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Product Code: 893-Z11
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Cutting Machine Product Code: 893-Z11 Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Terms Of Use

    Terms of Use IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between Brother Industries, Ltd. (“Company”) and you that governs your use of any Software, installed on or made available by Company for use with sewing or craft products (“Company Product”).
  • Page 3 LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE CLAUSE 3 OR 4.1 HEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT PURPORT TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT COMPANY'S LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OR LIMIT THE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Terms of Use ..........i Adding an Offset Line to the Pattern....50 Aligning Patterns ..........51 INTRODUCTION .......... 1 Auto Layout Functions ......... 53 IMPORTANT NOTICE ........1 Scanning a Background Image......53 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..1 Character Input Functions........
  • Page 6 Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting (Compatible Models Only) ......97 Preparing .phc, .phx or .pes Files ......97 Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine..97 Creating Appliqué Data ........98 Creating Embroidering Line Data ......98 7 APPENDIX......101 CONSUMABLES ........101 Replacement Criteria..........

  • Page 7: Features

    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.

  • Page 8: Transferring Data Using The Wireless Network Connection Function

    CanvasWorkspace can be transferred to the machine, or pattern data can be shared with Brother embroidery machines (*) via a wireless network connection. It is also possible to download software directly to the machine. Refer to the following to use the wireless network function.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED PARTS AND FUNCTIONS d Scanner Lever Unit Descriptions - Front Adjusted according to the operation being performed. For details, see “Preparing for Feeding the Mat” on page 9. e Grips Grasped when moving the machine. f Feed Rollers Should be adjusted on the right side when the optional roll feeder is used.

  • Page 10: Unit Descriptions - Rear

    Unit Descriptions - Rear Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel a LCD Panel Displays operation screens, preview images of patterns and error messages. b Power Button Turns the machine on/off. c Power Indicator Lights up when the machine is turned on, and flashes when the machine enters the sleep mode (power- saving mode) or the machine’s software is being updated.

  • Page 11: Before Use

    BEFORE USE Placing the Machine Turning On/Off the Machine Open the front cover, and check that the entire cover Connect the power cord to the machine. fits completely within the area of the desktop. When using a cutting mat, since the mat travels back and forth, make sure to keep enough space behind the machine.

  • Page 12: Preparing For Feeding The Mat

     Raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the The home screen appears. machine) to “2”. Memo • LCD panels commonly have bright spots (permanently lit dots) and dark spots (unlit dots). It may cause some unexpected luminous spots to appear and tiny picture elements to be Memo missed in the screen.

  • Page 13: Machine Settings

    MACHINE SETTINGS Settings Screen From the LCD panel, touch to select and adjust the settings for each function. This section contains descriptions of the machine settings which will appear when is selected on the home screen. b Mat size key ■...
  • Page 14 ■ Group 3 Cut Amount Specify the cutting depth. Adjust the blade cut amount when a pattern with a sharp corner is cut from soft, thick material. Half Cut Select whether or not to make half-cuts. For details, see “Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings” on page 30. Cut Pressure (Half Cut) Specify the cutting pressure for half-cuts.

  • Page 15: Auto Shutdown

    Scanning/Cutting Position Adjustment Auto Shutdown The scanning/cutting position can be adjusted. To adjust the position, touch this button to display the settings screen. For details, see “Adjusting the If the machine is not used for a specified length of Scanning/Cutting Position” on page 106. time, it will automatically turn off.

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATIONS FIRST STEPS The following procedures describe basic operations, from preparing the material to performing trial cutting. 1. Selecting the Mat and Blade Appropriate for the Material ....P.13 2. Reference Table of Mat, Blade and Material Combinations ....P.15 3.
  • Page 17 Auto Blade Holder (Blade) Auto Blade (Black) • Blade suitable for cutting a variety of materials such as paper, thick fabric, vinyl, or sponge sheets (0.1 mm to 3.0 mm thick, varies by material). Thin Fabric Auto Blade • Blade suitable for quilt pieces without interlining (0.25 mm to 0.5 mm thick, varies by material).

