Sending designs to machine

Depending on your machine type and network environment, you can send designs using Connection Manager, Stitch Manager, Machine Manager, EmbroideryHub, or EmbroideryConnect. Each method supports different connection types – from traditional serial ports and USB sticks to advanced wireless and network-based solutions. This ensures that whether you are running a single older machine, a modern Wi-Fi enabled Brother model, or an entire factory floor of networked machines, EmbroideryStudio has a reliable way to deliver your designs directly where they need to go.

Method	Connection type	Best for	Characteristics
Connection Manager	USB stick, LAN	Newer embroidery machines – e.g. Janome MB-4, Barudan LEM	Appears as disk drive or design folder Supports proprietary machine software Quick-access button + unique folder per machine
Stitch Manager	Serial port (direct-to-machine)	Older machines with serial connections	Sends designs directly without format change Unsupported functions are ignored automatically Can queue multiple designs for sequential stitching
Machine Manager	Networked multi-machine setup (factory-level)	Large-scale embroidery factories	Centralized design download Job queue management Monitors machine & job status Tracks productivity & maintenance
EmbroideryHub	Direct machine connection (LAN/Wi-Fi)	Brother PR680W, PR1055X, PR1060X Happy machines (2021+)	Direct transfers (no USB required) Encrypted, secure file transfer Streamlined, modern workflow
EmbroideryConnect	Wireless USB device + EmbroideryHub (LAN/Wi-Fi)	Multi-user workflows, shared networks	Send (‘Push’) designs to a specific machine Queue (‘Pull’) designs for operators to collect Reduces USB handling Integrates tightly with EmbroideryHub

Sending designs to machine

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