Brother SDX125 User's Guide

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Cutting Machine

Product Code: 893-Z05/Z09

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine or attempting any maintenance, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the Product Safety Guide, and then read the Operation Manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................... 1

IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................... 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1

Symbols Used in This Document........................... 1

FEATURES...................................................... 4

Patterns (“Pattern” mode) ...................................... 4

Scanning (“Scan” mode)........................................ 4

Transferring Data using the Wireless Network

Connection Function.............................................. 5

1 GETTING STARTED............6

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS ............................. 6

Unit Descriptions - Front........................................ 6

Unit Descriptions - Rear......................................... 7

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel ...................... 7

Included Accessories ............................................. 7

BEFORE USE .................................................. 8

Removing the Packing Materials............................ 8

Turning On/Off the Machine................................... 8

Preparing for Feeding the Mat ............................... 9

Operation of LCD Panel ......................................... 9

MACHINE SETTINGS .................................. 10

Settings Screen.................................................... 10

Auto Shutdown..................................................... 12

2 BASIC OPERATIONS........13

FIRST STEPS................................................. 13

Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material.... 13

Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations

............................................................................. 14

Attaching the material to the mat......................... 16

Blade and Material Combination.......................... 23

Installing and Uninstalling the Holder................... 24

Test Cut (Trial Cut) ............................................... 25

PATTERN CUTTING .................................... 29

Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns................................. 29

Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns................ 32

PATTERN SELECTION ................................. 38

Selecting a Single Pattern.................................... 38

Selecting Multiple Patterns .................................. 38

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS ...... 40

Pattern Editing Functions..................................... 40

Pattern Editing Functions - Multiple Patterns ...... 41

Mat Layout Screen............................................... 41

Layout Editing Functions...................................... 42

Object Editing Screen .......................................... 43

Undoing an Operation.......................................... 44

Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns............................ 44

Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns)

............................................................................. 46

Aligning Patterns.................................................. 47

...40

Auto Layout Functions......................................... 49

Scanning a Background Image ............................ 50

Character Input Functions.................................... 51

MEMORY FUNCTIONS ............................... 53

Saving .................................................................. 53

Retrieve Data........................................................ 54

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Via a Wireless

Network Connection) ........................................... 55

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Using a USB

Cable) (compatible only with Windows) ............... 56

Importing Designs................................................ 57

Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting

(Compatible Models Only) ...........................58

Preparing .phc or .pes Files ................................. 58

Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine ..... 58

Creating Appliqué Data ........................................ 59

Creating Embroidering Line Data ......................... 59

DRAWING FUNCTIONS ............................. 62

Drawing ................................................................ 62

Cutting Around Drawings..................................... 63

Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make

Outlines Thicker ................................................... 67

SCANNING FUNCTIONS

... 69

SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut).....69

Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting........................ 69

Advanced Cutting Functions for “Direct Cut” ...... 73

CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut

Data)............................................................ 75

Tutorial 4 - Creating Cutting Data........................ 75

Adjusting Image Detection Levels........................ 81

SCANNING IMAGES (Scan to USB).............83

Notes on Scanning............................................... 83

Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB ............................... 83

Selecting the Area to be Saved............................ 85

Transferring an Image to CanvasWorkspace....... 85

5 APPENDIX ....................... 87

CONSUMABLES...........................................87

Replacement Criteria............................................ 87

Replacing the Blade............................................. 87

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................89

Cleaning ............................................................... 89

Cleaning the Scanner Glass................................. 91

Adjusting the Screen............................................ 92

Adjusting the Scanning/Cutting Position ............. 92

Adjusting the Position of the Feed Roller............. 94

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 95

ERROR MESSAGES....................................... 99

UPDATING THE SOFTWARE..................... 102

Automatic Update Function ............................... 102

Update Procedure Using USB Flash Drive ........ 103

Update Procedure Using the Application

(CanvasWorkspace) ........................................... 103

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .........................105

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................... 105

INDEX ....................................................... 106

FEATURES

Patterns (“Pattern” mode)

Select a pattern and edit it to create your own design. By simply loading craft paper or fabric, you can quickly create precision paper and fabric cutouts.

Scanning (“Scan” mode)

Scan an illustration, photo or your own drawing to create personalized cut designs. The design can then be cut out or saved as data.

The editing functions of ScanNCut DX will allow you to easily edit the built-in patterns to create your own design.

Select a pattern.

“Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns” on page 29 “Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns” on page 32

Home screen

Without your PC or mobile device, you can scan your choice of pattern, use/edit the scanned design, and save the pattern for later use.

Scan an image.

“Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting” on page 69 “Tutorial 4 - Creating Cutting Data” on page 75 “Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB” on page 83

Transferring Data using the Wireless Network Connection Function

This machine is equipped with a wireless network connection function. With this function, patterns edited in the dedicated application CanvasWorkspace can be transferred to the machine via a wireless network connection. Refer to the following to use the wireless network connection function.

1. Connecting to a wireless network:

Touch in the home screen to specify the wireless network connection settings. For the connection procedure, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

2. Login to CanvasWorkspace Internet version. In order to use CanvasWorkspace, a CanvasWorkspace (formerly ScanNCutCanvas) login ID is necessary. If you do not have a free account, go to <http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com> to create a new account.

3. Register machine under CanvasWorkspace. In order to save or retrieve patterns, your machine must first be registered with CanvasWorkspace. For details, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

4. Retrieving/saving patterns: Patterns can be downloaded or uploaded, without using a USB flash drive. For details, see “Saving” on page 53 and “Retrieve Data” on page 54.

CanvasWorkspace (PC Version) is a PC based application that allows you to create and edit cutting or drawing pattern data to download to your cutting machine. The PC version allows you to edit the pattern data without an Internet connection. You can download this application from the following URL: http://s.brother/cuoad/ The CanvasWorkspace Internet version provides you access to a variety of projects with step by step instructions.

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Unit Descriptions - Front

a Operation Panel

Allows you to control the unit and specify settings with the LCD panel and operating buttons. The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted.

b Tool Tray

Stores accessories for easy access during use.

c Carriage

Moves the installed holder for cutting or drawing.

d Scanner Lever

Adjusted according to the operation being performed. For details, see “Preparing for Feeding the Mat” on page 9.

e Grips

Grasped when moving the machine.

f Feed Rollers

Should be adjusted on the right side when the optional roll feeder is used. For details, see “Adjusting the Position of the Feed Roller” on page 94.

g Shaft

Drives a feed roller on each end to feed the mat.

h Feeder Release Lever

Locks or releases the shaft when the optional roll feeder is used. For normal operations, set to the locked position. For details, see “Adjusting the Position of the Feed Roller” on page 94.

i Tool Holder

Holds accessories upright for easy access during use.

j Storage

Stores accessories.

k Front Tray Cover

Protects the feed rollers, carriage and holder. Open the cover while the machine is operating.

l Feed Slot

Feeds in the mat when it is loaded.

1 Holder

Installs in the carriage to cut or draw on craft paper or fabric. Use the holder designed specifically for cutting or drawing.

2 Holder Guide

The guide secures the holder.

3 Holder Lock Lever

Releases the holder when the lever is raised. Locks the holder when the lever is lowered.

Unit Descriptions - Rear

f f

a USB Port (for a USB flash drive)

Allows a USB flash drive to be connected for saving and recalling data.

b USB Port (for a computer)

Allows a USB cable to be connected for saving and recalling data. For Computers and Operating Systems, see “Connecting Your Machine to the Computer” on page 56.

c Scanner Glass (inside of machine)

Can be maintained after the rear tray has been removed. For details, see “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 91.

d Slot

Allows a mat to be fed back and forth during an operation. Do not place any objects near the slot that would prevent the mat from being fed out.

e Rear Tray

Supports the mat when it is fed out of the slot during operation. Be sure to pull out this tray before using the machine.

f AC Power Jack

g AC Power Cord

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel

a LCD Panel

Displays operation screens, preview images of patterns and error messages.

b Power Button

Turns the machine on/off.

c Power Indicator

Lights up when the machine is turned on, and flashes when the machine enters the sleep mode (powersaving mode) or the machine’s software is being updated.

d Home Button

Displays the home screen (starting screen for operating this machine).

e Feed Button

Feeds the loaded mat in to or out from the feed slot. Be sure to press this button to feed the mat when loading or unloading it.

f Pause/Stop Button

Stops or pauses operation being performed by the machine.

Included Accessories

For details on the included accessories, refer to the “Included Accessories” insertion.

Note

BEFORE USE

Removing the Packing Materials

Before turning on the machine, open the front tray cover, and then remove all shipping tapes (in front and back of the machine) and the cardboard shockabsorbing material.

a Shipping tape b Cardboard shock-absorbing material

• If the packing materials were removed after the machine was turned on, turn the machine off, then on again. Continuing to use the machine without restarting it may result in incorrect operation.

Turning On/Off the Machine

a Connect the power cord to the machine.

a Power cord

b Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. c Press in the operation panel.

When the opening screen appears, touch anywhere on the display.

 When the following message appears, touch the

“OK” key.

 The home screen appears.

Memo

Note

• LCD panels commonly have bright spots (permanently lit dots) and dark spots (unlit dots). It may cause some unexpected luminous spots to appear and tiny picture elements to be missed in the screen. Please note that this is not a sign of malfunction.

d To turn off the machine, press in the

operation panel.

b Raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the

machine) to “2”.

• Before scanning thin material, set the lever to “1”. Leaving the lever raised may result in blurred scans.

e Unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet.

f Disconnect the power cord from the machine.

Preparing for Feeding the Mat

a Pull out the rear tray.

Before using the machine, be sure to pull out the rear tray.

Operation of LCD Panel

After the machine is turned on, the operation screens appear in the touch panel. To perform operations in the screens, use the included touch pen (stylus).

• Never use a hard or pointed object, such as a mechanical pencil or screwdriver, to make a selection on the screens. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.

Note

MACHINE SETTINGS

Settings Screen

From the LCD panel, touch to select and adjust the settings for each function. This section contains descriptions of the machine settings which will appear when is selected on the home screen.

■ Group 1

a Touch to display the previous or next item.

* Swiping the touch pen (stylus) over the screen will also display a different screen.

b Touch to finish specifying settings.

Language

Select the display language. Touch this button, select the desired display language, and then touch the “OK” key.

Unit

Select either millimeters or inches as the displayed measurement units.

Cut Area

Specify the area for cutting/drawing according to the size of material to be used. Touch this button, and then touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify the area. When using a 12" × 24" (305 mm × 610 mm)

mat, touch to select a larger mat size, and then specify the area size. When using a 12" × 12"

(305 mm × 305 mm) mat, touch .

b Mat size key

• Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings.

Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings.

Pattern Interval

Specify the spacing between patterns as well as white space around the edges of cutting area when patterns on the mat layout screen are automatically arranged. The larger the number setting, the further spacing between patterns.

• Set the pattern interval to “3” or higher when lightweight fabric is attached to the mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet.

Background

Adjust the contrast of a background image scanned with the background scanning function. For details, see “Scanning a Background Image” on page 50.

■ Group 2

a Area resizing key (Using the touch pen (stylus),

touch the key, and then drag it around the screen to specify the area.)

Cut Speed

Adjust the cutting speed.

Cut Pressure

Adjust the cutting pressure.

Cut Pressure (Manual Blade)

Specify the cutting pressure when the optional manual blade is used.

Cut Amount

Specify the cutting depth. Adjust the blade cut amount when a pattern with a sharp corner is cut from soft, thick material.

Half Cut

Memo

Select whether or not to make half-cuts. For details, see “Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings” on page 28.

Cut Pressure (Half Cut)

Specify the cutting pressure for half-cuts.

Blade Adjustment Area

Select from 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or whole cutting area to be used for blade adjustment. Before cutting out a pattern, this machine performs an automatic blade adjustment, which adjusts the direction of the blade outside of the adhesive area of the mat.

• When multiple patterns are cut at the same time, the setting specified in this screen is applied to all patterns.

• If cutting line data saved with a different seam allowance is imported and used, the setting specified in this screen will have priority over the saved setting.

Fill

Select the design that will be used to fill patterns. For details, see “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/ Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67.

Additional Line

With [Number of Additional Line], specify the number of lines to be added. With [Additional Line Spacing], specify the spacing of the lines to be added.

• With each press of the left or right arrow key, the size of the blade adjustment area changes by 1/4.

a 1/4 b 2/4 c 3/4 d Entire area

Draw Speed

Adjust the drawing speed.

Draw Pressure

Adjust the drawing pressure. Adjustments to the drawing pressure will affect the finished product. Use the same material that the pattern will be drawn on to make the adjustments in advance. If the pressure is too high, the pen tip may be damaged. Adjust the pressure appropriately.

■ Group 3

• For details for Fill and Additional Line setting, refer to “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67.

■ Group 4

Auto Shutdown

Specify the length of time for the auto shutdown function. The setting can be specified in 1-hour increments. For details, see “Auto Shutdown” on page 12.

Buzzer Sound

Select whether or not an operation sound is produced, for example, when a key is touched.

Opening Screen

Select whether the opening slide show is displayed after the machine is turned on. If the slide show is displayed, touch the screen to display the home screen.

Scanning/Cutting Position Adjustment

The scanning/cutting position can be adjusted. To adjust the position, touch this button to display the settings screen. For details, see “Adjusting the Scanning/Cutting Position” on page 92.

Seam Allowance

Specify the seam allowance. This is applied when drawing on fabric, then cutting it, for example, when making quilt pieces. For details, see “Cutting Around Drawings” on page 63.

■ Group 5

Memo

No.

Displays the number for this machine.

Ver.