  • Page 18: Reference Table Of Mat, Blade And Material Combinations

    Always perform a test cut to be sure the material can be cut without a problem. If a problem cannot be resolved, check the Q&A on the Brother support website (http://s.brother/cpoac/). Note •...
  • Page 19 ■ Fabric Mat (for ScanNCut DX) Auto Blade Holder (Blade) Thin Fabric Rotary Auto Material Thickness Standard Tack Low Tack Auto Blade Auto Blade Blade Adhesive Mat Adhesive Mat (Black) (Beige) (Turquoise)   Thin cotton fabric 0.25 mm (for quilt piece) ...
  • Page 20 Note • Avoid using craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate), such as lamé or foil. The separate layer may stick to the machine’s scanning device or feed rollers during operation, resulting in damage to the machine. It may also damage the cutting blade. When using such material, be sure to clean the scanner glass inside the machine after every use (page 105).

  • Page 21: Attaching The Material To The Mat

    Test attaching the material. Attaching the Material to the Mat Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it. If any of the following problems occur when test After preparing the mat and sheet (when cutting attaching, the adhesive strength of the mat is too high fabric) appropriate for the material, attach the...
  • Page 22 ■ Fabric (Other Than for Quilt Piecing)  Peeling Off the Material (Paper) After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly peel off the paper.  Attaching Fabric Material to a Mat Using Iron-on Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet Iron the specially designed contact sheet to the back of fabrics (excluding quilt piecing) and then attach them to the standard tack adhesive mat.
  • Page 23 Cut the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet to Peel off the backing from the contact sheet. a size 2 cm (3/4") or more larger than the Before peeling off the backing, allow all parts to cool. outline of the pattern to be cut. a Contact sheet b Backing With the side of the fabric that the contact...
  • Page 24  Peeling Off the Material Note After cutting the material, use a spatula to peel off the fabric together with the attached contact • Do not wash fabrics attached together with a sheet. double-sided adhesive contact sheet. • When attaching fabrics with the double-sided adhesive, iron carefully, being sure that the material and adhesive surfaces are properly heat-set.
  • Page 25  Peeling Off the Material Test attaching the material. After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner peel off the fabric. of the adhesive side of the mat to test attach it. If any problems occur when test attaching, the adhesive strength of the mat is too high for the material.
  • Page 26 ■ Fabric (for Quilt Piecing) Note  Attaching the Material Using a High • Place the support sheet within the attaching Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet area (grid area) on the adhesive side of the mat. If the sheet extends from the attaching area, it When attaching fabrics for quilt piecing, attach may be damaged by the feed rollers when the the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to the...
  • Page 27  Notice on Use of High Tack Adhesive Firmly move the spatula handle across the surface of the fabric to remove any wrinkles Fabric Support Sheet and firmly attach the fabric to the mat. • When the sheet’s adhesive strength decreases or fabric becomes twisted while being cut, replace the sheet with a new one.
  • Page 28 Test attaching the material. Firmly move the spatula handle across the surface of the fabric to remove any wrinkles Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner and firmly attach the fabric to the mat. of the adhesive side of the mat to test attach it. If any problems occur when test attaching, the adhesive strength of the mat is too high for the material.

  • Page 29: Installing And Uninstalling The Holder

    Grasp the holder grip, and then insert the Installing and Uninstalling the Holder holder into the carriage. Select the holder appropriate for the material, and then install it into the machine. For details on the holder appropriate for the material, see “Reference Table of Mat, Blade and Material Combinations”...

  • Page 30: Test Cut (Trial Cut)

    Check that the pattern to be cut out is arranged Test Cut (Trial Cut) within a cutting area specified according to the size of the material. Perform test/trial cut or draw on the type of material to be used in your project, to check that the desired result can be achieved.
  • Page 31 ■ Loading the Mat ■ Cutting Attach the material that will be cut to the mat. Select “Cut” in the test screen. • For details on attaching material to the mat, see “Attaching the Material to the Mat” on page 18. While holding the mat level, gently insert it into the feeding slot and press the on the...
  • Page 32 ■ Unloading the Mat ■ Checking the Test/Trial Cut Results Adjust the cutting pressure according to the test/trial cut results. Press in the operation panel to feed out Repeatedly perform test/trial cut and adjust the cutting the mat. pressure until the material is cut cleanly. ...
  • Page 33 ■ Half Cut (Kiss Cut) Settings Touch to adjust the cutting To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in pressure, and then touch the “OK” key. the settings screen before beginning to cut. Touch in the preview screen to display the settings screen.

