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1. al Attach the material for the background to the Scanning a Background Image z 9 9 g mat and then press in the operation panel In this example we will use material with a cutout in its upper left corner as a background image For details on preparing the material and loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 Memo e 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 The mat is fed in and the Start Stop button in created the operation panel lights up Press the Start Stop button to start scanning gt After the material has been scanned it appears as the background in the pattern layout screen e This function cannot be used when an optional scanning mat is used e Depending on the machine model the sizes of mats that can be used will differ Check the Material with a cutout displayed as background Maximum Scanning Area under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen Memo e lf itis difficult to see the arranged patterns Q adjust the background contrast in the settings im i rn reen Touch BEES eine paite een SEH screen Press in the operation panel to start the background scanning function display the settings screen
2. Esc ja 52 Recalling e For details on the file formats that can be imported into the cutting machine from a USB flash driver or computer see Importing Designs on page 54 Q Touch the Saved Data key to display the destination memory selection screen TE set Aa oy al Touch the desired destination and then select the desired pattern a laa e EE Recall from the machine s memory gt Touch the pattern to be recalled and display a preview of the pattern layout M000002 M000003 000005 Ar M000006 n M000008 Aa EE Recall from a USB flash drive e To recall data from a USB flash drive plug the USB flash drive into the USB port for a USB flash drive on this machine e f there are folders on the USB flash drive touch a folder to display the list of patterns that it contains e lf there are many folders or patterns touch the arrows keys in the screen to scroll up or down Recalling from the Computer A SC ee 7 5 Lal For Computers and Operating Systems and USB Le cable see Saving Patterns in the Computer on E page 51 Plug the USB cable connector into the gt Touch the pattern to be recalled and display a corresponding USB ports for the computer and preview of the pattern layout for the machine p
3. Adding Patterns Add a pattern to the layout gt Touching this key displays the pattern category selection screen From that screen select the pattern to be added Saving Save the pattern arrangement as data For details see Saving on page 50 Editing The patterns in the layout can be edited moved or deleted For details see Layout Editing Functions on page 43 GO Auto Layout Automatically arrange the patterns to reduce their spacing For details see Auto Layout Functions on page 46 Background Scanning Scan the material for cutting drawing to be displayed in the background of the pattern 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 47 Layout Editing Functions The layout editing functions are available when Zo is touched in the pattern layout screen gt The layout editing screen appears f E Select a Lal hooo OY N T O o BE el B 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 Selecting Patterns Select an individual pattern or multiple patterns to be edited For details see PATTERN SELEC
4. al In the image trim screen use the touch pen to drag Gy to trim the image to the size to be imported gt If cutting lines are created the outline of the scanned illustration will be black cb e Touch V to change the minimum object size that will be detected and the conversion threshold For details see Adjusting Image Detection Levels on page 72 e Touch or Er to edit the imported cutting data For details see Advanced Cutting Functions for Direct Cut on page 64 Touch the OK key to confirm the trimmed area Jo Q gt Only the cutting lines appear p e Press the Cut key or the Draw key v OH Press the Start Stop button to start cutting e For details on unloading the mat after cutting follow the procedure under Unloading the Mat on page 28 LJ Color recognition mode 1 In the image trim screen use the touch pen to drag LS to trim the image to the size to be imported Memo e Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data 2 Touch the OK key to confirm the trimmed area Frame the image gt The image is converted to cutting data 63 Check the imported image in the image editing screen gt The created cutting data appears as black lines EE Ig
5. Refer to the operation manual for the sewing machine to complete the appliqu 55 DRAWING FUNCTIONS With a pen and pen holder you can draw patterns 2 Remove the cap from the pen and then insert on material Using the seam allowance settings also the pen into the pen holder with the point allows you to draw patterns with seam allowances down on material and then cut them out These drawing functions can be used to create quilt pieces e After use remove the pen from the pen holder and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it E Preparation Prepare the following accessories for drawing An additional purchase may be required depending on the Drawing machine model Pen holder ul Grasp the holder grip and then install the pen Erasable pen set or color pen set holder in the carriage with its lid opening Mat appropriate for the material that will be drawn button facing against you on e For details see Installing and Uninstalling the Blade and blade holder appropriate for the material Holder on page 26 that will be cut lron on fabric appliqu contact sheet or high tack adhesive fabric support sheet appropriate for fabrics that will be cut or drawn on Drawing In this example we will draw a built in pattern on material E Preparing the Pen Holder Press the button at the center of the pen holder to unhook the lid and open it al Select and edit the pattern
6. gt Increasing the size of multiple patterns at one ti ES d d d q D d q v Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns Weld the outlines of multiple patterns to create a single outline For details see Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns on page 45 Previewing Display a preview of the edited pattern GE ER Undoing an Operation In the editing screen after patterns have been arranged in the mat touch to undo the previous operation e Up to 10 of the previous operations can be undone e After an operation is undone it cannot be redone e Ifthe 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 e When patterns are automatically arranged the operation cannot be undone Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns When multiple patterns are selected in the layout editing screen the outlines of those patterns can be welded to create a single outline l a Select two heart patterns of different sizes and arrange them in the pattern layout screen al Touch the large heart pattern in the pattern layout screen and then drag it over the small pattern 4 Touch in the layout editing s
7. Touch the pattern to be drawn BA A031 BA A032 BA A033 BA A034 BA A035 wea A A036 y A037 A A038 BA A039 A040 BA A041 BA A042 BA A043 y A044 BA A045 al Adjust the seam allowance Specify the seam allowance which is the distance from the pattern outline to the cutting line around the T pattern in the settings screen Press in the operation panel to display the settings screen gt Touch 4 or gt to change setting Auto Shutdown Ce db Seam Allowance elt at Buzzer Sound Pattern interval we I SCH y I Die 1 1 I Seam allowance line Pattern outline stitching line Seam allowance gt Touch the OK key to finish specifying the setting and return to the pattern editing screen 57 Apply the seam allowance Touch to apply the seam allowance If appears in gray the seam allowance cannot be applied BA A039 E Height Z 100mm e Gaz e Memo e Depending on the pattern the seam allowance may be applied as a default Check the setting gt The pattern in the preview appears with a drawing line blue and a cutting line black 4 Touch the Set key to finish editing the pattern BA A039 Height BS 117mm Memo e To draw the seam allowance on the wrong side of the fabric flip the pattern Image of Pattern Piece to be Created KH l Right side of fabric Wrong side of
8. e For details on selecting and editing patterns see Selecting and Editing the First Pattern on page 33 56 Load the mat with the material for drawing cutting attached e Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot and press in the operation panel e For details on inserting the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 m OH Select Draw in the draw cut selection screen wt key or the Draw key v gt The drawing line blue appears O 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 Press in the operation panel gt Touch EN or to change the settings By lt Ol slat Draw Speed Draw Pressure C Note e Ifthe drawing pressure is too high the pen tip may be damaged Adjust it to an appropriate setting PZ Memo e 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 O Press the Start Stop button in the operation panel to start drawing e 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 Specifying the Seam Allowance
9. O Touch Yi for Scan Size to display the scanning size settings screen Scan Size 12 x12 Scan Resolution 300 dpi Scan Size 12 x 12 305mm x 305mm Scan Resolution 300 dpi 73 O Select the size of the scanning area From the list touch the key for the size of the original to be scanned For this example select the A4 size 12 x12 305mm x 305mm Letter 216mm x 279mm A4 210mm x 297mm 8 x8 203mm x 203mm Size selection keys Touch to cancel the setting and return to the previous screen 3 Touch to scroll through the list gt After the selected key is highlighted touch the OK key to finish specifying settings e 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 75 Q Touch i for Scan Resolution to display the scanning resolution settings screen v Scan Size A4 210mm x 297mm Scan Resolution 300 dpi Select the scanning resolution From the list touch the key for the scanning resolution For this example select 150 dpi o 200 dpi 150 dpi Resolution selection keys Touch to cancel the setting and return to the previous screen gt After the selected key is highlighted touch the OK key to finish specifying settings Check the settings and then touch the OK
10. Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer 89 ON Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk oo e js Ov Ae gt Computer Removable Disk G e 4 Search Removable Disk P Organize v Share with New folder v i q Favorites This folder is empty z Libraries P Computer Ki Network i Copy to Removable Disk G O Touch the Update key to start the update Ka Version Press Update after saving the upgrade file in the machine gt When updating is finished the completion message appears O Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again 90 No Fatyene Part Code Middle tack adhesive mat 12 x 12 The following are available as optional accessories 305 mm x 305 mm to be purchased separately pink and turquoise OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAMATM12 1 2 3 Contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center Part Name Low tack adhesive mat 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm turquoise CAMATP12 Low tack adhesive mat 12 x 24 305 mm x 610 mm turquoise Standard cut blade holder turquoise with no blade Scanning mat 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm Standard mat 12 x 12 oumme 305 mm x 305 mm CAMATF12 purple and turquoise Standard mat 12 x 24 e hea E purple and turquoise Deep cut blade holder purple with no blade Erasable pen se
11. nile g PA Memo e Entered characters can only be edited as the entire character string One character cannot be edited individually 49 MEMORY FUNCTIONS Patterns and characters arranged in the cutting drawing area can be saved and recalled later Le O el e USB flash drive is widely used however some USB flash drive may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website http support brother com for more details Note Saving Available in the following screen Tutorial 1 Step page 34 Pattern layout screen in Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern 1 Touch the Save key to display the destination memory selection screen dd MS S BEE 2 Touch the desired destination to start saving d CS UH ScanNCut Canvas a Save to the machine s memory gt When saving is finished the following message and the name of the saved file appear P Saved in the machine s memory File Name M E 50 Save to the USB flash drive e In order to save data on a USB flash drive plug the USB flash drive into the USB port for a USB flash drive on this machine gt When saving is finished the following message and the name of the saved file appear d AS Saved to USB media File Name U fcm e The name of the saved file with the extension fcm is automatically assigned
12. A OH Edit the pattern After editing is finished touch the Set key e For details on the editing functions see Pattern Editing Functions on page 41 BA A073 I Height SNe ET 34 O Check the pattern arrangement The two patterns that will be cut out appear in the pattern layout screen After checking the arrangement touch the OK key e From this screen an individual pattern can be edited moved or deleted For details on the functions that can be used in the pattern layout screen see Layout Editing Functions on page 43 e By using the auto layout function the arrangement of the patterns can easily be adjusted For details see Auto Layout Functions on page 46 e Select the Cut Area setting appropriate for the mat being used See page 30 gt The draw cut selection screen appears 1 Note e 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 Memo e To move a pattern within the cutting drawing area touch the pattern on the screen and drag it to the desired position e To delete a pattern from the arrangement select the pattern in the layout editing screen and then use the function for deleting gt Touch Hen lm the pattern layout screen gt Touch the pattern to be deleted in the
13. Operation Manual Cutting Machine Product Code 891 Z02 Z03 2Z04 B cument before using the machine ou keep this document nearby for future ref IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies However the explanations for markings such as and are not clearly described within the text Open Source Licensing Remarks This product includes open source software To see the open source licensing remarks please go to the manual download section on your model s home page of Brother Solutions Center at http support brother com Copyright and License 2015 Brother Industries Ltd All rights reserved This product includes software developed by the following vendors 1983 1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS INC 2008 Devicescape Software Inc INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this machine Before using this machine or attempting any maintenance carefully read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on this page and then study this safety manual for the correct operation of the various functions In addition af
14. Recognition Mode O GI 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 Color recognition mode 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 Recommended Example recognition mode Outlines that are clear Grayscale recognition mode e Distinct difference in brightness between background and illustration Different brightness of adjacent colors Similar brightness of adjacent colors Color recognition mode 7 Memo e The edges of adjacent colors with the same brightness as shown below cannot be detected In this case use the color recognition mode vn m a and b as well as c and d have the same brightness a 4 Attach the original to the mat and then load the mat into the feed slot e Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot and press the
15. Check the pattern piece arrangement using the pattern layout screen The pattern piece to be cut out appears in the screen After checking the arrangement touch the OK key e From this screen an individual pattern piece can be edited moved deleted or saved For details on the editing functions in the pattern layout screen see Pattern Layout Screen on page 43 e Select the Cut Area setting appropriate for the mat being used See page 30 MS S v gt The draw cut selection screen appears E 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 e For details on preparing the material and loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 E Cutting the First Pattern Select Cut in the draw cut selection screen f Press the vu Er or the Draw key v The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up Note e 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 al Press the Start Stop button to start cutting gt After the first pattern piece has been cut out
