Brother 891-Z05 Operation Manual Download

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When saving is finished, the following message
appears. For details on checking data saved in
CanvasWorkspace, refer to the Help for
CanvasWorkspace.

Touch the “OK” key to finish saving the data.

Retrieve Data

Touch the “Retrieve Data” key in the home
screen to display the recall source selection
screen.

To use the data from a USB flash drive, insert
the USB flash drive into the USB port (for a
USB flash drive) on this machine.

Touch where you saved the pattern to be
retrieved, and then select the pattern.

Retrieve from machine's memory key

Retrieve from USB flash drive key

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace key (via a
wireless network connection)

Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace key (using
a USB cable)

Retrieve from the machine’s memory.

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Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display.

Retrieve from a USB flash drive.

•

If there are folders on the USB flash drive, touch
a folder to display the list of patterns that it
contains.

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If there are many folders or patterns, touch the
arrows keys in the screen to scroll up or down.

Memo

•

It may take some time for the USB flash drive to
be detected. Wait 5 to 6 seconds after inserting
the USB flash drive before pressing a key. (The
length of time differs depending on the USB
flash drive.)

•

When using a USB flash drive with an access
indicator, wait until the indicator stops flashing.

•

If an error is indicated, touch

again.

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Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display.

Memo

•

When retrieving pattern data from the
machine’s memory or a USB flash drive, the
size of the thumbnail previews can be changed.

Touch

to display the settings screen, and

then touch

to change the size.

Summary of Contents for 891-Z05

Page 1: ...Be sure to read this document before using the machine Operation Manual Cutting Machine Product Code 891 Z05 ...

Page 2: ...eated by using the Company Product or contents editing application software hereinafter the same shall apply in this Clause 2 2 1 2 not to create derivative works based on the whole or any part of the Software 2 1 3 not to distribute provide or make available the Software in any form in whole or in part to any person without prior written consent from Company 2 1 4 not to copy the Software except ...

Page 3: ... to a merger sale of assets or stock shall be deemed to be an assignment under this Agreement 6 3 You agree that a breach of this Agreement will cause irreparable injury to Company for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and Company shall be entitled to seek equitable relief in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law without a bond other security or proof of dam...

Page 4: ...ce of this machine may change without notice The screens in this manual are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual screens The contents of this document are subject to change without notice The contents of this document may not be duplicated or reproduced partially or in full without permission We assume no responsibility for damages arising from earthquakes fire other disas...

Page 5: ...igning Patterns 47 Auto Layout Functions 49 Scanning a Background Image 50 Character Input Functions 51 MEMORY FUNCTIONS 53 Saving 53 Retrieve Data 54 Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace Via a Wireless Network Connection 55 Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace Using a USB Cable compatible only with Windows 56 Importing Designs 57 Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting Compatible Models Only 58 Preparing phc or...

Page 6: ...3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 105 INDEX 106 ...

Page 7: ...n illustration photo or your own drawing to create personalized cut designs The design can then be cut out or saved as data Without your PC or mobile device you can scan your choice of pattern use edit the scanned design and save the pattern for later use FEATURES Home screen Select a pattern Tutorial 1 Cutting Patterns on page 29 Tutorial 2 Cutting Advanced Patterns on page 32 Scan an image Tutor...

Page 8: ...If you do not have a free account go to http CanvasWorkspace Brother com to create a new account 3 Register machine under CanvasWorkspace In order to save or retrieve patterns your machine must first be registered with CanvasWorkspace For details refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide 4 Retrieving saving patterns Patterns can be downloaded or uploaded without using a USB flash drive For details see...

Page 9: ...the operation being performed For details see Preparing for Feeding the Mat on page 9 e Grips Grasped when moving the machine f Feed Rollers Should be adjusted on the right side when the optional roll feeder is used For details see Adjusting the Position of the Feed Roller on page 94 g Shaft Drives a feed roller on each end to feed the mat h Feeder Release Lever Locks or releases the shaft when th...