  • Page 34: Pattern Cutting

    In this tutorial, we will cut two built-in patterns. on the built-in patterns, refer to the “Pattern List”. The “Pattern List” can be downloaded ■ Turning On the Machine from the Brother support website (http:// s.brother/cmoae/). Press to turn on the machine.
  • Page 35 ■ Selecting and Editing the Second Edit the pattern. Pattern After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key. • For details on the editing functions, see “Pattern Touch the “Add” key in the mat layout screen. Editing Functions” on page 43. •...
  • Page 36 ■ Cutting Memo Select “Cut” in the preview screen. • To move a pattern within the cutting/drawing area, touch the pattern on the screen and drag it to the desired position. • To delete a pattern from the arrangement, select the pattern in the mat editing screen, and then use the function for deleting.

  • Page 37: Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns

    For details on the built-in patterns, refer to the “Pattern List”. The “Pattern List” can be downloaded from the Brother support website (http:// s.brother/cmoae/). Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns Select the sub-category in the pattern sub- category selection screen.
  • Page 38 Select the pattern to be cut out in the pattern Memo selection screen. • The pattern pieces displayed in the pattern piece list screen are automatically arranged so that the grain is vertical when fabric is used as the material for cutting. Therefore, the angle at which the pattern appears in the pattern piece list may differ from the actual angle of the pattern piece to be cut out.
  • Page 39 Check the pattern piece arrangement using the Note mat layout screen. The pattern piece to be cut out appears in the screen. • Before continuing operation, make sure that After checking the arrangement, touch the “OK” key. patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the •...
  • Page 40 ■ Editing and Cutting the Second ■ Editing and Cutting the all Pattern Pattern Piece Pieces Select and edit the second pattern piece, and  Cutting the pattern outline then touch the “OK” key. For details on editing the pattern, follow steps Select and edit the all pattern pieces, and then (page 35) in “Selecting and Editing the First Pattern touch the “OK”...
  • Page 41  Cutting all the pattern piece within the Touch the “Object Edit” key. same mat Select and edit the all pattern pieces, and then touch the “OK” key. Touch to weld the pattern. • For details on the welding, see “Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns)”...

  • Page 42: Tutorial 3 - Adding A Weeding Box To A Pattern

    Touch the “OK” key. Touch , and then set “Weeding Box” to “ON” to add weeding boxes. Follow the procedures described in “Loading the Mat” (page 28) and “Cutting” (page 28) to load the material to be cut.  When cutting is finished, a message appears. After all pattern pieces have been cut out, touch the “Finish”...
  • Page 43 To change the distance of the weeding box from the pattern, change the setting for “Weeding Box Spacing” in the settings screen.

  • Page 44: Pattern Selection

    PATTERN SELECTION The following four pattern selection functions are Individually touch all the patterns you want to available in the mat editing screen depending on select in the screen, and then touch the “OK” key. your preference: Selecting a Single Pattern ●...
  • Page 45 ■ Specifying the Selection Area Touch in the mat editing screen for making multiple pattern selection. Touch for specifying an area to select the patterns. Memo • Make sure that is not selected before specifying the area to select. Touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify the area, and then touch the “OK”...

  • Page 46: Advanced Operations

    Chapter 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS b Unlocking the Aspect Ratio Pattern Editing Functions Touch to edit the pattern size without maintaining the aspect ratio. The function is available The pattern editing functions available may differ depending on the pattern you select. If the key is not depending on the pattern you select.

  • Page 47: Pattern Editing Functions - Multiple Patterns

    Pattern Editing Functions - Multiple Mat Layout Screen Patterns The arrangement of the patterns can be edited. The cutting/drawing area specified with the “Cut Area” The pattern editing functions available may differ setting (page 10) in the settings screen is displayed in depending on the pattern you select.