Displays the version information for this software. Touch this button to update the machine’s software. For details, see “UPDATING THE SOFTWARE” on page 102.

Machine Information

Touch this button, this page displays machine information.

■ Group 6

Network

Touch this button to set up a wireless network. For details, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

Auto Shutdown

If the machine is not used for a specified length of time, it will automatically turn off. The length of time until the machine turns off can be specified in the settings screen.

If the machine is automatically turned off after you reach the mat layout screen, the stored information can be recalled when the machine is turned on again. Following the instructions in the message screen that appear when the machine is turned on again, touch the “OK” key to display the mat layout screen or touch the “Cancel” key to return to the home screen.

• The wireless network connection can also be

set up by touching in the home screen.

■ Group 7

CanvasWorkspace

Touch this button to specify settings for registering the machine with CanvasWorkspace. These settings are necessary in order to transfer patterns via a wireless network connection. For details, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

■ Group 8

Premium Functions

Activate optional accessories and specify settings for their functions.

a Message screen b Mat layout screen c Home screen

If the machine is automatically turned off before you reach the mat layout screen, the home screen will be displayed when the machine is turned on again.

Chapter 2

BASIC OPERATIONS

FIRST STEPS

The following procedures describe basic operations, from preparing the material to performing trial cutting.

1. Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material....................................P.13

2. Attaching the material to the mat..........................................................P.16

3. Selecting the Blade Appropriate for the Material ................................P.23

4. Installing the Holder in the Machine......................................................P.24

5. Trial Cutting (Test Cut)............................................................................P.25

Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material

Refer to the following table and the “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14 for the appropriate mat and sheet for fabric cutting according to the material to be used for cutting or drawing. Depending on the machine model, some accessories listed in the chart may not be included. In that case, they must be purchased separately.

Sheet for fabric cutting

Mat

Use one of the following sheets when cutting fabric.

Standard tack adhesive mat

Low tack adhesive mat

Our standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength for use with cutting. * Use the low tack adhesive mat with

copy paper and smooth paper. Since the standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength, materials may remain stuck to the mat, causing the mat to become unusable.

Low adhesive mat; suitable for copy paper and smooth paper.

Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (white backing)

(See page 17)

High tack adhesive fabric support sheet

(See page 20)

• Reinforces the fabric so that various patterns can be cut out.

• Original texture may change because it remains attached to the back of fabric.

* For use with the standard tack

adhesive mat.

* Do not place fabric backed with

iron-on contact sheet directly onto a mat with high tack fabric support sheet.

• For best results when cutting fabric, attach the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to the standard tack adhesive mat in order to increase the strength of the adhesive.

• Depending on the shape, the pattern may not be cleanly cut.

Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations

Memo

Use a mat appropriate for the material, as referred to in this table. Before using materials from your project, test attaching the material to check the adhesion to the mat.

Material

Printer paper 80 g/m² (0.1 mm)

Scrapbook paper

(thin)

Scrapbook paper

(medium-thick)

Paper

Cardstock

Vellum, tracing

paper

Poster board

Thin cotton fabric

(for quilt piece)

Thin cotton fabric

(except for quilt

piece)

Flannel (for quilt

piece)

Fabric

Flannel (except for

quilt piece)

Felt 3 mm

Thickness

120 g/m²

(0.15 mm)

200 g/m²

(0.25 mm)

280 g/m²

(0.35 mm)

0.07 mm

400 g/m²

(0.5 mm)

0.25 mm

0.5 mm

Mat (for ScanNCut DX)

Standard Tack

Adhesive Mat



Low Tack

Adhesive Mat



Sheet for fabric cutting

Iron-on Fabric

Appliqué Contact

Sheet (White

Backing)



 

High Tack

Adhesive Fabric

Support Sheet

Denim 14 oz 0.75 mm

Plastic sheet (PP) 0.2 mm

Vinyl 0.2 mm

Others



Magnet 0.3 mm

Sticker or seal 0.2 mm

Foam sheet 3 mm

* When cutting paper with a smooth surface

• When using a 12" × 12" (305 mm × 305 mm) mat, the maximum work area for cutting/drawing is 296 mm × 298 mm (11.65" × 11.73").

• When using an optional 12" × 24" (305 mm × 610 mm) mat, the maximum work area for cutting/drawing is 296 mm × 603 mm (11.65" × 23.74").

• Some fabrics with uneven surfaces can be cut if turned upside down.

 



 



Note

• Avoid using craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate), such as lamé or foil.

The separate layer may stick to the machine’s scanning device or feed rollers during operation, resulting in damage to the machine. It may also damage the cutting blade. When using such material, be sure to clean the scanner glass inside the machine after every use (page 91).

• Tape material that can easily peel off, such as foam sheets, to secure it in place.

• Be careful since tape with an extremely high adhesive strength may damage the mat.

• Do not affix masking tape, etc., over the scanning marks. Otherwise, the mat may not be correctly recognized or images may not be correctly scanned.

a Scanning marks

• Do not affix tape on both long edges of the cutting mat as it may attach to the feed rollers during operation.

• Do not attach any material or tape that will go beyond the adhesive area of the mat as the auto blade holder may not recognize the material thickness and may not accurately cut the material.

Attaching the material to the mat

Note

After preparing the mat and sheet (when cutting fabric) appropriate for the material, attach the material to the mat. For the mat and sheet appropriate for the material, see “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14.

• Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat; save it for later use.

• In order to maintain the adhesive strength, attach the protective sheet to the adhesive side of the mat after use.

• When the mat is not being used, clean the adhesive side and affix the protective sheet before storing it. For details, see “Cleaning the Mat” on page 89.

b Test attaching the material.

Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it. If any of the following problems occur when test attaching, the adhesive strength of the mat is too high for the material. Use different material.

• When the material is peeled off, color from the material remains on the mat.

• When the material is peeled off, it tears or is deformed.

Material

“Paper” on page 16 “Fabric (Other Than for Quilt Piecing)” on page 17 “Fabric (for Quilt Piecing)” on page 20

■ Paper

a Mat suitable for the material

 Attaching the Material (Paper)

a Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive

side of the mat.

• Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper. Since the standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength, materials may remain stuck to the mat, causing the mat to become unusable

c Attach the material to the mat’s adhesive side.

• Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be caught on the feed rollers when the mat is fed, damaging the machine.

• Insert the mat into the machine in the direction of the arrow. Pay attention to the mat’s orientation to avoid inserting the mat in the wrong direction.

d Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so

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that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off.

• Otherwise, curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted.

■ Fabric (Other Than for Quilt Piecing)

• If the mat is dirty, clean it. For details, see “Cleaning the Mat” on page 89.

 Peeling Off the Material (Paper)

After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly peel off the paper.

a Standard tack adhesive mat b Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (white

backing)

 Attaching Fabric Material (Excluding

Quilt Piecing)

Iron the specially designed contact sheet to the back of fabrics (excluding quilt piecing) and then attach them to the standard tack adhesive mat. The double-faced adhesive type of the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet reinforces the fabric and enables any pattern to be cut easily, including appliqués. The sheet cannot be removed once it has been attached to the back of fabrics. For Quilt Piecing, use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet and avoid using the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet. For details on using fabric for quilt piecing, see “Fabric (for Quilt Piecing)” on page 20.

• The contact sheet may not adhere to a fabric surface that is so rough that the two surfaces cannot be heat-set to adhere to each other.

a Spatula

• When peeling off the material, insert the spatula as level as possible into the space between the material and mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.

a Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive

side of the standard tack adhesive mat.

b Cut the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet to

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a size 2 cm (3/4") or more larger than the outline of the pattern to be cut.

a Pattern to be cut b Cutting line of sheet c Margin of 2 cm (3/4") or more

c With the glossy side of the contact sheet facing

down, place it on the wrong side of the fabric.

Be sure to first iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles. Before placing the contact sheet on the fabric, make sure that the fabric has been allowed to cool after ironing.

e Peel off the backing from the contact sheet.

Before peeling off the backing, allow all parts to cool.

a Contact sheet b Backing

f With the side of the fabric that the contact

sheet is attached to facing down, attach the material to the mat from its edges.

Slowly attach the entire surface of the material from its edges while pressing out any air with a ruler, etc., so that no air is trapped between the mat and the material.

a Glossy side of contact sheet b Wrong side of fabric

d Evenly iron the entire contact sheet to affix it to

the wrong side of the fabric.

With the iron on a medium temperature setting (140 °C to 160 °C (284 °F to 320 °F)), press each part of the sheet for about 20 seconds (the length of time differs depending on the material). Be sure to apply pressure on the top of the backing and push out any air between the sheet and fabric.

a Backing

• Before attaching the contact sheet to the fabric, use a piece of the sheet to test attach it. If any problems occur when test attaching, use different material.

• Leaving the iron in the same place for too long may scorch or melt the material.

• Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.

• Insert the mat into the machine in the direction of the arrow. Pay attention to the mat’s orientation to avoid inserting the mat in the wrong direction.

• Be sure that the vertical grain of the attached fabric runs straight up and down. The built-in patterns are automatically arranged suitable for fabric with vertical grain.

g Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so

that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off.

• Otherwise, curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted.

 Peeling Off the Material (Excluding Quilt

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Piecing)

After cutting the material, use a spatula to peel off the fabric together with the attached contact sheet.

a Pattern that was cut out b Contact sheet c Spatula

• Do not wash fabrics attached together with a double-sided adhesive contact sheet.

• When attaching fabrics with the double-sided adhesive, iron carefully, being sure that the material and adhesive surfaces are properly heat-set.

• When attaching fabrics of different weights with the double-sided adhesive, first iron the lighterweight fabric to affix the contact sheet.

• When attaching fabric with an iron-on sheet attached or paper to the mat, cleanly peel off the support sheet from the mat, or attach the material to a different standard tack adhesive mat without a support sheet attached.

 Notice on Use of Iron-on Fabric

Appliqué Contact Sheet

• Store the contact sheet at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

• Do not place anything heated on the fabric attached with a contact sheet. Adhesive will permeate any other pieces of fabric around.

• When peeling off the material, insert the spatula as level as possible into the space between the material and mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.

 Attaching Fabrics With the Double-

Sided Adhesive

Place a cutout on a base fabric and apply pressure on the top of the cutout using an iron. (The contact sheet may not adhere well to some fabrics.) Hand or machine stitch to ensure that the cutout stays in place.

a Base fabric b Cutout with a contact sheet

■ Fabric (for Quilt Piecing)

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b With the glossy side of the high tack adhesive

fabric support sheet facing down, attach it to the mat’s adhesive side.

Slowly attach the entire surface of the support sheet from its edges while pressing out any air with a ruler, etc., so that no air is trapped between the mat and the sheet.

a Standard tack adhesive mat b High tack adhesive fabric support sheet

 Attaching the Material (for Quilt Piecing)

Use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to attach fabrics for quilt piecing to the standard tack adhesive mat. These sheets should only be used with patterns that have a seam allowance. The high tack adhesive fabric support sheet can be repeatedly used until their adhesive strength has decreased. (Once the support sheet has been peeled off the mat, it can no longer be used.)

a Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive

side of the standard tack adhesive mat.

a Glossy side of support sheet

• Place the support sheet within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side of the mat. If the sheet extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.

c Peel off the backing from the top of the support

sheet.

a Backing b Adhesive

d Test attaching the material.

Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attach it. If any problems occur when test attaching, the adhesive strength of the mat is too high for the material. Use different material.

e From its edges, attach the material to the

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adhesive side of the mat so that there are no wrinkles in the material.

Be sure to first iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles.

• Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.

• Insert the mat into the machine in the direction of the arrow. Pay attention to the mat’s orientation to avoid inserting the mat in the wrong direction.

 Peeling Off the Material (Fabric for Quilt

Piecing)

After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly peel off just the fabric. Try not to peel off the support sheet.

a Fabric cut out b Support sheet remaining on mat c Spatula

• Be sure that the vertical grain of the attached fabric runs straight up and down. The built-in patterns are automatically arranged suitable for fabric with vertical grain.

• When drawing a seam allowance, attach the fabric to the mat with its wrong side facing up.

f Firmly move the spatula handle across the

surface of the fabric to remove any wrinkles and firmly attach the fabric to the mat.

a Spatula

• The support sheet may be unintentionally peeled off while you are removing the fabric from the mat under the following conditions:

- The adhesive between the mat and support

sheet is becoming weak after repeated uses.

- The support sheet tends to be strongly

attached to a certain types of fabrics.

• In this case, use the included spatula to hold the support sheet on the mat and remove the fabric using your hand.

• After cutting, carefully remove any fibers remaining on the support sheet.

• Do not leave material attached to a mat with a support sheet attached for a long period of time; otherwise, the adhesive will permeate the material.

• When peeling off the material, insert the spatula as level as possible into the space between the material and mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.

 Notice on Use of High Tack Adhesive

Fabric Support Sheet

• When the sheet’s adhesive strength decreases or fabric becomes twisted while being cut, replace the sheet with a new one.

• When peeling the sheet off the mat or replacing the sheet, use the spatula to carefully remove the old sheet.

• Store the mat in between uses with the protective sheet affixed to the support sheet.

• If a mat with a support sheet attached is not to be used for a certain length of time, peel the support sheet off the mat and affix the protective sheet on the adhesive side of the mat before storing it.

• Do not reuse a support sheet that has been attached to the mat.

• Store the support sheet at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

• Do not bend the support sheet to store it.

• We recommend attaching it to a new cutting mat.

Blade and Material Combination

Note

The appropriate blade differs depending on the material type and thickness. Before cutting the material, be sure to perform test cut (trial cut). For details on trial cutting, see “Test Cut (Trial Cut)” on page 25. Use the following table to select the appropriate cutting blade according to the material that will be cut. Material compability may vary. Always perform a test/trial cut to confirm a successful cut. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ”.