Page 10: ... during operation Be sure to pull out this tray before using the machine f AC Power Jack g AC Power Cord Unit Descriptions Operation Panel a LCD Panel Displays operation screens preview images of patterns and error messages b Power Button Turns the machine on off c Power Indicator Lights up when the machine is turned on and flashes when the machine enters the sleep mode power saving mode or the ma...

Page 11: ...king materials were removed after the machine was turned on turn the machine off then on again Continuing to use the machine without restarting it may result in incorrect operation Turning On Off the Machine a Connect the power cord to the machine a Power cord b Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet c Press in the operation panel When the opening screen appears touch anywhere on the displa...

Page 12: ...chine Preparing for Feeding the Mat a Pull out the rear tray Before using the machine be sure to pull out the rear tray b Raise the scanner lever on the left side of the machine to 2 Memo Before scanning thin material set the lever to 1 Leaving the lever raised may result in blurred scans Operation of LCD Panel After the machine is turned on the operation screens appear in the touch panel To perfo...

Page 13: ...resizing key Using the touch pen stylus touch the key and then drag it around the screen to specify the area b Mat size key Touch the OK key to apply the settings Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings Pattern Interval Specify the spacing between patterns as well as white space around the edges of cutting area when patterns on the mat layout screen are automatically a...

Page 14: ...the setting specified in this screen is applied to all patterns If cutting line data saved with a different seam allowance is imported and used the setting specified in this screen will have priority over the saved setting Fill Select the design that will be used to fill patterns For details see Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns Make Outlines Thicker on page 67 Additional Line With Number o...

Page 15: ...tails refer to Wireless Network Setup Guide Group 8 Premium Functions Activate optional accessories and specify settings for their functions Auto Shutdown If the machine is not used for a specified length of time it will automatically turn off The length of time until the machine turns off can be specified in the settings screen If the machine is automatically turned off after you reach the mat la...

Page 16: ...ing fabric Standard tack adhesive mat Our standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength for use with cutting Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper Since the standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength materials may remain stuck to the mat causing the mat to become unusable Iron on fabric appliqué contact sheet white backing See page 17 Reinforces the ...

Page 17: ...an be cut if turned upside down Material Thickness Mat for ScanNCut DX Sheet for fabric cutting Standard Tack Adhesive Mat Low Tack Adhesive Mat Iron on Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet White Backing High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet Paper Printer paper 80 g m 0 1 mm Scrapbook paper thin 120 g m 0 15 mm Scrapbook paper medium thick 200 g m 0 25 mm Cardstock 280 g m 0 35 mm Vellum tracing paper ...

Page 18: ... that can easily peel off such as foam sheets to secure it in place Be careful since tape with an extremely high adhesive strength may damage the mat Do not affix masking tape etc over the scanning marks Otherwise the mat may not be correctly recognized or images may not be correctly scanned a Scanning marks Do not affix tape on both long edges of the cutting mat as it may attach to the feed rolle...

Page 19: ...ive side of the mat to test attaching it If any of the following problems occur when test attaching the adhesive strength of the mat is too high for the material Use different material When the material is peeled off color from the material remains on the mat When the material is peeled off it tears or is deformed Note Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper Since the standa...

Page 20: ...taching Fabric Material Excluding Quilt Piecing Iron the specially designed contact sheet to the back of fabrics excluding quilt piecing and then attach them to the standard tack adhesive mat The double faced adhesive type of the iron on fabric appliqué contact sheet reinforces the fabric and enables any pattern to be cut easily including appliqués The sheet cannot be removed once it has been atta...

Page 21: ...ng use different material Leaving the iron in the same place for too long may scorch or melt the material e Peel off the backing from the contact sheet Before peeling off the backing allow all parts to cool a Contact sheet b Backing f With the side of the fabric that the contact sheet is attached to facing down attach the material to the mat from its edges Slowly attach the entire surface of the m...

