Brother SDX125 Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide

Be sure to rst read the “Important Safety Instructions” in the Product Safety Guide. This Quick Reference Guide contains basic instructions and information for your Brother machine. Store this Quick Reference Guide in a safe place, where it can be easily accessed for future reference.

Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions. The Operation Manual as well as other instructions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/cmoae/).

IMPORTANT

STEP 3

Install the Holder

STEP 1

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Prepare the material to be cut. Referring to the following table,

Printer paper 80 g/m² (0.1 mm)

Scrapbook paper (thin) 120 g/m² (0.15 mm)

Scrapbook paper (medium-thick)

Cardstock 280 g/m² (0.35 mm)

Paper

Vellum, tracing paper 0.07 mm

Poster board 400 g/m² (0.5 mm)

Thin cotton fabric (for quilt piece) 0.25 mm

Thin cotton fabric (except for quilt piece) 0.25 mm

Flannel (for quilt piece) 0.5 mm

Flannel (except for quilt piece) 0.5 mm

Fabric

Felt 3 mm

Denim 14 oz 0.75 mm

Plastic sheet (PP) 0.2 mm

Vinyl 0.2 mm

Magnet 0.3 mm

Others

Sticker or seal 0.2 mm

Foam sheet 3 mm

STEP 2

Mat and Blade Selection

select a mat and blade appropriate for the material.

Material Thichkness

200 g/m² (0.25 mm)

*1: Fabric Mat (CADXMATF12) can be used instead of the Standard Tack Adhesive Mat and the High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet. *2: Vinyl Auto Blade Holder included in Vinyl Auto Blade Kit (CADXVBKIT1) and Disney Vinyl Auto Blade Kit (CADXVBDSNKIT1) is also recommended.

Attach the Material to the Mat

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● An auto blade holder is included with this machine. Using the auto blade

holder, the thickness of the material is detected, and the blade extension automatically adjusts based on the material’s thickness.

● Use the mat designed specically for ScanNCut DX.

● Depending on your machine model, some accessories may not be

included. Additional purchase may be required.

Mat (for ScanNCut DX)

* When cutting paper with

a smooth surface

Standard Tack

Adhesive Mat

Low Tack

Adhesive Mat

Sheet for fabric cutting Auto blade holder

Iron-on Fabric

Appliqué Contact

Sheet

(White Backing)

High Tack

Adhesive Fabric

Support Sheet

Auto Blade

(Black)

Thin Fabric Auto

Blade (Beige)

Note

● Craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate) such as lamé or foil is not recommended for use. If such media is used or tested

it is recommended to clean the scanner glass inside the machine after every use.

cord to the machine, and then open the front tray cover.

STEP 4

Select the Pattern

Select “Pattern”.

Pull out the rear tray.

Select your choice of pattern category.

Turn on the machine.Connect the power

Select your choice of pattern.

Remove the protective cap.

Check the pattern size and number of pattern(s), and then touch the “Set” key.

Hold the blade holder and then install it in the carriage with the Brother Logo facing you.

Check the pattern(s) placement, and then touch the “OK” key.

Press down the holder lock lever.

Note

● We recommend performing “Test/Trial Cut” before cutting your project. Please refer to “Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)” on the next page.

STEP 5

Load the mat (arrow facing up).

Load the Mat and Start Cutting

For smooth feeding, align the top of the mat with the guides on the right and left sides of the feed slot and insert it under the feed rollers.

Lightly place your hand on the center of the mat and gently push it forward while pressing the “Feed” button on the operation panel.

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Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the preview screen.

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Touch the “Start” key to start cutting.

When cutting is nished,

touch the “OK” key on the screen.

Press the “Feed” button in the operation panel to release the mat.

Peel off the material. Use the spatula to peel off

the cutout pattern.

*After using a mat, cover it with the protective sheet.

Make sure that the arrow is facing the machine feeder (top side up).

Peel off the protective sheet.

*Keep the protective sheet for

storage use.