Auto blade holder

Material

Printer paper 80 g/m² (0.1 mm)

Scrapbook paper

Paper

Thin cotton fabric (for quilt piece) 0.25 mm

Thin cotton fabric (except for quilt

Fabric

Flannel (except for quilt piece) 0.5 mm

Adhesive Craft Vinyl (backing sheet

Others

Sticker Sheet (backing sheet :

• Use a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet or a iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet when you cut a piece of fabric out. For details, see “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14.

• Depending on the model, the thin fabric auto blade may not be included. In that case, it can be purchased as an optional accessory.

Cardstock

Vellum, tracing paper 0.07 mm

Poster board

piece)

Flannel (for quilt piece) 0.5 mm

Felt 3 mm

Denim 14 oz 0.75 mm

Plastic sheet (PP) 0.2 mm

Vinyl 0.2 mm

: 0.1 mm)

Magnet 0.3 mm

Sticker or seal 0.2 mm

0.15 mm)

Foam sheet 3 mm

Thickness

200 g/m²

(0.25 mm)

280 g/m²

(0.35 mm)

400 g/m² (0.5 mm)

0.25 mm

0.07 mm

0.15 mm

Auto Blade (Black)

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Thin Fabric Auto Blade

(Beige)

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• An auto blade holder is included with this machine. With this blade holder, the thickness of the material is

detected, and the blade extension is automatically adjusted.

• Thick or hard material will automatically be cut multiple times.

Installing and Uninstalling the Holder

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Select the holder appropriate for the material, and then install it into the machine. For details on the holder appropriate for the material, see “Blade and Material Combination” on page 23.

a Press in the operation panel to turn on the

machine.

For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on page 8.

• Be sure to turn on the machine before installing

the holder.

• If the holder is installed while the machine is off,

the blade may break and material may not be cut cleanly.

b Remove the protective cap.

c Grasp the holder grip, and then insert the

holder into the carriage.

a Grip

d Push down on the holder lock lever.

Firmly push down until the holder is locked in place.

• This is not a toy and is not intended to be used

by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put the protective caps in their mouths.

• Please remove protective cap from blade

holder before placing it into the machine carriage.

• Do not press the tip of the holder with your

hand or fingers because the tip of the blade will extend and may result in injuries.

a Holder lock lever

e Reverse the installation procedure to uninstall

the holder.

• This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put the protective caps in their mouths.

• After removing the blade holder from the machine, be sure to attach the protective cap.

• Do not press the tip of the holder with your hand or fingers because the tip of the blade will extend and may result in injuries.

Test Cut (Trial Cut)

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a b c

cb d

Perform test/trial cut or draw on the type of material to be used in your project, to check that the desired result can be achieved. This section describes the procedure for performing test cut.

b Check that the pattern to be cut out is arranged

within a cutting area specified according to the size of the material.

■ Turning On the Machine

Press in the operation panel to turn on the machine.

• For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on page 8.

■ Setting the Holder

Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine.

• For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 24.

■ Selecting the Test Pattern

Cut out the test pattern.

a Touch the "Test" key in the home screen.

 The pattern is automatically arranged in the test

screen.

a Pattern Arrangement Key

Touch to make adjustments in the mat editing screen when changing the arrangement of the pattern. If changes are applied to the pattern arrangement, the pattern will be automatically arranged in the same location the next time test/trial cut is performed.

b Size/Shape Adjustment Key

Touch to adjust the pattern shape and size. For details on making changes, see step

c Background Scanning Key

Scan a background image. For details, see “Scanning a Background Image” on page 50.

c To change the shape and size of the pattern,

touch .

• Test/trial cut can also be performed after selecting an operation in the preview screen, displayed after a pattern is selected. For details, see “Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns” on page 29.

a Size Adjustment Keys

Change the size of the pattern. For details, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

b Test Pattern Selecting Keys

Select the test pattern.

c Test Pattern Rotating Key

Rotate the test pattern. Touch the key that shown in the screen for the desired angle to rotate the pattern. For details, see “Object Editing Screen” on page 43.

d Test Pattern Fill/Additional Line Setting Keys

Select whether or not to fill or add lines to the test pattern. These functions are not available when you select the "Cut" or "Emboss" operation mode.

 Touch the “OK” key to return to the test screen.

■ Loading the Mat

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■ Cutting

a Attach the material that will be cut to the mat.

• For details on attaching material to the mat, see “Attaching the material to the mat” on page 16.

b While holding the mat level and lightly

inserting it into the feed slot, press in the

operation panel.

Insert the tip of the mat so that it aligns with the guides on the left and right sides of the feed slot and is tucked under the feed rollers. Insert the end of the mat marked with an arrow into the machine.

a Select “Cut” in the test screen.

• To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in the settings screen. For details on specifying the settings, see “Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings” on page 28.

a Guides b Feed rollers

 The mat is fed in to complete the preparations for

cutting.

• Do not forcefully pull the mat while it is being fed in. Otherwise, damage, for example, to the feed rollers, may result.

b Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

 When cutting is finished, the message “Finished

cutting.” appears on the display. Touch the “OK” key to return to the test screen.

■ Unloading the Mat

Note

a Press in the operation panel to feed out

the mat.

• Do not forcefully pull the mat while it is being fed out. Otherwise, damage, for example, to the feed rollers, may result.

■ Checking the Test/Trial Cut Results

Adjust the cutting pressure according to the test/trial cut results. Repeatedly perform test/trial cut and adjust the cutting pressure until the material is cut cleanly.

 With an Appropriate Cutting Pressure

When the material is peeled off, a faint trace of the cut remains on the mat surface.

■ Changing the Auto Cutting Pressure

If the material could not be cut cleanly, refer to the following table, and adjust the setting for the cutting pressure.

Test/Trial Cut

results

Tips for adjustment

b Peel off the material from an area that is easily

removable, such as a corner, and then slowly peel while maintaining an even pressure.

c Holding the mat with your hand, use the

included spatula to carefully peel off the cutout patterns.

a Spatula

Part of the pattern is not cut.

The entire pattern is not cut.

There are deep cuts completely through the mat.

Pressure too light: Touch in the settings screen once to

increase the pressure.

Pressure too light: Touch in the settings screen once to

increase the pressure. Pressure too strong: Touch

in the settings screen

once to decrease the pressure.

 Changing the Cut Pressure Setting

a Touch in the test screen to display the

settings screen.

• When peeling off the material, insert the spatula as level as possible into the space between the material and mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.

b Touch or to adjust the cutting

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pressure, and then touch the "OK" key.

c Check that the settings have changed in the test

screen, and then perform test/trial cut again.

• Be careful not to increase the pressure too much. Otherwise, the blade may break. If the pressure is too strong, the material may not be cut cleanly. In addition, the mat will deteriorate more quickly.

■ Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings

To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in the settings screen before beginning to cut.

a Touch in the preview screen to display the

settings screen.

b Turn on “Half Cut”, and then touch the “OK”

key.

• The pressure for half cut (kiss cut) can adjusted with “Cut Pressure (Half Cut)”. Adjust the cutting pressure until half cut (kiss cut) result is as desired.

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PATTERN CUTTING

The following procedures use built-in patterns to describe the entire series of operations, from selecting a pattern and editing it to cutting.

Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns

In this tutorial, we will cut two built-in patterns.

■ Turning On the Machine

Press to turn on the machine.

• For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on page 8.

b Select the category for the pattern to be cut out

in the pattern category selection screen.

For this example, select .

a Touch to return to the previous screen. b Pattern categories

• The pattern categories and built-in patterns that appear in the operation screens differ depending on the machine model. For details on the built-in patterns, refer to the “Pattern List”. The “Pattern List” can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center (http:// s.brother/cmoae/).

c Select the first pattern to be used in the pattern

selection screen.

■ Setting the Holder

Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine.

• For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 24.

■ Selecting and Editing the First Pattern

a Select “Pattern” in the home screen.

a Touch to scroll up. b Touch to scroll down.

d Edit the size and number of the pattern using

the pattern editing screen.

After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.

• For details on the editing functions, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

• To select a different pattern, touch , cancel the selection, and then select a pattern again.

■ Selecting and Editing the Second

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Pattern

a Touch the “Add” key in the mat layout screen.

b Select the location of the pattern to be added.

• For this example, touch the “Pattern” key to add a built-in pattern. For details on recalling pattern data, see step

c Select the category for the pattern to be cut

out.

c in “Retrieve Data” on page 54.

e Edit the pattern.

After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.

• For details on the editing functions, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

• To select a different pattern, touch , cancel the selection, and then select a pattern again.

f Check the pattern arrangement.

The two patterns that will be cut out appear in the mat layout screen. After checking the arrangement, touch the “OK” key.

• From this screen, an individual pattern can be edited, moved or deleted. For details on the functions that can be used in the mat layout screen, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42.

• By using the auto layout function, the arrangement of the patterns can easily be adjusted. For details, see “Auto Layout Functions” on page 49.

• Select the “Cut Area” setting appropriate for the mat being used. (See page 10.)

a Touch to return to the previous screen.

d Select the second pattern to be used.

 The preview screen appears.

• Depending on the pattern type and material to be cut, the patterns may not be cleanly cut if their spacing is too small. In that case, rearrange the patterns to separate them.

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■ Cutting

Note

• To move a pattern within the cutting/drawing area, touch the pattern on the screen and drag it to the desired position.

• To delete a pattern from the arrangement, select the pattern in the mat editing screen, and then use the function for deleting.

 Touch the "Edit" key in the mat layout screen.  Touch the pattern to be deleted in the screen.

To delete multiple patterns, use the function for selecting multiple patterns. For details, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 38.

a Select “Cut” in the preview screen.

• Before continuing operation, make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the cutting area corresponding to the size of the material to be used.

• To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in the settings screen before beginning to cut. For details, see “Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings” on page 28.

 Touch in the mat editing screen to delete

the selected pattern(s).

■ Loading the Mat

While holding the mat level and lightly inserting it into

the feed slot, press in the operation panel.

• For details, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

b Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

 When cutting is finished, the preview screen

appears again.

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• Touch the “Test” key in the preview screen to

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perform test/trial cut. When test/trial cut is finished, the following screen appears.

■ Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece

a Select “Pattern” in the home screen.

- Touch the “Start” key to start cutting the pattern.

- Touch the “Test again” key to return to the test screen. Change the settings, and then perform test/trial cut again.

■ Unloading the Mat

Feed out the mat, and then use the included spatula to peel off the patterns. For details, see “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns

b Select the category in the pattern category

selection screen.

a Touch to return to the previous screen. b Pattern categories

c Select the sub-category in the pattern sub-

category selection screen.

In this tutorial, we will cut a built-in pattern in the

category.

d Select the pattern to be cut out in the pattern

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selection screen.

• The pattern pieces displayed in the pattern piece list screen are automatically arranged so that the grain is vertical when fabric is used as the material for cutting. Therefore, the angle at which the pattern appears in the pattern piece list may differ from the actual angle of the pattern piece to be cut out.

a Touch to scroll up. b Touch to scroll down.

e Edit the size of the entire pattern using the

pattern sizing screen.

After editing is finished, touch the “OK” key.

• For details on the pattern sizing screen, see “Pattern Sizing” on page 41.

f Select the piece to be edited first in the pattern

piece list screen, and then touch the “OK” key.

From the pattern piece list that appears in the screen, touch a pattern piece to edit it individually.

a Appearance in pattern piece list b Actual arrangement of the pattern piece to be

cut out

• Change the angle of pattern piece using the rotating function according to your project. For details, see “Editing the Pattern Piece” on page 41.

• A key showing all pattern pieces appears at the end of the pattern piece list. Press this key to select all pattern pieces and arrange them on the mat. This key is useful when cutting the pattern outline and cutting multiple pattern pieces within the same mat, see “Editing and Cutting the Second Pattern Piece” on page 35.

g Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece

editing screen.

After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.

• For details on the editing functions, see “Editing the Pattern Piece” on page 41.

hCheck the pattern piece arrangement using the

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mat layout screen.

The pattern piece to be cut out appears in the screen. After checking the arrangement, touch the “OK” key.

• From this screen, an individual pattern piece can be edited, moved, deleted or saved. For details on the editing functions in the mat layout screen, see “Mat Layout Screen” on page 41.

• Select the “Cut Area” setting appropriate for the mat being used. (See page 10.)

 The preview screen appears.

■ Loading the Mat

Attach the material that the first pattern piece will be cut out of to the mat, and then feed in the mat from the feed slot. When cutting a pattern consisting of multiple pieces in different colors, edit the pattern piece for each color, and then change the material to cut out each piece.

• For details on preparing the material and loading the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

• Before continuing operation, make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the cutting area corresponding to the size of the material to be used.

• To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in the settings screen before beginning to cut. For details, see “Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings” on page 28.

b Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

 After the first pattern piece has been cut out, the

following message appears. In order to cut out the second pattern piece, touch the “Select the next part” key.

 Touching the “Select the next part” key erases all

editing information for the first pattern piece and displays the pattern piece list screen again.

■ Unloading the Mat

■ Cutting the First Pattern

a Select “Cut” in the preview screen.

a Press in the operation panel to feed out

the mat.

In order to replace the material with one of a different color, the material used for the first pattern piece must be fed out.

b Peel from the mat the pattern piece that was

cut out.

For details on peeling the material from the mat, see “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

■ Editing and Cutting the Second

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Pattern Piece

■ Editing and Cutting the all Pattern Pieces

a Select and edit the second pattern piece, and

then touch the “OK” key.