16. L Touch to recall the pattern layout data L Note GO Touch to display the patterns in zoom mode RS N e While data is being written do not disconnect the USB cable Pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine WM DT E has EE e Do not create folders within Removable Disk S a Since folders are not displayed pattern data the pattern s see Cutting Around Drawings WEN EE ET on page 57 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 31 53 O Touch the Saved Data key to display the destination memory selection screen gt The patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen O Touch the key of the pattern you want to recall Touch to return to the original screen U000002 U000003 1000005 i B uo00006 mme z uooo008 EN EE SC Q Touch the OK key U000003 7 a gt The Pattern layout screen is displayed 54 Importing Designs E importable File Formats In addition to the FCM format files in the following formats can be imported into the machine e SVG Scalable Vector Graphics vector image format for describing two dimensional graphics format svg data is displayed in the pattern li
17. T Background LVA gt Makes the background image darker gt Makes the background image lighter gt The following message appears gt Does not display the background image sI as background Put materials to scan on the mat and set it to the machine Press the Start Stop button to scan 47 gt The layout editing screen appears Memo e The pattern can also be moved by touching and dragging it in the screen O Use the layout editing functions to move the patterns e For details on moving patterns see Layout Editing Functions on page 43 Seg Memo e The pattern can also be moved by touching the pattern s displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen O Check that the patterns in the screen do not overlap the cutouts in the background material and then touch the OK key S D p L T ac Memo e When the scanned material is unloaded the background is cleared 48 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 ga esee ia E w 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 41 Type in the desired combination of characters Typing In the Word RAIN
18. When the following message appears touch the OK key _ The carriage and mat will move to w the initial position Keep your hands etc away from the carriage e bere A Le me e Never use a hard or pointed object such as a The home screen appears mechanical pencil or screwdriver to make a selection in the screens Otherwise damage to the machine may result Mat and Material Combinations The recommended material thickness is 0 1 mm to 0 3 mm for paper and 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm for fabric Refer to the following table 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 Mat Sheet for fabric cutting Middle ach ronron fabric igh tack Material and its thickness Standard mat adhesive nit Low tack appliqu adhesive purple and i adhesive contact fabric support turquoise de mat turquoise sheet white turquoise backing sheet Scrapbook paper 120 g m 7 thin 0 15 mm Scrapbook paper 200 g m a medium thick 0 25 mm SS SC 4 x eee ee Coe a Z Cardstock E WW 7 medium thick 0 35 mm paper Poster board 280 g m 7 thin 0 35 mm Poster board 400 thick 0 5 mm Thin cotton fabric 0 25 mm for quilt piece Thin cotton fabric except for quilt 0 25 mm Z piece Flannel fo
19. adhesive side and affix the protective sheet before storing it For details see Cleaning the Mat on page 78 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 support sheet from its edges so that no air is trapped between the mat and the sheet Glossy side of support sheet Note e 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 Peel off the backing from the top of the support sheet Backing Adhesive 22 OH 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 problems occur when testing attaching use different material O From its edges attach the material to the 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 Note e 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 Memo e The mat does not have a top and bottom It can be inserted into the feed slot from either end e Be sure that the vertical grain of the attached fabr
20. and store it away While pushing in the tab at the bottom of the machine pull up on the cover O Dampen a soft lint free cloth with water and firmly wring it out and then wipe the scanner glass at the inside on the bottom of the machine O Fit the tab on the cover into the notch of the installation slot and then attach the cover to the machine Notch O After cleaning perform a test scan 80 Adjusting the Screen 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 Q Holding your finger on the LCD screen turn the main power to off and back to on d wi A A a gt The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed using the included touch pen lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 gt After completing the touch panel adjustment the message SUCCESS appears on the screen Turn the main power to off then turn it back to on l Note e f 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 Adjusting the Scanning Cutting Position In Direct Cut mode the cutting position can be manually adjusted if it has shifted For details on th
21. key Scan Size A4 210mm x 297mm Scan Resolution 150 dpi gt A message appears 74 E Scanning and Saving Attach the original that will be scanned to the mat Note e Place the original to be scanned so that it is in the landscape orientation 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm Letter 216 mm x 279 mm A4 210 mm x 297 mm 8 x 8 203 mm x 203 mm 5 x 7 127 mm x 178 mm 4 x 6 102 mm x 152 mm D 3 5 x 5 89 mm x 127 mm al Load the mat into the feed slot For details on loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 Press the Start Stop button to start scanning gt The data is saved at the same time that the original is being scanned gt When scanning and saving is finished the completion message appears OH Touch the OK key to exit Scan to USB mode D lt gt Saved to USB media File Name IMG 2 jpg O Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat O Unplug the USB flash drive from the USB port for a USB flash drive on this machine Q 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 Follow steps through in Scan Settings of Tutorial 5 Scanning to USB on page 73 al Select Custom and then touch the OK key Using the touch pen drag Gy
22. lightweight fabric is attached to the mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet E Page A Opening Screen Scanning Cutting Position Adjustment e ad Ge 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 Yi to display the settings screen For details see Adjusting the Scanning Cutting Position on page 81 E Page 5 No hak RK KK B Ver zz Machine Information Yi B te No Displays the serial number specific for this machine Ver Displays the version information for this software Machine Information Touch KI this page displays machine information E Page 6 Wireless network models only Network Yi dk Touch Mi to set up a wireless network For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide Network E Page 7 Wireless network models only ScanNCut Online ScanNCut Online Touch the Register key to set up ScanNCut Online For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide 31 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 AN Auto Shutdown NM If
23. the following message appears In order to cut out the second pattern piece touch the Select the next part key Finehedicuttno EE m Select the next part Finish gt Touching the Select the next part key erases all editing information for the first pattern piece and displays the pattern piece list screen again E Unloading the Mat T 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 al 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 28 37 E Editing and Cutting the Second Pattern Piece Select and edit the second pattern piece and then touch the OK key For details on editing the pattern follow steps page 36 in Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece AR J004 D W Pattern e Touch to return to the pattern category selection screen for selecting another pattern 2 Follow the procedures described in Loading the Mat page 27 and Cutting page 28 to load the material to be used for the second pattern piece and cut it out gt When cutting is finished a message appears After all pattern pieces have been cut out touch the Finish key Finened cutting TTT Sele
24. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC adapter inlet Otherwise a fire electric shock physical injuries or damage to the machine and AC adapter may result AN Do not touch the AC adapter or power cord plug with wet hands Otherwise an electric shock may result Do not allow liquids metal objects or dust to come into contact with the power cord plug while it is being AN both plugged in and stored In addition never use the machine in a location where it may be exposed to water Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Do not disassemble alter or attempt to repair the AC adapter Otherwise a fire electric shock or injuries AN AN may result For servicing adjustments and repairs contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center If the power cord plug becomes dusty disconnect it from the electrical outlet and then wipe it with a dry cloth Using the machine with a dusty plug may result in a fire Do not place objects around the power cord or block access to the power cord Otherwise the power cord cannot be unplugged in an emergency IMPORTANT Take precautions when sharing the electrical outlet with other device S Avoid using the same electrical outlet used by chargers for portable phones or high voltage devices such as copiers Otherwise interference or machine malfunctions may occur Turn off the machine before unplugging the AC adapter Unplugging the po
25. Le VE 50 Saving Patterns in the Computer Di Recall from ScanNCutCanvas Wireless network Models OI EE 52 Recalling EE 52 Recalling from the Computer 53 IMPON KIT Te Te CN 54 Cutting an Appliqu Piece Only on Models Compatible With Appliqu Embroidery Data Readability Jisuspa 55 Preparing Des or phc les 55 Recalling the Pattern to the Cutting Machine and CUMING The EE ddegeegeee r aii 55 DRAWING FUNCTIONS ccscssscesceees 56 RI e RE 56 Cutting Around Drawings c csseceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeees 57 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS 61 SCANNING FOR CUTTING Direct Cut 61 Tutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting 61 Advanced Cutting Functions for Direct Cut 64 CREATING CUTTING DATA Scan to Cut RE RRE 66 Tutorial 4 Creating Cutting Data 66 Adjusting Image Detection Levels A 72 SCANNING IMAGES Scan to USB 73 Notes On SCanning a sistance easier 73 Tutorial 5 Scanning to UE 73 Selecting the Area to be Gaved 75 5 APPENDIX siwescucesisnietevegeos 70 CONSUMABLES uge geseet ekegbe gege gee 76 Replacement Criterta 76 Replacing the Blade ccccccsssecessseresseersasenenes 76 CARE AND MAINTENANCE secceseees 78 ie D e EE 78 Cleaning the Scanner Glass 79 Adjusting the Gcreen ENEE 80 Adjusting the Scanning Cutting Position 81 TROUBLESHOOTING cecssscsscescescees 83 ERROR MESSAGES vic vesiccncivsccaeccasuncaetorsao scares 86 UP
26. Using the included spatula lightly scrape off any cuttings attached to the mat Use commercially available tweezers to remove any E Cleaning the Holder fabric threads attached to the mat If material cuttings lint or dust accumulate in the holder it may not operate correctly Clean the holder after every use Twist off the holder cap to remove it w NNE E lt E Ee Beie Wi Le ane _ EE e ne gene ae ZA a i GE Z e a Ce OF ee i 2 e CEET gt Pant n E SE SC A Ss Ai oe Fr gt e Aan 5 p EK lt i Sia gt E o Es e z D Se GE s S e Ce W ze a ant n a L SES Ee mag eee Fone eT te 7 a A Zeiss e Edel et Ee a e sef A Stee Far 2 2 Era a Sous Pid Ee ECH ECH eeng SE A Re D er gt Gi See d S KEEN Soen SC Sie ee P Sug y er gr Se z Ca E z at Be 7 vi D rd W e PaT P ei d 7 aloe d Da P zm ot he A Ee E z z sa KE R Sa EE E it b bet SC vi di h d h surroun Ing area with a ry clot ae we Ta Se S E CR gt Ee R SE a 4 r at ane uae eng a Pa a y Ge GE gt x E GE A 2 E SE Se e De ST E gt e be e SE SEET 5 Sat oF KEN SET TEE EE SE e E eg t ZE KE 7 A m wa ayer 2 a 2 ei Sieg FS ed ett a se Ze Ei z d z 7 z Dy F 7 gt b Z b 7 7 a d g e l d ZS e 7 e z 7 LP 78 al Using a commercially available brush clean off Remove the holder
27. When the sheet s adhesive strength decreases or fabric becomes twisted while being cut replace the sheet with a new one e When peeling the sheet off the mat or replacing the sheet use the spatula to carefully remove the old sheet e Store the mat in between uses with the protective sheet affixed to the support sheet e ifa 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 e Do not reuse a support sheet that has been attached to the mat e Store the support sheet at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures high humidity or direct sunlight Fabric cut out e Do not bend the support sheet to store it 2 Support sheet remaining on mat GI Spatula 23 Adjusting the Blade Extension The appropriate blade extension differs depending on the material type and thickness Before installing the holder in the carriage turn the holder cap to adjust the blade extension and then perform trial cutting For details on trial cutting see Trial Cutting on page 27 E Cutting Settings Use the following table to select the appropriate settings according to the material that will be cut D eat Cutting blade ade scale ut pressure Material and its thickness setting setting Standard cut blade Deep cut blade turquoise purple Scrapboo
28. a new one page 6 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 The mat is not level due to the With your hands hold the mat level when weight of the material inserting it 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 page 27 Replace the mat with a new one page 6 Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference Maintain space around the slot at the back of the machine so that the mat can be fed out The surface where the machine is l s l Place the machine on a flat even surface installed is uneven There is an obstruction around the slot at the back of the machine page 12 83 Symptom Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference The mat s adhesive strength has Press the Feed button to feed out the decreased or the material is not mat and then replace the mat with a new The mat or the material secured one catches on a feed roller when the mat is being Press the Feed button to feed out the inserted The material extends from the mat and then attach the material while page 18 adhesive area of the mat keeping it within the adhesive area of the page 28 mat page 28 page 76 The mat or the material 7 5 catches on a toed roller Press the Start Stop but
29. 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 E Scanning Specifications e Scanning format Color e Saved file format jpg E Material That Can be Scanned Thickness Max 1 5 mm Paper Fabric Mat suitable for the material See page 16 e Depending on the machine model the sizes of mats that can be used will differ Check the Maximum Scanning Area under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen e Use the optional scanning mat to secure the paper or fabric to be scanned The mat can be used without attaching the paper or fabric to the mat Tutorial 5 Scanning to USB In this tutorial we will save an illustration drawn on paper as JPEG data to a USB flash drive E Scan Settings Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port for a USB flash drive on this machine al Touch the Scan key in the home screen to select the scanning mode Select Scan to USB in the scanning mode selection screen b mai Scan to Scan to Direct Cut Cut Data USB gt A message appears 4 Touch Yi to display the scanning settings screen Specify the size of the area to be scanned and the scanning resolution Save scanned image to USB media as a JPEG file Put materials to scan on the mat and set it to the machine Press the Start Stop button to scan dei
30. compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment e Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 WE USB cable Sold separately e We recommend using a USB 2 0 cable Type Ai B that is no longer than 2 meters 6 feet E Saving Patterns in the Computer Using the USB cable the machine can be connected to your computer and the patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in the Removable Disk folder in your computer The saved patterns are deleted when the cutting machine is turned OFF 1 Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine al Turn on your computer and select Computer My computer USB port for computer USB cable connector gt The Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer My computer on the computer C Note e 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 Touch the Save key to display the destination memory selection screen OH Touch KI to start saving Touch to return to the original screen without saving gt When saving is finished the following message and the name of the saved file appear M Saved to USB media kd File Name
31. fabric 3 Drawing line stitching line GO Seam allowance line gt 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 Wrong side of fabric 58 O Check 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 e To re edit the pattern arrangement after checking it touch BS For details see Pattern Layout Screen on page 43 e Select the Cut Area setting appropriate for the mat being used See page 30 OK gt The draw cut selection screen appears E 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 e For details on attaching material to the mat see Mat and Material Combinations on page 16 e Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot and press in the operation panel e For details on inserting the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 E Drawing Touch the Draw key SCH n key or the Draw key v gt A preview of the l
