quilt layers are held in the hoop by means of the magnetic clamps. q Embroidery hoop ASQ27d w ASQ27d template e Magnetic clamps...
  • Page 97 v Launch “Artistic Digitizer Jr.” on your PC / Mac and set the sewing machine and embroidery hoop. Select the sewing machine to “CM17”. Select the embroidery hoop size to “ASQ27d”. Open the ASQ27d #48 built-in stitch pattern saved in step c with Artistic Digitizer Jr.

  • Page 98: Marking The Centerlines

    Marking the centerlines Prepare a quilt top, base fabric and batting. 12 cm (5˝) Lightweight battings for machine quilting are recommended. Add at least 12 cm (5˝) outer margin to the embroidery 12 cm (5˝) area when deciding the overall quilt size. Draw centerlines and arrowhead to the center of the fabric with a washable marker.

  • Page 99: Sewing Stippling Design Patterns

    Sewing stippling design patterns z Press the design selection key to select hoop ASQ 27d. The design patterns from #47 to #50 are stippling patterns. Select the desired pattern. (An example is pattern #48) q Design selection key x Turn the “One Stitch Stop” function ON in the Embroidery setting mode (refer to page 101).

  • Page 100: Information And Customizing Function Menu

    INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Menu Press the Function menu key to open the function menu. q Function menu key You can refer to the sewing machine information, or move the carriage to the home position from the function menu. Press the home position key and the confirmation window will open.

  • Page 101: Customizing Machine Settings

    Customizing Machine Settings Press the set mode key to enter the machine settings mode. You can select various options and customize the machine settings to suit your personal preference. q Set mode key Press one of the 5 keys to select the mode to customize. w Machine setting mode key Press the machine setting mode key to enter the common setting mode.

  • Page 102: Machine Setting Mode

    Machine Setting Mode q Sound Volume The signal sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Set the value to “OFF” by pressing the “–” key several times to mute the signal sounds. w Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the visual touch screen by pressing the “+”...
  • Page 103 !6 Screen Saver Press the ON key to turn on the screen saver, and the visual touch screen will show the screen saver when the machine is in standby status. Press the import key to import a screen saver from a USB flash drive.
  • Page 104 @2 Format If the internal memory of the machine or USB flash drive does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory. To format the machine’s internal memory, press the machine icon key and a confirmation message will appear.

  • Page 105: Embroidery Setting Mode

    Embroidery Setting Mode Press the embroidery setting mode key (refer to page 97). q Auto Tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–” key. Increase the value when using the same threads on the bobbin and needle. w Embroidery Foot Height The machine measures fabric thickness and automatically sets the presser foot to the optimum height.
  • Page 106 i Thread Cutting There are 3 thread cutting options for embroidery. o Easy setting When this setting is turned on, the machine will trim the threads if the jump thread is 3 mm or longer, or when the machine stops to change the thread to the next color. !0 Advanced setting When this setting is turned on, you can configure the Jump thread cutting !1 , Cut at color change/end !2 , and...
  • Page 107 NOTE: You do not need to change Locking stitch function settings when using built-in embroidery designs. !5 Locking Stitch ON/OFF (after Each Color Change) The threads may ravel if the stitch data does not contain locking stitches at the beginning of each color section. To avoid raveling, insert locking stitches at the beginning when this function is turned ON.
  • Page 108 !9 Grid Line ON/OFF Turn this option on to show a grid in the editing window. The grid size can be altered from 10 mm to 30 mm with the “+” or “–” key when this option is on. Turn this option off to hide the grid. @0 Resume Mode When resume mode is turned on, the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will resume when you turn...

  • Page 109: Wireless Lan Setting Mode

    DHCP option is turned on. The IP address can be changed in the network settings. r MAC Address The MAC address of the Continental M17 is displayed. t Sewing Machine Name The sewing machine name for network identification is displayed.

  • Page 110: Network Settings

    Press the Wireless LAN settings button on the wireless LAN router. The dialog box appears and the wireless LAN router will automatically connect with your Continental M17. To use the Wireless LAN settings push-button configuration method, the wireless router must support this method.
  • Page 111 If the selected wireless network requires an encryption key for connection, the Encryption Key Entry dialog box appears. Be careful to enter uppercase or lowercase letters as required. Enter the encryption key and press the OK key to establish the network. Press show/hide key i to show or hide the entry.
  • Page 112 IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for this machine. • When the DHCP option of Continental M17 is turned ON, turn on the DHCP option of your wireless router as well.

  • Page 113: Language Setting Mode

    Language Setting Mode Select the desired language and press the OK key. The right touch screen shows messages in the selected language.

  • Page 114: Saving And Opening A File Saving A File

    SAVING AND OPENING A FILE Saving a File You can save original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode as files in the built-in memory and/or USB flash drive. NOTE: • The files and folders are displayed on different pages. • USB flash drive capacity 64 GB and under is recommended for this sewing machine.

  • Page 115: Saving A File On A Usb Flash Drive

    Saving a File on a USB Flash Drive To save a file on a USB flash drive, insert a USB flash drive to USB port 1 or USB port 2. q USB port 1 w USB port 2 On “Save File” window, select USB flash drive icon 1 or 2 that you inserted your USB flash drive to.

  • Page 116: Opening A File

    *.JPX (Cutwork embroidery format) *.DST (Tajima embroidery format) To hide the file attribute, press the small icon key. r Small icon key NOTE: Tajima (*.DST) format does not have thread color information. Janome’s thread color will be assigned automatically when opening.

