Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480QCP
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480QCP
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Horizon Memory Craft 9480QC Professional
Scale new creative heights with the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480QC Professional (MC9480QCP) computerized sewing and quilting machine! Designed for demanding sewists and longarm enthusiasts, the MC9480QCP features an impressive 11" throat workspace (11" x 4.7" open clearance), 91 needle positions, 400 built-in stitches, and a 5" elevated high-definition color touchscreen. Engineered with the AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System, One-Step Needle Plate Converter with 3 included plates, Superior Needle Threader V2, Floating Mode, and optional A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) compatibility, the 9480QCP brings total precision to every seam and quilt block.
Puckering Protection & Ample Room: Floating mode bypasses full foot pressure to effortlessly glide over velvet and fleece. The 11" throat clearance and included 16" x 24" extension table comfortably accommodate full-size quilts and frame pairing (e.g., Cutie or Q-Zone).
Synchronized Feeding & Tapered Creative Stitches: AcuFeed Flex dual-feed attachments guide multi-layered quilt sandwiches evenly. Knee-lifter controlled Variable Zig Zag widens straight stitches up to 9mm on the fly for thread painting and appliqué.
Tool-Free Swaps & Custom Geometry: Press the release lever to pop off needle plates instantly without screws. Includes standard Zigzag, Straight Stitch, and Professional HP plates for pristine piecing.
Free-Motion Control & Custom Stitching: Compatible with Janome A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) featuring 4 feet and dark fabric sensing. Included Stitch Composer PC software lets you design, edit, and export custom stitches via USB.
Floating Mode
Sew Delicate Fabrics Without Damage
Floating mode bypasses full presser foot pressure so the foot glides over velvet and fleece instead of pressing hard enough to pucker or crush delicate, high-pile fabric.
16" x 24" Extension Table
Room for Full-Size Quilts, Table Included
An 11" throat clearance and an included 16" x 24" extension table comfortably support full-size quilts right out of the box — no separate table purchase required — and the setup pairs with quilting frames like the Cutie or Q-Zone.
5" Elevated HD Touchscreen
A Touchscreen That Adapts to You
The 5" elevated HD color touchscreen supports customizable background colors, Favorite Stitch Adjustment for quick recall of go-to settings, and AcuSpark App QR help when you need guidance without leaving the machine.
Superior Needle Threader V2
Threading in One Motion
Superior Needle Threader V2 guides thread through the needle eye with single-lever ease — no multi-step fumbling to get thread through a fine needle.
One-Step Needle Plate Converter
Three Plates, One Lever, No Tools
The release lever pops off needle plates instantly without screws — the machine includes standard Zigzag, Straight Stitch, and Professional HP plates for pristine piecing right out of the box.
AcuFeed Flex Dual Feed
Fabric Layers That Feed in Perfect Sync
AcuFeed Flex dual-feed attachments — available in single and twin configurations with dedicated presser feet — guide multi-layered quilt sandwiches evenly, preventing the shifting that happens when layers move at different rates.
Knee-Lift Controlled Variable Zig Zag
Widen Your Stitch Without Stopping
Knee-lifter controlled Variable Zig Zag widens a straight stitch up to 9mm on the fly — ideal for thread painting and appliqué work where the stitch width needs to change mid-motion.
91 Needle Positions
Needle Placement Down to the Millimeter
91 variable needle positions combined with a 9mm maximum stitch width give you fine control over exactly where the needle drops for topstitching, edge-stitching, or precision piecing.
Optional A.S.R. Compatibility
Ready for Free-Motion Stitch Regulation
The 9480QCP is compatible with Janome's optional A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) system, which adds dark fabric sensing and ships with 4 dedicated feet — closed-toe, open-toe, clear view, and ruler work — for consistent free-motion quilting.
Stitch Composer PC Software
Design Custom Stitches on Your Computer
Included Stitch Composer PC software lets you design, edit, and export custom stitches, transferring them to the machine over USB — a level of stitch customization well beyond the built-in library.
Extra-High Presser Foot Lift
Extra Room Under the Foot for Thick Layers
The presser foot lifts an extra 6mm (about 1/4") higher than standard, giving thick, multi-layered quilt sandwiches and heavy fabric enough clearance to slide underneath without fighting the machine.
Quick-Set Drop-In Bobbin
A Bobbin System That Watches Itself
The quick-set drop-in bobbin includes an optical sensor and an auto-stop winder, so you're alerted before thread runs low and the winder shuts off on its own once the bobbin is full.
Full-Intensity LED Lamps
A Workspace Lit From Every Angle
Full-intensity, multi-location white LED lamps keep the workspace shadow-free, so visibility stays sharp no matter where your hands are working.
Standby & Auto-Off Timers
Power Saving That Works in the Background
Adjustable standby (1 to 30 minutes) and auto-off (1 to 12 hours) timers let the machine power down on its own schedule, saving energy without you having to remember to switch it off.
Key Features
- 11" Throat Clearance: 11" x 4.7" workspace, paired with an included 16" x 24" extension table.
- Floating Mode: Reduces presser foot pressure to protect high-pile and delicate fabrics like velvet from puckering.
- 5" Elevated HD Touchscreen: Customizable background colors, Favorite Stitch Adjustment, and AcuSpark App QR help.
- Superior Needle Threader V2: Guides thread through the needle eye with single-lever ease.
- One-Step Needle Plate Converter: Includes 3 plates — Standard Zigzag, Straight Stitch, and Professional HP.
- AcuFeed Flex System: Single and twin dual-feed attachments with dedicated presser feet.
- 91 Variable Needle Positions: 9mm stitch width with knee-lift controlled Variable Zig Zag capability.
- Optional A.S.R. Compatibility: Includes 4 feet (Closed-toe, Open-toe, Clear view, Ruler work) as part of that purchase.
- Extra-High Presser Foot Lift: +6mm (1/4") extra height for thick fabric and quilts.
- 7-Piece Feed Dogs: With drop feed lever for smooth transitions to free-motion sewing.
- Quick-Set Drop-In Bobbin: Optical sensor and auto stop winder.
- Power-Saving Timers: Standby (1-30 min) and auto-off (1-12 hr).
Included Accessories
- Standard Zigzag Needle Plate
- Straight Stitch Needle Plate
- Professional HP Needle Plate
- 16" x 24" Extra-Large Extension Table
- Stitch Composer PC Software
Details
Product Details
| Total Number of Stitches | 400 |
| Needle Positions | 91 variable |
| Max Stitch Width | 9mm |
| Throat Workspace Distance | 11" (280mm) throat clearance / 11" x 4.7" workspace area |
| Extension Table Dimensions | 16" x 24" extra-large extension table included |
| Threading & Bobbin Systems | Superior Needle Threader V2 / Quick-Set Drop-in Bobbin with Optical Sensor & Auto Stop Winder |
| Presser Foot Lift & Feeding | Extra-High Presser Foot Lift (+6mm / 1/4" extra height) / 7-Piece Feed Dogs with Drop Feed Lever |
| Power & Illumination | Full-Intensity Multi-Location White LED Lamps / Standby (1-30 min) & Auto-Off (1-12 hr) Timers |
Janome Warranty Coverage
Janome America, Inc. will ensure your machine's performance for 25 years from the time the machine is purchased. Coverage is limited to repair or necessary replacement of parts caused by defects in quality and materials.
- Mechanical — 25-year warranty
- Electrical / Circuit Boards — 5-year warranty
- Labor — 1 year free, performed by an Authorized Janome Retailer
Faults in electrical components are covered for five years. One year of free labor by an Authorized Janome Retailer is included, usually by the dealership where you purchased your machine.
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