  • Page 48: Layout Editing Functions

    d Object Edit Layout Editing Functions The selected pattern can be edited in more detail. For details, see “Object Editing Screen” on page 46. e Moving The layout editing functions are available when the Incrementally move the selected patterns. Touch the “Edit”...

  • Page 49: Object Editing Screen

    d Seam Allowance Object Editing Screen Apply the seam allowance setting. Apply this setting when cutting around a drawn pattern, such as when making appliqué or quilt pieces. When applied, the drawing line (blue) and cutting line (black) appear. • For details on the seam allowance function, see “Cutting Around Drawings”...

  • Page 50: Undoing An Operation

    k Welding (Merging the Outlines of Multiple Grouping/Ungrouping Patterns Patterns) Weld the outlines of multiple patterns to create a single outline. For details, see “Welding (Merging the Multiple patterns selected can be combined into a Outlines of Multiple Patterns)” on page 49. single group, or that group can be separated into the l Alignment individual patterns.
  • Page 51 ■ Ungrouping Patterns Touch in the object editing screen. Select grouped patterns in the mat editing screen, and then touch the “Object Edit” key. Touch in the object editing screen.  All of the selected patterns are grouped. (The color of the key changed.) Memo •...

  • Page 52: Welding (Merging The Outlines Of Multiple Patterns)

    Select , and then touch the “OK” key. Welding (Merging the Outlines of • Two pattern selection functions are available Multiple Patterns) depending on your preference. For details on selecting multiple patterns, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 41. When multiple patterns are selected, the outlines of those patterns can be welded to create a single outline.

  • Page 53: Adding An Offset Line To The Pattern

     The outlines of the selected patterns are welded. Note • 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.

  • Page 54: Aligning Patterns

    Align the patterns. Aligning Patterns • The patterns are aligned depending on the key that is touched, as described below. Multiple patterns can be selected and aligned based on their positions or heights. Select two or more patterns in the mat editing screen, and then touch the “Object Edit”...
  • Page 55 ■ Centering Two or More Patterns • If three or more patterns were selected, they can be distributed horizontally (g) or vertically (h). Add two circle patterns, and then change the size of one. • For details on resizing patterns, see “Object Editing Screen”...

  • Page 56: Auto Layout Functions

    Auto Layout Functions Scanning a Background Image The auto layout function is useful when you do not In this example, we will use material with a cutout in wish to waste the material attached to the mat. its upper-left corner as a background image. Touch in the mat layout screen (page 44) to perform the auto layout function.
  • Page 57 After selecting the cutting/drawing pattern, Touch the “Edit” key. touch in the mat layout screen to start the background scanning function.  The mat editing screen appears. Memo  The following message appears. • The pattern can also be moved by touching and dragging it in the screen.

  • Page 58: Character Input Functions

    Type in the characters. Character Input Functions The keyboard is in the QWERTY layout. After entering the characters, touch the “OK” key. Characters can be selected, edited, cut out and drawn as a single pattern. Select the character type from the pattern category selection screen. a Character input display a Select decorated characters.
  • Page 59 b Character spacing adjustment keys c Size of entire character string 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 64. Memo •...

  • Page 60: Drawing Functions

    DRAWING FUNCTIONS With a pen and pen holder, you can draw patterns 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.

  • Page 61: Cutting Around Drawings

    Raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the Note machine) to “2”. • If the drawing pressure is too high, the pen tip may be damaged. Adjust it to an appropriate setting. Memo • Adjustments to the drawing pressure will affect the finished product.
  • Page 62 Touch the “Object Edit” key in the mat editing Touch the “OK” key in the object editing screen. screen. Touch the “OK” key to finish editing the pattern. Touch The Seam Allowance screen appears. If appears Memo in gray, the seam allowance cannot be applied. •...
  • Page 63 ■ Drawing Check the pattern arrangement, and then touch the “OK” key. Select “Draw” in the preview screen. 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).
  • Page 64 ■ Cutting Touch the “Start” key to start cutting. Select “Cut” in the preview screen.  When cutting is finished, the preview screen appears.  A preview of the line to be cut appears. Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat.