For details on editing the pattern, follow steps f-h (page 33) in “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece”.

a Touch to return to the pattern category

selection screen for selecting another pattern.

b Follow the procedures described in “Loading

the Mat” (page 26) and “Cutting” (page 26) to load the material to be used for the second pattern piece and cut it out.

 When cutting is finished, a message appears.

c After all pattern pieces have been cut out,

touch the “Finish” key.

 Cutting the pattern outline

a Select and edit the all pattern pieces, and then

touch the “OK” key.

b Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece

editing screen.

• For details on the editing functions, see “Editing the Pattern Piece” on page 41.

c Touch to ungroup the pattern pieces.

After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.

 The preview screen appears again.

■ Unloading the Mat

Peel from the mat the pattern piece that was cut out. For details on peeling the material from the mat, see “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

a Grouping/Ungrouping Key

• Grouping/Ungrouping patterns can also be adjusted in the object editing screen. For details, see “Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns” on page 44.

d Check the pattern piece arrangement using the

mat layout screen and then touch the “Edit” key.

e Touch the “Object Edit” key.

f Touch to weld the pattern.

• For details on the welding, see “Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns)” on page 46.

 Touch the “OK” key in the editing screen to

return to the mat layout screen.

g Touch the “OK” key.

 Cutting all the pattern piece within the

same mat

a Select and edit the all pattern pieces, and then

touch the “OK” key.

b Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece

editing screen.

• For details on the editing functions, see “Editing the Pattern Piece” on page 41.

c Touch to ungroup the pattern pieces.

After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.

hFollow the procedures described in “Loading

the Mat” (page 26) and “Cutting” (page 26) to load the material to be cut.

 When cutting is finished, a message appears.

i After all pattern pieces have been cut out,

touch the “Finish” key.

a Grouping/Ungrouping Key

d Check the pattern piece arrangement using the

mat layout screen and then touch to arrange all the pattern pieces layout automatically.

• For details on the auto layout function, see “Auto Layout Functions” on page 49.

 Touch the “OK” key in the editing screen to

return to the mat layout screen.

e Touch the “OK” key.

f Follow the procedures described in “Loading

the Mat” (page 26) and “Cutting” (page 26) to load the material to be cut.

 When cutting is finished, a message appears.

g After all pattern pieces have been cut out,

touch the “Finish” key.

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PATTERN SELECTION

The following four pattern selection functions are available in the mat editing screen depending on your preference:

● Selecting a Single Pattern

● Selecting Desired Patterns

● Selecting All Patterns

● Specifying the Selection Area

 Touch the "Edit" key in the mat layout screen to

use the pattern selection functions.

Selecting a Single Pattern

Select an individual pattern to be edited by either

touching it in the editing screen or using and

The selected pattern is surrounded with a red box.

b Individually touch all the patterns you want to

select in the screen, and then touch the “OK” key.

a Selected patterns

• Touching a selected (surrounded with a red box) pattern again clears its multiple selection.

• Touching any blank space in the screen clears all the pattern selections.

■ Selecting All Patterns

a Touch in the mat editing screen for

making multiple pattern selection.

b Touch to select all the patterns on the

screen.

c Check the selection, and then touch the “OK”

Selecting Multiple Patterns

key.

 All the selected patterns are surrounded with a

red box.

■ Selecting Desired Patterns

a Touch in the mat editing screen for

making multiple pattern selection.

■ Specifying the Selection Area

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a Touch in the mat editing screen for

making multiple pattern selection.

b Touch for specifying an area to select the

patterns.

• Make sure that is not selected before

specifying the area to select.

c Touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify

the area, and then touch the “OK” key.

a Keys for specifying the area b Patterns to be selected

• Make sure to specify to include more than two patterns in the area.

• This method of selecting patterns within a specified area is useful for welding or unifying patterns and deleting unwanted images when scanning (page 46, page 80).

Chapter 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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b c

CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS

b Unlocking the Aspect Ratio

Pattern Editing Functions

The pattern editing functions available may differ depending on the pattern you select. Follow the instructions in either this section or “Pattern Editing Functions - Multiple Patterns” on page 41.

Available in the following screen



Tutorial 1; Step d (page 29)

Pattern editing screen

in “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern”

Touch to edit the pattern size without

maintaining the aspect ratio. The function is available depending on the pattern you select. If the key is not available, the aspect ratio is locked and the pattern can only be edited while maintaining the aspect ratio.

c Sizing (Width)

Edit the pattern width while maintaining the aspect

ratio. Touch or to adjust the setting. Touch

to edit only the width.

• Depending on the pattern being used, the material may not be cut cleanly, if reducing the size of the pattern. Before making your project, perform test/trial cut with the same material.

a Sizing (Height)

Edit the pattern height while maintaining the aspect

ratio. Touch or to adjust the setting. Touch

to edit only the height.

d Duplicating (Pattern Quantity)

Create duplicate(s) of the selected pattern. Touch

or to specify the pattern quantity.

e Previewing

Display a preview of the edited pattern.

Pattern Editing Functions - Multiple

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Patterns

The pattern editing functions available may differ depending on the pattern you select. Follow the instructions in either this section or “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

Mat Layout Screen

The arrangement of the patterns can be edited. The cutting/drawing area specified with the “Cut Area” setting (page 10) in the settings screen is displayed in the preview screen. Edit the pattern arrangement so that the patterns fit within the specified area.

■ Pattern Sizing

Available in the following screen

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Tutorial 2; Step e (page 33)

Pattern sizing screen

a Touch to edit the pattern height (while

maintaining the aspect ratio).

b Touch to edit the pattern width (while

maintaining the aspect ratio).

• All the pattern pieces displayed on the pattern sizing screen can be resized while maintaining the aspect ratio.

in “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece”

■ Editing the Pattern Piece

Available in the following screen



Pattern piece editing

screen

a Duplicating (Pattern Quantity)

For details, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

Tutorial 2; Step g (page 33) in “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece”

Available in the following screen

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Mat layout screen

a Adding Patterns

Add a pattern to the layout.

 Touching this key displays the selection screen

for an additional pattern. From that screen, select the location of the pattern to be added.

b Editing

The patterns in the layout can be edited, moved or deleted. For details, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42.

c Auto Layout

Automatically arrange the patterns to reduce their spacing. For details, see “Auto Layout Functions” on page 49.

d Settings

Specify the cutting area, pattern spacing and background contrast. For details, see “Settings Screen” on page 10 or “Scanning a Background Image” on page 50.

e Background Scanning

Scan the material for cutting/drawing to be displayed in the background of the mat layout screen. You can use specific areas of the material to cut out/ draw patterns, or display the material that has already been cut in order to reuse it. For details, see “Scanning a Background Image” on page 50.

f Saving

Save the pattern arrangement as data. For details, see “Saving” on page 53.

Tutorial 1; Step f (page 30) in “Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern”

Layout Editing Functions

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The layout editing functions are available when the "Edit" key is touched in the mat layout screen.

 The mat editing screen appears.

a Magnifying

Zoom in on the pattern at 200%. Then, touch

to display the patterns enlarged by

400%. To scroll through the screen, touch the arrow keys.

d Object Edit

The selected pattern can be edited in more detail. For details, see “Object Editing Screen” on page 43.

e Moving

Incrementally move the selected patterns. Touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the patterns.

• The pattern can also be moved by touching it displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen.

• To move a pattern while in the zoom mode, drag the pattern or touch the arrow key after selecting the pattern.

• Touch the arrow key once to move the selected pattern 0.5 mm (5 mm when the key is held down).

b Undoing an Operation

Undo the last operation to return to the previous condition. For details, see “Undoing an Operation” on page 44.

c Selecting Patterns

Select an individual pattern or multiple patterns to be edited. For details, see “PATTERN SELECTION” on page 38.

f Deleting

Delete the selected patterns.

g Previewing

Display a preview of the edited pattern.

Object Editing Screen

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b c

d Seam Allowance

Apply the seam allowance setting. Apply this setting when cutting around a drawn pattern, such as when making appliqué or quilt pieces. When applied, the drawing line (blue) and cutting line (black) appear.

• For details on the seam allowance function, see “Cutting Around Drawings” on page 63.

a Sizing

Change the size of the selected pattern.

 Touching this key displays the pattern sizing

screen. From that screen, the height and width of the pattern can be changed.

b Duplicating (Pattern Quantity)

Create a duplicate of the pattern.

c Rotating

Rotate the pattern.

 Touching this key displays the pattern rotation

screen. From that screen, touch the key for the desired angle to rotate the pattern.

• Depending on the pattern, the seam allowance may be applied as a default. Check the setting.

• If the cutting line of a pattern extends from the cutting/drawing area due to editing, such as by applying a seam allowance or flipping a pattern, the line will become gray. Continue editing the pattern to move it within the cutting/drawing area.

e Mirroring

Flip the pattern along a vertical axis.

f Fill

Select settings for filling patterns. For details, see “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67.

g Additional Line

Specify the number of lines to be added. For details, see “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67.

h Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns

When multiple patterns are selected, those patterns can be unified together and edited as a single pattern. This is useful for increasing or reducing the size of multiple patterns at one time. For selecting multiple

patterns, touch in the mat editing screen. For details, see “Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns” on

page 44.

i Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple

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Patterns)

Weld the outlines of multiple patterns to create a single outline. For details, see “Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns)” on page 46.

j Alignment

Select multiple patterns to align them based on their positions or heights. For details, see “Aligning Patterns” on page 47.

Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns

Multiple patterns selected can be combined into a single group, or that group can be separated into the individual patterns. (Under some conditions, it may not be possible to ungroup patterns. For the conditions where patterns cannot be ungrouped, refer to page 45.)

Undoing an Operation

In the editing screen after patterns have been

arranged in the mat, touch to undo the previous operation.

• Up to 10 of the previous operations can be undone.

• After an operation is undone, it cannot be redone.

• If the number of patterns has changed as a result of adding, removing, welding or unifying patterns, only operations after the number of patterns were changed can be undone.

• When patterns are automatically arranged, the operation cannot be undone.

■ Grouping Patterns

a Touch in the mat editing screen, select

the patterns to be grouped, and then touch the “OK” key.

• For details on selecting multiple patterns, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 38.

a Selects the patterns in the selection area. b Selects all patterns in the layout.

b Touch the “Object Edit” key in the mat editing

screen.

c Touch in the object editing screen.

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 All of the selected patterns are grouped. (The

color of the key changed.)

■ Ungrouping Patterns

a Select grouped patterns in the mat editing

screen, and then touch the "Object Edit" key.

b Touch in the object editing screen.

• The key color indicates how the selected patterns are grouped.

- : Two or more patterns are selected

and can be grouped. When the key is

touched, it appears as .

- : The patterns are grouped. (The color

of the key changed.) When the key is

touched, it appears as .

- : Since two or more patterns are not

selected, patterns cannot be grouped.

• Patterns cannot be grouped under the following conditions.

- There is not enough of the machine’s

memory available.

- Patterns with and without seam allowances

have been selected.

 The selected patterns are ungrouped. (The color

of the key changed.)

•If appears when patterns are selected,

the patterns can be ungrouped.

• Grouped patterns are saved as one pattern. When the saved pattern is recalled, it cannot be ungrouped. When saving a pattern that contains grouped patterns, the following message appears.

• Patterns cannot be ungrouped under the following conditions.

- The number of patterns after being

ungrouped exceeds the maximum number of patterns possible.

- The pattern was retrieved from the resume

memory after an auto shutdown.

Welding (Merging the Outlines of

Note

Multiple Patterns)

When multiple patterns are selected, the outlines of those patterns can be welded to create a single outline.

a Select two heart patterns of different sizes and

arrange them in the mat layout screen.

b Touch the large heart pattern in the mat layout

screen, and then drag it over the small pattern.

d Select , and then touch the “OK” key.

• Two pattern selection functions are available depending on your preference. For details on selecting multiple patterns, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 38.

e Touch the "Object Edit" key in the mat layout

screen.

f Touch in the object editing screen.

c Touch in the mat editing screen.

• For details on the functions in the mat editing screen, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42.

g Check the preview, and then touch the “OK”

key.

• Welding pattern outlines cannot be undone. In order to recreate the original pattern arrangement, select the patterns again, and then arrange them.

 The outlines of the selected patterns are welded.

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• This function welds the outermost outline of the patterns. When welding certain types of patterns that have inside areas cut out, the cutout areas are not used to create the outline. Be sure that the welded patterns in the preview area meet your wishes before completing the procedure.

- Welding built-in characters

Aligning Patterns

Multiple patterns can be selected and aligned based on their positions or heights.

a Select two or more patterns in the mat editing

screen, and then touch the "Object Edit" key.

• For details on selecting multiple patterns, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 38.

• The alignment key ( ) can also be displayed in the pattern moving screen.

- Welding character images created by scanning

b Touch in the object editing screen.

c Align the patterns.

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c d

Original

• The patterns are aligned depending on the key that is touched, as described below.

• If three or more patterns were selected, they can be

distributed horizontally (g) or vertically (h).

Left

Top

Center

Right

Bottom

Middle

Distribute horizontally

• When patterns are distributed, they may extend out the mat. Adjust the pattern positions according to the message instructions.

d Touch the “OK” key to return to the object

Distribute vertically

editing screen.

• Touch to return to the object editing screen

without applying the pattern arrangement.

■ Centering Two or More Patterns

Note

a Add two circle patterns, and then change the

size of one.

• For details on resizing patterns, see “Object Editing Screen” on page 43.

b After selecting two patterns, touch in the

object editing screen to display the following

screen. After touching and to align the patterns, touch the “OK” key.

Auto Layout Functions

The auto layout function is useful when you do not wish to waste the material attached to the mat.

Touch in the mat layout screen (page 41) to

perform the auto layout function.

