Scanning Functions | Brother CM100DM guide

Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONS

SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)

A printed image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out or drawn. This is useful for scanning images for paper crafts, then cutting them out.

Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting

In this tutorial, we will scan an illustration drawn on paper, then cut around it.

■Preparation

aPrepare the original.

When using the “Direct Cut” mode, use originals like those described below.

•Patterns that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness

•Patterns that are at least a 5 mm square

•Not using an extremely intricate design

bPress to turn on the machine.

•For details, see “Turning On/Off the Machine” on page 10.

cInstall the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine.

•For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the Holder” on page 19.

■Scanning

aTouch the “Scan” key in the home screen to	4
select the scanning mode.

bSelect “Direct Cut” in the scanning mode selection screen.

XA message appears.

cAttach the original that will be scanned to the mat.

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Brother CM100DM operation manual Scanning Functions, Tutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting

Contents

Cutting Machine Trademarks Read Before DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Installing or Using Symbols Used in This Document Important Safety InstructionsIntroduction Important Notice Important Safety Instructions Power Supply and AC Adapter Installation Location For Safe Operation Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Precautions for ScanningRegulation Getting Started Contents Patterns Pattern mode FeaturesScanning Scan mode Scan an image Parts and Functions Getting StartedUnit Descriptions Front Unit Descriptions Rear Unit Descriptions Operation Panel First Steps Adjusting the Angle of the Operation PanelRemoving the Transport Packing Materials Turning On/Off the Machine Preparation of Craft Paper/Fabric Operation of LCD PanelCPress in the operation panel Mat and Cutting Blade Combinations Lightweight PaperBTest attaching the material CAttach the material to the mat’s adhesive side Lightweight 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 Cutting Blade Adjusting the Blade ExtensionCutting Settings Appropriate Blade Extension Setting the Holder Installing and Uninstalling the HolderTrial Cutting Turning On the Machine Loading the Mat Selecting the Test PatternAAttach the material that will be cut to the mat Guides Feed rollers Unloading the Mat Cutting Checking the Trial Cutting Results With a Blade Extension That Needs to be AdjustedWith an Appropriate Blade Extension Settings Screen Machine Settings Seam Allowance Auto ShutdownPattern Interval Opening Screen Basic Operations DEdit the pattern using the pattern editing screenPattern Cutting Tutorial 1 Cutting Patterns ATouch 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 pattern Tutorial 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 Selecting a Single Pattern Pattern SelectionSelecting Multiple Patterns Selecting Desired Patterns Specifying the Selection Area Cutting and Editing Functions Advanced OperationsPattern Editing Functions Available in the following screen Pattern Sizing Pattern Editing Functions Advanced PatternsEditing the Pattern Piece Layout Editing Functions Pattern Layout Screen Editing Individual Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple PatternsUnifying Grouping Multiple Patterns Welding Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns ESelect , and then touch the OK key DTouch in the layout editing screenTouch GCheck the preview, and then touch the OK key Scanning a Background Image Auto Layout Functions Touch CPress the Start/Stop button to start scanningEUse the layout editing functions to move the patterns Material with a cutout displayed as background CType in the characters Character Input FunctionsECheck the character arrangement Saving Memory FunctionsRecalling CTouch the OK key to finish saving the data Recall from a USB flash drive Recall from the machine’s memory Drawing Drawing FunctionsPreparation Preparing the Pen Holder ATouch the pattern to be drawn BAdjust the seam allowance EAdjust the drawing speed and pressureCutting Around Drawings Specifying the Seam Allowance CApply the seam allowance Loading the MaterialDTouch the Set key to finish editing the pattern Memo ATouch the Draw key BRemove the pen holder, and then install the blade holder BAdjust the pen pressureCPress the Start/Stop button to start drawing ATouch the Cut key Tutorial 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 Editing Cutting Data Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting DataDPress the Start/Stop button to start scanning ASelect the cutting line type in the image editing screen Saving Data ASelect the destination where the data will be savedRecalling Cutting Data BTouch the OK key to finish saving the data Specifying Delete Size Editing PicturesCEdit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw Image editing screen Cutting line created No cutting line created Setting Image Detection Level Scan Settings Scanning SpecificationsDTouch to display the scanning settings screen Tutorial 5- Scanning to USB Scanning 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 mat Consumables Replacement CriteriaReplacing the Blade Removing CPull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area InstallingBTwist on the holder cap to attach it to the holder Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Mat Cleaning the Holder Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Scanner Glass FAfter cleaning, perform a test scan Adjusting the ScreenCTurn the main power to off, then turn it back to on Notch Power Supply TroubleshootingPaper/Fabric Jam Cutting Scanning Drawing Error 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 Code Index Page Page English 891-Z01 XF5251-001