Janome 1600P-QC High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing and Quilting Machine

Machine Manual

Fast speeds and smart design make the 1600P-QC the perfect machine for sewing and quilting! You'll find everything you need to complete projects quickly and easily: Speeds of 1,600 stitches per minute make this the fastest machine on the market; nearly 9" x 6" to the right of the needle gives an extra wide work area; the side-loading bobbin allows for easy access, even from a quilt frame; the automatic thread cutter cuts top and bobbin thread at the push of a button; and the ergonomic knee lift offers a full range of adjustment so you can find the size that fits you.

Basic Features

• High speed straight stitch-only
• Speeds up to 1,600 stitches per minute
• Industrial pretension threading / Built-in needle threader
• Memorized needle up/down
• Speed control slider
• Automatic thread cutter
• Adjustable knee lift
• Independent bobbin winder motor
• Extra high presser foot lift
• Foot pressure adjustment by dial with indicator
•  Up to 11lbs. of presser foot pressure
• Vertical full rotary, industrial hook bobbin
• Maximum stitch length 6mm
• Remote thread cutter operation compatible via socket
• Industrial HLx5 needle
• Highly responsive foot control
• Vertical, two spool thread delivery

Accessories

• Assorted Needle Set
• Bobbin (metal)
• Bobbing Cases (High speed Sewing)
• Dust Cover
• Foot Control
• Hemmer Foot
• Knee Lifter
• Needle Set
• Seam Ripper

Janome High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine Comparison Chart

	HD9QC Professional	HD9V2 Professional	1600P-QC
Machine Type	High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine	High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine	High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine
Hook Type	Vertical Full Rotary (Industrial) Hook (1.4X)	Vertical Full Rotary (Industrial) Hook (1.4X)	Vertical Full Rotary (Industrial) Hook
Body Construction	Painted Aluminum Body	Painted Aluminum Body	Painted Aluminum Body
Machine Size	19.5" W x 13" H x 8.3" D	19.6" W x 13" H x 8.5" D	19.5" W x 12.6" H x 8.3" D
Machine Weight	32 lbs	32 lbs	31 lbs
Bed Type	Flat Bed	Flat Bed	Flat Bed
Work Space	9" W x 5.9" H	9" W x 5.5" H	8.8" W x 5.5" H
Height Under Face Plate	3"	2.8"	2.8"
Machine Bed Height	2.8"	3.4"	3.4"
Needle Type	HL x 5-14	HL x 5-14	HL x 5-14
Face Plate	Openable	Fixed	Fixed
Heavy Weight Thread Guide	Yes	Yes	No
Floating Function Mode	Yes (0-3mm)	No	No
Large Foot Controller	Yes	Yes	No
LED Dimming Switch	Yes	No	No
Built-in Needle Threader	Yes	Yes	Yes
Winding Bobbin w/ Machine Threaded	Yes	Yes	Yes
Feed Dog Drop	Yes	No	No
Needle Up/Down Stop Function	Yes (memorable)	Yes (memorable)	Yes (memorable)
Maximum Stitch Length	6mm (Forward/Backward)	6mm (Forward/Backward)	6mm
Automatic Thread Cutter	Yes (w/ Noise Reduction)	Yes	Yes
Remote Thread Cutter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thread Cutter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Motor Type	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Reverse Stitch Lever	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Stitch Speed	1,650 spm	1,600 spm	1,600 spm
Speed Control Slider	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bobbin Winding w/ Independent Motor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Bobbin Winding Speed	3,000 rpm	3,000 rpm	3,000 rpm
Extra High Presser Foot Lift	Lever: 0.2", Knee Lifter: 0.4", Extra Lift: 0.5"	Lever: 0.2", Knee Lifter: 0.4", Extra Lift: 0.5"	Lever: 0.2", Knee Lifter: 0.4", Extra Lift: 0.5"
Foot Pressure Adjustment	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Lifter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Standard Foot Pressure	1.5 kgf	1.5 kgf	1.5 kgf
Lighting: LED Lamps	2 Places (2 LEDS)	2 Places (3 LEDS)	2 Places (3 LEDS)
Rubber Feet	HANENITE®	HANENITE®	HANENITE®
Pre-Tension	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extra Wide Extension Table	Included	Optional	Optional
Machine Cover	Included (Gray)	Included (White)	Included (White)
Even Feed Foot	Included	No	No
Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot (QC2)	Included	Optional	Optional
Open Toe Foot	Included	Optional	Optional
1/4" Seam Foot	Included	Optional	Optional
Ditch Quilting Foot	Included	Optional	Optional