• Depending on the pattern and material to be cut, the patterns may not be cleanly cut if their spacing is too small. In that case, rearrange the patterns to slightly separate them.

• The spacing between arranged patterns can be specified in the settings screen (see “Pattern Interval” on page 10). Perform the auto layout function after every time you adjust the spacing between patterns so the changes are applied.

• Set the number to “3” or higher in the “Pattern Interval” setting when lightweight fabric is attached to the mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet.

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 The patterns are arranged.

a Rearranging By Rotating Patterns to Any Angle

This is useful when arranging a large number of patterns in a limited space.

b Rearranging By Rotating Patterns 0° or 180°

This is useful when arranging the printed design (vertical patterns) on paper or fabric as the material for cutting/drawing or when using the vertical grain.

c Rearranging Without Rotating Patterns

This is useful when arranging the printed design on paper or fabric as the material for cutting/drawing or when using the grain.

Scanning a Background Image

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In this example, we will use material with a cutout in its upper-left corner as a background image.

• The background scanning function is also useful when cutting out patterns from material with a design on it. By arranging the patterns on the screen in the desired patterned area of the material, cutouts with a specific design can be created.

b After selecting the cutting/drawing pattern,

touch in the mat layout screen to start the background scanning function.

 The following message appears.

c Touch the "Start" key to start scanning.

 After the material has been scanned, it appears as

the background in the mat layout screen.

• This function cannot be used when an optional scanning mat is used.

• Depending on the machine model, the sizes of mats that can be used will differ. Check the “Maximum Scanning Area” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen. For details, refer to “Settings Screen” on page 10.

a Attach the material for the background to the

mat, and then press in the operation

panel.

For details on preparing the material and loading the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

a Material with a cutout displayed as background

• If it is difficult to see the arranged patterns, adjust the background contrast in the settings

screen. Touch in the mat layout screen to display the settings screen.

 : Makes the background image darker.

 : Makes the background image lighter.

 : Does not display the background image.

d Touch the "Edit" key.

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 The mat editing screen appears.

• The pattern can also be moved by touching and dragging it in the screen.

e Use the layout editing functions to move the

patterns.

• For details on moving patterns, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42.

Character Input Functions

Characters can be selected, edited, cut out and drawn as a single pattern. Select the character type from the pattern category selection screen.

a Select decorated characters. The characters

can be edited, cut out and drawn as a pattern. For details on editing, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

b Type in the desired combination of characters.

Typing In the Word “RAINBOW”

a Select the font category in the pattern category

selection screen.

• The pattern can also be moved by touching the pattern(s) displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen.

f Check that the patterns in the screen do not

overlap the cutouts in the background material and then touch the “OK” key.

• When the scanned material is unloaded, the background is cleared.

b Touch the desired font type.

c Type in the characters.

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The keyboard is in the QWERTY layout. After entering the characters, touch the “OK” key.

a Character input display b Character keys c Uppercase/lowercase selection key d Space key e Letter/accented character/number selection

key

f Backspace key (deletes one character from the

end of those displayed)

g Cursor movement keys

• If the entered characters do not fit within the cutting/drawing area, the character size is automatically reduced.

b Character spacing adjustment keys

c Size of entire character string

e Check the character arrangement.

To cut or draw, touch the “OK” key. To save the characters as data, touch the “Save” key. For details on saving data, see “Saving” on page 53.

• Entered characters can only be edited as the entire character string. One character cannot be edited individually.

d Adjust the settings of character size and

character spacing.

Touch or to adjust the character size or the space between characters. After completing the

adjustment, touch the “Set” key.

a Character size adjustment keys

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MEMORY FUNCTIONS

Patterns and characters arranged in the cutting/ drawing area can be saved and recalled later.

 For details on the file formats that can be

imported into the cutting machine from a USB flash drive or computer, see “Importing Designs” on page 57.

 If the name of the data file/folder cannot be

identified, for example, when the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-” and “_”.

• USB flash drive is widely used, however some USB flash drive may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ” for more details.

Saving

c Touch the file location to save the file.

a Save to the machine’s memory.

 When saving is finished, the following message

and the name of the saved file appear.

b Save to the USB flash drive.

 When saving is finished, the following message

and the name of the saved file appear.

Available in the following screen

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Mat layout screen

a Touch the “Save” key to display the file

destination options.

b To save the data on a USB flash drive, insert the

USB flash drive into the USB port (for a USB flash drive) on this machine.

Tutorial 1; Step f (page 30) in “Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern”

• The name of the saved file with the extension “.fcm” is automatically assigned.

• While data is being saved, do not remove the USB flash drive.

c Save to CanvasWorkspace.

• In order to save to CanvasWorkspace, the machine must be connected to a wireless network. This is available only after a connection has been established with CanvasWorkspace. For details on making the connection, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

• This is a function for transferring data via a wireless network connection. For details, refer to “Transferring Data using the Wireless Network Connection Function” on page 5.

• If in the home screen is blue, the machine is connected to a wireless network.

 When saving is finished, the following message

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appears. For details on checking data saved in CanvasWorkspace, refer to the Help for CanvasWorkspace.

d Touch the “OK” key to finish saving the data.

Retrieve Data

a Touch the “Retrieve Data” key in the home

screen to display the retrieve source selection screen.

b To use the data from a USB flash drive, insert

the USB flash drive into the USB port (for a USB flash drive) on this machine.

c Touch where you saved the pattern to be

retrieved, and then select the pattern.

a Retrieve from the machine’s memory.

 Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display.

b Retrieve from a USB flash drive.

• If there are folders on the USB flash drive, touch a folder to display the list of patterns that it contains.

• If there are many folders or patterns, touch the arrows keys in the screen to scroll up or down.

• It may take some time for the USB flash drive to be detected. Wait 5 to 6 seconds after inserting the USB flash drive before pressing a key. (The length of time differs depending on the USB flash drive.)

• When using a USB flash drive with an access indicator, wait until the indicator stops flashing.

• If an error is indicated, touch again.

 Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display.

a Retrieve from machine's memory key

b Retrieve from USB flash drive key

c Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace key (via a

wireless network connection)

d Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace key (using

a USB cable)

• When retrieving pattern data from the machine’s memory or a USB flash drive, the size of the thumbnail previews can be changed.

Touch to display the settings screen, and

then touch or to change the size.

c Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (via a wireless

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network connection).

 The transferred pattern from CanvasWorkspace

appears on mat layout screen. For details, see “Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Via a Wireless Network Connection)” on page 55.

d Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (using a USB

cable).

 The transferred pattern from CanvasWorkspace

appears on mat layout screen. For details, see “Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Using a USB Cable) (compatible only with Windows)” on page 56.

d Check the preview of the pattern layout in the

screen, and then touch the “OK” key.

c Click [Transfer FCM File via the Internet…] on

the [File] menu to transfer an FCM file edited in CanvasWorkspace to the machine.

• For details on editing patterns in CanvasWorkspace, refer to the Help for CanvasWorkspace.

 When the pattern is transferred to the machine,

the following message appears. Click [OK].

a Returning Key

Touch to return to the list of patterns at the destination.

b Magnifying Key

Touch to display the patterns in zoom mode.

c Deleting Key

Touch to delete the data for the displayed pattern layout.

d OK Key

Touch to recall the pattern layout data.

• Even if a seam allowance has been saved with the pattern(s) (see “Cutting Around Drawings” on page 63), the “Seam Allowance” setting specified in the settings screen will have priority and will be applied. If necessary, adjust the “Seam Allowance” setting in the settings screen (see “Seam Allowance” on page 11).

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Via a Wireless Network Connection)

A pattern can be retrieved from CanvasWorkspace via a wireless network connection. For details, refer to “Transferring Data using the Wireless Network Connection Function” on page 5.

• Only one pattern data can be transferred to the machine. If data had already been transferred to the machine, it will be overwritten.

• For CanvasWorkspace Internet version, click [Download] and then [ScanNCut Transfer] to send the FCM file to the machine.

a Register your machine under

CanvasWorkspace.

• For details, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

b Start up CanvasWorkspace on a computer.

d Touch the “Retrieve Data” key in the home

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screen to display the retrieve source selection screen.

• If in the home screen is blue, the machine is connected to a wireless network.

e Select “Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (via a

wireless network connection)”.

 The mat layout screen appears.

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Using a USB Cable) (compatible only with Windows)

When the machine is connected to the computer with a USB cable, a pattern can be retrieved from CanvasWorkspace (PC version).

■ Connecting Your Machine to the Computer

• Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment

• Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (except Windows 10 S mode)

■ USB Cable (Sold Separately)

• We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/ B) that is no longer than 2 meters (6 feet).

■ Transferable File Formats

• FCM files opened in CanvasWorkspace

a Insert the USB cable connector into the

corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine.

a USB port for computer b USB cable connector

• The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force. Check the orientation of the connector.

b Start up CanvasWorkspace on a computer.

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c Click [Transfer FCM File to ScanNCut DX via

USB Cable…] on the [File] menu to transfer the FCM file edited in CanvasWorkspace to the machine.

 When the pattern data is saved to the machine,

the following message appears. Click [OK].

• Only one pattern data can be transferred to the machine. If data had already been transferred to the machine, it will be overwritten.

Importing Designs

■ Importable File Formats

In addition to the FCM format, files in the following formats can be imported into the machine.

• Embroidery data in PHC/PES format (compatible models and via USB flash drive only): For details, see page 58.

• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics: vector image format for describing two-dimensional graphics) format. “.svg” data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed).

• The imported vector graphics will appear in the edit screen after they have been converted. This feature allows you to import only vector data. Image, text, width of the line, gradient, opacity, and any other styles or attributes of line will not be imported.

d Touch the “Retrieve Data” key to display the

recall source selection screen.

e Select “Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (using

a USB cable)”.

 The mat layout screen appears.

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Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting (Compatible Models Only)

Embroidery data (.phc or .pes files) can be retrieved to the machine, then cut out or drawn. .phc files are embroidery data from sewing machines equipped with an embroidering function, and .pes files are embroidery data created with the embroidery design software system PE-DESIGN. With this embroidery data, outline data or region data of parts of each color or of the entire pattern can be created.

• This feature is compatible only with models equipped with a function to import embroidery data. For the functions available with your machine model, check “Embroidery Data (.PES/ .PHC)” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen.

• For details on .phc and .pes files, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.

Preparing .phc or .pes Files

■ .phc Files

Using a sewing machine that can save embroidery patterns to an external device, save the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive. The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive differs depending on the sewing machine. Refer to the operation manual for your sewing machine.

■ .pes Files

Using embroidery design software system, save the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive. The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive differs depending on the version of the software. Refer to the instruction manual for your software. This manual uses embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN as examples.

Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine

• .phc and .pes files cannot be imported into CanvasWorkspace. Retrieve the patterns directly from a USB flash drive to the cutting machine.

 A confirmation screen appears.

a Magnifying

Zoom in on the pattern to 200%. Then, touch

to display the patterns enlarged by 400%.

To scroll through the screen, touch the arrow keys.

b Deleting

Delete the selected patterns.

c Appliqué

Create cutting data for an appliqué piece.

d Embroidering lines

Convert embroidery data to cutting/drawing data.

• With embroidery data created from a photo, intricate shapes are not suitable for cutting. Use the Enhanced Image Tracing function (premium function) of CanvasWorkspace to extract the necessary outlines from the original photo.

a Retrieve the embroidery pattern (.phc or .pes

file) from the USB flash drive to the machine. (Refer to “Retrieve Data” on page 54.)

Creating Appliqué Data

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b c

• Make sure that the pattern contains an “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” pattern.

a Touch to display the pattern piece list

screen, and then touch the “OK” key.

c Touch the “OK” key.

 “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” appears in the screen.

d Attach the fabric for the appliqué piece to the

mat, and then cut out the pattern.

e Refer to the operation manual for the sewing

machine to complete the appliqué.

 The pattern editing screen appears.

a Duplicating

Create a duplicate of the pattern. For details, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

b Outline Distance

Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the cutting line. For details, see “Advanced Cutting Functions for “Direct Cut”” on page 73.

c Settings

Specify the measurement units (millimeters or inches), cutting area and pattern spacing. For details, see “Settings Screen” on page 10.

b Touch the “Set” key to display the mat layout

screen.

• The pattern can be edited. For details, see “Mat Layout Screen” on page 41 or “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42.

Creating Embroidering Line Data

a Touch to display the pattern editing

screen, and then touch the “OK” key.

• The pattern size can be adjusted in this screen. For details, see “Pattern Editing Functions” on page 40.

b In the part selection screen, select the color

recognition mode.

a Switch on and off color recognition mode.

• Color recognition mode switched off

a b c

The cutting/drawing data is created after the embroidery pattern is converted to grayscale.

• Color recognition mode switched on Each color in the embroidery pattern is detected to create cutting data.

a Region detection

Select this option to detect the colored portions of a pattern as regions and create a cutting/ drawing lines around each region.

b Outline detection

Select this option to convert the outline of the image to cutting/drawing lines.

c Stitching line detection

Select this option to convert the stitching lines embroidered by the machine to cutting/drawing lines. Stitching line detection is not suitable for cutting since the needle movements of the sewing machine are faithfully converted to data. We recommend using this option for drawing and line embossing (premium function).

Differences in cutting/drawing lines depending on detection method (color recognition mode switched off)

: Region

detection

: Outline

detection

Stitching

line detection

a The parts for each color detected as a region

are displayed in the list.

b Region detection c Outline detection

Differences in cutting/drawing lines depending on detection method (color recognition mode switched on)

: Region

detection

Original image

Cutting/

drawing lines

Outline detection

Original image

Cutting/

drawing lines

Finished project

after cutting/drawing

Finished project

after cutting/drawing

c Select the detection method, and then touch

the “OK” key.

d Adjust the cutting/drawing lines.

