Brother CM100DM Getting Started, Parts and Functions, Unit Descriptions Operation Panel

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Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Unit Descriptions - Front

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Unit Descriptions - Rear

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aOperation 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 10.

bCarriage

Moves the installed holder for cutting or drawing.

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1Holder

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

2Holder Guide

The guide secures the holder.

3Holder Lock Lever

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

cHandles

Grasped when moving the machine.

dFeed Slot

Feeds in or out a cutting/scanning mat. The mat is fed by the feed rollers on both sides.

eFront Tray Cover

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

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aUSB Port

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

bSlot

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.

cDC Power Jack

dAC Adapter

eAC Power Cord

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel

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aPower Button

Turns the machine on/off.

bHome Button

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

cSettings Button

Displays the settings screen for specifying various settings. For details, see “Settings Screen” on page 23.

dLCD Panel

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

eFeed Button

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

fStart/Stop Button

Starts or stops cutting, drawing or scanning. When the button function is available, it lights up in green.

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Contents Cutting Machine Trademarks Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or UsingImportant Notice Important Safety InstructionsSymbols Used in This Document IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions Power Supply and AC AdapterInstallation Location For Safe Operation Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment Regulation Precautions for ScanningIndustry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Getting Started ContentsScan an image FeaturesPatterns Pattern mode Scanning Scan modeUnit Descriptions Operation Panel Getting StartedParts and Functions Unit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions RearTurning On/Off the Machine Adjusting the Angle of the Operation PanelFirst Steps Removing the Transport Packing MaterialsCPress in the operation panel Operation of LCD PanelPreparation of Craft Paper/Fabric CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive side Lightweight PaperMat and Cutting Blade Combinations BTest attaching the materialAttaching the Material Lightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing Medium Weight PaperLightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing Backing light blue Adhesive CPeel off the backing from the top of the support sheetDTest attaching the material Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing Contact sheet Backing EPeel off the backing from the contact sheetGlossy side of contact sheet Wrong side of fabric Pattern that was cut out Contact sheet Medium Weight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt PiecingAttaching Fabrics With the Double-Sided Adhesive Appropriate Blade Extension Adjusting the Blade ExtensionAdjusting the Cutting Blade Cutting SettingsTurning On the Machine Installing and Uninstalling the HolderSetting the Holder Trial CuttingGuides Feed rollers Selecting the Test PatternLoading the Mat AAttach the material that will be cut to the matUnloading the Mat CuttingWith an Appropriate Blade Extension With a Blade Extension That Needs to be AdjustedChecking the Trial Cutting Results Settings Screen Machine SettingsOpening Screen Auto ShutdownSeam Allowance Pattern IntervalTutorial 1 Cutting Patterns DEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screenBasic Operations Pattern CuttingCSelect the second pattern to be used DEdit the pattern Selecting and Editing the Second PatternATouch the Add key in the pattern layout screen BSelect the category for the pattern to be cut outTutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece BPeel from the mat the pattern piece that was cut out Cutting the First PatternBPress the Start/Stop button to start cutting Editing and Cutting the Second Pattern Piece Selecting Desired Patterns Pattern SelectionSelecting a Single Pattern Selecting Multiple PatternsSpecifying the Selection Area Available in the following screen Advanced OperationsCutting and Editing Functions Pattern Editing FunctionsEditing the Pattern Piece Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsPattern Sizing Layout Editing Functions Pattern Layout ScreenWelding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsEditing Individual Patterns Unifying Grouping Multiple PatternsTouch GCheck the preview, and then touch the OK key DTouch in the layout editing screenESelect , and then touch the OK key Scanning a Background Image Auto Layout FunctionsMaterial with a cutout displayed as background CPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningTouch EUse the layout editing functions to move the patternsECheck the character arrangement Character Input FunctionsCType in the characters CTouch the OK key to finish saving the data Memory FunctionsSaving RecallingRecall from a USB flash drive Recall from the machine’s memoryPreparing the Pen Holder Drawing FunctionsDrawing PreparationSpecifying the Seam Allowance EAdjust the drawing speed and pressureATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowance Cutting Around DrawingsATouch the Draw key Loading the MaterialCApply the seam allowance DTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern MemoATouch the Cut key BAdjust the pen pressureBRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder CPress the Start/Stop button to start drawingScanning Scanning FunctionsTutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting FCheck the scanned image, and then touch the OK key Editing Cutting LinesEPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning Outlining and Framing Advanced Cutting FunctionsOutline Distance ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screen Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting DataEditing Cutting Data DPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningBTouch the OK key to finish saving the data ASelect the destination where the data will be savedSaving Data Recalling Cutting DataImage editing screen Editing PicturesSpecifying Delete Size CEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or drawCutting line created No cutting line created Setting Image Detection LevelTutorial 5- Scanning to USB Scanning SpecificationsScan Settings DTouch to display the scanning settings screenAAttach the original that will be scanned to the mat Check the settings, and then touch the OK keyScanning and Saving FSelect the size of the scanning areaRemoving Replacement CriteriaConsumables Replacing the BladeBTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder InstallingCPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area Cleaning the Holder Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the MatCleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Scanner GlassNotch Adjusting the ScreenFAfter cleaning, perform a test scan CTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to onPaper/Fabric Jam TroubleshootingPower Supply Cutting Scanning DrawingError Messages OK to continue? When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomesBe an alternative editing method depending on your Project Turn the machine off Operation again Data cannot be deleted10.11.12 13.14.15 Part Name Part Code Optional AccessoriesCTouch the Update key to start the upgrade Upgrading the SoftwareIndex Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001