Tajima TME-DC
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The Tajima TME-DC was the next model up from the TME-HC model produced the previous years before.
Unlike the TME-HC machine, the Tajima TME-DC models came standard with a Floppy Disk Drive. The Tajima DC series also came with upgraded control panel, motors, and motor controllers.
Many models of the Tajima DC also came with Hydraulic Tables but, standard removable table tops were still available on some for a lesser price. The Tajima TME-DC models were available in 6, 12, 15 and 20 heads.
The early machines built in the early and mid 1990s were mostly 9 needles. Around year 2000 most all models were standard 12 needles.
TME-DC Series
For the Tajima TME-DC user manual see Tajima TME-DC User Manual
In 1994 Tajima released the TME-DC series embroidery machine.
The TME-DC machine was the first Tajima multihead machine with a floppy drive. The machine can also be upgraded to FloppyToUSB
1994-1996
The first models of the Tajima TME-DC series were green machines. The only green machines were produced 1994 - 1996. Some of the 1996 models might be white color. The machine either had removable tables or hydraulic tables.
The machine was very similar to the earlier TME-HC model but, had upgraded electronics including the control panel, IMM, IDM, motor, motor controller, etc. The machine also had a floppy drive which can be upgraded to Floppy To USB
1997-1999
The TME-DC machine changed color scheme and logos around 1996. The 1997 models of the TME-DC series were white but were otherwise very similar to the previous TME-DC machines. The white version was available later in 12 needles.
TME-DC Specifications
| Model | Heads | Needles | EMB Space / Head | Max SPM | Pwr Cons. | Years | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TME-DC906 (G1) | 6 | 9 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1994-1996 | Green |
| TME-DC912 (G1) | 12 | 9 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1994-1996 | Green |
Tajima Legend
Tajima used several codes in their models that described basic features of the machines. The letters in the model number usually
- TME
- Machines with TME in their model without any other letters (numbers only) is a very late 1970s - 1990 flat only machine.
- TME-C
- Predecessor to the TME, a Tajima machine with a C in it represents Cylinder (tubular) embroidery. Therefore machines with the letter C in their model, have removable tables.
- TME-HC, TMEF-H, H
- Models with H in their model have the H model control panels. A TME-HC is an Arm Type machine with removable tables and the H model control panel. A TMEF-H machine is a flat machine with the H model control panel.
- TMEF
- Machines with the F code are Bridge Machine (not arm type). If there are not more letter codes then this machine is a flat only machine (does not to tubular or caps).
- TMM
- TMM machines were collaboration Melco and Tajima machines. These machines have a Melco control panel/keyboard.
Tajima Years, Date or Age
The year of the Tajima machine can usually be found on a sticker behind the machines control panel or power boxes. These years are usually the year that the machines electronics were Quality Control checked at the Japan factory. The months listed on these stickers will probably be different. It usually took about 3 months from production to delivery to the original customers location. Later models had the production year stamped on the data plate.
If the machine is old and does not have a sticker, then the machine is probably older than 1990.
Buying
Tajima embroidery machines are probably one of the best machines on the market. They are more expensive that most all competing models but, they are very solidly built and have a good resell market. There are a lot of embroidery machine technicians available world wide and parts are pretty easy to find even for older models.
Selling
TheEmbroideryWarehouse buys and sells most every make and model of Tajima embroidery machines located within the continental USA. They also purchase parts, parts machines, salvage machines and most everything else related to embroidery equipment.