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XThe “Start/Stop” button in the operation panel lights up.

bAdjust the pen pressure.

For details on adjusting the drawing pressure, see step e (page 44) in “Drawing”.

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

XWhen drawing is finished, the message appears in the screen. After you touch the “OK” key, the

draw/cut selection screen appears.

•To perform trial drawing operations to adjust the drawing pressure, repeat steps a through c in this section.

•To cut around the drawn patterns, keep the mat

inserted into the slot without pressing , and continue with the following cutting procedure.

■Cutting

aTouch the “Cut” key.

XA preview of the line to be cut appears.

XThe “Start/Stop” button in the operation panel lights up.

bRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder.

Note

•Replace the holder without turning off the machine. If the machine is turned off, the mat will be fed out when it is turned on again. Therefore, the drawn pattern outline and cut pattern may become misaligned, even if the mat is re-inserted.

•After use, remove the pen from the pen holder, and then attach the cap to the pen before storing it.

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

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

dPress in the operation panel to feed out the mat.

ePeel the patterns off the mat.

• For details, see “Unloading the Mat” on page 21.

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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 Precautions for Scanning Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada OnlyRegulation 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 MachineOperation of LCD Panel Preparation of Craft Paper/FabricCPress in the operation panel Lightweight Paper Mat and Cutting Blade CombinationsBTest attaching the material CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive sideMedium Weight Paper Lightweight Fabric for Quilt PiecingAttaching the Material Lightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing CPeel off the backing from the top of the support sheet DTest attaching the materialBacking light blue Adhesive Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing EPeel off the backing from the contact sheet Glossy side of contact sheet Wrong side of fabricContact sheet Backing Medium Weight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing Attaching Fabrics With the Double-Sided AdhesivePattern 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 MatWith a Blade Extension That Needs to be Adjusted Checking the Trial Cutting ResultsWith 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 Cutting the First Pattern BPress the Start/Stop button to start cuttingBPeel 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 Editing Functions Advanced Patterns Pattern SizingEditing 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 PatternsDTouch in the layout editing screen ESelect , and then touch the OK keyTouch 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 backgroundCharacter Input Functions CType in the charactersECheck 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 keyScanning Functions Tutorial 3 Scanning and CuttingScanning Editing Cutting Lines EPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningFCheck the scanned image, and then touch the OK key Advanced Cutting Functions Outline DistanceOutlining 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 RemovingInstalling CPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber areaBTwist 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 NotchTroubleshooting Power SupplyPaper/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