Brother CM100DM operation manual Auto Layout Functions, Scanning a Background Image

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Auto Layout Functions

The auto layout functions is useful when you do not wish to waste the material attached to the mat.

Touch in the pattern layout screen (page 35) to perform the auto layout function.

Note

•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.

•The spacing between arranged patterns can be specified in the settings screen (see “Pattern Interval” on page 24). Perform the auto layout function after every time you adjust the spacing between patterns so the changes are applied.

•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.

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aRearranging By Rotating Patterns to Any Angle This is useful when arranging a large number of patterns in a limited space.

bRearranging 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.

cRearranging 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.

Scanning a Background Image

In this example, we will use material with a cutout in its upper-left corner as a background image.

Memo

•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 created.

•This function cannot be used when an optional scanning mat is used.

aTouch in the pattern layout screen to start the background scanning function.

XThe following message appears.

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Contents Cutting Machine Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or Using TrademarksImportant Safety Instructions Symbols Used in This DocumentIntroduction 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 StartedFeatures Patterns Pattern modeScanning Scan mode Scan an imageGetting Started Parts and FunctionsUnit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions Rear Unit Descriptions Operation PanelAdjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel First StepsRemoving the Transport Packing Materials Turning On/Off the MachinePreparation of Craft Paper/Fabric Operation of LCD PanelCPress in the operation panel Lightweight Paper Mat and Cutting Blade CombinationsBTest attaching the material 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 PiecingPattern that was cut out Contact sheet Adjusting the Blade Extension Adjusting the Cutting BladeCutting Settings Appropriate Blade ExtensionInstalling and Uninstalling the Holder Setting the HolderTrial Cutting Turning On the MachineSelecting the Test Pattern Loading the MatAAttach the material that will be cut to 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 ScreenAuto Shutdown Seam AllowancePattern Interval Opening ScreenDEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screen Basic OperationsPattern Cutting Tutorial 1 Cutting PatternsSelecting and Editing the Second Pattern ATouch the Add key in the pattern layout screenBSelect 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 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 Pattern Selection Selecting a Single PatternSelecting Multiple Patterns Selecting Desired PatternsSpecifying the Selection Area Advanced Operations Cutting and Editing FunctionsPattern Editing Functions Available in the following screenPattern Sizing Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsEditing the Pattern Piece Pattern Layout Screen Layout Editing FunctionsWelding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns Editing Individual PatternsUnifying Grouping Multiple 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 ImageCPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning TouchEUse the layout editing functions to move the patterns Material with a cutout displayed as backgroundCType in the characters Character Input FunctionsECheck the character arrangement Memory Functions SavingRecalling CTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataRecall from the machine’s memory Recall from a USB flash driveDrawing Functions DrawingPreparation Preparing the Pen HolderEAdjust the drawing speed and pressure ATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowanceCutting Around Drawings Specifying the Seam AllowanceLoading the Material CApply the seam allowanceDTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern Memo ATouch the Draw keyBAdjust the pen pressure BRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holderCPress the Start/Stop button to start drawing 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 Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting Data Editing Cutting DataDPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screenASelect the destination where the data will be saved Saving DataRecalling Cutting Data BTouch the OK key to finish saving the dataEditing Pictures Specifying Delete SizeCEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw Image editing screenSetting Image Detection Level Cutting line created No cutting line createdScanning Specifications Scan SettingsDTouch to display the scanning settings screen Tutorial 5- Scanning to USBCheck the settings, and then touch the OK key Scanning and SavingFSelect the size of the scanning area AAttach the original that will be scanned to the matReplacement Criteria ConsumablesReplacing the Blade RemovingCPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area InstallingBTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder Care and Maintenance CleaningCleaning the Mat Cleaning the HolderCleaning the Scanner Glass Cleaning Inside the MachineAdjusting the Screen FAfter cleaning, perform a test scanCTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to on NotchPower Supply TroubleshootingPaper/Fabric Jam Cutting Drawing ScanningError Messages When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomes Be an alternative editing method depending on your ProjectTurn the machine off Operation again Data cannot be deleted OK to continue?Optional Accessories CTouch the Update key to start the upgradeUpgrading the Software 10.11.12 13.14.15 Part Name Part CodeIndex Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001