  • Page 117: Opening A File On A Usb Flash Drive

    Opening a File on a USB Flash Drive To open the embroidery data file on a USB flash drive, insert a USB flash drive to USB port 1 or USB port 2. q USB port 1 w USB port 2 On “Open File”...

  • Page 118: Direct Pc / Mac-Link

    USB cable, you need to install Stitch Composer or Artistic Digitizer Jr. for the CM17 on your PC / Mac. For more information, access the following URL. URL: https://www.janome.co.jp/e/e_downloads/CM17_ softwares.html To import design patterns from your PC / Mac, refer to instructional movie “Export Design”...

  • Page 119: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section. CAUTION: • Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Inside Of The Thread Guide

    Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month. z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up. q Thread guide plate x Clean the area around and under the pre-tension leaf with the lint brush.

  • Page 121: Cleaning The Thread Path

    Cleaning the Thread Path Clean lint and wax in the tension area with a piece of paper. Select the ordinary sewing mode for cleaning the thread path. z Press the home key to open the home window. On the home window, press the Ordinary Sewing Mode key to open the ordinary sewing mode.

  • Page 122: Replacing The Coin Cell Battery For The Internal Clock

    Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal Clock If the clock on the right touch screen always indicates “0:00” when turning the power switch on, replace the coin cell battery in the sewing machine. WARNING: • Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of by fire.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Needle Plate Emergency Procedure

    Replacing the Needle Plate Emergency Procedure CAUTION: Never turn the needle plate release dial while running the machine. If the needle plate will not automatically snap off when pressing the needle plate release key on the lockout screen, you can replace the needle plate using the needle plate release dial.

  • Page 124: Problems And Warning Signals

    Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the right touch screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control Disconnect the foot control. connected. The foot control is broken.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting (Embroidery)

    Troubleshooting (Embroidery) Problem Cause Reference The machine is 1. Thread is jammed in the hook area. Page 115. noisy. 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 115. The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Pages 27-28.
  • Page 126 Problem Cause Reference A crunching 1. Something is caught between the carriage and the arm. Remove the object. sound occurs 2. The carriage is hitting something around the machine. Page 31. when running the machine. The embroidery 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. Page 53.

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting (Automatic Needle Threader)

    Troubleshooting (Automatic Needle Threader) If the automatic needle threader is stuck and will not return to the up position automatically, correct it as follows: Carefully turn the handwheel away from you or toward you to move the needle up a little. The automatic needle threader will return to the up position automatically.

  • Page 128: Formatting Usb Flash Drives

    Formatting USB Flash Drives NOTE: Formatting of USB flash drive must be carried out on a personal computer using Microsoft Windows*. For Windows 11 and 10 users, screen shot samples using Windows 11 are shown. z Using File Explorer, right click on the USB flash drive. Click format.
  • Page 129 b After the start key is clicked, the confirmation message will be displayed. NOTE: If there is any important data remaining on the USB flash drive, click the cancel key. After saving the data elsewhere, begin the process again from z. y Cancel key Click the OK key to begin formatting.
  • Page 130 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Noriko Nozawa © N. NOZAWA (RE46d) Nicola Elliott © Nicola Elliott (SQ28d) Nina Matsumoto © Nina. Matsumoto (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) GANAHA Collections © Y. GANAHA (RE20d) (SQ28d)
  • Page 131 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery GANAHA Collections © Y. GANAHA (SQ10d) GANAHA by Redwork Designs © Y. GANAHA (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) GANAHA by White Embroidery Designs © Y. GANAHA (RE20d)
  • Page 132 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery GANAHA by White Embroidery Designs © Y. GANAHA (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) Dressmaking Designs (SQ28d) (RE46d) Buttonhole Patterns (SQ10d)
  • Page 133 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Buttonhole Decorations (SQ10d) World Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Combination Designs (RE20d)
  • Page 134 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Combination Designs (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Floral and Garden Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d)
  • Page 135 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Floral and Garden Designs (RE46d) (SQ10d) Favorite Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) Baby & Children Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 136 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Decorative Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Pantry Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 137 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Seasons and Special Occasions Designs <Wedding> (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Seasons and Special Occasions Designs <Birthday> (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Seasons and Special Occasions Designs <Christmas> (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 138 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Seasons and Special Occasions Designs <Others> (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) In-The-Hoop Designs (RE46d) Quilting Designs (RE20d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 139 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Quilting Designs (ASQ27d) Cross-stitch designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) Embroidery Lace Designs Designs for water soluble stabilizer (SQ28d) (SQ10d)

  • Page 140: Design Chart Embroidery

    DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Embroidery Lace Designs Designs for fabric (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d) Bracelet Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) Couching Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) Fringe Designs (RE20d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 141 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Border Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) Sashiko Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (RE46d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 142 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Monochrome Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d) Word Designs (RE20d) (SQ28d) (SQ10d)
  • Page 143 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Alphabet Designs <Flourish> (RE20d) Alphabet Designs <Cross Stitch> (SQ10d) Alphabet Designs <Hana> (SQ10d)
  • Page 144 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Alphabet Designs <Motif> (SQ10d) Alphabet Design <Floral> (SQ10d) Alphabet Designs <Curly> (SQ28d)
  • Page 145 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Alphabet Designs <American Applique> (RE20d) Calibration Pattern (SQ10d)

  • Page 146: Embroidery Monogram

    DESIGN CHART Embroidery Monogram Gothic Bauhaus Script Galant Cheltenham Typist...
  • Page 147 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Monogram Brush Jupiter Micro Gothic First Grade Cyrillic 1 Cyrillic 2 Hollowblock Cyrillic 3...
  • Page 148 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Monogram Border Normal Sew 2-Letters 3-Letters Version 1.04 07/03/2022...
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