32. from the carriage 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 4 Use a commercially available brush to clean around the feed slot and the carriage Attach the holder cap to the holder For details on attaching the holder cap see Installing on page 77 E Cleaning Inside the Machine If there are vertical lines or blank areas in the scanned image lint or dust may have accumulated in the Cleaning the Scanner Glass 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 If there are unwanted vertical lines in the scanned image or if scanning cannot be done cleanly the Turn off the machine and disconnect the power scanning area of the scanner may have become cord plug and then disconnect the AC adapter dirty Clean the scanner glass at the bottom of the plug from the DC power jack on the back of the machine machine Turn off the machine and disconnect the power cord plug and then disconnect the AC adapter plug from the DC power jack on the back of the EZ machine en 2 Open the cover on the front of the machine lt a al Store away the operation panel First raise the panel until it is vertical and then lower
33. function ki N Note a e 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 e The spacing between arranged patterns can be specified in the settings screen see Pattern Interval on page 31 Perform the auto layout function after every time you adjust the spacing between patterns so the changes are applied e 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 Rearranging By Rotating Patterns to Any Angle This is useful when arranging a large number of patterns in a limited space BERR NEE BERR ARNE ERE EAN CITT IS BERR NEE BERR NEE BERR ERNE 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 LTT yyy TT AT TI EERE ANE GITT GITT EERE Nee EERE ANE EERE EAN N 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 K
34. is stored in the memory Press this key to adjust the scanned image When the machine is turned off the scanned images are erased Use Direct Cut mode to check the adjustment results e For details on the Direct Cut mode see SCANNING FOR CUTTING Direct Cut on page 61 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 support brother com 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 The machine cannot be turned on Mat Symptom 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 When the mat is inserted the attached material peels off Paper Fabric Jam Symptom The mat cannot be fed Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference Check that the AC adapter is connected to the machine and that the power cord is connected to the AC adapter and electrical outlet The AC adapter is not correct
35. page 78 LJ Peeling Off the Material Paper After cutting the material use a spatula to slowly peel off the paper Spatula E Fabric Other Than for Quilt Piecing Standard mat purple and turquoise lron on fabric appliqu contact sheet white backing Q Attaching the Material Fabric Other Than for Quilt Piecing Iron the specially designed contact sheet to the back of fabrics for any use other than quilt piecing and then attach them to the standard mat The double faced adhesive type of the iron on fabric appliqu contact sheet reinforces the fabric and enables any pattern to be cut easily including appliqu s 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 appliqu contact sheet Note e 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 Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive side of the standard mat Note e Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat save it for later use e In order to maintain the adhesive strength attach the protective sheet to the adhesive side of the mat after use e 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 pa
36. perform trial cutting and adjust the blade extension until the material is cut cleanly LJ With an Appropriate Blade Extension When the material is peeled off a faint trace of the cut remains on the mat surface A Ge KA E ZA d tU Te We ec E at LJ With a Blade Extension That Needs to be Adjusted Trial cutting results Tips for adjustment Part of the cut Too Little of a Blade Extension material remains Turn the holder cap half a when it is peeled off marking to the right Too Little of a Blade Extension Turn the holder cap one marking to the right The material is not clearly cut There are deep cuts Too Much of a Blade Extension completely through Turn the holder cap one marking the mat to the left Note Be careful that the blade does not extend too much Otherwise the blade may break If there is too much of a blade extension the material may not be cut cleanly and the mat will deteriorate quicker 29 MACHINE SETTINGS Settings Screen From the LCD panel the settings for specific functions can be selected and settings can be adjusted To display the settings screen press in the operation panel E Page 1 English Ai m Ba Cut Area kp Soe m S Settings screen page number Touch to display a different page 3 Touch to finish specifying settings Language Language Background Select the display languag
37. preview of the pattern layout appears Edit the cutting data as necessary and then cut or draw For details on finishing cutting follow the procedures under Loading the Mat page 27 and Cutting page 28 Memo e Small spots and unwanted lines created during scanning can be deleted after a scanned image is converted to cutting data gt After recalling the cutting data into the pattern layout screen use the editing functions for selecting the spots to delete For details on the function see Specifying the Selection Area on page 40 Touch for selecting multiple patterns in the specified area Unwanted spots and lines gt Specify the area of the unwanted spots and then touch the OK key 71 Adjusting Image Detection Levels The output levels of the scanned image data can be adjusted Available in the following screen Tutorial 4 Step page 68 Image editing screen or Step page 69 in Creating Cutting Data E 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 100 mm This example describes the procedure using the grayscale recognition mode screen of the Scan to Cut Data mode ul Select one of the detection options and then touch EA to displ
38. screen al Adjust the cutting speed and pressure To delete multiple patterns use the function for selecting multiple patterns For details see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 39 Before cutting the pattern adjust the cutting speed and pressure These adjustments can be made from the settings screen Press in the operation panel gt Touch hb or Le to change the settings Cut Speed H Cut Pressure bh z A Ph wi j Ke u VW S EeeeCE eent Sg l Af Note be 1 PA e Depending on the fabric being used it may not gt Touch in the layout editing screen to be cut cleanly if the cutting pressure is not correctly adjusted For the appropriate cutting delete the selected pattern s pressure see Cutting Settings on page 24 Press the Start Stop button to start cutting gt When cutting is finished the draw cut selection screen appears again E 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 28 E Loading the Mat While holding the mat level and lightly inserting it into the feed slot press in the operation panel e For details see Loading the Mat on page 27 E Cutting Select Cut in the draw cut selection screen Tutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns LL Draw Cut Press the Vut noy A WD or th
39. sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center Continuing to use the machine in this condition may result in a fire or electric shock If a power outage occurs or thunder is heard while the machine is being used disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result If while the machine is being used or stored an unusual odor is produced the machine produces heat or smoke or becomes discolored or deformed or any other unusual occurrence is observed stop using the machine and then unplug the AC adapter from the machine and electrical outlet Continuing to use the machine in this condition may result in a fire or electric shock In addition repairs must never be performed by the user it is too dangerous Do not disassemble repair or alter the machine by yourself Otherwise a fire electric shock or injuries may result For servicing adjustment cleaning or repair of internal parts other than those specified contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center Before performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual unplug the power cord Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result While the machine is operating make sure that shirt sleeves neckties hair or jewelry do not become pulled in Otherwise injuries may result If anything is pulled in immediately unplug the p
40. the holder Holder Lock Lever Releases the holder when the lever is raised Locks the holder when the lever is lowered Handles Grasped when moving the machine Feed Slot Feeds in or out a cutting scanning mat The mat is fed by the feed rollers on both sides Front Tray Cover Protects the feed rollers carriage and holder Open the cover while the machine is operating 12 Unit Descriptions Rear CSE USB port for a USB flash drive Allows a USB flash drive to be connected for saving and recalling data 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 51 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 DC Power Jack AC Adapter AC Power Cord Scanner Glass Bottom of Machine Unit Descriptions Operation Panel E RS Tels Power Button Turns the machine on off Home Button Displays the home screen starting screen for operating this machine GI Settings Button Displays the settings screen for specifying various settings For details see Settings Screen on page 30 GO LCD Panel Displays operation screens preview images of patterns and error messages Feed Button Feeds the loaded mat in
41. 69 lron on fabric appliqu contact sheet 6 17 19 L WAV Ee EE 30 Layout editing FUNCTIONS 43 AVOUT le E EE 31 Low tack adhesive mat ise ree dzeguget caeids vaeubivedeedecwesedeine 17 M Main power On Off csceccsseececeeeeceeseeceeeeeseeeeseaeeeseaes 15 Maii DOW Er SWIRCIN EEN 15 33 Mat and material combinations 16 Mat IG ele DE 27 Mat lee el e E 28 92 Middle tack adhesive Mat A 17 O Opening screen WEE 15 31 Operation panel WEE 13 14 Optional accessories cased teccsiidatiewalacewe Se ustenaldatucedeelaiseeues 91 Outline distanc sonia a a a a E E 64 Outlining and framing BEE 65 P Pans ANG TUNCHOMS iste ventteondeucaveerdansdh a 12 Pattern category selection screen ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 33 Pattern editing functions cc eececeeseeeeeeeseeeeeaaeeeeeeneees 41 Pattern editing screen sssssnsnssnnennnnnernnnennnennnnn 33 41 Pattern layout screen assassnsssnnnssnnnnnnnnnrnnnennnennnnn 34 43 Paten ModE anri n 10 Pattern piece editing screen cceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 37 42 Pattern piece list screen EEN 36 Pattern selection SCION cececssecensseeesseeeseserenees 33 36 Pattern Sizing Screen EE 36 Pattern sub category Selection screen cceeeceneeeees 36 Picture editing EE 72 R Recalling EG 52 Replacement Criteria ENEE 76 Required material condition Scanning 00 61 73 S SAVINI EE 50 SOCAN MOE ech 10 61 Cait LOC Uae EE 66 Color recog
42. BOW Q Select the font category in the pattern category selection screen ean al Touch the desired font type ABC ABC FO A004 ABC ABC FO A005 FO A006 ABC AC sch bb Type in the characters The keyboard is in the QWERTY layout After entering the characters touch the OK key RAINBOW Character input display 2 Character keys 3 Uppercase lowercase selection key LU Space key Letter accented character number selection key Backspace key deletes one character from the end of those displayed e Ifthe entered characters do not fit within the cutting drawing area the character size is automatically reduced 4 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 FO A001 AAA so lt 5 Spacing Character size adjustment keys g RAINBOW 0 6 12 1 31mm 205mm RAINBOW RAINBOW Character spacing adjustment keys er det INB OW 42 0 el 3 Size of entire character string O 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 50 RAINBOW
43. DATING THE SOFTWARE c0000 39 Update Procedure Using USB Flash Drive 89 Update Procedure Using Computer 89 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIEG sssceseeees 91 INDEX E 92 FEATURES Patterns Pattern mode Scanning Scan mode Select a pattern and edit it to create your own design Scan an illustration photo or your own drawing to By simply loading craft paper or fabric you can create personalized cut designs The design can then quickly create precision paper and fabric cutouts be cut out or saved as data The variety of built in patterns can easily be edited to The many editing functions allow you to easily create designs process the scanned design The laid out design can be saved and recalled at any time Home screen Scan an image Tutorial 3 page 61 Tutorial 4 page 66 Tutorial 5 page 73 Select a pattern Tutorial 1 page 33 Tutorial 2 page 35 ZK r 3 ER Wa ewar 4 Scan to Scan to rere a Direct Cut Cut Data USB 10 Overview of ScanNCut Online for Data Transfer via a Wireless Network Some models of this machine are equipped with a wireless network connection function When connected to a wireless network a pattern can be downloaded to the machine directly from the ScanNCutCanvas Web application or a pattern created on the machine can be uploaded Refer to the following to use the wireless network connection function For the fun
44. GI Save to the computer e In order to save data to connect the computer by plugging a USB cable into this machine s USB port for computer For details see Saving Patterns in the Computer on page 51 Save to ScanNCutCanvas Wireless network models only e In order to save to ScanNCutCanvas the machine must be connected to a wireless network This is available only after a connection has been established with ScanNCutCanvas http ScanNCutCanvas Brother com For details on making the connection refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide gt When saving is finished the following message and the name of the project appear For details on checking data saved in ScanNCutCanvas refer to Wireless Network Quick Setup Guide Save successful Project Title e e This is a function of ScanNCut Online For details refer to Overview of ScanNCut Online for Data Transfer via a Wireless Network on page 11 If in the pattern category selection screen is blue the machine is connected to a wireless network wl Ke Q Note e While data is being saved do not remove the USB flash drive or disconnect the USB cable Touch the OK key to finish saving the data gt The destination memory selection screen appears again Saving Patterns in the Computer E Connecting Your Machine to the Computer e Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC
45. Hz Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Never connect a DC power supply or inverter DC AC inverter Otherwise a fire or electric shock may AN N result If it is unknown whether the electrical outlet to be used to connect this machine is an AC or DC power supply consult a licensed electrician Fully insert the power cord plug into the outlet Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine AN A may result AN Do not place the machine on the power cord Otherwise a fire or damage to the power cord may result Do not expose to a flame or heater Otherwise the cover of the AC adapter may melt and a fire or electric shock may result If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the machine and the electrical outlet for safety reasons When performing maintenance such as cleaning unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Otherwise an electric shock may result When disconnecting the power cord plug from the electrical outlet grasp the non metal part of the plug not the cord to pull it out Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or loose electrical outlet Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Do not use an extension cord and multi plug adapters Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result
46. If the problem persists contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center Error Messages Causes Solutions A malfunction occurred Turn the machine off then on again Turn the machine off then on again Built in memory is corrupted The data on the machine s memory is corrupted Restart the Initialize the memory machine The message appears under the following conditions There are 301 or more patterns being cut in the Direct Cut mode There are 301 or more patterns being saved as cutting data in the Scan to Cut Data mode Reduce the number of patterns being used Depending on the machine model the maximum number of patterns will differ Check the Maximum Pattern Number under Machine Information on page 5 of the Cannot operate when there are too many patterns settings screen There are too many cutting lines to be created after large number of small patterns are scanned There are too many light tone patterns to be converted to two tone black and white patterns while the image detection level is being adjusted Scan images again after reducing the number of patterns arranged in the original There is no scanned image or lines for scanning Recheck the image to be scanned and adjust the scanning Cannot operate when there is no pattern area image detection level and Ignore Object Size settings In addition change the image drawn on the original to o
