Brother CM100DM operation manual Selecting the Test Pattern, Loading the Mat, Guides Feed rollers

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Selecting the Test Pattern

Cut out a test pattern from paper.

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The language setting can be specified in the settings screen (see “Language” on page 23).

aSelect “Pattern” in the home screen.

bTouch the “Test” key in the pattern category selection screen.

cSelect a pattern in the pattern selection screen.

We recommend using pattern “T-02” when cutting paper and pattern “T-03” when cutting fabric.

dTouch the “Set” key.

eCheck the pattern arrangement, and then touch the “OK” key.

For details on changing the pattern arrangement, see “Pattern Layout Screen” on page 35.

Press to cancel the pattern selection, and then select the pattern again.

Loading the Mat

aAttach the material that will be cut to the mat.

For details on attaching material to the mat, see “Mat and Cutting Blade Combinations” on page 12.

bWhile 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 on the left and right sides of the feed slot and is tucked under the feed rollers.

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b Feed rollers

 

XThe mat is fed in to complete the preparations for cutting.

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Contents Cutting Machine Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or Using TrademarksIntroduction Important Safety InstructionsSymbols Used in This Document Important NoticePower Supply and AC Adapter Important Safety InstructionsInstallation Location For Safe Operation Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Precautions for ScanningRegulation Contents Getting StartedScanning Scan mode FeaturesPatterns Pattern mode Scan an imageUnit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions Rear Getting StartedParts and Functions Unit Descriptions Operation PanelRemoving the Transport Packing Materials Adjusting the Angle of the Operation PanelFirst Steps Turning On/Off the MachinePreparation of Craft Paper/Fabric Operation of LCD PanelCPress in the operation panel BTest attaching the material Lightweight PaperMat and Cutting Blade Combinations CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive sideLightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing Medium Weight PaperAttaching the Material Lightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing DTest attaching the material CPeel off the backing from the top of the support sheetBacking light blue Adhesive Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing Glossy side of contact sheet Wrong side of fabric EPeel off the backing from the contact sheetContact sheet Backing Attaching Fabrics With the Double-Sided Adhesive Medium Weight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing Pattern that was cut out Contact sheet Cutting Settings Adjusting the Blade ExtensionAdjusting the Cutting Blade Appropriate Blade ExtensionTrial Cutting Installing and Uninstalling the HolderSetting the Holder Turning On the MachineAAttach the material that will be cut to the mat Selecting the Test PatternLoading the Mat Guides Feed rollersCutting Unloading the MatChecking the Trial Cutting Results With a Blade Extension That Needs to be AdjustedWith an Appropriate Blade Extension Machine Settings Settings ScreenPattern Interval Auto ShutdownSeam Allowance Opening ScreenPattern Cutting DEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screenBasic Operations Tutorial 1 Cutting PatternsBSelect the category for the pattern to be cut out Selecting and Editing the Second PatternATouch the Add key in the pattern layout screen CSelect the second pattern to be used DEdit the patternTutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece BPress the Start/Stop button to start cutting Cutting the First PatternBPeel from the mat the pattern piece that was cut out Editing and Cutting the Second Pattern Piece Selecting Multiple Patterns Pattern SelectionSelecting a Single Pattern Selecting Desired PatternsSpecifying the Selection Area Pattern Editing Functions Advanced OperationsCutting and Editing Functions Available in the following screenPattern Sizing Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsEditing the Pattern Piece Pattern Layout Screen Layout Editing FunctionsUnifying Grouping Multiple Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsEditing Individual Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsESelect , and then touch the OK key DTouch in the layout editing screenTouch GCheck the preview, and then touch the OK key Auto Layout Functions Scanning a Background ImageEUse the layout editing functions to move the patterns CPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningTouch Material with a cutout displayed as backgroundCType in the characters Character Input FunctionsECheck the character arrangement Recalling Memory FunctionsSaving CTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataRecall from the machine’s memory Recall from a USB flash drivePreparation Drawing FunctionsDrawing Preparing the Pen HolderCutting Around Drawings EAdjust the drawing speed and pressureATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowance Specifying the Seam AllowanceDTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern Memo Loading the MaterialCApply the seam allowance ATouch the Draw keyCPress the Start/Stop button to start drawing BAdjust the pen pressureBRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder ATouch the Cut keyTutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting Scanning FunctionsScanning EPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning Editing Cutting LinesFCheck the scanned image, and then touch the OK key Outline Distance Advanced Cutting FunctionsOutlining and Framing DPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting DataEditing Cutting Data ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screenRecalling Cutting Data ASelect the destination where the data will be savedSaving Data BTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataCEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw Editing PicturesSpecifying Delete Size Image editing screenSetting Image Detection Level Cutting line created No cutting line createdDTouch to display the scanning settings screen Scanning SpecificationsScan Settings Tutorial 5- Scanning to USBFSelect the size of the scanning area Check the settings, and then touch the OK keyScanning and Saving AAttach the original that will be scanned to the matReplacing the Blade Replacement CriteriaConsumables RemovingCPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area InstallingBTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder Cleaning the Mat Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the HolderCleaning the Scanner Glass Cleaning Inside the MachineCTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to on Adjusting the ScreenFAfter cleaning, perform a test scan NotchPower Supply TroubleshootingPaper/Fabric Jam Cutting Drawing ScanningError Messages Turn the machine off Operation again Data cannot be deleted When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomesBe an alternative editing method depending on your Project OK to continue?Upgrading the Software Optional AccessoriesCTouch the Update key to start the upgrade 10.11.12 13.14.15 Part Name Part CodeIndex Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001