Quick Reference Guide IMPORTANT

'/<
EN
Be sure to first read the “Important Safety Instructions” in the Product Safety Guide. Install the Holder
This Quick Reference Guide contains basic instructions and information for your Brother machine.
STEP 3
Store this Quick Reference Guide in a safe place, where it can be easily accessed for future reference.
1 2 3 4 5
Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.
The Operation Manual as well as other instructions can be downloaded
from the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/cmoae/).

Connect the power Pull out the rear tray. Turn on the machine. Remove the Hold the blade holder Press down the
STEP 1 Mat and Blade Selection cord to the machine, protective cap. and then install it in the holder lock lever.
and then open the carriage with the Brother
1 2 Memo
●● An auto blade holder is included with this machine. Using the auto blade
front tray cover. Logo facing you.

holder, the thickness of the material is detected, and the blade extension STEP 4 Select the Pattern
automatically adjusts based on the material’s thickness.
●● Use the mat designed specifically for ScanNCut DX.
●● Depending on your machine model, some accessories may not be
1 2 3 4 5
Prepare the material to be cut. Referring to the following table, included. Additional purchase may be required.
select a mat and blade appropriate
for the material.

Mat (for ScanNCut DX) Sheet for fabric cutting Auto blade holder
* When cutting paper with
a smooth surface
Select “Pattern”. Select your choice of Select your choice of Check the pattern size and Check the pattern(s)
pattern category. pattern. number of pattern(s), and placement, and then
then touch the “Set” key. touch the “OK” key.
Note
Iron-on Fabric
High Tack ●● We recommend performing “Test/Trial Cut” before cutting your project. Please refer to “Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)” on the next page.
Standard Tack Low Tack Appliqué Contact Auto Blade Thin Fabric Auto
Adhesive Fabric
Adhesive Mat Adhesive Mat Sheet (Black) Blade (Beige)
Material Thichkness Support Sheet
(White Backing)
STEP 5 Load the Mat and Start Cutting
Printer paper 80 g/m² (0.1 mm) X
Scrapbook paper (thin) 120 g/m² (0.15 mm)
1 2 3 4
Paper

Scrapbook paper (medium-thick) 200 g/m² (0.25 mm) *

Cardstock 280 g/m² (0.35 mm) *
Vellum, tracing paper 0.07 mm
Poster board 400 g/m² (0.5 mm)
Thin cotton fabric (for quilt piece) 0.25 mm *1 *1

Thin cotton fabric (except for quilt piece) 0.25 mm

Fabric

Flannel (for quilt piece) 0.5 mm *1 *1

Load the mat (arrow For smooth feeding, align the Lightly place your hand on Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the
Flannel (except for quilt piece) 0.5 mm facing up). top of the mat with the guides the center of the mat and preview screen.
on the right and left sides gently push it forward while
Felt 3 mm
of the feed slot and insert it pressing the “Feed” button
Denim 14 oz 0.75 mm under the feed rollers. on the operation panel.
Plastic sheet (PP) 0.2 mm
Vinyl 0.2 mm
5 6 7 8
*2
Others

Magnet 0.3 mm
Sticker or seal 0.2 mm
Foam sheet 3 mm
*1: Fabric Mat (CADXMATF12) can be used instead of the Standard Tack Adhesive Mat and the High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet.
*2: Vinyl Auto Blade Holder included in Vinyl Auto Blade Kit (CADXVBKIT1) and Disney Vinyl Auto Blade Kit (CADXVBDSNKIT1) is also recommended.

STEP 2 Attach the Material to the Mat

Touch the “Start” key to When cutting is finished, Press the “Feed” button Peel off the material. Use the spatula to peel off
Note start cutting. touch the “OK” key on in the operation panel to the cutout pattern.
●● Craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate) such as lamé or foil is not recommended for use. If such media is used or tested the screen. release the mat. *After using a mat, cover it with the protective sheet.
it is recommended to clean the scanner glass inside the machine after every use.

