Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Multi-needle · Specs checked October 2026

Brother PR1055X: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: Entrepreneur Pro X PR1055X, Brother Entrepreneur Pro X PR1055X, PR-1055X, PR 1055X

Discontinued 10-needle machine with an 8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm) field, a 10.1 in color touch screen, wireless LAN and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Cap frames are optional. Brother US marks it discontinued and now lists the PR1060W as its 10-needle model.

The Brother PR1055X is a discontinued 10-needle embroidery machine with a 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN files and gets designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi or Memory card, and has 1184 built-in designs.

PR1055X hoop size and embroidery area

The PR1055X can stitch a design up to 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) in one hooping, which is the 8 × 12 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

PR1055X field8 × 126 × 105 × 74 × 4
The PR1055X field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 8 × 14 in hoop (extra large) (14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)), 5 × 7 in hoop (large) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)), 4 × 4 in hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), 1.5 × 2 in hoop (small) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm)).

Cap frame: Cap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm)), sold separately; Flat brim cap frame and driver set (PRCF5) (5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm)), sold separately; Wide cap frame and driver set (PRPCF1) (14 × 2.4 in (360 × 60 mm)), sold separately.

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What file format does the PR1055X use?

The PR1055X reads .PES, .PHC, .DST and .PEN files. You load designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi or Memory card, and the Artspira app works with it. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother PR1055X

Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.

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Brother PR1055X specs

TypeMulti-needle (10 needles)
Embroidery field14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)
Hoops included8 × 14 in hoop (extra large) (14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)); 5 × 7 in hoop (large) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)); 4 × 4 in hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); 1.5 × 2 in hoop (small) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm))
Cap frameCap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (optional); Flat brim cap frame and driver set (PRCF5) (optional); Wide cap frame and driver set (PRPCF1) (optional)
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN
Design transferUSB stick or Wi-Fi or Memory card
AppArtspira
Built-in designs1184
Screen10.1 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed1000 stitches per minute
Weight93.7 lb (42.5 kg)
Released2020
StatusDiscontinued
Skill levelAdvanced

Who the PR1055X is for

A shop or serious hobbyist who wants ten colors loaded at once and a long 8 × 14 in field for hats, jackets and borders. Check dealer stock and warranty terms first, because Brother US lists it as discontinued.

Strengths

  • 10 needles hold ten thread colors at once, so large multi-color designs need fewer thread changes
  • 8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm) field, with 8 × 14, 5 × 7, 4 × 4 and 1.5 × 2 in hoops in the box
  • Wireless LAN, the Artspira and My Stitch Monitor apps, and PE-DESIGN 11 (sold separately) to link up to 10 machines
  • Official cap frames, including a wide 360 × 60 mm (14 × 2.4 in) frame for stitching across more of a cap
  • Up to 1,000 stitches per minute and 1,184 built-in designs

Limits

  • Brother US lists it as discontinued
  • No cap frame in the box; the cap frames are separate purchases
  • Heavy at about 94 lb (43 kg)
  • Priced far above single-needle home machines

Good to know: Brother US and Brother Canada both mark the PR1055X discontinued. Brother US lists the PR1060W (10 needles, the same 8 × 14 in field) as new, but Brother's pages do not say it replaces the PR1055X, so replacedBy is left empty. Brother US still shows a list price on the PR1055X page, while dealers show call-for-price or limited stock, so no reliable current price range is given. Brother US lists 37 built-in alphabet fonts in its spec table and 40 size-adjustable lettering fonts plus 14 monogram styles in its text, so the font count is left null. Brother US gives hoop sizes in inches only; the mm sizes follow Brother's metric sizes (360 × 200 mm area on the PR1055X, 130 × 60 mm cap frames, 360 × 60 mm wide cap frame). Brother's FAQ lists .pes, .phc and .dst, and its general page also lists .pen designs from iBroidery.com. Brother also sells a 360 × 360 mm jumbo frame that stitches half a design, then rotates; the one-hooping field stays 360 × 200 mm. Brother Canada's text says 14 × 8.5 in, but Brother US and Brother's accessory guide say 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm).

How the PR1055X compares

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Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery area of the Brother PR1055X?

8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm). Brother puts four hoops in the box (8 × 14, 5 × 7, 4 × 4 and 1.5 × 2 in), and the machine detects the hoop size on its own.

Does the Brother PR1055X come with a cap frame?

No. Cap frames are optional: the PRCF3 and PRCF5 sets stitch a 130 × 60 mm (5 × 2.4 in) area, and the PRPCF1 wide frame stitches 360 × 60 mm (14 × 2.4 in).

Is the Brother PR1055X discontinued?

Yes. Brother US and Brother Canada both mark it discontinued. Brother US now lists the PR1060W as a 10-needle model with the same 8 × 14 in field.

What file formats does the Brother PR1055X read?

Brother lists .pes, .phc and .dst, plus .pen designs from iBroidery.com. DST files carry no thread colors, so the machine assigns its own color order.

Does the Brother PR1055X have Wi-Fi?

Yes. It has wireless LAN, works with the Artspira and My Stitch Monitor apps, and can link up to 10 machines with PE-DESIGN 11 software, which is sold separately.

Sources

Specs come from Brother's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Brother. See how we research.