Ricoma MT-1501: hoop size, file format and designs
The Ricoma MT-1501 is a multi-needle commercial embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 19.7 x 14.2 in (500 × 360 mm). It reads DST files from a USB stick, Wi-Fi or a computer over a cable.
Ricoma MT-1501 embroidery specs
- Type
- Multi-needle commercial
- Largest embroidery area
- 19.7 x 14.2 in (500 × 360 mm)
- File formats
- DST
- Getting designs on
- USB stick; LAN cable from a PC; WiFi
- 15 needles, top speed 1,200 stitches per minute.
- Ricoma sells the MT-1501 as the Marquee with a 10.1 in touchscreen; its older MT-1501-7S listing has a 7 in screen.
From Ricoma's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.
What fits in the 19.7 x 14.2 in field
- Left chestfits (3.5 × 2.25 in)
- Right chestfits (3 × 1 in)
- Center chestfits (6 × 4 in)
- Full frontfits (10 × 7 in)
- Back of the neckfits (3 × 0.9 in)
- Full backfits (11 × 8 in)
- Upper sleevefits (2.5 × 1.6 in)
- Cap frontfits (4.25 × 2 in)
- Cap sidefits (2.25 × 1.1 in)
- Cap backfits (2.5 × 0.9 in)
- Beanie cufffits (3.5 × 1.4 in)
- Tote bagfits (8 × 6 in)
- Bath towelfits (8 × 3 in)
- Hand towelfits (5 × 1.75 in)
From any image to a DST file for the MT-1501
Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.
- 1
Upload the artwork
PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.
- 2
Size it for the field
Keep the design inside 500 × 360 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.
- 3
Check the stitches
Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.
- 4
Download DST
Copy the .dst file to a USB stick and load it on the MT-1501.
Free designs that fit the MT-1501
Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as DST with a free account.
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Ricoma MT-1501 questions
The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.
What hoop size is the Ricoma MT-1501?
Its largest embroidery field is 19.7 x 14.2 in (500 × 360 mm). Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.
What file format does the Ricoma MT-1501 use?
It reads DST files. Use DST for the best results: it's the standard for commercial machines.
How do I get designs onto the Ricoma MT-1501?
Use a USB stick, Wi-Fi or a computer over a cable (USB stick; LAN cable from a PC; WiFi). With a USB stick, copy the .dst file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.
Can I make my own designs for the Ricoma MT-1501?
Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 19.7 x 14.2 in field and download a DST file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
What can I embroider on the Ricoma MT-1501?
At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, full front, back of the neck, full back, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff, tote bag, bath towel and hand towel designs at their typical sizes.
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Sources (October 2026)
- ricoma.com/products/marquee-15-needle-commercial-embroidery-machine-with-10-1-touchscreen-panel
- distributor.ricoma.com/US/machine/mt-1501-7s
- support.ricoma.com/hc/en-us/sections/4402752089107-MT-Series-15-Needle
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