47. N T Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in property damage This symbol indicates that there is a possibility of fire under specific conditions This symbol indicates that there is a possibility of electric shock under specific conditions SC This symbol indicates a prohibited action which must not be performed o This symbol indicates a required action which must be performed Important Safety Instructions The following precautions should be observed for safe use of the machine Power Supply and AC Adapter A WARNING Place the AC adapter and power cord in a safe location where they will not be stepped on while they are being both used and stored Do not perform any of the following actions that may damage the AC adapter AN AN or power cord Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Damaging modifying forcefully bending exposing to heat pulling twisting bundling placing objects on pinching exposing to metal repeatedly bending and folding hanging in the air or squeezing against a wall Do not use any AC adapter or power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord designed specifically AN for this machine Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Do not use the AC adapter and power cord designed specifically for this machine with any other device Use the AC adapter only with a household electrical outlet AC 100 240V 50 60
48. STEPS EE 14 Removing the Transport Packing Materials 14 Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel 14 Using the Touch Pen and Spatula Stand on certain OCIS E 14 Turning On Off the Machne 15 Operation of LCD Panel nnnennnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenne 15 Mat and Material Combinations ssseaeeeeeeeeenn 16 Attaching the material to the mat 18 Adjusting the Blade Extension 24 Installing and Uninstalling the Holder 26 DD ite lig Gilad gle E 27 MACHINE SETTINGS siica cessed tec veckins ovseesesess 30 Settings SCCM E 30 AULO E lee On REENEN ER 2 BASIC OPERATIONG 33 PATTERN CUTTING wiosicessnrrteceossaseacsonversacens 33 Tutorial 1 Cutting battems 33 Tutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns 35 PATTERN SELECTION ccescssccsscssceees 39 Selecting a Single Pattern nnnenennneneneeenneeeenee 39 Selecting Multiple Patterns ccccceceeeeeeeeeeees 39 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 41 CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONSG 41 Pattern Editing Funchons eterna 41 Pattern Editing Functions Advanced Patterns 42 Pattern Layout Gcreen EE 43 Layout Editing Functons 43 Undoing an Operation 44 Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns PET E EAE E TE EE E E PETT 45 Auto Layout FUNCTIONS s seesssesseensnsrnennrnrnreennnn 46 Scanning a Background Image 47 Character Input Funchons 48 MEMORY FUNCTIONS sccescssccsscesees 50 e e
49. Select the first pattern to be used in the pattern Press to turn on the machine selection screen e For details see Turning On Off the Machine on page 15 BA A061 BA A062 BA A063 BA A064 BA A065 E Setting the Holder Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine e For details see Installing and Uninstalling the Holder on page 26 E Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Select Pattern in the home screen O O 086 BA A066 BA A067 BA A068 BA A069 BA A070 ee W We kw BA A074 BA A075 Touch to scroll up Touch to scroll down O Edit the pattern using the pattern editing screen After editing is finished touch the Set key e For details on the editing functions see Pattern Editing Functions on page 41 BA A071 l Height 33 E Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern Touch the Add key in the pattern layout screen Z Iess gt The pattern category selection screen appears e Press A to cancel the pattern selection and then select the pattern again al Select the category for the pattern to be cut out so ono eg lors RH SS Aa sy Touch to return to the previous screen Select the second pattern to be used BA A061 BA AO62 BA AO63 BA A064 BA A065 Ki BA A066 BA A067 BA AO68 BA A069 BA A070 bh AA AE d O k
50. TION on page 39 Deleting Delete the selected patterns 43 Moving Incrementally move the selected patterns Touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the patterns e The pattern can also be moved by touching it displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen e To move a pattern while in the zoom mode drag the pattern Editing Individual Patterns Edit the selected individual pattern gt Touching this key displays the pattern editing screen From that screen an individual pattern can be edited e For details see Pattern Editing Functions on page 41 AA co Clea Cone RAe Number BS ajalooks e This function is not available when multiple patterns are selected e 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 44 Unifying Grouping Multiple Patterns When multiple patterns are selected in the layout editing screen 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 EEN in the layout editing screen For details see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 39 gt Unifying
51. Ux fcm e The name of the saved file with the extension fcm is automatically assigned gt The pattern will be temporarily saved to Removable Disk under Computer My computer O Select the pattern s fcm file in Removable Disk and copy the file to the computer ba ba e OO gt Computer Removable Disk G X 4 Search Removable Disk P _ Open Burn New folder v d Organize v WY Favorites a Libraries i Computer 999999465 fm 51 Recall from ScanNCutCanvas Wireless network models only Using a wireless network patterns can easily be recalled from ScanNCutCanvas ScanNCut transfer function This is a function of ScanNCut Online For details refer to Overview of ScanNCut Online for Data Transfer via a Wireless Network on page 11 Q Connect to a wireless network and register with ScanNCutCanvas http ScanNCutCanvas Brother com for your machine e For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide 2 Use ScanNCutCanvas to transfer the pattern to be sent to the cutting machine e For details refer to Wireless Network Quick Setup Guide Touch to recall the pattern EG Ra 4 aN amp e If inthe pattern category selection screen is blue the machine is connected to a wireless network gt Simply pressing places the patterns in the pattern layout screen 2 i
52. abric covered with decorative layer that can easily separate such as lam 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 If such media is used or tested it is recommended to clean the scanner glass at the bottom of the machine after every use page 79 Memo e When using a 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm mat the maximum work area for cutting drawing is 296 mm x 298 mm 11 3 4 x 11 3 4 e When using an optional 12 x 24 8305 mm x 610 mm mat the maximum work area for cutting drawing is 296 mm x 603 mm 11 3 4 x 23 3 4 e Some fabrics with uneven surfaces can be cut if turned upside down 17 Attaching the material to the mat 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 Mat and Material Combinations on page 16 Material Page Fabric Other Than for Quilt Piecing Page 19 Fabric for Quilt Piecing Page 21 E Paper Mat suitable for the material LJ Attaching the Material Paper Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive side of the mat C Note e Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat save it for later use e In order to maintain the adhesive strength attach the protective sheet to the adhesive side of
53. and Since the touch pen and spatula can stand in their holders they can easily be used for example while cutting The touch pen and spatula stand can also be removed and placed in any convenient location The touch pen can be stored in its holder when it is not being used Turning On Off the Machine e LCD panels commonly have bright spots permanently lit dots and dark spots unlit Q Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and dots It may cause some unexpected luminous then connect the AC adapter to the machine spots to appear and tiny picture elements to be missed in the screen Please note that this is not a sign of malfunction OH To turn off the machine press in the operation panel O Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet O Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine and then disconnect the power cord from the AC adapter e Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable otherwise the cable Power cord may be damaged AC adapter e When using the AC adapter untie the bundled cord 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Press in the operation panel When the opening screen appears touch anywhere on the display Operation of LCD Panel O 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 eg D I o gt
54. and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment complies with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE For users in Canada This equipment complies with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE For users in Mexico The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions 1 it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this equipment or device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undes
55. annot be installed if the lever is lowered 1 C N UTI O N e After removing the blade holder from the o machine be sure to retract the blade into the holder and attach the protective cap e Do not leave the blade extended Otherwise injuries may result t e Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths Holder lock lever A CAUTION e Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine Carriage e Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths Grasp the holder grip and then insert the holder into the carriage ue Grip 26 OH Touch the Set key T 02 T Height P 10 Make sure that the blade extension is appropriate for S Era the material Using the same material to cut or draw ge mber on in your project perform trial cutting 1 Trial Cutting E Turning On the Machine Press in the operation panel to turn on the machine O Check the pattern arrangement and then touch e For details see Turning On Off the Machine on the OK key page 15 E Setting the Holder Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine CH e For details see Installing and Uninstalling the Holder on page 26 ji e For details on changing the pattern arrangement m Selecting the Test Pattern see Pattern Layout Screen on page 43 C
56. anted images are scanned Scanning cannot be done cleanly there are lines in the scanned image The lines printed on the mat are scanned The scanned image is red Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference Neither a high tack adhesive fabric Attach a high tack adhesive fabric support support sheet or iron on fabric sheet to a mat or affix an iron on fabric page 19 appliqu contact sheet is used for appliqu contact sheet to a fabric before page 21 fabric cutting cutting it A fabric is not firmly attached to a mat that has a high tack adhesive Letiegee the handle of the included mT fabric support sheet on its adhesive p g pag aie spatula across the surface of the fabric AN eeh E app Iqis comas Iron the entire contact sheet to affix it sheet is not firmly attached to a page 20 Abric firmly to the wrong side of the fabric The blade extension from the blade Remove the holder from the carriage and Get holder is too much then adjust the blade extension pag The cutting pressure Cut Adjust the setting for Cut Pressure inthe page 24 Pressure is incorrect settings screen page 30 Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference Adjust the settings for Draw Speed and Draw Pressure in the settings screen To draw thicker lines increase the The drawing speed Draw Speed drawing pressure To draw thinner lines or drawing pressure Draw decrease the drawing pres
57. areas that are only partially filled with a color 69 E Saving Data select the destination where the data will be saved Select the desired location For this example select the machine O aaa i gie n O N Machine USB flash drive GI Computer GO ScanNCutCanvas Wireless network models only This is available only after a connection has been established with ScanNCutCanvas For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide gt Touching a key starts saving the data When the data has been saved the following message appears EI i d T Saved in the machine s memory File Name M E E al Touch the OK key to finish saving the data gt The destination memory selection screen appears again Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat and then peel off the original from the mat 70 E Recalling Cutting Data Saved cutting data can be recalled for cutting ul Attach the material for cutting to the mat and then load the mat e For details on attaching the material see Mat and Material Combinations on page 16 e For details on loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 al Recall the saved cutting data e For details on recalling data follow the procedure under Recalling on page 52 M000009 M000010 M0000171 aE R 2 2 M000012 Lal 4 za gt A
58. attach the material to the mat from its edges Slowly attach the material from its edges so that no air is trapped between it and the mat Note e 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 Memo e The mat does not have a top and bottom It can be inserted into the feed slot from either end e 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 EA Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off e Otherwise curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted Q Peeling Off the Material Fabric Other Than for Quilt Piecing Note After cutting the material use a spatula to peel off s E E the fabric together with the attached contact double sided adhesive contact sheet sheet e When attaching fabrics with the double sided adhesive iron carefully being sure that the material and adhesive surfaces are properly heat set e When attaching fabrics of different weights with the double sided adhesive first iron the lighter weight fabric to affix the contact sheet LJ Notice on Use of iron on Fabric Appliqu Contact Sheet e Store the contact sheet at room temperature and in a locatio
59. atterns_1 es computer then go to Removable Disk es Gm x 2 On the computer open Computer My go gt Computer gt e 4 Search Computer P Organize v AutoPlay Eject Properties System properties Uninstall or change a program gt E EN U000003 vue U000005 alle bb bY Favorites 4 Hard Disk Drives 3 a Libraries E Computer wc oY oy Recall from the computer Meek Lesen gt Touch the pattern to be recalled and display a Za preview of the pattern layout For details see 29 mm Recalling from the Computer on page 53 or regen Note e Ifthe 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 Move copy the pattern data to Removable the file folder We recommend using the 26 Disk letters of the alphabet uppercase and lowercase the numbers 0 through 9 and HH E GO gt Computer Removable Disk G Organize e Share with New folder Check the preview of the pattern layout in the screen and then touch the OK key U000001 7 Ki 7 ml Q dd Alb Co py to Removable Disk G Touch to return to the list of patterns at the destination 2 Touch to delete the data for the displayed pattern layout
60. ay the function selection screen Save al Touch Ignore Object Size to display the setting screen GG Ignore Object Size Specify an object size smaller than which is not to be converted to cutting lines Magnifying Size Adjustment Keys Gi Locking Unlocking the Aspect Ratio Fe o o L oO e eO BA Cutting line created No cutting line created gt Touch the OK key to apply the settings Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings E Setting Image Detection Level Grayscale recognition mode only Convert an image with a gradation or shading to a two tone 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 T Touch m in the function selection screen to display the setting screen al Specify the threshold for converting an image to a two tone image using D and pl Cutting line created No cutting line created gt Touch the OK key to apply the settings Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings 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
61. be converted such as images or text The seam allowance settings cannot be specified for complex pattern shapes Select a pattern with a simple shape Expanding the seam allowance to 2 mm or more may help There are some patterns which cannot add seam allowance There are some patterns which cannot set cutting distance The cutting distance cannot be specified for complex pattern from the outline shapes Select a pattern with a simple shape There is a pattern s outside of the cutting area If the pattern s outside of the cutting area need s not to be cut out or drawn continue the operation To cut out or draw the pattern s outside of the area increase the setting for Cut Area or move the pattern s into the area specified with Cut Area page 30 There is a pattern out of the effective area The pattern cannot be cut or drawn OK to continue When your are welding or unifying patterns This data is too complicated and cannot be converted Reduce the number of patterns arranged or change the patterns to ones with simple designs The mat is one that cannot be used with the function being performed Replace the mat For example the scanning mat was loaded while trying to cut This mat cannot be used 88 UPDATING THE SOFTWARE Using a USB flash drive or a computer the machine s software can be updated For update information refer to details posted on the Brother Solutions Center http su