  • Page 65: Using Drawing Functions To Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker

    b Fill Pattern Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns/Make Outlines Thicker  Precautions for Using the Fill Function Depending on the material and pen being used, ● material drawn with a filled pattern may be difficult to peel off or may tear. Perform test/trial drawing with the pattern to be used in your c Fill Line Spacing Adjust the spacing of the lines filling the pattern.
  • Page 66 c Additional Line Spacing Specify the spacing of the lines to be added. Note • Refer to the following examples when specifying settings for “Number of Additional Line” and “Additional Line Spacing”. a Number of Additional Line 1: One line added. b Number of Additional Line 2: Two lines added.

  • Page 67: Memory Functions

    USB flash drive may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website b Save to the USB flash drive. “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ” for more details.  When saving is finished, the following message and the name of the saved file appear.

  • Page 68: Retrieve Data

     a Retrieve from the machine’s memory. When saving is finished, the following message appears. For details on checking data saved in  Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display. CanvasWorkspace, refer to the Help for CanvasWorkspace. b Retrieve from a USB flash drive. Touch the “OK”...

  • Page 69: Importing Designs

    c Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (via a wireless network connection). Importing Designs  The transferred pattern from CanvasWorkspace appears on mat layout screen. For details, see “Retrieve Transferred Patterns from ■ Importable File Formats CanvasWorkspace (Using a Wireless Network)” In addition to the FCM format, files in the following on page 92.

  • Page 70: Scanning Functions

    Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut) A printed image (paper/sticker), stamped paper or an Press to turn on the machine. original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and • For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on its outline can be cut out or drawn. This is useful for page 8.
  • Page 71 Select the scanning mode according to the Memo material to be scanned. • The edges of illustrations in a color of the same • First, test with grayscale recognition mode. If the brightness as their background, as shown desired cutting data is not created, test with color below, cannot be detected.
  • Page 72 ■ Creating Cutting Data Attach the original that will be scanned to the mat. The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode.  Grayscale recognition mode Check the scanned image, and then touch the “OK” key. Memo •...
  • Page 73  Color recognition mode Touch the “Preview” key to confirm the trimmed area. In the image trim screen, use the touch pen to drag to trim the image to the size to be imported, and then touch the “OK” key. ...

  • Page 74: Advanced Cutting Functions For "Direct Cut

    Select “Cut” in the preview screen. original Touch the “Start” key to start cutting. • For details on unloading the mat after cutting, follow the procedure under “Unloading the Mat” on page 29. b Ignore Object Size Key Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data.
  • Page 75 Select the shape of the cutting line. Touch a Outlining  The setting screen appears. Touch this key to create a cutting line that follows the Touch to change the setting. outline of the scanned image. b Framing Touch the key for the desired frame to add it to the scanned image and create a cutting line that follows its shape.

  • Page 76: Creating Cutting Data (Scan To Cut Data)

    CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut Data) ■ Scanning A printed pattern or image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting Touch the “Scan” key in the home screen to lines for cutting/drawing with this machine, then select the scanning mode.
  • Page 77 b Color recognition mode Attach the original to the mat, and then load The cutting data is created without converting the the mat into the feed slot. illustration to grayscale. • Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press in Creating data in this mode may take some time.
  • Page 78 ■ Creating Cutting Data Difference in cutting lines depending on The procedure for creating cutting data differs detection standard depending on the mode. Example 1  Grayscale recognition mode a Outline b Region c Line detection detection detection Select the cutting line type in the image editing screen.
  • Page 79 Use the touch pen (stylus) to touch Select the detection standard in the image drag it around the screen to trim the cutting editing screen. lines. The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of two standards. For this •...
  • Page 80 ■ Saving Data d Ignore Object Size Key Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data. For details, Select the destination where the data will be see “Specifying “Ignore Object Size”” on saved. page 79. Select the desired location. For this example, select the e Smoothing Setting Key machine.
  • Page 81 ■ Retrieve Cutting Data Memo Saved cutting data can be retrieved for cutting. • Small spots and unwanted lines created during Attach the material for cutting to the mat, and scanning can be deleted after a scanned image is converted to cutting data. then load the mat.