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OFF Middle

After making the desired adjustments, touch the “Set” key.

a Smoothing

Smooths out curves and corners in the lines. Select from the four settings available: OFF, Low, Middle and High.

b Grouping/Ungrouping

When ungrouped, the parts can be edited separately. For details, see “Grouping/ Ungrouping Patterns” on page 44. The setting cannot be changed if there is only one shape.

• If the pattern contains unnecessary parts, ungroup it. This allows the unnecessary parts to easily be deleted in the mat layout screen, which appears next.

e In the mat layout screen, check the cutting/

drawing lines.

• The pattern can be edited. For details, see “Mat Layout Screen” on page 41 or “Layout Editing Functions” on page 42. After finishing all editing, touch the “OK” key.

Note

DRAWING FUNCTIONS

With a pen and pen holder, you can draw patterns on material. Using the seam allowance settings also allows you to draw patterns with seam allowances on material and then cut them out. These drawing functions can be used to create quilt pieces.

■ Preparation

Prepare the following accessories for drawing. An additional purchase may be required depending on the machine model.

- Pen holder

- Erasable pen set or color pen set

- Mat appropriate for the material that will be drawn on.

- Blade and blade holder appropriate for the material that will be cut.

- Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet or high tack adhesive fabric support sheet appropriate for fabrics that will be cut or drawn on.

b Remove the cap from the pen, and then insert

the pen into the pen holder with the point down.

c Close the lid of the pen holder.

• After use, remove the pen from the pen holder, and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it.

■ Drawing

a Grasp the holder grip, and then install the pen

holder in the carriage with its lid opening button facing against you.

• For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 24.

Drawing

In this example, we will draw a built-in pattern on material.

■ Preparing the Pen Holder

a Press the button at the center of the pen holder

to unhook the lid and open it.

b Select and edit the pattern.

• For details on selecting and editing patterns, see “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern” on page 29.

c Raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the

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Note

machine) to “2”.

d Load the mat with the material for drawing

(cutting) attached.

• Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press

in the operation panel.

• For details on inserting the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

• If the drawing pressure is too high, the pen tip may be damaged. Adjust it to an appropriate setting.

• Adjustments to the drawing pressure will affect the finished product. Use the same material that the pattern will be drawn on to make the adjustments.

g Touch the “Start” key to start drawing.

• After use, remove the pen from the pen holder, and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it.

Cutting Around Drawings

In this example, we will specify a seam allowance for a built-in pattern and draw the pattern, then cut an outline around it.

e Select “Draw” in the preview screen.

 The drawing line (blue) appears.

f Adjust the drawing speed and pressure.

Before drawing the pattern, adjust the drawing speed and pressure. These adjustments can be made from the

settings screen. Touch .

 Touch or to change the settings.

■ Specifying the Seam Allowance

a Select the pattern to be drawn, and then touch

the “Set” key.

 The mat layout screen appears.

b Touch the “Edit” key.

c Touch the “Object Edit” key in the mat editing

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screen.

d Touch .

The Seam Allowance screen appears. If appears in gray, the seam allowance cannot be applied.

• Depending on the pattern, the seam allowance may be applied as a default. Check the setting.

 The pattern in the preview appears with a

drawing line (blue) and a cutting line (black).

e Specify the seam allowance settings.

f Touch the “OK” key in the object editing

screen.

g Touch the “OK” key to finish editing the

pattern.

• To draw the seam allowance on the wrong side of the fabric, flip the pattern.

Image of Pattern Piece to be Created

acb d

a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric c Drawing line (stitching line) d Seam allowance line

 After attaching to the mat the fabric with the

wrong side facing up, load the mat into the machine, flip the pattern, and then draw it and cut it out.

a Select whether or not to add a seam allowance. b Specify the width (distance between the outline

and cutting line) of the seam allowance. Touch

or to change setting.

a Seam allowance line b Pattern outline (stitching line) c Seam allowance

 Touch the “OK” key to finish specifying the

setting and return to the object editing screen.

a Wrong side of fabric

hCheck the pattern arrangement, and then touch

the “OK” key.

When using fabric, the patterns may not be cleanly cut if they are arranged near the edge of the fabric. In this case, move patterns so they are at least 10 mm from the fabric edge (the edge of the cutting/drawing area in the screen).

• To re-edit the pattern arrangement after checking it, touch the "Edit" key. For details, see “Mat Layout Screen” on page 41.

• Select the “Cut Area” setting appropriate for the mat being used. (See page 10.)

■ Drawing

a Select “Draw” in the preview screen.

 A preview of the line to be drawn appears.

 The preview screen appears.

■ Loading the Material

Load the mat with the material for cutting (drawing) attached. When drawing the seam allowance on the wrong side of the fabric, attach the material to the mat with its wrong side facing up.

• For details on attaching material to the mat, see “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14.

• Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press

in the operation panel.

• For details on inserting the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

b Adjust the drawing pressure.

For details on adjusting the drawing pressure, see step

f (page 63) in “Drawing”.

c Touch the "Start" key to start drawing.

 When drawing is finished, the message appears

in the screen. After you touch the “OK” key, the preview screen appears.

• To perform test/trial drawing operations to adjust the drawing pressure, touch the "Test" key. For details, see “Test Cut (Trial Cut)” on page 25.

• To cut around the drawn patterns, keep the mat

inserted into the slot without pressing , and continue with the following cutting

procedure.

■ Cutting

Note

WARNING

CAUTION

a Select “Cut” in the preview screen.

 A preview of the line to be cut appears.

b Remove the pen holder, and then install the

blade holder.

c Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

 When cutting is finished, the preview screen

appears.

d Press in the operation panel to feed out

the mat.

e Peel the patterns off the mat.

• For details, see “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

• After use, remove the pen from the pen holder, and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it.

• This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put the protective caps in their mouths.

• Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine carriage.

Using Drawing Functions to Fill

Note

Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker

 Precautions for Using the Fill Function

● Depending on the material and pen being used,

material drawn with a filled pattern may be difficult to peel off or may tear. Perform test/trial drawing with the pattern to be used in your project.

● An open pattern cannot be filled.

Example:

b Fill Pattern

c Fill Line Spacing

Adjust the spacing of the lines filling the pattern.

d Fill Direction

Adjust the direction of the fill pattern.

● When fill settings are specified, the settings are

applied to all patterns in the pattern layout screen.

● Fill and additional line settings cannot both be

specified for the same pattern.

■ Filling Patterns

a Touch in the object editing screen.

Settings screen

■ Making Pattern Outlines Thicker

Additional lines can be drawn to make pattern outlines appear thicker.

a Touch in the object editing screen to

display the outline settings screen.

Settings screen

• The settings for “Number of Additional Line” and “Additional Line Spacing” will not be applied to patterns with fill settings applied. For details on the fill settings, see “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67.

a Fill

Select whether or not to fill patterns.

a Additional Line

Select whether or not lines are to be added.

b Number of Additional Line

Specify the number of lines to be added.

c Additional Line Spacing

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Specify the spacing of the lines to be added.

• Refer to the following examples when specifying settings for “Number of Additional Line” and “Additional Line Spacing”.

a Number of Additional Line 1: One line added.

b Number of Additional Line 2: Two lines added.

c Additional Line Spacing: Adjusts the line

spacing. Increasing the line spacing creates a space between the lines.

• The drawing result differs depending on the thickness of the pen that is used. Make adjustments according to the pen thickness.

Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS

SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)

A printed image (paper/sticker), stamped paper or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out or drawn. This is useful for scanning images for paper crafts, then cutting them out.

Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting

In this tutorial, we will scan an illustration drawn on paper, then cut around it.

b Press to turn on the machine.

• For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on page 8.

c Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage

of the machine.

• For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 24.

■ Scanning

Depending on the color of the illustration, it can be scanned in grayscale or color recognition mode.

a Touch the “Scan” key in the home screen to

select the scanning mode.

b Select “Direct Cut” in the scanning mode

selection screen.

■ Preparation

a Prepare the original.

When using the “Direct Cut” mode, use originals like those described below.

• Patterns that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness

• Not using an extremely intricate design

 A message appears.

c In the selection screen for the cutting data

destination, touch .

d Select the scanning mode according to the

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material to be scanned.

• First, test with grayscale recognition mode. If the desired cutting data is not created, test with color recognition mode.

• The edges of illustrations in a color of the same brightness as their background, as shown below, cannot be detected. In this case, use the color recognition mode.

a Background and illustration in colors with the

same brightness.

b Color recognition mode

The cutting data is created without converting the illustration to grayscale. Creating data in this mode may take longer, depending on the pattern. * The default scanning recognition setting is the

grayscale recognition mode.

a Grayscale recognition mode

The cutting data is created after the illustration is converted to grayscale. Scanning in grayscale recognition mode is most appropriate for illustrations with clear outlines or distinct brightness differences. Processing is faster with this mode compared with the color recognition mode. If there are adjacent objects of the same color after an illustration has been converted to grayscale, select the color recognition mode.

Examples of illustrations appropriate for grayscale recognition mode:

Example Result

Outlines that are clear

Distinct difference in brightness between background and illustration

Examples of illustrations appropriate for color recognition mode:

Example Result

Illustrations that are the same light color as the background

Illustrations that are the same dark color as the background

c Scanning area

The scanning size settings screen appears. The size of the scanning area can be selected. The available scanning area sizes differ depending on the model.

e Attach the original that will be scanned to the

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Note

b c

mat.

• In “Direct Cut” mode, the scanning mat cannot be used.

• Depending on the machine model, the sizes of mats that can be used will differ. Check the “Maximum Scanning Area” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen.

• Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it.

f While holding the mat level and lightly

inserting it under the feed rollers on the left and

right sides of the feed slot, press in the

operation panel.

• For details, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

■ Creating Cutting Data

The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode.

 Grayscale recognition mode

a Check the scanned image, and then touch the

“OK” key.

b In the image trim screen, use the touch pen to

drag to trim the image to the size to be imported.

• When trimming is performed, the “OK” key changes to the “Preview” key.

 If cutting lines are created, the outline of the

scanned illustration will be black.

g Touch the "Start" key to start scanning.

• When the scanner lever is raised, the following message appears.

Scanning with the lever raised may result in blurry scans.

a Image Detection Level Key

Adjust the image detection level.

b Ignore Object Size Key

Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. For details, see “Specifying “Ignore Object Size”” on page 81.

c Smoothing Setting Key

Specify the level of smoothing applied to the image outline. For details, see “Adjusting Image Detection Levels” on page 81.

c Touch the “Preview” key to confirm the

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trimmed area.

 Only the cutting lines appear.

d Touch the “OK” key in the mat layout screen.

• Touch the “Edit” key to fill patterns or make outlines thicker. For details, see “Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker” on page 67. In addition, a pattern can be deleted, or multiple patterns can be selected. For details on selecting multiple patterns, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 38.

• Touch or to edit the imported cutting data. For details, see “Advanced Cutting

Functions for “Direct Cut”” on page 73.

e Select “Cut” in the preview screen.

 Color recognition mode

a In the image trim screen, use the touch pen to

drag to trim the image to the size to be imported, and then touch the “OK” key.

• Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data.

b Check the imported image in the image editing

screen.

 The created cutting data appears as black lines.

a Image Detection Level Key

If the cutting lines were not correctly detected, change the number of colors to be detected. If a color that appears as a single color is detected as separate colors, reduce the number of colors. If adjacent colors with a similar brightness are detected as a single color, increase the number of colors.

f Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

• For details on unloading the mat after cutting, follow the procedure under “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

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original

b Ignore Object Size Key

Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. For details, see “Specifying “Ignore Object Size”” on page 81.

c Smoothing Setting Key

Specify the level of smoothing applied to the image outline. For details, see “Adjusting Image Detection Levels” on page 81.

d OK Key

Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings. When trimming is performed, the “OK” key changes to the “Preview” key. After trimming, touch the “Preview” key to check the trimming results.

d Select “Cut” in the preview screen.

e Touch the "Start" key to start cutting.

• For details on unloading the mat after cutting, follow the procedure under “Unloading the Mat” on page 27.

Advanced Cutting Functions for “Direct Cut”

• When making a stamp, for example, the image may not be converted to cutting data if it contains a gradation or areas that are only partially filled with a color.

c Touch the “OK” key.

• Touch or to edit the imported cutting data. For details, see “Advanced Cutting

Functions for “Direct Cut”” on page 73.

 Only the cutting lines appear.

■ Outline Distance

Use this function to cut while adding a margin around patterns. Specify the distance from the cutting line to the outline of the scanned image.

a Pattern outline b Cutting line c Outline distance

Available in the following screen



Tutorial 3; Stepd (page 72)

Mat layout screen

in “Grayscale recognition mode” or Step “Color recognition mode”

(page 73) in

a Touch .

b Select the shape of the cutting line.

 The setting screen appears.

b Touch or to change the setting.

■ Outlining and Framing

Any shape can be specified as the cutting line for the scanned image.

Available in the following screen



Tutorial 3; Stepd (page 72)

Mat layout screen

in “Grayscale recognition

mode” or Step

(page 73) in

“Color recognition mode”

a Outlining

Touch this key to create a cutting line that follows the outline of the scanned image.

b Framing

Touch the key for the desired frame to add it to the scanned image and create a cutting line that follows its shape.

• If there are multiple images, a frame can be specified for each image.

c Previewing

Display a preview of the image together with the cutting line for the selected frame.

a Touch .

 The settings screen appears.

CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut Data)

A printed pattern or image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting lines for cutting/drawing with this machine, then saved as data.

