Model	Continental M17	Continental M8	Continental M7	Continental M6
Machine Type	Combination Sewing and Embroidery	Computerized Sewing and Quilting	Computerized Sewing and Quilting	Computerized Sewing and Quilting
Machine Dimensions	858 mm W x 378 mm H x 378 mm D (33.7" W x 14.8" H x 14.8" D)	650 mm W x 371 mm H x 259 mm D (25.6" W x 14.6" H x 10.2" D)	650 mm W x 371 mm H x 259 mm D (25.6" W x 14.6" H x 10.2" D)	650 mm W x 371 mm H x 259 mm D (25.6" W x 14.6" H x 10.2" D)
Machine Weight	30.3 kg (66.8 lbs)	17.4 kg (38.4 lbs)	17.3 kg (38.1 lbs)	17.3 kg (38.1 lbs)
Embroidery Capabilities	Yes	No	No	No
Maximum Embroidery Area	280 mm by 460 mm (11.0" by 18.1")	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Built-in Embroidery Designs	1230 Designs	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height Under Faceplate	80 mm (3.1")	80 mm (3.1")	80 mm (3.1")	80 mm (3.1")
Maximum Stitch Width	9.0 mm	9.0 mm	9.0 mm	9.0 mm
Maximum Stitch Length	5.0 mm	5.0 mm	5.0 mm	5.0 mm
Stitch Width Operation	Touch Screen and Thumb Wheel	Touch Screen and Dial	Touch Screen and Dial	Touch Screen
Stitch Length Operation	Touch Screen and Thumb Wheel	Touch Screen and Dial	Touch Screen and Dial	Touch Screen
Screen Configuration	Dual Color LCD Screens	Single Color LCD Screen	Single Color LCD Screen	Single Color LCD Screen
Screen Dimensions	Main: 10.1" | Middle: 4.3"	152.4mm x 91.4mm (7.0")	152.4mm x 91.4mm (7.0")	152.4mm x 91.4mm (7.0")
Needle Threader System	Fully Automatic Needle Threading	Superior Needle Threader 2	Superior Needle Threader	Superior Needle Threader 2
Needle Positions	91 Positions (0.1 Resolution)	91 Positions (0.1 Resolution)	91 Positions (0.1 Resolution)	91 Positions (0.1 Resolution)
Needle Plate Conversion	One Touch Replaceable	One Touch Replaceable	One Touch Replaceable	One Touch Replaceable
Max Sewing Speed	Straight: 1300 spm | ZigZag: 1000 spm	Straight: 1300 spm | ZigZag: 1000 spm	Straight: 1300 spm | ZigZag: 1000 spm	Straight: 1300 spm | ZigZag: 1000 spm
Built-in Sewing Stitches	850	450	400	400
Buttonhole Styles	Sensor: 13 | Automatic: 1	Sensor: 12 | Automatic: 1	Sensor: 12 | Automatic: 1	Sensor: 12 | Automatic: 1
Stitch Combinations	100	100	100	100
Pattern Storage Capacity	Up to 64 MB	Up to 3 MB	Up to 3 MB	Up to 3 MB
Presser Foot Adjustment	Automatic: 0.8 to 2.0 kgf (10 steps)	Automatic: 0.8 to 2.0 kgf (10 steps)	Automatic: 0.8 to 2.0 kgf (10 steps)	Automatic: 0.8 to 2.0 kgf (10 steps)
LED Workspace Lighting	9 positions (30 white LEDs) / 3,000 lx	4 positions (9 white LEDs) / 3,000 lx	4 positions (9 white LEDs) / 3,000 lx	4 positions (9 white LEDs) / 3,000 lx
AcuFeed Dual Feed System	Yes, Removable (AcuFeed Flex)	Yes, Removable (AcuFeed Flex)	Yes, Removable (AcuFeed Flex)	Yes, Removable (AcuFeed Flex)
AcuStitch Regulator (A.S.R.)	Included	Included	No	No
AcuSpark Mobile Application	Yes, AcuSpark2 and AcuAssist	Yes, AcuSpark2	Yes, AcuSpark	No
Clock Integration	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Professional Grade Foot HP	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Professional Grade Needle Plate HP	Included	Included	Included	Optional
AcuFeed Flex Professional Foot HP2	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Dual Feed Foot AD	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Cloth Guide Accessory	Included	Included	Optional	Optional
Extra Wide Extension Table	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Knee Lifter Device	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Purchase Options	View Continental M17	View Continental M8	Discontinued	View Continental M6

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