Compatible with the following machine
- CONTINENTAL M17
- MC550E, MC500E, MC450E, MC400E
- MC550E Limited Edition, MC500E Limited Edition
Computer System Requirements
- OS: Windows® 11 (64 bit)/ Windows® 10 (32 or 64 bit)
- CPU: 800MHz minimum (1GHz recommended)
- Memory: 512MB minimum (1GB recommended)
- Hard Drive: 200MB minimum free space
- Video Resolution: 800 x 600 minimum (1024 x 768 recommended)
*The size of images may look different depending on your display and resolution. - USB port
- Mouse or touch pad
Note regarding usage
A USB driver is required to connect the machine to a computer with a USB cable to send and receive embroidery and stitch data. Please download the USB Driver from the following link.Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual (EN)Instruction Manual (FR)
Instruction Manual (GE)
Instruction Manual (DU)
Notes regarding installation
- The downloadable installation instructions show a Windows® 10 OS.
- If Windows® 11 / Windows® 10 automatic updates are disabled, make sure to update Windows® 11 /Windows® 10 to the latest version before installing.
- It is necessary to log in as "Administrator".
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows® 11 and Windows® 10 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Note for customers who purchased MC550E Limited Edition, MC500E Limited Editon
1. Select Model screen- If you are using MC550E LE, select "MC550E / eXpressive 830L".
- If you are using MC500E LE, select "MC500E / eXpressive 830".
2. Write a Design
- Data cannot be sent from the PC to the embroidery machine using a USB cable.
*Data can be exchanged between the PC and the embroidery machine using a USB flash drive.
3. USB Driver
- Customers who purchased MC550E Limited Edition and MC500E Limited Editon do not need to install the USB Driver.
Installation instructions