Tutorial 4 - Creating Cutting Data

In this tutorial, we will save an illustration drawn on paper as cutting data.

■ Scanning

a Touch the “Scan” key in the home screen to

select the scanning mode.

b Select “Scan to Cut Data” in the scanning mode

selection screen.

 A message appears.

c Touch , select the scanning mode, and then

touch the “OK” key.

• First, test with grayscale recognition mode. If the desired cutting data is not created, test with color recognition mode.

■ Preparing the material

When using the “Scan to Cut Data” mode, use originals like those described below.

• Patterns that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness

• Not using an extremely intricate design

a Grayscale recognition mode

b Color recognition mode

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The cutting data is created without converting the illustration to grayscale. Creating data in this mode may take some time. * The default color recognition setting is the

grayscale recognition mode.

Examples of illustrations appropriate for recognition mode:

Example

Outlines that are clear

•Distinct difference in brightness between background and illustration

•Different brightness of adjacent colors

• Similar brightness of adjacent colors

Recommended

recognition

mode

Grayscale recognition mode

Color recognition mode

d Attach the original to the mat, and then load

the mat into the feed slot.

• Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press in

the operation panel.

• For details on loading the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

• Depending on the machine model, the sizes of mats that can be used will differ. Check the “Maximum Scanning Area” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen.

e Touch the "Start" key to start scanning.

• When the scanner lever is raised, a confirmation message appears. For details, see step

- Scanning and Cutting” on page 69.

 When scanning is finished, the scanned image

appears in the screen.

g in “Scanning” of “Tutorial 3

• The edges of adjacent colors with the same brightness, as shown below, cannot be detected. In this case, use the color recognition mode.

a “a” and “b” as well as “c” and “d” have the

same brightness.

c Scanning area

The scanning size settings screen appears. The size of the scanning area can be selected. The available scanning area sizes differ depending on the model.

■ Creating Cutting Data

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The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode.

 Grayscale recognition mode

a Select the cutting line type in the image editing

screen.

The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of three standards. For this

example, touch to create cutting lines using region detection.

Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard

Example 1

Original

lines

Cutting

a Outline

detection

b Region

detection

c Line

detection

a Outline detection

If you wish to cut/draw along the outline of an image, select this option to convert the outline of the image to a cutting line. This is useful for saving as data an illustration drawn for an appliqué.

b Region detection

Select this option to detect the colored portions of an image as regions and create a cutting line around each region. Cutouts can be created using thick hand-drawn lines, such as borderlines of images or text illustrations. This option allows you to use not only cut-out patterns but the material from which portions are cut out, such as lace.

c Line detection (Grayscale recognition mode only)

Select this option to detect the center of lines and convert them to a cutting line. This is useful for detecting patterns consisting of multiple pieces and creating cutting lines for each piece.

• Lines thicker than 1.5 mm will not be detected as lines.

after cutting

Finished project

Example 2

a Outline

detection

Original

lines

Cutting

after cutting

Finished project

b Region

detection

c Line

detection

Does not apply since there are no outlines for each color in the original.

b Use the touch pen (stylus) to touch and

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drag it around the screen to trim the cutting lines.

• When trimming is performed, the “OK” key changes to the “Preview” key. Touch the “Preview” key to confirm the trimmed area.

a Image Detection Level Key

Adjust the image detection level.

b Ignore Object Size Key

Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. For details, see “Specifying “Ignore Object Size”” on page 81.

c Smoothing Setting Key

Specify the level of smoothing applied to the image outline. For details, see “Adjusting Image Detection Levels” on page 81.

 Color recognition mode

c Select the detection standard in the image

editing screen.

The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of two standards. For this

example, touch to create cutting lines using region detection.

For details on the detection standards, see step “Grayscale recognition mode”.

a Outline Detection Key

b Region Detection Key

a in

Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard

a Outline detection b Region detection

a In the image trim screen, use the touch pen to

drag to trim the image to the size to be imported.

• Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data.

b Touch the “OK” key to confirm the trimmed

area.

Original

lines

Cutting

after cutting

Finished project

c Image Detection Level Key

d Ignore Object Size Key

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Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. For details, see “Specifying “Ignore Object Size”” on page 81.

e Smoothing Setting Key

Specify the level of smoothing applied to the image outline. For details, see “Specifying Smoothing” on page 82.

f OK Key

Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings. When the number of colors is changed, the “OK” key changes to the “Preview” key. After changing the number of colors, touch the “Preview” key to check the results.

• When making a stamp, for example, the image may not be converted to cutting data if it contains a gradation or areas that are only partially filled with a color.

■ Saving Data

a Select the destination where the data will be

saved.

Select the desired location. For this example, select the machine.

a Save to the machine's memory. b Save to the USB flash drive. c Transfer to CanvasWorkspace.

 Touching a key starts saving the data. When the

data has been saved, the following message appears.

b Touch the “OK” key to finish saving the data. c Press in the operation panel to feed out

the mat, and then peel off the original from the mat.

■ Retrieve Cutting Data

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Saved cutting data can be retrieved for cutting.

a Attach the material for cutting to the mat, and

then load the mat.

• For details on attaching the material, see “Attaching the material to the mat” on page 16.

• For details on loading the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

b Retrieve the saved cutting data.

• For details on retrieve data, follow the procedure under “Retrieve Data” on page 54.

 A preview of the pattern layout appears.

c Edit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut

or draw.

For details on finishing cutting, follow the procedures under “Loading the Mat” on page 26 and “Cutting” on page 26.

• Small spots and unwanted lines created during scanning can be deleted after a scanned image is converted to cutting data.

 After recalling the cutting data into the mat layout

screen, use the editing functions for selecting the spots to delete. For details on the function, see “Specifying the Selection Area” on page 39.

a Touch for selecting multiple patterns in the

specified area.

b Unwanted spots and lines

 Specify the area of the unwanted spots, and then

touch the “OK” key.

 Touch to delete all of the selected spots.

Adjusting Image Detection Levels

The output levels of the scanned image data can be adjusted.

Available in the following screen



Tutorial 4; Stepa (page 77)

Image editing screen

in “Grayscale recognition mode” or Step “Color recognition mode”

(page 78) in

■ Specifying “Ignore Object Size”

Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. In the following example, we will scan three images of different sizes (4 mm, 40 mm and 100 mm) and use the grayscale recognition mode of the “Scan to Cut Data” mode.

a Select one of the detection options, and then

touch “Ignore Object Size” to display the setting screen.

1 Cutting line created 2 No cutting line created

 Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings. Touch

to return to the previous screen without

applying the settings.

■ Setting Image Detection Level (Grayscale recognition mode only)

Convert an image with a gradation or shading to a twotone (black and white) image, and then create cutting lines for that image. The image detection level (threshold) can be specified. In the following example, we will scan three images of different tones (light, medium, dark).

a Touch in the function selection screen

to display the setting screen.

b Specify an object size smaller than which is not

to be converted to cutting lines.

a Magnifying b Size Adjustment Keys c Locking/Unlocking the Aspect Ratio

b Specify the threshold for converting an image

to a two-tone image using and .

Cutting line created

2 No cutting line created

 Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings. Touch

to return to the previous screen without

applying the settings.

■ Specifying Smoothing

OFF Middle

Curves and corners in the image can be smoothed out.

a Touch in the function selection screen to

display the smoothing setting screen.

b Touch or to specify the setting.

• Four settings are available: OFF, Low, Middle and High. Setting to "Low" is suitable for smoothing the corner and straight line.

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SCANNING IMAGES (Scan to USB)

A pattern printed on paper or fabric, an image, a pattern template or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and saved as image data on a USB flash drive. This is useful for saving the data of an original image as backup before cutting.

Notes on Scanning

■ Scanning Specifications

• Scanning format: Color

• Saved file format: jpg

■ Material That Can be Scanned

Thickness

Type

Mat

• Depending on the machine model, the sizes of

• Use the optional scanning mat to secure the

Max. 3 mm

Paper/Fabric

Mat suitable for the material (See “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14.)

mats that can be used will differ. Check the “Maximum Scanning Area” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen.

paper or fabric to be scanned. The mat can be used without attaching the paper or fabric to the mat.

b Touch the “Scan” key in the home screen to

select the scanning mode.

c Select “Scan to USB” in the scanning mode

selection screen.

 A message appears.

d Touch to display the scanning settings

screen.

Specify the size of the area to be scanned and the scanning resolution.

Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB

In this tutorial, we will save an illustration drawn on paper as JPEG data to a USB flash drive.

■ Scan Settings

a Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port (for

a USB flash drive) on this machine.

e Touch the “Scan Size” button to display the

scanning size settings screen.

f Select the size of the scanning area.

Note

From the list, touch the key for the size of the original to be scanned. For this example, select the A4 size.

a Size selection keys b Touch to cancel the setting and return to the

previous screen.

c Touch to scroll through the list.

 After the selected key is highlighted, touch the

“OK” key to finish specifying settings.

• Select “Custom”, and then touch the “OK” key to specify the desired scanning area. For details, see “Selecting the Area to be Saved” on page 85.

g Touch the “Scan Resolution” button to display

the scanning resolution settings screen.

i Check the settings, and then touch the “OK”

key.

 A message appears.

■ Scanning and Saving

a Attach the original that will be scanned to the

mat.

• Place the original to be scanned so that it is in the landscape orientation.

hSelect the scanning resolution.

From the list, touch the key for the scanning resolution. For this example, select 400 dpi.

a 12" × 12" (305 mm × 305 mm) b Letter (216 mm × 279 mm) c A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) d 8" × 8" (203 mm × 203 mm) e 5" × 7" (127 mm × 178 mm) f 4" × 6" (102 mm × 152 mm)

a Resolution selection keys

g 3.5" × 5" (89 mm × 127 mm)

b Touch to cancel the setting and return to the

previous screen.

 After the selected key is highlighted, touch the

“OK” key to finish specifying settings.

b Load the mat into the feed slot.

For details on loading the mat, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

c Touch the "Start" key to start scanning.

• When the scanner lever is raised, a confirmation message appears. For details, see step

g in

“Scanning” of “Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting” on page 69.

 The data is saved at the same time that the

original is being scanned.

 When scanning and saving is finished, the

completion message appears.

d Touch the “OK” key to exit “Scan to USB”

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mode.

e Press in the operation panel to feed out

the mat.

f Remove the USB flash drive from the USB port

(for a USB flash drive) on this machine.

• Load the mat with the original to be scanned

attached, and then touch to display the mat in the screen. The scanning area can be

selected while viewing the displayed image.

• On models compatible with 24-inch scanning,

the mat size key ( ) appears. (Touch a

g From a computer, check the saved image data.

Selecting the Area to be Saved

When saving a scanned image to a USB flash drive, the desired scanning area can be specified.

a Follow steps a through e in “Scan Settings”

of “Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB” on page 83.

b Select “Custom”, and then touch the “OK” key. c Using the touch pen (stylus), drag to select

the scanning area, and then touch the “OK” key.

• The scanning area (white area) can also be dragged to move it.

mat size key ( or ) to specify a mat size of 12" × 12” (305 mm ×305

mm) or 12" × 24” (305 mm × 610 mm).)

d Continue from step g in “Scan Settings” of

“Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB”.

Transferring an Image to CanvasWorkspace

An image scanned with the machine can be sent to CanvasWorkspace. This is useful for saving data or editing the image in CanvasWorkspace.

a Select “Transfer to CanvasWorkspace” in the

scanning mode selection screen.

b Touch to display the scanning settings

screen.

c Touch the “Scan Area” button to display the

scanning area settings screen.

d Select the size of the scanning area.

 After the selected key is highlighted, touch the

“OK” key to finish specifying settings.

e Attach the material to be scanned onto the mat. f While holding the mat level, lightly insert it into

the feed slot, and then press in the operation panel.

• For details, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

g Touch the “Start” key to start scanning.

• When the scanner lever is raised, a confirmation message appears. For details, see step

g in “Scanning” of “Tutorial 3

- Scanning and Cutting” on page 69.

 For details on checking data saved in

CanvasWorkspace, refer to the Help for CanvasWorkspace.

Chapter 5

CONSUMABLES

APPENDIX

Replacement Criteria

For the safe operation of this machine, replace the following consumables according to the replacement criteria. To purchase parts, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center. For details on the optional accessories, see “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES” on page 105.

Mat

• When the mat’s adhesive strength decreases

• When there are many cutting traces in the mat

• When there is a deep cut from cutting in the mat

Cutting blade

• When the cuts in the material become rough, reducing the quality of the finished product

• When the cutting edge becomes blunt

• When the blade is chipped (If it cannot cut even though the cutting pressure is set higher than necessary, the blade may be chipped.)

High tack adhesive fabric support sheet

• When the sheet’s adhesive strength decreases

• When fabric attached becomes twisted while being cut

Replacing the Blade

■ Removing

a Twist off the holder cap to remove it.

b Stick the blade straight into the rubber area on

the back of the included spatula.

Scanning mat

• When the mat and cover sheet become dirty, reducing the quality of the scan image

Erasable pen

• When the ink is dry and not marking the fabric properly

• When the ink is used completely

Color pen

• When the ink is dry and not marking the paper or material properly

• When the ink is used completely

a Rubber area

c Pull up the holder to leave the blade in the

WARNING

CAUTION

rubber area.

■ Installing

a Grasp the shaft of the new blade, and then

insert it into the blade slot in the end of the holder.

The blade shaft is held in place by a magnet in the holder. Slowly insert the blade shaft, and then slowly release it after the shaft snaps into place against the magnet.

b Twist on the holder cap to attach it to the

holder.

Fully tighten the cap until it can no longer be turned.

• This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put the protective cap in their mouths.