Page 22: ...o some fabrics Hand or machine stitch to ensure that the cutout stays in place a Base fabric b Cutout with a contact sheet Note Do not wash fabrics attached together with a double sided adhesive contact sheet When attaching fabrics with the double sided adhesive iron carefully being sure that the material and adhesive surfaces are properly heat set When attaching fabrics of different weights with ...

Page 23: ... high tack adhesive fabric support sheet facing down attach it to the mat s adhesive side Slowly attach the entire surface of the support sheet from its edges while pressing out any air with a ruler etc so that no air is trapped between the mat and the sheet a Glossy side of support sheet Note Place the support sheet within the attaching area grid area on the adhesive side of the mat If the sheet ...

Page 24: ...y attach the fabric to the mat a Spatula Peeling Off the Material Fabric for Quilt Piecing After cutting the material use a spatula to slowly peel off just the fabric Try not to peel off the support sheet a Fabric cut out b Support sheet remaining on mat c Spatula Note The support sheet may be unintentionally peeled off while you are removing the fabric from the mat under the following conditions ...

Page 25: ... protective sheet affixed to the support sheet If a mat with a support sheet attached is not to be used for a certain length of time peel the support sheet off the mat and affix the protective sheet on the adhesive side of the mat before storing it Do not reuse a support sheet that has been attached to the mat Store the support sheet at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temper...

Page 26: ...nding on the model the thin fabric auto blade may not be included In that case it can be purchased as an optional accessory Note An auto blade holder is included with this machine With this blade holder the thickness of the material is detected and the blade extension is automatically adjusted Thick or hard material will automatically be cut multiple times Material Thickness Auto blade holder Auto...

Page 27: ... in their mouths CAUTION Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine carriage Do not press the tip of the holder with your hand or fingers because the tip of the blade will extend and may result in injuries c Grasp the holder grip and then insert the holder into the carriage a Grip d Push down on the holder lock lever Firmly push down until the holder is locke...

Page 28: ...al a Pattern Arrangement Key Touch to make adjustments in the mat editing screen when changing the arrangement of the pattern If changes are applied to the pattern arrangement the pattern will be automatically arranged in the same location the next time test trial cut is performed b Size Shape Adjustment Key Touch to adjust the pattern shape and size For details on making changes see step c c Back...

Page 29: ...of the mat marked with an arrow into the machine a Guides b Feed rollers The mat is fed in to complete the preparations for cutting Note Do not forcefully pull the mat while it is being fed in Otherwise damage for example to the feed rollers may result Cutting a Select Cut in the test screen Note To make half cuts kiss cuts turn on half cut kiss cut in the settings screen For details on specifying...

Page 30: ...ording to the test trial cut results Repeatedly perform test trial cut and adjust the cutting pressure until the material is cut cleanly With an Appropriate Cutting Pressure When the material is peeled off a faint trace of the cut remains on the mat surface Changing the Auto Cutting Pressure If the material could not be cut cleanly refer to the following table and adjust the setting for the cuttin...

Page 31: ... strong the material may not be cut cleanly In addition the mat will deteriorate more quickly Half Cut Kiss Cut Settings To make half cuts kiss cuts turn on half cut kiss cut in the settings screen before beginning to cut a Touch in the preview screen to display the settings screen b Turn on Half Cut and then touch the OK key The pressure for half cut kiss cut can adjusted with Cut Pressure Half C...

Page 32: ...attern category selection screen For this example select a Touch to return to the previous screen b Pattern categories Memo The pattern categories and built in patterns that appear in the operation screens differ depending on the machine model For details on the built in patterns refer to the Pattern List The Pattern List can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center http s brother cmoae c S...

Page 33: ... the selection and then select a pattern again f Check the pattern arrangement The two patterns that will be cut out appear in the mat layout screen After checking the arrangement touch the OK key From this screen an individual pattern can be edited moved or deleted For details on the functions that can be used in the mat layout screen see Layout Editing Functions on page 42 By using the auto layo...

