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Summary of Contents for Brother ScanNCut DX
- Page 1 Roll Feeder 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Read Before Use ................................. 2 Accessories ........................................2 Operating Precautions ....................................2 Creating Data for the Roll Feeder ..........................3 Activating the Roll Feeder Function ................................3 Creating Data ........................................4 Weeding Box Function ....................................5 Exporting Data as FCM File .................................... 7 Sending Data to the Machine.................................. -
Page 3: Read Before Use
This accessory is a consumable. If the adhesiveness becomes weak, purchase CADXRFLS1 (Leader Sheet). Operating Precautions This attachment was specially designed for the ScanNCut DX model. It cannot be used with any model other than the ● ScanNCut DX. -
Page 4: Creating Data For The Roll Feeder
Create data for the roll feeder with CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac). CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) (ver. 2.0.0 or later) must be downloaded and installed on your computer. ● (http://s.brother/cuoad/) In order to use CanvasWorkspace, a CanvasWorkspace login ID is required. ● If you do not have a free account, click [Create New Account] in the screen that appears after installation, and then follow the on- screen instructions to create an account. -
Page 5: Creating Data
If necessary, change the height and orientation of the Creating Data artboard. Create data for the roll feeder with CanvasWorkspace. ■ Preparing the Format Start up CanvasWorkspace on a computer. Click (Artboard) on the right side of the screen. a Artboard height b Artboard orientation (Portrait/Landscape) ... -
Page 6: Weeding Box Function
■ Creating Cutting Data Weeding Box Function You can either create original data in CanvasWorkspace or import data, then edit it. For this example, we will create data by editing the pre-installed sample pattern. Weeding is the process of removing the unnecessary parts around a cut pattern to leave the desired parts on the backing Select (Roll Feeder) in the object panel, and then drag... - Page 7 Click (Edit) on the right side of the screen. Select how to specify the size of the weeding box. ■ Optimize the Weeding Lines The [Edit] Panel appears in the Control Panel. Memo • If no weeding lines are to be added between multiple patterns grouped to form a single pattern, select the “No Weeding Lines in Grouped Objects”...
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Page 8: Exporting Data As Fcm File
Repeat steps for each object that will be cut Exporting Data as FCM File with a weeding box. The weeding box is created. Save data as an FCM file on a computer or USB flash drive, and then use a USB flash drive to transfer the data to the cutting machine. -
Page 9: Sending Data To The Machine
[Artboard Size] when the data was edited. Before transferring the data, recheck this setting. For details, see “Creating Data” on page 4. Select [Transfer FCM File to ScanNCut DX via USB ■ Transferring Using a USB Cable (compatible Cable]. -
Page 10: Installing The Roll Feeder
Pull the feeder release lever (on the right side of the Installing the Base Attachment to the Machine machine) toward you. • You can also view a video of the installation of the roll feeder. http://s.brother/cvsae/ Touch in the home screen to display the following screen. -
Page 11: Installing The Roll Holder
Grab the feed roller and feed roller lock dial, and then, Installing the Roll Holder while holding the feed roller in place, rotate the feed roller lock dial toward you to the lock position ( ). The feed roller is locked in place. Place the roll holder down so that its hooks fit into the holes in the front tray cover. -
Page 12: Checking The End Of The Material
While squeezing the adjustment lever, slide the right Checking the End of the Material guide plate against the roll to correctly align the left edge of the material. Make sure that the end of the material is evenly trimmed to meet all of the following conditions. -
Page 13: Evenly Trimming The End Of The Material
Pull the end of the material until it reaches the guide Evenly Trimming the End of the Material channel. • Check that the side to be cut faces up. Pull the end of the material until it extends past the guide channel. - Page 14 Make sure that the trimmer blade is positioned at the Return the trimmer blade to the right end of the trimmer, right end of the trimmer. and then remove the trimmer. Remove any material that has been trimmed off. a Trimmer blade a Trimmer b Trimmer Memo...
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Page 15: Attaching The Leader Sheet To The Material
Attaching the Leader Sheet to the Material Note • If the left edge of the material is sticking out form the Pull the tip of the material placed on the roll feeder leader sheet, or the material is attached diagonally to the attachment position line, it may not feed well. -
Page 16: Feeding The Material
With the leader sheet caught by the rollers, support it Feeding the Material with your hand so that it does not shift position, and press on the operation panel while gently pushing the While keeping the left edge of the leader sheet along the leader sheet forward. -
Page 17: Retrieving Roll Feeder Data On The Machine And Cutting
Retrieving Roll Feeder Data On the Machine and Cutting Retrieve data created in CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) on the cutting machine. From the cutting machine, data cannot be edited, and the scanning functions are not available. Memo Retrieving Data on the Machine •... -
Page 18: Cutting
Confirm the data, and then touch the “OK” key. Cutting Make sure that the auto blade holder has been installed in ● the carriage of the machine. For details on the blade holder that can be used, see “Blades That Can Be Used” on page 36. - Page 19 To perform trial feeding, touch Install the trimmer over the material. • For details, see “Trial Feeding” on page 21. Align the holes in the trimmer with the pins in the base attachment. To change the cutting start position, touch •...