62. creen e For details on the functions in the layout editing screen see Layout Editing Functions on page 43 se i aag O Select and then touch the OK key e Two pattern selection functions are available depending on your preference For details on selecting multiple patterns see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 39 aja e b a 7 Check the preview and then touch the OK key OK to weld pattern outline Irreversible Cancel e Welding pattern outlines cannot be undone In order to recreate the original pattern arrangement select the patterns again and then arrange them gt The outlines of the selected patterns are welded er Select Moun TT Dow SS 45 46 m N vl Note L e This function welds the outermost outline of the patterns When welding certain types of patterns that have inside areas cut out the cut out 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 Diag A Welding character images created by scanning B gt A C 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 pattern layout screen page 43 to perform the auto layout
63. ct the next part gt The draw cut selection screen appears again E 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 28 38 PATTERN SELECTION Four pattern selection functions are available in the layout editing screen depending on your preference gt Touch in the pattern layout screen to use the pattern selection functions Ha my eae 10 4 Selecting a Single Pattern Select an individual pattern to be edited by either touching it in the editing screen or using K and w and then touch the OK key The selected pattern is surrounded with a red box j e A ks OO lay ez Te Selecting Multiple Patterns E Selecting Desired Patterns Touch in the layout editing screen for making multiple pattern selection ARA aef OO a Aw al Individually touch all the patterns you want to select in the screen and then touch the OK key ol O Select Selected patterns Memo e Touching a selected Surrounded with a red box pattern again clears its multiple selection e Touching any blank space in the screen clears all the pattern selections E Selecting All Patterns Touch in the layout editing screen for making multiple pattern selection al Touch to select all th
64. ct 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 Memo e Lines thicker than 1 5 mm will not be detected as lines 68 Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard Example 1 Outline Region detection detection 3 Line detection Original Finished project after cutting detection Original Does not apply since there are no outlines for each color in the original Finished project 2 Use the touch pen to touch LS and drag it around the screen to trim the cutting lines to be saved as data and then touch the Save key E a Ss Wi e Touch to change the minimum object size that will be detected and the conversion threshold For details see Adjusting Image Detection Levels on page 72 Q Color recognition mode Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard Outline detection In the image trim screen use the touch pen to drag LS to trim the image to the size to be imported Region detection Original Frame the image E ZA Memo e Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data Finished project after cutting al Touch the OK key to confirm the t
65. ctions available with your machine model check the Wireless LAN Network Function under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen qs ATT LE OO eS ESS See o gt gt oS ae SA 1 Connecting to a wireless network Connect to a wireless network from the machine s settings screen For the connection procedure refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide 2 Registering with ScanNCutCanvas for Your Machine In order to recall save patterns you must first register with ScanNCutCanvas For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide 3 Recalling saving patterns Patterns can be downloaded or uploaded with the touch of a button without using a USB flash drive or USB cable For details see Saving on page 50 and Recalling on page 52 ScanNCutCanvas website http ScanNCutCanvas Brother com 11 Chapter I GETTING STARTED PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Unit Descriptions Front 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 to one of three levels For details see Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel on page 14 Carriage Moves the installed holder for cutting or drawing Holder Installs in the carriage to cut or draw on craft paper or fabric Use the holder designed specifically for cutting or drawing Holder Guide The guide secures
66. e Direct Cut mode see SCANNING FOR CUTTING Direct Cut on page 61 E Materials Thick paper Color White Size A4 size 210 mm x 297 mm or Letter size 216 mm x 279 mm Thickness 0 1 to 0 3 mm recommended Mat suitable for the material See page 16 Standard cut blade turquoise PA Memo e lf the paper described above is unavailable the paper can be replaced with copy paper Be sure to first test attaching it to a mat suitable for the paper Adjust the blade extension and then insert the holder into the carriage e For details follow the procedures under Adjusting the Blade Extension on page 24 and Installing and Uninstalling the Holder on page 26 al Attach the paper to the mat e Align the upper left corner of the paper with the upper left corner of the mat e For details on attaching the paper follow the procedure under Attaching the Material Paper on page 18 Long side Short side Touch beside Scanning Cutting Position Adjustment in the settings screen e This function is not available if a scanning function is being used First quit the scanning function Opening Screen Scanning Cutting Position Adjustment ead EZ Os oe gt The following message appears The carriage and mat will move to e Touch the OK key 4 Press to feed in the mat e For details see Loading the Mat on page 27 Scanning Cutti
67. e Start Stop button to start cutting eee gt When cutting is finished the draw cut selection screen appears 4 Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat O Peel the patterns off the mat e For details see Unloading the Mat on page 28 60 Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS SCANNING FOR CUTTING Direct Cut A printed image paper sticker stamped paper or an al Press to turn on the machine original hand drawn illustration can be scanned and e For details see Turning On Off the Machine on its outline can be cut out or drawn This is useful for page 15 scanning images for paper crafts then cutting them Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine out e For details see Installing and Uninstalling the Holder on page 26 E Scanning Depending on the color of the illustration it can be scanned in grayscale or color recognition mode 1 Touch the Scan key in the home screen to select the scanning mode Tutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting In this tutorial we will scan an illustration drawn on paper then cut around it al Select Direct Cut in the scanning mode selection screen Scan to Scan to Direct Cut Cut Data USB E Preparation gt A message appears T Prepare the original 7 When using the Direct Cut mode use originals like those described below e Patterns that are clearly draw
68. e Touch ch 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 wij and then touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify the area When using a 12 x 24 305 mm x 610 mm mat touch the mat size key to select a larger mat size and then specify the area size When using a 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm mat change the setting for Cut Area again Area resizing key Using the touch pen touch the key and then drag it around the screen to specify the area 30 Mat size key Touching the key switches between the mat size 12 x 12 805 mm x 305 mm and 12 x 24 805 mm x 610 mm Olan 123525 12 e Touch the OK key to apply the settings Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings Background Adjust the contrast of a background image scanned with the background scanning function For details see Scanning a Background Image on page 47 E Page 2 Cut Speed 8 ele o elei a la o BS Cut Pressure Draw Speed Draw Pressure Cut Speed Adjust the cutting speed Cut Pressure Adjust the cutting pressure For the appropriate cutting pressure see Cutting Settings on page 24 Draw Speed Adjust the drawing speed Draw Pressure Adj
69. e Draw key gt The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up Gy e Before cutting your project adjust the blade extension appropriately For details see Adjusting the Blade Extension on page 24 r e Le N d e Before continuing operation make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the N Note cutting area corresponding to the size of the In this tutorial we will cut a built in pattern in the material to be used E KE category E Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece Select Pattern in the home screen 2 Pattern al Select the category in the pattern category selection screen Test Zr Saved Data Saved Data B me PV set Aa sy Touch to return to the previous screen Pattern categories Memo e 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 included Pattern List Select the sub category in the pattern sub category selection screen H Gr Anc S ad OH Select the pattern to be cut out in the pattern selection screen E AR JOO3 ff AR JOO4 e ong a G gt AR J006 AR J007 AR J008 AR JOO9 AR J010 rr war y 2 AR J011 AR J012 AR J013 AR J014 AR J015 SA n N I GR se ge 5 Touch to scroll up Touch to
70. e fabric support sheet e When the sheet s adhesive strength decreases e When fabric attached becomes twisted while being cut Scanning mat e When the mat and cover sheet become dirty reducing the quality of the scan image Erasable pen e When the ink is dry and not marking the fabric properly e When the ink is used completely Color pen e When the ink is dry and not marking the paper or material properly e When the ink is used completely 70 Replacing the Blade E Removing Twist off the holder cap to remove it SH OTN Lr al Stick the blade straight into the rubber area on the back of the included spatula Rubber area pull up the holder to leave the blade in the twist on the holder cap to attach it to the rubber area holder Fully tighten the cap until the blade extension reaches its maximum and then loosen the cap until the blade is no longer visible E Installing 1 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 b s holder Slowly insert the blade shaft and then slowly release it after the shaft snaps into place against the magnet Tighten the cap until the blade extension reaches its maximum 2 Loosen the cap until the blade becomes LP invisible from the cap end H _ Note e Loosen the holder cap until the blade tip is no longer visible The blade e
71. e or the nearest authorized service center In order to prevent metal or liquids from entering the machine do not place any of the following objects on or above the machine Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Metal objects such as paper clips and staples Precious metal objects such as necklaces and rings AN AN Containers filled with liquid such as cups vases and plant pots In addition do not allow pets near the machine If anything accidentally enters the machine unplug the power cord and then contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center A CAUTION Do not place the machine on an unstable surface such as an unsteady table or an angled surface In D CG addition do not position the machine so that any part of it extends off the surface s edge If the machine falls or is dropped injuries or damage to the machine may result Place the machine on a flat even surface The mat will catch on an uneven surface causing improper operation IMPORTANT Do not use the machine in a location exposed to severe vibrations or strong electrical interference or static electricity Otherwise the machine may not operate properly For Safe Operation A WARNING If the machine malfunctions or is dropped or damaged or if water or a foreign object enters it immediately unplug the AC adapter from the machine and electrical outlet and then contact the retailer who
72. e patterns on the screen Check the selection and then touch the OK key gt All the selected patterns are surrounded with a red box Select 39 E Specifying the Selection Area Touch in the layout editing screen for making multiple pattern selection al Touch for specifying an area to select the patterns Touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify the area and then touch the OK key Keys for specifying the area Patterns to be selected Vly Note n e This method of selecting patterns within a specified area is useful for welding or unifying patterns and deleting unwanted images when scanning page 71 40 Chapter 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS Sizing Width Pattern Editing Functions Edit the pattern width while maintaining the aspect ratio Touch or to adjust the setting Touch The pattern editing functions available may differ t i depending on the pattern you select Follow the econ eave instructions in either this section or Pattern Editing Functions Advanced Patterns on page 42 Available in the following screen J lt Fa Tutorial 1 Step page 33 Pattern editing screen in Selecting and Editing the First Pattern ed ey maces ongf BE Kai Duplicating se Pe Create a duplicate of the pattern Touch EN or to specify the number of
73. eate the SVG file edit the pattern to fit the size of the mat The imported SVG data contains data that cannot be converted such as images or text All other data was read as cutting line data The USB flash drive being used may not be usable with this machine If unplugging the USB flash drive and performing the operation again causes the message to appear again replace the USB flash drive For information about USB flash drive compatible with this machine visit our website http support brother com The message appears when an SVG file contains 301 or more patterns In the software used to create the SVG file reduce the number of patterns Depending on the machine model the maximum number of patterns will differ Check the Maximum Pattern Number under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen SVG files containing a complicated pattern cannot be imported In the software used to create the SVG file simplify the pattern 87 Error Messages Causes Solutions A mat that cannot be recognized has been inserted If a mat designed specifically for this machine is not being used use The mat cannot be recognized the specially designed mat The mat will unload Clean the dotted marks at the edge of the mat and their surrounding area If the mat is still not recognized replace the mat with a new one There are no patterns that can be detected The imported SVG data contains data that cannot
74. esult Only use the genuine parts specified in this manual Use of any other parts may result in injuries or damage to the machine When cutting be sure to adjust the blade extension according to the material that will be cut If too much of the blade is extended the blade may break or the mat may be cut Do not use a broken blade Otherwise cutting cannot be performed correctly If the blade breaks remove the broken piece of blade from the cut material When removing the broken piece of blade from the cut material use tweezers do not touch it with your fingers Do not place the AC adapter power cord and foreign objects within the range of the mat s movements feed area Otherwise operations cannot be completed correctly Do not place large objects on the mat Do not fold or stretch the mat with extreme force If the mat is damaged it may no longer be possible to cut draw or scan Do not use a damaged mat Make sure that the edges of the mat do not become dirty Otherwise the mat type cannot be detected which will interfere with the proper operation of the machine If the edges become dirty wipe them with a dry cloth Use a mat designed specifically for this machine In addition do not use hard materials such as metal sheets which are incompatible with this machine Otherwise damage to the machine may result Avoid using craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer that can easily separate such as la
75. g the mat after cutting follow the procedure under Unloading the Mat on page 28 Advanced Cutting Functions for Direct Cut E 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 Pattern outline Cutting line Outline distance Available in the following screen Tutorial 3 Step page 63 Image trim screen or Step page 64 in Creating Cutting Data Touch Gy e With grayscale recognition mode gt The setting screen appears 2 Touch or to change the setting E Outlining and Framing Any shape can be specified as the cutting line for the scanned image Available in the following screen Tutorial 3 Step page 63 Image trim screen or Step page 64 in Creating Cutting Data Touch Gy e With grayscale recognition mode e With color recognition mode 5S Ke The settings screen appears 2 Select the shape of the cutting line Outlining Touch this key to create a cutting line that follows the outline of the scanned image gt dd an Frame Shape Scroll Keys Touch EN or EX to scroll up or down through the list of frames Framing Touch the key for the desired frame to add it to the scanned image and create a cutting l