  • Page 82: Adjusting Image Detection Levels

    Adjusting Image Detection Levels The output levels of the scanned image data can be adjusted. Available in the following screen Tutorial 5; Step (page 75) Cutting line created in “Grayscale recognition No cutting line created Image editing screen mode” or Step (page 76) in ...
  • Page 83 ■ Specifying Smoothing Curves and corners in the image can be smoothed out. Touch in the function selection screen to display the smoothing setting screen. Touch to specify the setting. • Four settings are available: OFF, Low, Middle and High. Setting to “Low” is suitable for smoothing the corner and straight line.

  • Page 84: Scanning Images (Scan To Usb)

    SCANNING IMAGES (Scan to USB) A pattern printed on paper or fabric, an image, a Touch the “Scan” key in the home screen to pattern template or an original hand-drawn select the scanning mode. illustration can be scanned and saved as image data on a USB flash drive.
  • Page 85 Select the size of the scanning area. Check the settings, and then touch the “OK” key. From the list, touch the key for the size of the original to be scanned. For this example, select the A4 size.  A message appears. a Size selection keys ■...

  • Page 86: Selecting The Area To Be Saved

    Touch the “OK” key to exit “Scan to USB” Memo mode. • 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. Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat.
  • Page 87 Touch the “Scan Area” button to display the scanning area settings screen. Select the size of the scanning area.  After the selected key is highlighted, touch the “OK” key to finish specifying settings. Attach the material to be scanned onto the mat. While holding the mat level, lightly insert it into the feed slot, and then press in the...

  • Page 88: Wireless Network Connection Function

    1. Enable the machine’s wireless network function and connect to the internet. 2. Register the machine on CanvasWorkspace. When using CanvasWorkspace, a CanvasWorkspace login ID is required. If you don’t have a free account, perform a new registration from <http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com>. Select “ON” for “WLAN Enable”. Enable the Wireless Network Function Turn on the machine.
  • Page 89 ■ Connect Using Setup Wizard Under “Network” settings screen as shown below, touch “Setup Wizard”. (Recommended) The Wireless Network Name (SSID) & Network Password (KEY)* are required to connect your machine to a wireless network. Network Password is also described as the Network Key, Security Key, or Encryption Key.
  • Page 90 The wireless network can be set up using the dedicated application “WLAN Assistant Wizard” (WAW). Download the application from http://s.brother/cuoad/, and then follow the instructions  The following screen appears when a connection that appear in the computer screen in order to complete is established.

  • Page 91: Check The Wireless Network Setup/Status

    Check the Wireless Network Setup/ Using the “Others” Menu Status The “Others” menu is at the bottom of the network settings screen. Follow these instructions when you can’t establish the wireless network connection. Under “Network” settings screen as shown below, touch “WLAN Status”. The “Others”...

  • Page 92: Register Machine Under Canvasworkspace

    The screens in the following descriptions are those that appear when CanvasWorkspace is opened on a computer. Open CanvasWorkspace Internet version (http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com) on your computer and then log in. Note • First time users should obtain a free account. • If you already have an account with CanvasWorkspace, you can use the same login ID and password to login.
  • Page 93 Type in your machine number, and then click Click in the upper-right corner of the screen. the “OK” button.  The page for managing your account appears. Click “Machine(s) Registration”. Memo • Your machine number appears on your machine in the screen shown in step describing how to obtain the PIN code.
  • Page 94 ■ Deleting the linked Touch the “OK” key. CanvasWorkspace login ID To completely delete a linked CanvasWorkspace login ID from the machine, follow the procedure below. Touch  The machine information is transferred to the server. Touch the “OK” key. Touch the “OK”...

  • Page 95: Data Transfer Function

    The downloadable PC (Windows/Mac) version allows you to authenticate many optional kits, and is equipped with more useful editing functions than the Web version. The Web version can be used without need for installation. CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac): Downloadable from the Brother support website (http://s.brother/cuoad/). CanvasWorkspace (Web): http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com/ ...

