NEW UPDATE for the Janome Continental M17!

Yes! Janome just released a new, free update to the fabulous Janome Continental M17!

Details can be found on the Janome Global Site as well as on the CM17 Product Page on Janome.CA. For those with MACs, you may download instructions below.

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As a CM17 owner, or perhaps soon-to-be-owner, you may be asking yourself:

• Do I have to do the update?
• Do I have to update my machine to the earlier update, Version 1.01 before I update to Version 1.10?
• Can I do the update myself or do I have to take my machine to my dealer’s store?
• So, what exactly does this update do?

Well, you’re in luck, I have some answers for you!

• No, you don’t have to do the update. Though it’s always recommended to keep your machine up to date, this isn’t a critical update, so you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to.
• No, you don’t have to update your machine to V1.01 in order to update to V1.10. As a recap, Version 1.01 was the first update the CM17 received, mainly to bring the embroidery carriage hoop coupling to the centre of the carriage in order to pack it back into the original box, or to pack in the CM17 luggage set when transporting your machine. This was an optional update, as well.
• Yes, you can do the update yourself at home. Click on the link HERE for full instructions.
• The two main features of the update include:

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1. Reduction in the processing time between functions in Normal Sewing mode when Resume mode is active. Yes! Janome listened to the feedback and the update reduces the lag time between button pushes while sewing with the Resume mode selected in the Settings menu.
2. More embroidery files and folders displayed on the large LCD screen making it easier to find designs when a USB flash drive is inserted into the machine. Again, Janome listened to the feedback so we can spend less time searching for a design and more time embroidering!

Some Update troubleshooting tips:

• Read all instructions once, or even twice before attempting the update so you have a clear understanding of the steps. In the excitement to do the update, it’s easy to skip a step when reading for the first time, so review a few times first.
• Unzip the update file before copying the files onto a USB Flash Drive.
• Formatting the USB Flash Drive before attempting the update is recommended. Full instructions are included on the Janome Global Site, which you may also print if you wish.
• If you run into trouble and the update doesn’t download properly in the machine, review the steps as detailed on the Janome Global Site and try again. You’ll get it!

Happy Sewing!