Brother CM100DM operation manual Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting Data, Editing Cutting Data

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CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut Data)

Aprinted pattern or image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting lines for cutting/drawing with this machine, then saved as data.

Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting Data

In this tutorial, we will save an illustration drawn on paper as cutting data.

Scanning

aTouch the “Scan” key in the home screen to select the scanning mode.

bSelect “Scan to Cut Data” in the scanning mode selection screen.

XA message appears.

cAttach the original to the mat, and then load the mat into the feed slot.

Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press

in the operation panel.

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

Memo

In “Scan to Cut Data” mode, the optional 12" × 24" (305 mm × 610 mm) mat cannot be used.

dPress the “Start/Stop” button to start scanning.

XWhen scanning is finished, the scanned image appears in the screen.

Editing Cutting Data

aSelect the cutting line type in the image editing screen.

The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of three standards. For this

example, touch to create cutting lines using region detection.

a

b

c

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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