  • Page 96: Retrieve Transferred Patterns From Canvasworkspace (Using A Usb Cable) (Compatible Only With Windows)

    Touch the “Retrieve Data” key in the home Insert the USB cable connector into the screen to display the retrieve source selection corresponding USB ports for the computer and screen. for the machine. Select “Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace (via a wireless network connection)”. a USB port for computer ...

  • Page 97: Batch Download A Pattern Collection From Canvasworkspace (Compatible Only With The Web Version)

     Log in to CanvasWorkspace. When the pattern data is saved to the machine, the following message appears. Click [OK]. (http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com) From the [Pattern Collection] or [Disney] tab in the main screen, select the category to be batch-downloaded. Note • Only one pattern data can be transferred to the machine.
  • Page 98 Select “My Collection”.  A folder for each pattern collection appears. Memo • To retrieve a roll feeder patterns, select “Roll Feeder”, shown below. Select the pattern collection folder.  The patterns in the folder appear. Select the pattern to be retrieved.

  • Page 99: My Connection Function

    My Connection Function This product is equipped with a function for linking with Brother embroidery machines (compatible models only). Using the wireless network function, you can transfer built-in patterns from the cutting machine, or make an outline of part of an embroidery pattern from the embroidery machine and transfer it to cut or draw with the cutting machine.

  • Page 100: Retrieving Embroidery Data For Cutting (Compatible Models Only)

    Appliqué Create cutting data for an appliqué piece. • For details on .phc, .phx and .pes files, contact d Embroidering lines your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Convert embroidery data to cutting/drawing Brother authorized service center. data. Note Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting •...

  • Page 101: Creating Appliqué Data

    Touch the “OK” key. Creating Appliqué Data Memo • Make sure that the pattern contains an “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” pattern. Touch to display the pattern piece list screen, and then touch the “OK” key.  “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” appears in the screen. Attach the fabric for the appliqué...
  • Page 102 • Color recognition mode switched off • Color recognition mode switched on The cutting/drawing data is created after the Each color in the embroidery pattern is detected to embroidery pattern is converted to grayscale. create cutting data. a The parts for each color detected as a region a Region detection are displayed in the list.
  • Page 103 Adjust the cutting/drawing lines. After making the desired adjustments, touch the “Set” key. a Smoothing Smooths out curves and corners in the lines. Select from the four settings available: OFF, Low, Middle and High. Middle b Grouping/Ungrouping When ungrouped, the parts can be edited separately.

  • Page 104: Appendix

    Chapter 7 APPENDIX CONSUMABLES Replacement Criteria Replacing the Blade For the safe operation of this machine, replace the ■ Removing following consumables according to the replacement criteria. To purchase parts, contact the retailer who Twist off the holder cap to remove it. sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.
  • Page 105 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 it can no longer be turned. (For Rotary Auto Blade Holder) Hold the shaft section of the rotary auto blade, and remove it from the holder.

  • Page 106: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Note • Do not use alcohol or water to clean the mat. • When the mat is not being used, clean it, and ■ Cleaning the Mat then store it with the protective sheet affixed. If the protective sheet is not affixed, the mat’s Cuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat adhesive strength will decrease.
  • Page 107 Using a commercially available brush, clean off cuttings, lint and dust. Specifically, clean the surface of the blade and the cutting scraps or shavings in the spaces. If lint and dust accumulate between the blade and holder, the blade may no longer rotate or the cutting quality may become poor.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with water and Cleaning the Scanner Glass firmly wring it out, and then wipe the scanner glass inside the machine. If there are unwanted vertical lines in the scanned image or if scanning cannot be done cleanly, the scanning area of the scanner may have become dirty.

  • Page 109: Adjusting The Screen

    “SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)” on Holding your finger on the LCD screen, turn page 67. the main power to off and back to on. Keep your finger on the LCD screen, until Brother ■ Materials logo disappears. Thick paper Color: White Size: A4 size (210 mm ×...
  • Page 110 Touch the “Scanning/Cutting Position When the following message appears, touch the Adjustment” button in the settings screen. “OK” key.  The adjustment is finished.  The following message appears. Note • To return the settings to their defaults, touch the “Reset” key in the screen shown below. •...

