Getting Started, Parts and Functions | Brother CM100DM instruction

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Unit Descriptions - Front

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Unit Descriptions - Rear

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aOperation Panel

Allows you to control the unit and specify settings with the LCD panel and operating buttons. The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted to one of three levels. For details, see “Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel” on page 10.

bCarriage

Moves the installed holder for cutting or drawing.

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1Holder

Installs in the carriage to cut or draw on craft paper or fabric. Use the holder designed specifically for cutting or drawing.

2Holder Guide

The guide secures the holder.

3Holder Lock Lever

Releases the holder when the lever is raised. Locks the holder when the lever is lowered.

cHandles

Grasped when moving the machine.

dFeed Slot

Feeds in or out a cutting/scanning mat. The mat is fed by the feed rollers on both sides.

eFront Tray Cover

Protects the feed rollers, carriage and holder. Open the cover while the machine is operating.

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aUSB Port

Allows a USB flash drive to be connected for saving and recalling data.

bSlot

Allows a mat to be fed back and forth during an operation. Do not place any objects near the slot that would prevent the mat from being fed out.

cDC Power Jack

dAC Adapter

eAC Power Cord

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel

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aPower Button

Turns the machine on/off.

bHome Button

Displays the home screen (starting screen for operating this machine).

cSettings Button

Displays the settings screen for specifying various settings. For details, see “Settings Screen” on page 23.

dLCD Panel

Displays operation screens, preview images of patterns and error messages.

eFeed Button

Feeds the loaded mat in to or out from the feed slot. Be sure to press this button to feed the mat when loading or unloading it.

fStart/Stop Button

Starts or stops cutting, drawing or scanning. When the button function is available, it lights up in green.

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Contents

Cutting Machine Trademarks Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or Using Important Notice Important Safety InstructionsSymbols Used in This Document Introduction Important Safety Instructions Power Supply and AC Adapter Installation Location For Safe Operation Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment Regulation Precautions for ScanningIndustry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Getting Started Contents Scan an image FeaturesPatterns Pattern mode Scanning Scan mode Unit Descriptions Operation Panel Getting StartedParts and Functions Unit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions Rear Turning On/Off the Machine Adjusting the Angle of the Operation PanelFirst Steps Removing the Transport Packing Materials CPress in the operation panel Operation of LCD PanelPreparation of Craft Paper/Fabric CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive side Lightweight PaperMat and Cutting Blade Combinations BTest attaching the material Attaching 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 Appropriate Blade Extension Adjusting the Blade ExtensionAdjusting the Cutting Blade Cutting Settings Turning On the Machine Installing and Uninstalling the HolderSetting the Holder Trial Cutting Guides Feed rollers Selecting the Test PatternLoading the Mat AAttach the material that will be cut to the mat Unloading the Mat Cutting With an Appropriate Blade Extension With a Blade Extension That Needs to be AdjustedChecking the Trial Cutting Results Settings Screen Machine Settings Opening Screen Auto ShutdownSeam Allowance Pattern Interval Tutorial 1 Cutting Patterns DEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screenBasic Operations Pattern Cutting CSelect the second pattern to be used DEdit the pattern Selecting and Editing the Second PatternATouch the Add key in the pattern layout screen BSelect the category for the pattern to be cut out Tutorial 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 Desired Patterns Pattern SelectionSelecting a Single Pattern Selecting Multiple Patterns Specifying the Selection Area Available in the following screen Advanced OperationsCutting and Editing Functions Pattern Editing Functions Editing the Pattern Piece Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsPattern Sizing Layout Editing Functions Pattern Layout Screen Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsEditing Individual Patterns Unifying Grouping Multiple Patterns Touch 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 Functions Material with a cutout displayed as background CPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningTouch EUse the layout editing functions to move the patterns ECheck the character arrangement Character Input FunctionsCType in the characters CTouch the OK key to finish saving the data Memory FunctionsSaving Recalling Recall from a USB flash drive Recall from the machine’s memory Preparing the Pen Holder Drawing FunctionsDrawing Preparation Specifying the Seam Allowance EAdjust the drawing speed and pressureATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowance Cutting Around Drawings ATouch the Draw key Loading the MaterialCApply the seam allowance DTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern Memo ATouch the Cut key BAdjust the pen pressureBRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder CPress the Start/Stop button to start drawing Scanning 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 ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screen Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting DataEditing Cutting Data DPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning BTouch the OK key to finish saving the data ASelect the destination where the data will be savedSaving Data Recalling Cutting Data Image editing screen Editing PicturesSpecifying Delete Size CEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw Cutting line created No cutting line created Setting Image Detection Level Tutorial 5- Scanning to USB Scanning SpecificationsScan Settings DTouch to display the scanning settings screen AAttach the original that will be scanned to the mat Check the settings, and then touch the OK keyScanning and Saving FSelect the size of the scanning area Removing Replacement CriteriaConsumables Replacing the Blade BTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder InstallingCPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area Cleaning the Holder Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Mat Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Scanner Glass Notch Adjusting the ScreenFAfter cleaning, perform a test scan CTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to on Paper/Fabric Jam TroubleshootingPower Supply Cutting Scanning Drawing Error Messages OK to continue? When the seam allowance setting for a pattern becomesBe an alternative editing method depending on your Project Turn the machine off Operation again Data cannot be deleted 10.11.12 13.14.15 Part Name Part Code Optional AccessoriesCTouch the Update key to start the upgrade Upgrading the Software Index Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001