Page 34: ...ch in the mat editing screen to delete the selected pattern s Loading the Mat While holding the mat level and lightly inserting it into the feed slot press in the operation panel For details see Loading the Mat on page 26 Cutting a Select Cut in the preview screen Note Before continuing operation make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the cutting area corresponding to the siz...

Page 35: ...Cutting Advanced Patterns In this tutorial we will cut a built in pattern in the category Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piece a Select Pattern in the home screen b Select the category in the pattern category selection screen a Touch to return to the previous screen b Pattern categories Memo The pattern categories and built in patterns that appear in the operation screens differ depending...

Page 36: ...re the angle at which the pattern appears in the pattern piece list may differ from the actual angle of the pattern piece to be cut out a Appearance in pattern piece list b Actual arrangement of the pattern piece to be cut out Change the angle of pattern piece using the rotating function according to your project For details see Editing the Pattern Piece on page 41 A key showing all pattern pieces...

Page 37: ...ng the First Pattern a Select Cut in the preview screen Note Before continuing operation make sure that patterns that will be cut out are arranged in the cutting area corresponding to the size of the material to be used To make half cuts kiss cuts turn on half cut kiss cut in the settings screen before beginning to cut For details see Half Cut Kiss Cut Settings on page 28 b Touch the Start key to ...

Page 38: ...creen appears again Unloading the Mat Peel from the mat the pattern piece that was cut out For details on peeling the material from the mat see Unloading the Mat on page 27 Editing and Cutting the all Pattern Pieces Cutting the pattern outline a Select and edit the all pattern pieces and then touch the OK key b Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece editing screen For details on the editin...

Page 39: ...h key Cutting all the pattern piece within the same mat a Select and edit the all pattern pieces and then touch the OK key b Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece editing screen For details on the editing functions see Editing the Pattern Piece on page 41 c Touch to ungroup the pattern pieces After editing is finished touch the Set key a Grouping Ungrouping Key d Check the pattern piece a...

Page 40: ...ey f Follow the procedures described in Loading the Mat page 26 and Cutting page 26 to load the material to be cut When cutting is finished a message appears g After all pattern pieces have been cut out touch the Finish key ...

Page 41: ... with a red box Selecting Multiple Patterns Selecting Desired Patterns a Touch in the mat editing screen for making multiple pattern selection b Individually touch all the patterns you want to select in the screen and then touch the OK key a Selected patterns Memo Touching a selected surrounded with a red box pattern again clears its multiple selection Touching any blank space in the screen clears...

Page 42: ...pecifying the area to select c Touch and drag the area resizing keys to specify the area and then touch the OK key a Keys for specifying the area b Patterns to be selected Note Make sure to specify to include more than two patterns in the area This method of selecting patterns within a specified area is useful for welding or unifying patterns and deleting unwanted images when scanning page 46 page...

Page 43: ...ust the setting Touch to edit only the height b Unlocking the Aspect Ratio Touch to edit the pattern size without maintaining the aspect ratio The function is available depending on the pattern you select If the key is not available the aspect ratio is locked and the pattern can only be edited while maintaining the aspect ratio c Sizing Width Edit the pattern width while maintaining the aspect rat...

Page 44: ... this key displays the selection screen for an additional pattern From that screen select the location of the pattern to be added b Editing The patterns in the layout can be edited moved or deleted For details see Layout Editing Functions on page 42 c Auto Layout Automatically arrange the patterns to reduce their spacing For details see Auto Layout Functions on page 49 d Settings Specify the cutti...

Page 45: ... be edited For details see PATTERN SELECTION on page 38 d Object Edit The selected pattern can be edited in more detail For details see Object Editing Screen on page 43 e Moving Incrementally move the selected patterns Touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the patterns Memo The pattern can also be moved by touching it displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen To...

Page 46: ...he pattern the seam allowance may be applied as a default Check the setting If the cutting line of a pattern extends from the cutting drawing area due to editing such as by applying a seam allowance or flipping a pattern the line will become gray Continue editing the pattern to move it within the cutting drawing area e Mirroring Flip the pattern along a vertical axis f Fill Select settings for fil...