„„Fabric Cutting Basics Iron-On Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet

1 2 3 4 5 Refer to the “Mat and Blade Selection” table, and ●● Reinforcesthe fabric so that various patterns can be cut out.
●● Original
texture may change because it remains attached to the back of the fabric.
use an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet, a
high tack adhesive fabric support sheet or fabric * Use the standard mat. Do not place fabric with an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet
mat to cut fabric. Refer to the instructions included attached to the back directly onto a mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet
with the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet, high attached.
tack adhesive fabric support sheet or fabric mat High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet
for details. If these accessories are not included
Before attaching your choice ●● By attaching this adhesive sheet to the standard mat, the adhesive strength of the mat will
with your machine, purchase the optional iron-on
of material onto the mat, check fabric appliqué contact sheet (CASTBL1), high tack increase.
if the strength of the adhesive ●● Cut results may vary depending on the shape of the selected pattern.
Make sure that the arrow Peel off the protective is suitable by test attaching the
If the adhesive is ok, Apply some pressure to adhesive fabric support sheet (CASTBL2) or fabric
is facing the machine sheet. material onto the edge of the attach the material onto firmly attach the material mat (CADXMATF12). Some optional accessories Fabric Mat
feeder (top side up). *Keep the protective sheet for adhesive side of the mat. the mat’s adhesive. onto the mat. may not be available in other countries.
storage use. ●● With this mat, High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet is not required.
„„Scanning Functions Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)
Scan an illustration, photo or your own drawing to create personalized cut designs. The design can then be cut out or saved as data.
Before working on your actual project, using your choice of material we recommend that you test cut or test the pen/ink (for draw function) to make sure
that you’ll get the desired results. If you achieved your desired results, continue with your project using the same materials you tested.
Direct Cut Scan to Cutting Data
An original illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out. An original illustration can be scanned,
converted to cutting lines for cutting/
1 2 3
drawing with this machine, then saved
as data.
* Refer to the Operation Manual for
detailed instructions.

After selecting “Cut” in the Make sure that the test pattern After making the desired Touch the “Start” key to start
preview screen, touch the “Test” does not overlap the pattern changes, touch the “OK” key. test/trial cutting.
key. for your project. To change
The test pattern will appear at the test pattern location,
the bottom right. touch .
Direct Cut (Scan and Cut Material’s Pattern(s))

1 2 3 4 5
4 If the result of the “Test/Trial Cut” is
5
good (clean and no-fray) continue
cutting your project by touching the
“Start” key on the screen.

If you are not satisfied with the “Test/

Select “Scan”. Select “Direct Cut”. Select the destination for Touch key to specify Attach the original Trial Cut” result, follow the pressure
the cutting data. the scan settings. (stamped paper, printed When “Test/Trial Cut” is done, settings procedure from 5 , and Touch the “Test again” key.
paper/sticker, etc.) to the without feeding out the mat, perform “Test/Trial Cut(s)” until you
mat. peel off the cutout and check have the best result.
the “Test/Trial Cut” results.

6 7 8 9
6 7

For smooth feeding, align the Lightly place your hand on the Touch the “Start” key to start Touch the “OK” key.
top of the mat with the guides center of the mat and gently scanning. Referring to the “Test/Trial Cut”
Touch to move the test Touch to adjust the cutting
on the right and left sides of the push it forward while pressing Result table below, adjust the
pattern in a different location. pressure.
feed slot and insert it under the the “Feed” button on the cutting pressure according to
feed rollers. operation panel. the cutting results, and then
touch the “OK” key.

10 11 12
8 If the result of the “Test/Trial
“Test/Trial Cut” Result Adjustment Operation

Cut” is good (clean and no-fray) Pressure too light: Touch in the
continue cutting your project by Part of the material is
settings screen once to increase the
touching the “Start” key on the not cut.
pressure.
screen.
Pressure too light: Touch in the
After selecting the area to be Touch the “OK” key. Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the preview The entire pattern is
settings screen once to increase the
cut out, touch the “Preview” screen. not cut.
key and then “OK” key. Touch the “Start” key to start If the material could not be cut pressure.
test/trial cutting. cleanly, return to step 5 and
perform “Test/Trial Cut” again. There are cutting lines Pressure too strong: Touch in the

13 14 15 completely through
the mat.
settings screen once to decrease the
pressure.

„„Getting More Out of ScanNCut

The following website provides methods for getting more out of your ScanNCut using CanvasWorkspace
Touch the “Start” key to When cutting is finished, Press the “Feed” button Peel off the material. Use the spatula to peel application, procedures for customizing pattern data, and much more.
start cutting. touch the “OK” key. in the operation panel to off the cutout pattern.
release the mat.
http://CanvasWorkspace.Brother.com