76. ge 78 19 al Cut the iron on fabric appliqu contact sheet to a size 2 cm or more larger than the outline of the pattern to be cut Pattern to be cut Cutting line of sheet 3 Margin of 2 cm or more 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 gt Glossy side of contact sheet Wrong side of fabric 4 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 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 oo ee Backing Note e Before attaching the contact sheet to the fabric use a piece of the sheet to test attaching it If any problems occur when testing attaching use different material e Leaving the iron in the same place for too long may scorch or melt the material 20 O Peel off the backing from the contact sheet Before peeling off the backing allow all parts to cool Contact sheet Backing O With the side of the fabric that the contact sheet is attached to facing down
77. ic runs straight up and down The built in patterns are automatically arranged suitable for fabric with vertical grain e When drawing a seam allowance attach the fabric to the mat with its wrong side facing up O Firmly move the spatula handle across the surface of the fabric to remove any wrinkles Note and firmly attach the fabric to the mat e 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 e After cutting carefully remove any fibers remaining on the support sheet e When attaching fabric with an iron on sheet attached or paper to the mat cleanly peel off Q Peeling Off the Material Fabric for Quilt the support sheet from the mat or attach the material to a different standard mat without a Spatula Piecing support sheet attached After cutting the material use a spatula to slowly e Do not leave material attached to a mat with a peel off just the fabric Try not to peel off the support sheet attached for a long period of support sheet time otherwise the adhesive will permeate the material LJ Notice on Use of High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet e
78. ightness 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 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 E Attach the original that will be scanned to the mat Memo e In Direct Cut mode the scanning mat cannot be used e Depending on the machine model the sizes of mats that can be used will differ Check the Maximum Scanning Area under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen e Before attaching the material to the mat use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it while holding the mat level and lightly inserting it under the feed rollers on the left and a right sides of the feed slot press in the operation panel e For details see Loading the Mat on page 27 gt The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up O Press the Start Stop button to start scanning E Creating Cutting Data The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode LJ Grayscale recognition mode ul Check the scanned image and then touch the OK key
79. ine that follows its shape e If there are multiple images a frame can be specified for each image Waj Previewing Display a preview of the image together with the cutting line for the selected frame 65 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 E Preparing the material When using the Scan to Cut Data mode use originals like those described below e Patterns that are clearly drawn with no gradation fading or blurriness e Not using an extremely intricate design Ad 47 D V O 66 E Scanning ul Touch the Scan key in the home screen to select the scanning mode Pattern al Select Scan to Cut Data in the scanning mode selection screen A Scan to Direct Cut Cut Data gt A message appears Touch Nij select the scanning mode and then touch the OK key e First test with grayscale recognition mode If the desired cutting data is not created test with color recognition mode 0 reate cut or draw data from images Put materials to scan on the mat and p set it to the machine Press the Start Stop button to scan Recognition Mode w
80. ine to be drawn appears Z mm Draw Cut Press t start ef button to draw gt The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up al Adjust the pen pressure For details on adjusting the drawing pressure see step page 57 in Drawing Press the Start Stop button to start drawing eee gt When drawing is finished the message appears in the screen After you touch the OK key the draw cut selection screen appears e To perform trial drawing operations to adjust the drawing pressure repeat steps through in this section e To cut around the drawn patterns keep the mat inserted into the slot without pressing El and continue with the following cutting procedure E Cutting Touch the Cut key EJ 7mm Press LZ Vut acy or the Draw key v gt A preview of the line to be cut appears ep Ea 7mm E Z Press the Start Stop button to cut v gt The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up al Remove the pen holder and then install the blade holder ie 1 Note e After use remove the pen from the pen holder and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it A CAUTION e Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine Carriage e Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths 59 Press th
81. inuing operation al Adjust the cutting speed and pressure Before cutting the pattern adjust the cutting speed and pressure These adjustments can be made from the settings screen Press in the operation panel and touch EX to display the second page of the settings screen gt Touch EY or to change the settings and then touch the OK key dE Of Cut Speed Cut Pressure Note e Depending on the fabric being used it may not be cut cleanly if the cutting pressure is not correctly adjusted For the appropriate cutting pressure see Cutting Settings on page 24 28 Press the Start Stop button to start cutting _ gt When cutting is finished the message Finished cutting appears on the display Touch the OK key to return to the draw cut selection screen E Unloading the Mat ul Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat 2 Peel off the material from an area that is easily removable such as a corner and then slowly peel while maintaining an even pressure Holding the mat with your hand use the included spatula to carefully peel off the cut out patterns Spatula Note e For instructions on how to peel off the material see also Mat and Material Combinations on page 16 E Checking the Trial Cutting Results Adjust the blade extension according to the trial cutting results Repeatedly
82. ired operation La operaci n de este equipo esta sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operaci n no deseada For users in European countries This Scan and Cut Machine supports wireless interface Maximum output Less than 20 dBm e i r p Frequency band 2400 2483 5 MHz For users in Norway This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund on Svalbard Dette underavsnittet gjelder ikke for det geografiske omradet innenfor en radius av 20 km fra sentrum av Ny Alesund pa Svalbard For users in Thailand This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement CONTENTS INTRODUCTION RE 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE cccsccscsccescccescscees 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Symbols Used in This Document 1 Important Safety Instructions nnaennenenneennnennnn 2 REGULATION eegene deed eege H EEGEN 10 Patterns Pattern mode 10 Scanning ScCan model 10 Overview of ScanNCut Online for Data Transfer via a Wireless Network A 11 1 GETTING STARTED 12 PARTS AND FUNCTIONS ccesceseeees 12 Unit Descriptions Front 12 Unit Descriptions Heart 12 Unit Descriptions Operation Panel 13 FIRST
83. k paper 120 g m thin 0 15 mm Scrapbook paper 200 g m medium thick 0 25 mm 200 g m 0 25 mm Cardstock medium 280 g m thick 0 35 mm Vellum tracing paper Cardstock thin 0 07 mm 280 g m 0 35 mm 400 g m 0 5 mm Poster board thin Poster board thick Thin cotton fabric 0 25 mm for quilt piece Thin cotton fabric except for quilt 0 25 mm piece SIL ON Flannel for quilt e 0 6 mm piece Flannel except for aed 0 6 mm quilt piece Felt Denim 14 oz 0 75 mm Plastic sheet PP 0 2 mm 0 2 mm Adjust the setting for Cut Pressure in the settings screen page 30 Use a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet or a iron on fabric applique contact sheet when you cut a piece of fabric out For details see Mat and Material Combinations on page 16 Vinyl BEE Magnet S E va Q Note e The settings indicated in the table are approximations The setting will differ depending on the type and thickness of the material to be cut Be sure to perform a trial cutting first 24 Appropriate Blade Extension Adjust the blade extension to slightly exceed the thickness of the material that will be cut Use the markings on the holder to make the adjustment oJ Ka End of holder cap Material that will be cut GI Length of blade tip _ Note N e Be careful that the blade does not extend too much The blade can cut even tho
84. l Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For U S A Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P O Box 6911 Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the product Product Name Scan and Cut Machine Model Number CM350 CM650W This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment
85. ly connected to the machine page 15 Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference Insert the mat so that it is placed under the feed rollers on the left and right sides of the feed slot When the mat was inserted it was EE not placed under the feed rollers pag The mat was not loaded using the Feed button The dotted marks on the part of the mat that is inserted are dirty Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot and then press the Feed button page 27 Clean the dotted marks on the mat and their surrounding area page 78 The dotted marks on the part of the mat that is inserted are hidden by material that was attached Attach the material while keeping it within BEE the adhesive area of the mat pag The mat was inserted so that the side with the material attached is facing down SE Clean the scanner glass from the bottom The scanner glass is dirty GET Aching Insert the mat so that the side with the material attached is facing up page 27 page 79 page 27 page 28 The mat was inserted into the feed Press the Feed button to feed out the slot at an angle mat and then re insert it straight in The corners of the mat are deformed Replace the mat with a new one bent The material extends from the Attach the material while keeping it within adhesive area of the mat the adhesive area of the mat The mat s adhesive strength has decreased page 76 page 18 Replace the mat with
86. m 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 While the machine is operating do not pull out or push in the mat with extreme force Otherwise the blade or holder may be damaged Do not leave material attached to the mat for a long period of time otherwise the adhesive will permeate the material Store the mat at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures high humidity or direct sunlight If the carriage must be moved by hand in an emergency move it slowly Otherwise damage to the machine may result Before replacing the holder check that the holder is not moving While the machine is operating do not unplug the power cord or remove the USB flash drive Otherwise the USB flash drive may be damaged or the data may be corrupted Do not insert foreign objects into the DC power jack or USB port on the machine Be sure to make space available around them Only connect a USB flash drive to the USB port Otherwise damage to the machine may result Do not touch the screen while the machine is cutting drawing or scanning Do not oil the machine Otherwise damage to the machine may result Do not use organic solvents such as thinner benzene or alcohol to clean the machine Otherwise the finish may peel off or other damage to the machine may result Clean the machine by
87. many patterns they cannot be arranged Reduce the number of patterns to the maximum shown on the screen To use data from the previous operation touch the OK key page 32 The message appears when you are unifying patterns Patterns with seam allowances and no seam allowances are selected as pairs Select patterns all of which have either seam allowances or no seam allowances The message appears when you are welding patterns The patterns do not overlap Rearrange them so the selected patterns overlap Unifying the pattern instead can be an alternative editing method depending on your project A pattern that has a seam allowance is selected Deactivate the seam allowance setting and weld the patterns An open shape is selected as a pattern Only closed shapes can be welded Unifying the pattern instead can be an alternative editing method depending on your project When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomes larger than with a previous operation the edges may overlap nearby patterns Adjust the seam allowance setting Otherwise increase the spacing between patterns The 12 x 12 mat was loaded although 24 inch data was created Load the 12 x 24 mat Turn the machine off then on again and then try performing the operation again If the pattern in the imported SVG file is larger than the mat the pattern will be reduced to fit the size of the mat If necessary in the software used to cr
88. n with no gradation fading or blurriness e Not using an extremely intricate design Ad 47 CN wd O 61 Select the scanning mode according to the material to be scanned e First test with grayscale recognition mode If the desired cutting data is not created test with color recognition mode Cut scanned various images directly based on their patterns Put materials _ to scan on the mat and set it to the machine Press the Start Stop button to scan a A Recognition Mode w Recognition Mode 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 SE e Result Outlines that are clear Distinct difference in brightness between background and illustration 62 2 Memo e 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 br
89. n not exposed to high temperatures high humidity or direct sunlight E Fabric for Quilt Piecing Pattern that was cut out Contact sheet GI Spatula Note e Do not place anything heated on the fabric Standard mat ourple and turquoise attached with a contact sheet Adhesive will G High tack Mere Gebuer a permeate any other pieces of fabric around LJ Attaching the Material for Quilt Piecing LI Attaching Fabrics With the Double Use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to Sided Adhesive attach fabrics for quilt piecing to the standard 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 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 Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive side of the standard mat i Base fabric Cutout with a contact sheet 21 Note e Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat save it for later use e In order to maintain the adhesive strength attach the protective sheet to the adhesive side of the mat after use e When the mat is not being used clean the
90. nal In addition correctly attach the original to the mat If an original is scanned while the inside of the machine is dirty cracks skewing smearing or loss may occur and some or all of the scan data may be missing gt Carefully clean the inside of the machine Depending on the scan settings scan size and resolution originals may be scanned as described below e With an insufficient resolution the image may be blurry e A part of the image may be missing or the size may be reduced e Scan data from midway of the original to the end may be missing e Margins may be added to the edges of the scan data Do not scan the following types of originals Paper clips or staples attached Ink that is not dry Metal or overhead projector transparencies Glossy sheets or having a mirror like finish Plastic cards that have been embossed Originals that exceed the recommended thickness With non standard originals or even in the case of standard originals the original may become jammed depending on its condition for example wrinkled folded or incorrectly loaded or the condition of the consumables and the feeding mechanism in the machine In this case some or all of the scan data may be missing The original may be damaged if it becomes jammed If a fluorescent marker has been used on the original the color may not be scanned depending on the marker color and thickness or the hue may not be faithfully reproduced REGULATION Federa
