Brother SDX125 User's Guide

Operation Manual

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

Note

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)

Note

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

Note

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

Note

■ 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.

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