Before attaching your choice of material onto the mat, check if the strength of the adhesive is suitable by test attaching the material onto the edge of the adhesive side of the mat.

If the adhesive is ok, attach the material onto the mat’s adhesive.

Apply some pressure to

rmly attach the material

onto the mat.

Fabric Cutting Basics

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Refer to the “Mat and Blade Selection” table, and use an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet, a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet or fabric mat to cut fabric. Refer to the instructions included with the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet, high tack adhesive fabric support sheet or fabric mat for details. If these accessories are not included with your machine, purchase the optional iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (CASTBL1), high tack adhesive fabric support sheet (CASTBL2) or fabric mat (CADXMATF12). Some optional accessories may not be available in other countries.

Iron-On Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet

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

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

Use the standard mat. Do not place fabric with an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet

attached to the back directly onto a mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet attached.

High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet

● By attaching this adhesive sheet to the standard mat, the adhesive strength of the mat will

increase.

● Cut results may vary depending on the shape of the selected pattern.

Fabric Mat

● With this mat, High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet is not required.

Scanning Functions

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

Direct Cut

An original illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out.

Scan to Cutting Data

An original illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting lines for cutting/ drawing with this machine, then saved as data.

Refer to the Operation Manual for

detailed instructions.

Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)

Before working on your actual project, using your choice of material we recommend that you test cut or test the pen/ink (for draw function) to make sure that you’ll get the desired results. If you achieved your desired results, continue with your project using the same materials you tested.

Direct Cut (Scan and Cut Material’s Pattern(s))

Select “Scan”.

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Select “Direct Cut”. Select the destination for

the cutting data.

After selecting “Cut” in the preview screen, touch the “Test” key.

The test pattern will appear at

the bottom right.

Touch the scan settings.

key to specify

Attach the original (stamped paper, printed paper/sticker, etc.) to the mat.

without feeding out the mat, peel off the cutout and check the “Test/Trial Cut” results.

Make sure that the test pattern does not overlap the pattern for your project. To change the test pattern location, touch .

If the result of the “Test/Trial Cut” is good (clean and no-fray) continue cutting your project by touching the “Start” key on the screen.

If you are not satised with the “Test/

Trial Cut” result, follow the pressure settings procedure from perform “Test/Trial Cut(s)” until you have the best result.

After making the desired changes, touch the “OK” key.

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Touch the “Test again” key.When “Test/Trial Cut” is done,

Touch the “Start” key to start test/trial cutting.

top of the mat with the guides on the right and left sides of the feed slot and insert it under the feed rollers.

After selecting the area to be cut out, touch the “Preview” key and then “OK” key.

Touch the “Start” key to start cutting.

When cutting is nished,

touch the “OK” key.

Lightly place your hand on the center of the mat and gently push it forward while pressing the “Feed” button on the operation panel.

Touch the “OK” key.

Press the “Feed” button in the operation panel to release the mat.

Touch the “Start” key to start scanning.

Touch the “OK” key.For smooth feeding, align the

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Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the preview screen.

Peel off the material.

Use the spatula to peel off the cutout pattern.

Touch pattern in a different location.

to move the test

Touch the “Start” key to start test/trial cutting.

Touch to adjust the cutting pressure.

If the result of the “Test/Trial Cut” is good (clean and no-fray) continue cutting your project by touching the “Start” key on the screen.

If the material could not be cut cleanly, return to step perform “Test/Trial Cut” again.

Getting More Out of ScanNCut

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The following website provides methods for getting more out of your ScanNCut using CanvasWorkspace application, procedures for customizing pattern data, and much more.

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Referring to the “Test/Trial Cut” Result table below, adjust the cutting pressure according to the cutting results, and then touch the “OK” key.

“Test/Trial Cut” Result Adjustment Operation

Part of the material is not cut.

The entire pattern is not cut.

There are cutting lines completely through the mat.

Pressure too light: Touch settings screen once to increase the pressure.

Pressure too light: Touch in the settings screen once to increase the pressure.

Pressure too strong: Touch settings screen once to decrease the pressure.

http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com

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