91. ne more easily scanned Cannot read the data This message appears when you try to transfer data with a Get the PIN code again and register to the machine machine different than the one registered with ScanNCutCanvas The registration of your machine has been canceled from ScanNCutCanvas Register the machine to be used again Cannot save the data Get the PIN code again and register to the machine Reduce the number of characters so that the length of the Character string is too long for the mat character string fits in the width of the 12 inch mat maximum possible width 297 mm Includes a special pattern that cannot be saved to external Depending on the pattern it may not be possible to save it to memory external memory USB flash drive computer or Save the pattern in the machine s memory ScanNCutCanvas Initialization of the blade position failed Turn the machine off Turn the machine off then on again Initialization of the head failed Turn the machine off 301 or more patterns cannot be combined Reduce the number of patterns Depending on the machine model the maximum number of patterns will differ Check the Maximum Pattern Number under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen No more patterns can be added to this combination There is no pattern s to be cut out or drawn within the cutting area No pattern in the effective area To cut out or draw a pattern outside of
92. ng Position Wi Adjustment Install the blade holder and a mat with a sheet of white paper attached into the machine After the machine is set up press the Start Stop button O Press the Start Stop button to start cutting See Cutting on page 28 e Touch key to return to the previous screen gt Position adjustment cuts are cut and then the cuts are scanned tt e Use the cut crosses on the left and right sides to adjust the scanning position 81 O When the scan of the cut left appears touch the arrow keys to align the red center of the circle with the center of the cut Adjust the right cut in the same way and then touch the OK key When the following message appears touch the OK key The setting was saved gt The adjustment is finished 82 N d Note N e To perform the adjustment again or to return the settings to their defaults touch the appropriate key below Scanning Cutting Position p Adjustment Install the blade holder and a mat with a sheet of white paper attached into the machine After the machine is set up press the Start Stop button D Reset ime Gi Reset Touch to return the settings to their defaults Show manual adjustment Manual adjustment is enabled If the pattern has never been scanned since the machine was turned on this key will appear in gray When this key is available a previous scan of the image
93. nition mode ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 67 Grayscale recognition mode cccseseeeseeeeeeeeees 66 Scan LOU E 73 SCANNCUtCANVAS oo eecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 11 50 52 Scanning Cutting position calibration 81 Seam allowance EEN 31 42 57 Selecting multiple patterns 39 SENGS SCHCCM teen dee ees 30 SoftWare update aaeeea iaar Aae AE i 89 Standarda Cut Blade asics seedeeosecsesmeaceseeteceactcokwestoawenn 24 Standard MaU EE 17 Standard scale settings ENEE 24 T Touch screen calibration kee 80 THALGO EE 27 TROUDIGSMOOUNG EE 83 U Unifying grouping multiple patterns ccceeeeee 44 IMIS assests Aceon ca bt 30 USB DO ees socio EE 12 50 89 W Welding merging the outlines of multiple patterns 45 Wireless network 11 31 50 52 Please visit us at http support brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs English 891 Z02 Z03 Z04 Version A
94. nore Object Size _ 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 original y E S d A Lt Ei GI Small unnecessary patterns dotted lines etc can be excluded from cutting data For details see Specifying Ignore Object Size on page 72 Gi 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 Memo e 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 OH Touch the OK key 3 ER e Touch or to edit the imported cutting data For details see Advanced Cutting Functions for Direct Cut on page 64 gt Only the cutting lines appear 64 O Touch the Cut key a DES Press the vu KEY or the Draw key gt The Cut key is highlighted and the Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up O Press the Start Stop button to start cutting e For details on unloadin
95. ns to an external device save an embroidery pattern with an APPLIQUE MATERIAL Dr ae pattern to the USB flash drive or the computer The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive or the computer differs depending on the sewing machine Refer to the operation manual for your sewing machine E pes Files Using the embroidery design software system PE DESIGN save an embroidery pattern with an ethene APPLIQUE MATERIAL 38 pattern to the USB flash drive or the computer The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive or the computer differs depending on the version of the software Refer to the Instruction Manual for your software Recalling the Pattern to the Cutting Machine and Cutting the Fabric 1 Recall the embroidery pattern pes or phc file to the machine Refer to Recalling on page 52 EM393218 vl Q Note e pes and phc files can be imported into the machine via USB flash drive and USB cable direct connect ScanNCutCanvas does not support these file formats gt APPLIQUE MATERIAL appears in the screen EM393218 Memo e Ifthe pattern does not appear in the screen when it has been imported even if it is a pes or phc file the data cannot be cut Check the file whether it includes APPLIQUE MATERIAL al Attach the fabric for the appliqu piece to the mat and then cut out the pattern
96. ollow the instructions in either this section or Pattern Editing Functions on page 41 E Pattern Sizing Available in the following screen Tutorial 2 Step page 36 Pattern sizing screen in Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece AR 1028 ep i 1 Height Ae 100mm St Width Sm lh Touch to edit the pattern height while maintaining the aspect ratio Touch to edit the pattern width while maintaining the aspect ratio e All the pattern pieces displayed on the pattern sizing screen can be resized while maintaining the aspect ratio E Editing the Pattern Piece Available in the following screen Tutorial 2 Step page 37 in Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece AR 1028 1 Height er Width 97mm Number la Pattern piece editing screen Duplicating Rotating Mirroring Seam Allowance e For details on using each key see Pattern Editing Functions on page 41 Pattern Layout Screen The arrangement of the patterns can be edited The cutting drawing area specified with the Cut Area setting page 30 in the settings screen is displayed in the preview screen Edit the pattern arrangement so that the patterns fit within the specified area Available in the following screen Tutorial 1 Step page 34 Pattern layout screen in Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern
97. operation panel e For details on loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 27 Memo in e Depending on the machine model the sizes of mats that can be used will differ Check the Maximum Scanning Area under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen O Press the Start Stop button to start scanning gt When scanning is finished the scanned image appears in the screen 67 E Creating Cutting Data The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode LJ Grayscale recognition mode 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 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 applique 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 Gi Line detection Grayscale recognition mode only Sele
98. ot used being cut The blade extension from the blade Remove the holder from the carriage and Aaa DA holder is too little then adjust the blade extension pag If cutting is not possible even though the blade extension or cutting pressure is set higher than Replace the blade with a new one page 76 necessary the blade may be chipped The mat s adhesive strength has decreased or the material is not Replace the mat with a new one page 76 secured be cut is cut Some The blade is worn Replace the blade with a new one page 76 See a anu The material is incompatible with Replace the material with one compatible page 16 this machine with this machine The cutting pressure Cut Adjust the setting for Cut Pressure inthe page 24 Pressure is incorrect settings screen page 30 ae lint has accumulated in the E EE page 78 Rearrange the patterns to slightly separate them The spacing between arranged Set the number to 3 or higher in the page 31 patterns is too small Pattern Interval setting and then page 46 rearrange the patterns or perform the auto layout function Not all of the material to 84 Symptom Not all of the material to be cut is cut Some areas remain uncut Not all of the material to be cut is cut Some areas remain uncut There are deep cuts completely through the mat Drawing Symptom The drawn line is thicker thinner than intended Scanning Symptom Unw
99. ower cord to stop the machine Pay close attention to the carriage movements while the machine is operating Keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the rollers carriage and holders Do not place your fingers under the blade holder In addition keep your fingers away from moving parts such as under the tray in the front cover or under the operation panel Otherwise injuries may result In order to prevent injuries do not trace or rub your hand or fingers along the end of the blade holder while the blade tip is extended Store the blade tip within the holder when the blade holder is not being used After removing the blade holder from the machine be sure to retract the blade into the holder and attach the protective cap Do not leave the blade extended Otherwise injuries may result Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine carriage Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths In order to prevent injuries do not trace or rub your hand or fingers along the edge of the mat Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy Pay close attention when the machine is used near children When moving the machine be sure to grasp its handles If any other part is grasped the machine may be damaged or fall possibly resulting in injuries When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements Otherwise injuries to your back or knees may r
100. pattern duplicates to be Number 1 edel created eh e Depending on the pattern being used the material may not be cut cleanly if reducing the Unlocking the Aspect Ratio size of the pattern Before making your project Touch to edit the pattern size without perform trial cutting with the same material maintaining the aspect ratio The function is available Sizing Height depending on the pattern you select If the key is not Edit the pattern height while maintaining the aspect available the aspect ratio is locked and the pattern l l l can only be edited while maintaining the aspect ratio ratio Touch EN or to adjust the setting Touch Rotating to edit only the height Rotate the pattern 41 Mirroring Flip the pattern along a vertical axis ZV IX Seam Allowance Apply the seam allowance setting Apply this setting when cutting around a drawn pattern such as when making applique or quilt pieces When applied the drawing line blue and cutting line black appear e For details on the seam allowance function see Cutting Around Drawings on page 57 Ales L Z Memo e Depending on the pattern the seam allowance may be applied as a default Check the setting Previewing Display a preview of the edited pattern 42 Pattern Editing Functions Advanced Patterns The pattern editing functions available may differ depending on the pattern you select F
101. pport brother com If an upgrade file is posted download the file and then update the machine according to the following procedure Update Procedure Using USB Flash Drive While holding down in the operation panel press to turn on the machine 2 Plug the USB flash drive containing the upgrade file into the USB port on this machine The USB flash drive must not contain any data other than the upgrade file Otherwise the machine may stop operating correctly U U d LJ Note e This machine is incompatible with a USB hub Plug the USB flash drive directly into the USB port Touch Ka Version Update using USB flash drive 4 Touch the Update key to start the update D Version Press Update after connecting the USB media containing the upgrade file Update gt When updating is finished the completion message appears O Unplug the USB flash drive from the port O Turn the machine off then on again Update Procedure Using Computer For Computers and Operating Systems and USB cable see Saving Patterns in the Computer on page 51 while holding down in the operation e panel press to turn on the machine gt The following screen will appear on the LCD 2 Touch Ka Version Update using computer Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine gt
102. r quilt 0 6 mm 7 fe piece e Flannel SG D E ES mseg E fe mm o E II ZS l uen oe Pea V When cutting smooth paper Note N e This chart is only a guide always test material and mat strength prior to beginning project 16 Sheet for fabric cutting Use one of the following two sheets for fabric cutting when cutting fabric Standard mat This is a mat with a high adhesive iron on fabric Reinforces the fabric so that various purple and strength appliqu patterns can be cut out turquoise Use this mat when cutting fabric contact sheet Original texture may change Use the low tack adhesive mat with white backing eos rial attached to the EE See page 19 For use with the standard mat Since the standard mat has a high adhesive strength materials may 2 ono nee eat EE mn t remain stuck to the mat causing the eelere tf become unusabl in high tack fabric support Middle tack This is a mat with a medium adhesive High tack For best results when cutting fabric adhesive mat strength adhesive fabric attach the high tack adhesive fabric pink and support sheet support sheet to the standard mat in order to increase the strength of the adhesive Depending on the shape the pattern Low tack This is a mat with a low adhesive may not be cleanly cut adhesive mat strength It is suitable for copy paper turquoise and smooth paper turquoise See page 21 Note e Avoid using craft paper or f
103. rimmed area e Touch to change the number of colors and the minimum object size that will be detected G f ON Frame the image Q To BE a Ignore Object Size d ml 2 Select the detection standard in the image editing screen The image shape is detected and cutting lines are If the cutting lines were not correctly detected created based on one of two standards For this change the number of colors to be detected If a color that appears as a single color is example touch to create cutting lines using detected as separate colors reduce the region detection number of colors If adjacent colors with a For details on the detection standards see step 0 in similar brightness are detected as a single Grayscale recognition mode color increase the number of colors D QA o E o gt m gt d d D eg GI Small unnecessary patterns dotted lines etc can be excluded from cutting data For details see Specifying Ignore Object Size on page 72 Gi 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 Outline detection 2 Region detection Z Memo e When making a stamp for example the image may not be converted to cutting data if it contains a gradation or
104. scroll down 36 O Edit the size of the entire pattern using the pattern sizing screen After editing is finished touch the OK key e For details on the pattern sizing screen see Pattern Sizing on page 42 AR J004 Ki 1 Height Gi Width 100m O 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 AR J004 B w n 7 ap mn DO B AR J004 Memo e 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 AR H007 T S Appearance in pattern piece list Actual arrangement of the pattern piece to be cut out e Change the angle of pattern piece using the rotating function according to your project For details see Editing the Pattern Piece on page 42 Q Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece editing screen After editing is finished touch the Set key e For details on the editing functions see Editing the Pattern Piece on page 42 AR J004 T Height som Width Cy B n e
105. st screen by file name the actual image cannot be displayed un 1Ellipse_Al ei Memo e 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 e PES PHC format containing applique data compatible models only For details see page 55 Cutting an Appliqu Piece Only on Models Compatible With Appliqu Embroidery Data Readability Appliqu embroidery data pes or phc files containing cutting lines can be imported into a cutting machine which can cut out the fabric for an appliqu piece phc files are embroidery data from sewing machines equipped with an appliqu embroidering function and pes files are embroidery data created with the embroidery design software system PE DESIGN Memo e Depending on the machine model the availability of this function will differ For the functions available with your machine model check the Appliqu Embroidery Data Readability under Machine Information on page 5 of the settings screen C Note e For details on pes and phc files contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center Preparing pes or phc Files E phc Files Using a sewing machine that can save embroidery patter
106. sure age 30 9 p To draw thicker lines reduce the drawing pag Pressure is incorrect speed To draw thinner lines increase the drawing speed After adjusting the settings perform a trial drawing operation Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference In Scan to USB mode specify the paper ade 73 o size with the Scan Size setting pag The scanning area is incorrectly ifi In Direct Cut or Scan to Cut Data specified 7 page 63 mode trim the image in the editing screen page 68 after scanning SE Clean the scanner glass from the bottom The scanner glass is dirty i he machine page 79 The original to be scanned is dirty or a Direct eut A Scan Kei Ge Data mode remove thin lines or dirt in the page 72 scratched Ss image editing screen The original is transparent so the In Direct Cut or Scan to Cut Data lines printed on the mat are being mode remove the lines in the image page 72 scanned editing screen When the optional scanning mat is Ge Peel off the blue tape from the optional used scanning is performed without scanning mat before scanning peeling off the blue tape 85 ERROR MESSAGES The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here
