Brother CM100DM operation manual Tutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns, Loading the Mat

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XTouch the pattern to be deleted in the screen. To delete multiple patterns, use the function for selecting multiple patterns. For details, see “Selecting Multiple Patterns” on page 31.

XTouch in the layout editing screen to delete the selected pattern(s).

Loading the Mat

While holding the mat level and lightly inserting it into

the feed slot, press in the operation panel.

For details, see “Loading the Mat” on page 20.

Cutting

aSelect “Cut” in the draw/cut selection screen.

XThe “Start/Stop” button in the operation panel

lights up.

Before cutting your project, adjust the blade extension appropriately. For details, see “Adjusting the Blade Extension” on page 18.

Note

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.

bAdjust 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.

XTouch or to change the settings.

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Note

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 18.

cPress the “Start/Stop” button to start cutting.

XWhen cutting is finished, the draw/cut selection screen appears again.

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 21.

Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns

In this tutorial, we will cut a built-in pattern in the

category.

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Contents Cutting Machine Trademarks Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or UsingSymbols Used in This Document Important Safety InstructionsIntroduction Important NoticeImportant 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 ContentsPatterns Pattern mode FeaturesScanning Scan mode Scan an imageParts and Functions Getting StartedUnit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions Rear Unit Descriptions Operation PanelFirst Steps Adjusting the Angle of the Operation PanelRemoving the Transport Packing Materials Turning On/Off the MachineCPress in the operation panel Operation of LCD PanelPreparation of Craft Paper/Fabric Mat and Cutting Blade Combinations Lightweight PaperBTest attaching the material CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive sideAttaching 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 Adjusting the Cutting Blade Adjusting the Blade ExtensionCutting Settings Appropriate Blade ExtensionSetting the Holder Installing and Uninstalling the HolderTrial Cutting Turning On the MachineLoading the Mat Selecting the Test PatternAAttach the material that will be cut to the mat Guides Feed rollersUnloading the Mat CuttingWith an Appropriate Blade Extension With a Blade Extension That Needs to be AdjustedChecking the Trial Cutting Results Settings Screen Machine Settings Seam Allowance Auto Shutdown Pattern Interval Opening ScreenBasic Operations DEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screenPattern Cutting Tutorial 1 Cutting PatternsATouch the Add key in the pattern layout screen Selecting and Editing the Second PatternBSelect the category for the pattern to be cut out CSelect the second pattern to be used DEdit the patternTutorial 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 a Single Pattern Pattern SelectionSelecting Multiple Patterns Selecting Desired PatternsSpecifying the Selection Area Cutting and Editing Functions Advanced OperationsPattern Editing Functions Available in the following screenEditing the Pattern Piece Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsPattern Sizing Layout Editing Functions Pattern Layout ScreenEditing Individual Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsUnifying Grouping Multiple Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of 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 FunctionsTouch CPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningEUse the layout editing functions to move the patterns Material with a cutout displayed as backgroundECheck the character arrangement Character Input FunctionsCType in the characters Saving Memory FunctionsRecalling CTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataRecall from a USB flash drive Recall from the machine’s memoryDrawing Drawing FunctionsPreparation Preparing the Pen HolderATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowance EAdjust the drawing speed and pressureCutting Around Drawings Specifying the Seam AllowanceCApply the seam allowance Loading the MaterialDTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern Memo ATouch the Draw keyBRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder BAdjust the pen pressureCPress the Start/Stop button to start drawing ATouch the Cut keyScanning 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 Editing Cutting Data Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting DataDPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screenSaving Data ASelect the destination where the data will be savedRecalling Cutting Data BTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataSpecifying Delete Size Editing PicturesCEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw Image editing screenCutting line created No cutting line created Setting Image Detection LevelScan Settings Scanning SpecificationsDTouch to display the scanning settings screen Tutorial 5- Scanning to USBScanning and Saving Check the settings, and then touch the OK keyFSelect the size of the scanning area AAttach the original that will be scanned to the matConsumables Replacement CriteriaReplacing the Blade RemovingBTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder InstallingCPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Mat Cleaning the HolderCleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Scanner GlassFAfter cleaning, perform a test scan Adjusting the ScreenCTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to on NotchPaper/Fabric Jam TroubleshootingPower Supply Cutting Scanning DrawingError Messages Be an alternative editing method depending on your Project When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomesTurn the machine off Operation again Data cannot be deleted OK to continue?CTouch the Update key to start the upgrade Optional AccessoriesUpgrading the Software 10.11.12 13.14.15 Part Name Part CodeIndex Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001