Page 47: ...adding removing welding or unifying patterns only operations after the number of patterns were changed can be undone When patterns are automatically arranged the operation cannot be undone Grouping Ungrouping Patterns Multiple patterns selected can be combined into a single group or that group can be separated into the individual patterns Under some conditions it may not be possible to ungroup pat...

Page 48: ...tterns with and without seam allowances have been selected Ungrouping Patterns a Select grouped patterns in the mat editing screen and then touch the Object Edit key b Touch in the object editing screen The selected patterns are ungrouped The color of the key changed Memo If appears when patterns are selected the patterns can be ungrouped Grouped patterns are saved as one pattern When the saved pa...

Page 49: ...een For details on the functions in the mat editing screen see Layout Editing Functions on page 42 d Select and then touch the OK key Two pattern selection functions are available depending on your preference For details on selecting multiple patterns see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 38 e Touch the Object Edit key in the mat layout screen f Touch in the object editing screen g Check the pre...

Page 50: ...ur wishes before completing the procedure Welding built in characters Welding character images created by scanning Aligning Patterns Multiple patterns can be selected and aligned based on their positions or heights a Select two or more patterns in the mat editing screen and then touch the Object Edit key For details on selecting multiple patterns see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 38 Memo The...

Page 51: ...te When patterns are distributed they may extend out the mat Adjust the pattern positions according to the message instructions d Touch the OK key to return to the object editing screen Touch to return to the object editing screen without applying the pattern arrangement a Left b Right c Top d Bottom e Center f Middle e f b a c d Original g Distribute horizontally h Distribute vertically g h Origi...

Page 52: ...lightly separate them The spacing between arranged patterns can be specified in the settings screen see Pattern Interval on page 10 Perform the auto layout function after every time you adjust the spacing between patterns so the changes are applied Set the number to 3 or higher in the Pattern Interval setting when lightweight fabric is attached to the mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support s...

Page 53: ...er to Settings Screen on page 10 a Attach the material for the background to the mat and then press in the operation panel For details on preparing the material and loading the mat see Loading the Mat on page 26 b After selecting the cutting drawing pattern touch in the mat layout screen to start the background scanning function The following message appears c Touch the Start key to start scanning...

Page 54: ...overlap the cutouts in the background material and then touch the OK key Memo When the scanned material is unloaded the background is cleared Character Input Functions Characters can be selected edited cut out and drawn as a single pattern Select the character type from the pattern category selection screen a Select decorated characters The characters can be edited cut out and drawn as a pattern F...

Page 55: ...is automatically reduced d Adjust the settings of character size and character spacing Touch or to adjust the character size or the space between characters After completing the adjustment touch the Set key a Character size adjustment keys b Character spacing adjustment keys c Size of entire character string e Check the character arrangement To cut or draw touch the OK key To save the characters a...

Page 56: ... port for a USB flash drive on this machine c Touch the file location to save the file a Save to the machine s memory When saving is finished the following message and the name of the saved file appear b Save to the USB flash drive When saving is finished the following message and the name of the saved file appear The name of the saved file with the extension fcm is automatically assigned Note Whi...

Page 57: ...trieve from the machine s memory Touch the pattern to be retrieved and display b Retrieve from a USB flash drive If there are folders on the USB flash drive touch a folder to display the list of patterns that it contains If there are many folders or patterns touch the arrows keys in the screen to scroll up or down Memo It may take some time for the USB flash drive to be detected Wait 5 to 6 second...

Page 58: ...e setting specified in the settings screen will have priority and will be applied If necessary adjust the Seam Allowance setting in the settings screen see Seam Allowance on page 11 Retrieve from CanvasWorkspace Via a Wireless Network Connection A pattern can be retrieved from CanvasWorkspace via a wireless network connection For details refer to Transferring Data using the Wireless Network Connec...

Page 59: ... IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 except Windows 10 S mode USB Cable Sold Separately We recommend using a USB 2 0 cable Type A B that is no longer than 2 meters 6 feet Transferable File Formats FCM files opened in CanvasWorkspace a Insert...