107. t CAPEN2 Contents USB lron on fabric applique contact sheet white backing CASTBL1 High tack adhesive fabric support CASTBL2 sheet oO a ou Al a O LI O NO Wu D gt Mil 91 INDEX A Advanced pattern cutting cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 35 feele e EE 30 32 B Background eege eeh eege 30 Background SCANNING cccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeesaeeeeaeeesaees 47 Basic Pattern CUMING raien a 33 Blade extension un 24 29 BUZZEr ie Le HE 31 C Cara e EE 12 26 Character input functions cec ce eeceeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeesaaeees 48 ET Une HE 78 CUES Age Seege reside Gstaad dibs 30 43 GUE DEES eege Eed 24 30 35 CULSD SC ee ee 30 35 Cutting around drawings cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaes 57 Cutting blade replacement ceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 76 CUG NG EE 68 D DC DOWER JACKS Ae Ee 12 79 Be GUE DIAS EE 24 DIOC CAS eee oe cacctaeghuce E earns N Sees 61 Color recognition mode cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaees 62 Grayscale recognition mode ccssseeeseeeeeeeeeeees 62 Draw e 30 57 Draw Speed BEE 30 57 Draw cut selection screen EEN 35 lei Lehnen E 56 E Error Ne E 86 F Feed e EE 12 27 H High tack adhesive fabric support sheet 17 21 Holder TOCK E 12 26 Hoderseting EE 26 e eine DEE 15 33 I Image editing screen assssssnssneennnenenenn 64 68 69 72 Image trim screen sassassssssssnssenenrrnnnrnnernnnennne 63 64
108. ter you have finished reading this safety 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 The machine and screens shown in this manual may differ from the actual ones The screens used in this manual are for the wireless network model IMPORTANT NOTICE This machine is intended for household use This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only Due to product quality improvements the specifications or appearance of this machine may change without notice The contents of this document are subject to change without notice The contents of this document may not be duplicated or reproduced partially or in full without permission We assume no responsibility for damages arising from earthquakes fire other disasters actions of third parties the user s intentional or negligent operation misuse or operation under other special conditions For additional product information visit our web site at www brother com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbols Used in This Document The following symbols are used in this document Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in fatal or Critical injuries Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in serious injuries M D RTA
109. the area increase the setting for Cut Area or move the pattern s into the area specified with Cut Area page 30 Not enough available memory to save the data Delete a file from the machine s memory or USB flash drive 86 Error Messages Not enough space on the mat Check pattern size space on the mat Cut Area setting or Pattern Interval Setting Not enough space on the mat Max 10 example calculated number OK to retrieve and resume previous memory Patterns cannot be unified Invalid pair was selected Patterns cannot be welded There are some patterns which cannot accept or no overlaps Patterns may overlap since seam allowance is set to large on the machine Replace the mat with 12 x 24 inch mat Scanning error occurred Turn the machine off Since the shape was larger than the mat it was reduced in size when imported Some shapes could not be converted The data cannot be deleted The data cannot be read The data cannot be saved The data could not be imported There are too many patterns The data is too complicated to be imported Causes Solutions Perform one of the following to arrange the patterns Delete a pattern already arranged in the pattern layout screen Resize a pattern in the arrangement Enlarge the setting for Cut Area page 30 Reduce the spacing between arranged patterns using the Pattern Interval setting Since there are too
110. the machine is automatically turned off after you reach the pattern 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 pattern layout screen or touch the Cancel key to return to the home screen OK to retrieve and resume previous memory N Message screen Pattern layout screen Home screen If the machine is automatically turned off before you reach the pattern layout screen the home screen will be displayed when the machine is turned on again 32 Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATIONS PATTERN CUTTING al Select the category for the pattern to be cut out in the pattern category selection screen For this example select a Test Ar 1 Saved Data saved Data mees 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 CS Ze be In this tutorial we will cut two built in patterns X Touch to return to the previous screen Pattern categories Memo 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 included Pattern List E Turning On the Machine
111. the mat after use e 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 78 2 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 Check for the following when testing attaching the material e The color does not come off the material when it is peeled off e The material is not torn or deformed when it is peeled off 18 If any problems occur when testing attaching use different material Note e Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper Since the standard mat has a high adhesive strength materials may remain stuck to the mat causing the mat to become unusable Attach the material to the mat s adhesive side Note e 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 _ Memo e The mat does not have a top and bottom It can be inserted into the feed slot from either end OH Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off e Otherwise curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted Note e If the mat is dirty clean it For details see Cleaning the Mat on
112. to or out from the feed slot Be sure to press this button to feed the mat when loading or unloading it Start Stop Button Starts or stops cutting drawing or scanning When the button function is available it lights up in green 13 FIRST STEPS The following procedures describe basic operations from preparing the material to performing trial cutting Removing the Transport Packing Materials Before turning on the machine remove the shipping tape and the cardboard shock absorbing material Shipping tape Cardboard shock absorbing material vis Q Note e fthe 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 Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted to one of three levels To store away the operation panel first raise it until it is vertical and then it can be lowered and stored away If you wish to decrease the angle of the operation panel raise it until it is vertical and then adjust the angle again 14 e Follow the instructions provided above to lower the panel Lowering it forcibly may cause damage to the panel Using the Touch Pen and Spatula Stand on certain models There is a touch pen and spatula stand behind the operation panel A D AL Touch pen and spatula st
113. to select the scanning area and then touch the OK key e The scanning area white area can also be dragged to move it e 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 e On models compatible with 24 inch scanning the mat size key see appears Mat size key With each press of the key the mat size setting switches between 12 x 12 305 mm x 305 mm and 12 x 24 305 mm x 610 mm OH Continue from step in Scan Settings of Tutorial 5 Scanning to USB 75 Chapter 3 APPENDIX CONSUMABLES 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 91 Mat e When the mat s adhesive strength decreases e When there are many cutting traces in the mat Cutting blade e When the cuts in the material become rough reducing the quality of the finished product e When the cutting edge becomes blunt e When the blade is chipped If it cannot cut even though the blade extension or cutting pressure is set higher than necessary the blade may be chipped High tack adhesiv
114. ton to stop the during cutting drawing operation Follow the instructions on the screen and press the Feed button to The mat s adhesive strength has feed out the mat The mat is fed in at an decreased or the material is not If the mat does not feed out turn off the Ed E g secured machine remove the holder and then S The material extends from the manually feed out the mat adhesive area of the mat After feeding out the mat replace it with a The material to be cut new one or attach the material while drawn or original to be keeping it within the adhesive area of the scanned peels off during mat cutting scanning Cutting Symptom Possible Causes or Results Solutions Reference e lint has accumulated in the Gidanahenelder page 78 The material being cut catches on the tip of the The blade is worn Replace the blade with a new one page 76 cubunig Slade The material being cut is Replace the material with one compatible aae 16 incompatible with this machine with this machine pag Follow the instructions in the message The machine stopped For safety the machine stops that appears in the screen Touch the while an operation is operating if the panel is touched OK key to move the carriage to its initial being performed while cutting or drawing position Load the mat and perform the operation again A blade appropriate for the material Use a blade appropriate for the material page 24 being cut is n
115. ugh it only slightly extends from the holder If too much of the blade extends it may break E Adjusting the Cutting Blade Remove the protective cap e After use be sure to retract the blade into the holder and attach the protective cap A CAUTION e Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths al With the reference line on the holder facing toward you fully turn the cap to the right to extend the blade tip to its maximum Reference line Extend the blade tip to its maximum Check the thickness of the material and then adjust the blade extension See Cutting Settings on page 24 The larger the holder scale setting the further the blade extends Turn to the left to decrease the blade extension Turn to the right to increase the blade extension 25 OH Push down on the holder lock lever Installing and Uninstalling the Holder Firmly push down until the holder is locked in place After adjusting the blade extension install the holder in the machine For the blade extension appropriate D for the material see Adjusting the Blade Extension LE on page 24 vy aS Press in the operation panel to turn on the we machine For details see Turning On Off the Machine on e page 15 O Reverse the installation procedure to uninstall al If the holder lock lever is not raised raise it the holder The holder c
116. ust 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 E Page 3 Auto Shutdown ct ES kk Seam Allowance GEAR Zeg 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 32 Buzzer Sound Pattern Interval Buzzer Sound Select whether or not an operation sound is produced for example when a key is touched 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 57 Memo e When multiple patterns are cut at the same time the setting specified in this screen is applied to all patterns e 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 Pattern Interval Specify the spacing between patterns as well as white space around the edges of cutting area when patterns in the pattern layout screen are automatically arranged The larger the number setting the further spacing between patterns Note e Set the number to 3 or higher when
117. ut out a test pattern from paper P PS e Press A to cancel the pattern selection and La Memo ____ then select the pattern again e The language setting can be specified in the settings screen see Language on page 30 E Loading the Mat Attach the material that will be cut to the mat e For details on attaching material to the mat see Attaching the material to the mat on page 18 Select Pattern in the home screen while holding the mat level and lightly inserting it into the feed slot press in the operation panel Lightly insert the mat so that it aligns with the guides al Touch the Test key in the pattern category on the left and right sides of the feed slot and is tucked selection screen under the feed rollers Saved Data were Select a pattern in the pattern selection screen e We recommend using pattern T 02 when cutting paper and pattern T 03 when cutting fabric Guides Feed rollers 2r gt The mat is fed in to complete the preparations for cutting E Cutting ul Select Cut in the draw cut selection screen Press the wus ney or the Draw key gt The Start Stop button in the operation panel lights up Note e Make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the cutting area corresponding to the size of the material attached before cont
118. wer cord while the machine is operating may result in damage to the machine Installation Location Put your machine on a flat level stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks Use this machine in an environment that meets the following specifications Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Humidity 20 to 80 A WARNING Do not install the machine in a location exposed to direct sunlight sudden temperature or humidity changes high humidity or water such as near a kitchen bathroom or humidifier condensation or extreme AN N amounts of dust Avoid using or storing the machine in a location exposed to high temperatures or high humidity Otherwise a short circuit may result which may cause a fire electric shock or damage to the machine Do not install the machine near a flame heater volatile combustibles or other source of extreme heat Otherwise a fire electric shock or damage to the machine may result Do not use the machine in a room where flammable sprays are used Otherwise a fire or physical injuries may result Do not use the machine near medical electrical equipment Otherwise the medical electrical equipment may be affected by the electrical waves from this machine and malfunction resulting in an accident Avoid using this machine outdoors Otherwise the machine may become wet possibly resulting in an AN electric shock If the machine becomes wet contact the retailer who sold you this machin
119. wiping it with a soft dry Do not peel off any labels for example the serial number label affixed to the machine Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud The following is a non exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce copies of We suggest you check with your legal adviser and or the relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document e Currency Bonds or other certificates of debt Certificates of Deposit Armed forces service or draft papers Passports Postage stamps cancelled or uncancelled Immigration papers Welfare documents Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies Identifying badges or insignias Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully subject to the fair dealing exception relating to sections of a copyrighted work Multiple copies would indicate improper use Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works Precautions for Scanning After using the machine to scan an original check that the scan data meets the requirements for precision and quality Since some parts of the scan data may be missing or deficient observe the following precautions Depending on the condition of the original cracks skewing smearing or loss may occur and some or all of the scan data may be missing gt Make sure that there are not wrinkles or folds in the origi
120. xtension scale on the holder applies when the blade begins to be extended from the cap end For details on the blade extension see Adjusting the Blade Extension on page 24 A CAUTION e After removing the blade holder from the machine be sure to retract the blade into the holder and attach the protective cap e Do not leave the blade extended Otherwise injuries may result e Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine Carriage e Do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths GE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Do not use alcohol or water to clean the mat e When the mat is not being used clean it and a Cleaning the Mat then store it with the protective sheet affixed If Cuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat the protective sheet is not affixed the mais 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 e f the mat no longer has any adhesive strength replace it with a new one For details on optional mats see OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES on page 91 may reduce the mat s adhesive strength and prevent correct operation Periodically clean the mat

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