  • Page 111: Adjusting The Position Of The Feed Roller

    Adjusting the Position of the Feed Roller For normal operations (when the optional roll feeder is not used), it is not necessary to adjust the position of the feed roller. If the feed roller is inadvertently moved, follow the procedure below to return it to its original position.

  • Page 112: 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 support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ”.
  • Page 113 Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference The mat is not level due to the With your hands, hold the mat level when page 28 When the mat is weight of the material. inserting it. inserted, the attached The mat’s adhesive strength has material peels off.
  • Page 114 Symptom Possible Causes (or Results) Solutions Reference A blade appropriate for the material Use a blade appropriate for the material page 15 being cut is not used. being cut. If the Cut Pressure setting value is increased and you are still having Replace the blade with a new one.
  • Page 115 Drawing Symptom 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 drawing pressure. To draw thinner lines, The drawing speed (“Draw Speed”) decrease the drawing pressure. page 10 The drawn line is thicker or drawing pressure (“Draw...

  • Page 116: How Can I Find The Wireless Security Information (Network Name (Ssid) And Network Password)

    How can I Find the Wireless Security Information (Network Name (SSID) and Network Password) Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. 1) You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.

  • Page 117: Error Messages

    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. If the problem persists, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.
  • Page 118 USB flash drive. For information about USB flash drive compatible with this machine, visit our website The data cannot be saved. “ http://s.brother/cpoac/ ”. The message appears when an SVG file contains more than the maximum number of patterns. In the software used to create the SVG file, reduce the number of patterns.
  • Page 119 Error Messages Causes / Solutions The imported SVG data contains data that cannot be There are no patterns that can be detected. converted, such as images or text. The seam allowance settings cannot be specified for There are some patterns which cannot add seam complex pattern shapes.
  • Page 120 Error code Cause/Solution The Authentication/Encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router are not supported by your machine. For infrastructure mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless access point/router. Your machine supports the following authentication methods: Authentication method Encryption method TKIP...
  • Page 121 Error message Cause/Solution The machine is not connected to the network. Unconnected to the network. - Check that there is a good network connection. Check the network - A network connection may not yet be established. connection status. Wait a while, and then try again.

  • Page 122: Updating The Software

    Touch the “Update” key to retrieve the software. Note • If the automatic update fails, retrieve the update file from the Brother support website (http:// s.brother/cuoad/), and then update your machine using a USB flash drive.  When the update is finished, the machine automatically restarts.

  • Page 123: Update Procedure Using Usb Flash Drive

    Drive Using a USB flash drive, the machine’s software can be updated. For update information, refer to details posted on the Brother support website (http:// s.brother/cuoad/). If an update file is posted, download the file, and then update the machine according to the following procedure.
  • Page 124 Start up CanvasWorkspace, and then click [Check for the Latest ScanNCut DX Update…] on the [Help] menu.  When the following message appears, click [OK] to update the software.  If there is no new update file, the following message appears. When the machine receives the update file, the following screen appears.

  • Page 125: Optional Accessories

    The machine will not operate correctly if any other mat is used. For the newest information and manuals on optional accessories compatible with this machine, refer to the Brother support website (http:// s.brother/ccoab/). The blade extension and cutting pressure must be adjusted manually with the Standard Cut Blade Holder (turquoise) and Deep Cut Blade Holder (purple).

  • Page 126: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Items Specifications Approx. 531 mm (W) × 215 mm (D) × 173 mm (H) Dimensions (Approx. 20.9 inches (W) × 8.5 inches (D) × 6.8 inches (H)) Weight Approx. 6 kg (Approx. 13.2 lb)

  • Page 127: Index

    INDEX Mat unloading .............. 29 My Connection ............96 AC power jack ...............7 Advanced pattern cutting ..........34 Aligning Patterns ............51 Opening screen ............8 Auto shutdown .............11 Operation panel ............. 7 Optional accessories ..........122 Outline distance ............71 Background ..............10 Outlining and framing ..........
  • Page 128 Please visit us at http://s.brother/cpoac/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.

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