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Page 20: Trial Cutting
After cutting off the material, confirm the instructions, Trial Cutting and then touch the “OK” key. Perform trial cutting or drawing on the type of material to be used in your project, to check that the desired result can be achieved. - Page 21 (1). In that case, it may not be possible to cut properly. Contact Brother Customer Service or a Brother authorized service center. Touch to move the test pattern to a different location.
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Page 22: Trial Feeding
Touch in the test screen to display the settings Trial Feeding screen. Before cutting, you can check if the material can be fed in straight and whether the length of the material is sufficient for the length of the cutting pattern. In order to check that the material can be fed without any problem, do not leave the machine during trial feeding. -
Page 23: Changing The Cutting Start Position
When trial feeding is finished, the following message Changing the Cutting Start Position appears. Touch the “OK” key to return to the previous screen. The cutting start position can be moved up or down (in the feeding direction) to the desired location. To change the cutting start position, touch ... -
Page 24: Continuous Cutting
Touch “Continue to cut”. again to continue cutting. * This depends on the material and operating conditions specified by Brother. ■ Repeatedly Cutting the Same Pattern Touch “Continue to cut”. ... -
Page 25: Removing The Roll Feeder To Feed Using A Mat
Removing the Roll Feeder To Feed Using a Mat The roll feeder must be removed in order to attach material to a mat for cutting. Lift up the base attachment to remove it from the Slide the feed roller from machine. - Page 26 While squeezing the adjustment lever, slide the right Lift up the roll holder to remove the hooks on the roll guide plate. holder from the holes in the front cover. a Hooks on roll holder b Holes in front tray cover Stack the base attachment, roll holder and trimmer to store them.
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Page 27: Consumables/Maintenance
To purchase parts, contact the retailer where this product was purchased or the nearest Brother authorized service center. For details on optional accessories, refer to the Operation Manual for the cutting machine, or see page 2 in this manual. - Page 28 ■ Installing the Trimmer Blade Fit the tab on the left side onto the rail of the trimmer. Trimmer blade correctly installed Lightly push back on the stopper at the left end of the trimmer. a Tab on trimmer blade b Rail ...
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Page 29: Cleaning The Trimmer Blade
Cleaning the Trimmer Blade If material debris, lint or dust accumulates inside the trimmer blade, it may no longer cut material. Periodically clean the trimmer blade. Memo • Do not disassemble the trimmer blade. Remove the trimmer blade from the trimmer. •... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems as well as the FAQ on the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/cpoac/) before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or Brother authorized service center. An asterisk (*) listed as a reference page indicates the Operation Manual for the cutting machine. - Page 31 Cutting Symptom Possible cause (or result) Solution Reference * Lint or dust has accumulated in the holder. Clean the holder. * The blade is worn. Replace the blade with a new one. The material being cut catches on the tip of the blade. page 34 The material being cut is incompatible with Replace the material with one compatible with...
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Page 32: When Material Has Become Jammed In The Machine
When Material Has Become Jammed in the Note Machine • If material gets under the carriage and cannot be removed, make sure that the machine is turned off, remove the holder from the carriage, and then slowly move the Press in the operation panel to turn off the machine. - Page 33 ■ When Jammed Material Cannot Be Removed Cut-off material may not feed out from the back of the machine. Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed material. Note • After cutting off material with the trimmer blade, material being fed out to the back of the machine may be too short and remain in the machine.
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Page 34: Error Messages
The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions. Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or Brother authorized service center. Cutting Machine Error Messages Error message (cutting machine) Cause/solution The data cannot be read. -
Page 35: Useful Information
The roll feeder is specially designed for the ScanNCut DX. It cannot be used with any model other than the ScanNCut DX. In order to use the roll feeder function, the dedicated application CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) must be installed on your computer and used to edit the pattern. - Page 36 Transfer the cut-out patterns to the After wiping the target surface Finally, peel off only the application application sheet so that they clean, attach the adhesive craft sheet. remain correctly arranged. vinyl cutouts with the application sheet. ( The application sheet (also called a transfer paper or retack sheet) is a low-tack sheet used for attaching the adhesive craft vinyl to the target surface.
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Page 37: Non-Compatible Material
Non-Compatible Material The following material cannot be used, even if it has backing paper or backing film. The material may separate and cause jamming during cutting. ■ Material whose left and right edges are not parallel Left and right edges are not parallel. While the material feeds, it loses contact with a feed roller, ●... -
Page 38: Scanner Lever Position
Scanner Lever Position When material is fed, it may hit the machine’s feeding mechanism and not be fed correctly. When cutting using the roll feeder, raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the machine) to “2”. - Page 39 English Version 0...