• After removing the blade holder from the machine, be sure to attach the protective cap.

• Do not press the tip of the holder with your hand or fingers because the tip of the blade will extend and may result in injuries.

• Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine carriage.

• This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent injury, do not allow infants/children to touch the blade.

Note

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

■ Cleaning the Mat

Cuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat may reduce the mat’s adhesive strength and prevent correct operation. Periodically clean the mat. Using the included spatula, lightly scrape off any cuttings attached to the mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.

Use tweezers (available either as optional accessories or commercially) to remove any fabric threads attached to the mat.

• Do not use alcohol or water to clean the mat.

• When the mat is not being used, clean it, and then store it with the protective sheet affixed. If the protective sheet is not affixed, the mat’s adhesive strength will decrease. At that time, do not affix the protective sheet while the mat is damp. Otherwise, the mat’s adhesive strength will decrease.

• Do not fold or bend the mat to store it.

• Store the mat at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

• If the mat no longer has any adhesive strength, replace it with a new one. For details on optional mats, see “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES” on page 105.

■ Cleaning the Holder

If material cuttings, lint or dust accumulate in the holder, it may not operate correctly. Clean the holder after every use.

a Twist off the holder cap to remove it.

Clean the dotted marks on the mat and their surrounding area with a dry cloth.

b Using a commercially available brush, clean off

cuttings, lint and dust.

Specifically clean off lint and dust around the blade. If lint and dust accumulate between the blade and holder, the blade may no longer rotate or the cutting quality may become poor. In addition, clean out any lint and dust that has accumulated in the cap.

c Attach the holder cap to the holder.

For details on attaching the holder cap, see “Installing” on page 88.

c Remove the holder from the carriage.

d Use a commercially available brush to clean

around the feed slot and the carriage.

■ Cleaning Inside the Machine

If there are vertical lines or blank areas in the scanned image, lint or dust may have accumulated in the machine. The lint may also attach to the surface of the feed rollers, preventing a mat to be loaded or unloaded correctly. Use a soft brush to clean it.

a Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord

from the electrical outlet, and then disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power jack on the back of the machine.

b Open the front tray cover.

Cleaning the Scanner Glass

If there are unwanted vertical lines in the scanned image or if scanning cannot be done cleanly, the scanning area of the scanner may have become dirty. Clean the scanner glass inside the machine.

a Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord

from the electrical outlet, and then disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power jack on the back of the machine.

b Store away the operation panel.

e Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with water and

firmly wring it out, and then wipe the scanner glass inside the machine.

f Attach the cover to the machine.

• Push in the cover until it snaps into place.

c Turn the machine upside down, and then pull

out the rear tray.

d Pull the rear tray release lever (at the bottom of

the machine), and then remove the cover.

Pull out the rear tray to remove it together with the cover.

g Push in the rear tray.

hAfter cleaning, perform a test scan.

a Rear tray release lever

Adjusting the Screen

Note

Memo

If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments.

a Holding your finger on the LCD screen, turn

the main power to off and back to on. Keep your finger on the LCD screen, until Brother logo disappears.

Adjusting the Scanning/Cutting Position

In “Direct Cut” mode, the cutting position can be automatically adjusted if it has shifted. For details on the “Direct Cut” mode, see “SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)” on page 69.

■ Materials

Thick paper Color: White

Paper

Size: A4 size (210 mm × 297 mm) or Letter size (216 mm × 279 mm) Thickness: 0.2 to 0.3 mm (recommended)

 The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed.

b Using the included touch pen (stylus), lightly

touch the center of each +, in order from 1 to

5. If an error occur when touching +, start again from number 1.

 After completing the touch panel adjustment, the

message “SUCCESS” appears on the screen.

c Turn the main power to off, then turn it back to

on.

Mat

Cutting

blade

• Be sure to first test attach it to a mat suitable

a Insert the holder into the carriage.

• For details, follow the procedures under “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 24.

b Attach the paper to the mat.

• Align the upper-left corner of the paper with the upper-left corner of the mat.

• For details on attaching the paper, follow the procedure under “Attaching the Material (Paper)” on page 16.

Mat suitable for the material (See page 14.)

Auto Blade Holder (black)

for the paper.

• If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond correctly, or if you cannot do the adjustment, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.

a Long side b Short side

c Touch the “Scanning/Cutting Position

Note

Adjustment” button in the settings screen.

g When the following message appears, touch the

“OK” key.

 The following message appears.

• Touch the “OK” key.

d Press to feed in the mat.

• For details, see “Loading the Mat” on page 26.

e After making sure that the scanner lever (on the

left side of the machine) is lowered to “1”, touch the “Start” key to start cutting.

See “Cutting” on page 26.

 Position adjustment cuts are cut, and then the

cuts are scanned.

 The adjustment is finished.

• To return the settings to their defaults, touch the “Reset” key in the screen shown below.

hUse “Direct Cut” mode to check the

adjustment results.

• For details on the “Direct Cut” mode, see “SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)” on page 69.

• Using the intersecting cuts on the left and right sides, the scanning position is automatically adjusted.

f The adjustment results screen appears.

• If the center of the cut aligns with the center of the red circle, the position is properly adjusted. Touch the “Yes” key, and then continue with step

• If the center of the cut does not align with the center of the red circle, the position is improperly adjusted. Touch the “No” key, replace the paper attached to the mat, and then repeat steps

f to readjust the position.

through

Adjusting the Position of the Feed

Note

Roller

For normal operations (when the optional roll feeder is not used), it is not necessary to adjust the position of the feed roller. If the feed roller is inadvertently moved, follow the procedure below to return it to its original position. For details on using the roll feeder, refer to the manual included with it.

a Shaft b Feed roller

: Move the feed roller to this position for

normal operations.

: Move the feed roller to this position when

the roll feeder is being used.

c Feed roller lock dial

Rotates forward/backward to lock/release the feed roller.

d Feeder release lever

Locks/releases the shaft.

a Pull the feeder release lever toward you to

release the shaft.

b Rotate the feed roller lock dial toward the back

to unlock the feed roller, and then move the feed roller to the mark.

c Rotate the feed roller lock dial toward you to

lock the feed roller, and then push the feeder release lever to the position.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers while operating the feeder release lever.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please pay attention to all applicable safety warnings when referring to the sections cited below. If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ”. If the problem persists, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center. For wireless network troubleshooting, refer to “Wireless Network Setup Guide”.

Power Supply

Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

The machine cannot be turned on.

Mat

Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

The mat cannot be inserted.

The mat cannot be recognized.

The mat is fed in at an angle.

The material to be cut/ drawn or original to be scanned cannot be attached to the mat.

The mat cannot be fed out.

The AC power cord is not correctly connected to the machine.

When the mat was inserted, it was not placed under the feed rollers.

The mat was not loaded using the “Feed” button.

The feed roller is not positioned correctly.

The shaft is released. Lock the shaft. page 94 The dotted marks on the part of the

mat that is inserted are dirty. The dotted marks on the part of the

mat that is inserted are hidden by material or tape that was attached.

The mat was inserted so that the side with the material attached is facing down.

The mat was inserted in the wrong direction.

The scanner glass is dirty.

A mat designed specifically for this machine is not used.

The mat was inserted into the feed slot at an angle.

The corners of the mat are deformed (bent).

The rear tray is not pulled out. Pull out the rear tray.

The feed roller is not positioned correctly.

The material extends from the adhesive area of the mat.

The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased.

The material to be cut/drawn or original to be scanned is jammed in the feeding mechanism in the machine.

Check that the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet.

Insert the mat so that it is placed under the feed rollers on the left and right sides of the feed slot.

Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and then press the “Feed” button.

Adjust the position of the feed roller. page 94

Clean the dotted marks on the mat and their surrounding area.

Attach the material or tape while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat.

Insert the mat so that the side with the material attached is facing up.

Insert the mat in the correct direction. page 26

Clean the scanner glass inside the machine.

Replace the mat with one designed specifically for this machine.

Press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat, and then re-insert it straight in.

Replace the mat with a new one. page 87

Adjust the position of the feed roller. page 94

Attach the material while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat.

Replace the mat with a new one. page 87

Press the “Feed” button while the mat is being inserted to feed it out. If the mat does not feed out, turn off the machine, and then carefully pull out the mat.

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Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

When the mat is inserted, the attached material peels off.

Paper/Fabric Jam

Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

The mat cannot be fed.

The mat or the material catches on a feed roller when the mat is being inserted.

The mat or the material catches on a feed roller during cutting/drawing/ scanning.

The mat is fed in at an angle and is not fed during cutting/drawing/ scanning.

The material to be cut/ drawn or original to be scanned peels off during cutting/drawing/ scanning.

The mat is not level due to the weight of the material.

The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased.

There is an obstruction around the slot at the back of the machine.

The surface where the machine is installed is uneven.

The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased, or the material is not secured.

The material extends from the adhesive area of the mat.

The thickness of the material exceeds the maximum limit.

- The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased, or the material is not secured.

- The material extends from the adhesive area of the mat.

- The rear tray is not pulled out.

With your hands, hold the mat level when inserting it.

Replace the mat with a new one. page 87

Maintain space around the slot at the back of the machine so that the mat can be fed out.

Place the machine on a flat, even surface.

Press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat, and then replace the mat with a new one.

Press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat, and then attach the material while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat.

Press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat, raise the scanner lever, and then correctly insert the mat.

Press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat, and then change the material to a thin one.

Press the “Pause/Stop” button to stop the operation. Follow the instructions on the screen, and press the “Feed” button to feed out the mat. If the mat does not feed out, turn off the machine, remove the holder, and then manually feed out the mat. After feeding out the mat, replace it with a new one or attach the material while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat. Pull out the rear tray, and then insert the mat.

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Cutting

Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

The material being cut catches on the tip of the cutting blade.

The machine stopped while an operation is being performed.

Dust or lint has accumulated in the holder.

The blade is worn. Replace the blade with a new one. page 87 The material being cut is

incompatible with this machine.

For safety, the machine stops operating if the panel is touched while cutting.

Clean the holder. page 89

Replace the material with one compatible with this machine.

Follow the instructions in the message that appears in the screen. Touch the “OK” key to move the carriage to its initial position. Load the mat and perform the operation again.

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Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference

Not all of the material to be cut is cut. Some areas remain uncut.

There are deep cuts completely through the mat.

The material to be cut is not cleanly cut.

A blade appropriate for the material being cut is not used.

If cutting is not possible even though the cutting pressure is set higher than necessary, the blade may be chipped.

The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased, or the material is not secured.

The blade is worn. Replace the blade with a new one. page 87 The material is incompatible with

this machine. The cutting pressure (“Cut

Pressure”) is incorrect. Dust or lint has accumulated in the

holder.

The spacing between arranged patterns is too small.

The material or tape extends from the adhesive area of the mat.

Fabric was cut without using a sheet for fabric cutting.

A fabric is not firmly attached to a mat that has a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet on its adhesive side.

An iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet is not firmly attached to a fabric.

The cutting pressure (“Cut Pressure”) is incorrect.

After using a mat with deep cut marks which completely went through the mat, the machine's surface where the blade points down (a) has cut marks.

Use a blade appropriate for the material being cut.

Replace the blade with a new one. page 87

Replace the mat with a new one. page 87

Replace the material with one compatible with this machine.

Adjust the setting for “Cut Pressure” in the settings screen.

Clean the holder. page 89

Rearrange the patterns to slightly separate them. Set the number to “3” or higher in the “Pattern Interval” setting, and then rearrange the patterns or perform the auto layout function.

Attach the material or tape while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat.

Attach a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to a mat or affix an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet to a fabric before cutting it.

Firmly attach the fabric to the mat pressing the handle of the included spatula across the surface of the fabric.

Iron the entire contact sheet to affix it firmly to the wrong side of the fabric.

Adjust the setting for “Cut Pressure” in the settings screen.

Contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.

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Brother SDX125 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Terms of Use

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Symbols Used in This Document

FEATURES

Patterns (“Pattern” mode)

Scanning (“Scan” mode)

Transferring Data using the Wireless Network Connection Function

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Unit Descriptions - Front

Unit Descriptions - Rear

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel

Included Accessories

BEFORE USE

Removing the Packing Materials

Turning On/Off the Machine

Preparing for Feeding the Mat

Operation of LCD Panel

MACHINE SETTINGS

Settings Screen

Auto Shutdown

FIRST STEPS

Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material

Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations

Attaching the material to the mat

Blade and Material Combination

Installing and Uninstalling the Holder

Test Cut (Trial Cut)

PATTERN CUTTING

Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns

Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns

PATTERN SELECTION

Selecting a Single Pattern

Selecting Multiple Patterns

Chapter 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS

CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS

Pattern Editing Functions

Mat Layout Screen

Layout Editing Functions

Object Editing Screen

Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns

Undoing an Operation

Aligning Patterns

Auto Layout Functions

Scanning a Background Image

Character Input Functions

MEMORY FUNCTIONS

Saving

Retrieve Data

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Via a Wireless Network Connection)

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (Using a USB Cable) (compatible only with Windows)

Importing Designs

Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting (Compatible Models Only)

Preparing .phc or .pes Files

Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine

Creating Appliqué Data

Creating Embroidering Line Data

DRAWING FUNCTIONS

Drawing

Cutting Around Drawings

Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS

SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)

Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting

Advanced Cutting Functions for “Direct Cut”

CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut Data)

Tutorial 4 - Creating Cutting Data

Adjusting Image Detection Levels

SCANNING IMAGES (Scan to USB)

Notes on Scanning

Tutorial 5 - Scanning to USB

Selecting the Area to be Saved

Transferring an Image to CanvasWorkspace

CONSUMABLES

Replacement Criteria