Page 60: ...SB cable The mat layout screen appears Importing Designs Importable File Formats In addition to the FCM format files in the following formats can be imported into the machine Embroidery data in PHC PES format compatible models and via USB flash drive only For details see page 58 SVG Scalable Vector Graphics vector image format for describing two dimensional graphics format svg data is displayed in...

Page 61: ...es Files Using embroidery design software system save the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive differs depending on the version of the software Refer to the instruction manual for your software This manual uses embroidery patterns created with PE DESIGN as examples Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine a Retrieve t...

Page 62: ...n spacing For details see Settings Screen on page 10 b Touch the Set key to display the mat layout screen The pattern can be edited For details see Mat Layout Screen on page 41 or Layout Editing Functions on page 42 c Touch the OK key APPLIQUE MATERIAL appears in the screen d Attach the fabric for the appliqué piece to the mat and then cut out the pattern e Refer to the operation manual for the se...

Page 63: ...ted to data We recommend using this option for drawing and line embossing premium function Color recognition mode switched on Each color in the embroidery pattern is detected to create cutting data a The parts for each color detected as a region are displayed in the list b Region detection c Outline detection c Select the detection method and then touch the OK key Differences in cutting drawing li...

Page 64: ...etails see Grouping Ungrouping Patterns on page 44 The setting cannot be changed if there is only one shape Memo If the pattern contains unnecessary parts ungroup it This allows the unnecessary parts to easily be deleted in the mat layout screen which appears next e In the mat layout screen check the cutting drawing lines The pattern can be edited For details see Mat Layout Screen on page 41 or La...

Page 65: ...pport sheet appropriate for fabrics that will be cut or drawn on Drawing In this example we will draw a built in pattern on material Preparing the Pen Holder a Press the button at the center of the pen holder to unhook the lid and open it b Remove the cap from the pen and then insert the pen into the pen holder with the point down c Close the lid of the pen holder Note After use remove the pen fro...

Page 66: ... to change the settings Note If the drawing pressure is too high the pen tip may be damaged Adjust it to an appropriate setting Memo Adjustments to the drawing pressure will affect the finished product Use the same material that the pattern will be drawn on to make the adjustments g Touch the Start key to start drawing Note After use remove the pen from the pen holder and then attach the cap to th...

Page 67: ...Touch or to change setting a Seam allowance line b Pattern outline stitching line c Seam allowance Touch the OK key to finish specifying the setting and return to the mat editing screen f Touch the OK key in the object editing screen and then touch the OK key g Touch the OK key to finish editing the pattern Memo To draw the seam allowance on the wrong side of the fabric flip the pattern Image of P...

Page 68: ...ith its wrong side facing up For details on attaching material to the mat see Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations on page 14 Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot and press in the operation panel For details on inserting the mat see Loading the Mat on page 26 Drawing a Select Draw in the preview screen A preview of the line to be drawn appears b Adjust the pen pressure For details...

Page 69: ...oy and is not intended to be used by children In order to prevent choking hazards do not allow infants children to put the protective caps in their mouths CAUTION Please remove protective cap from blade holder before placing it into the machine carriage c Touch the Start key to start cutting When cutting is finished the preview screen appears d Press in the operation panel to feed out the mat e Pe...

Page 70: ...ings screen a Fill Select whether or not to fill patterns b Fill Pattern c Fill Line Spacing Adjust the spacing of the lines filling the pattern d Fill Direction Adjust the direction of the fill pattern Making Pattern Outlines Thicker Additional lines can be drawn to make pattern outlines appear thicker a Touch in the object editing screen to display the outline settings screen Settings screen Not...

Page 71: ...and Additional Line Spacing a Number of Additional Line 1 One line added b Number of Additional Line 2 Two lines added c Additional Line Spacing Adjusts the line spacing Increasing the line spacing creates a space between the lines Memo The drawing result differs depending on the thickness of the pen that is used Make adjustments according to the pen thickness c c c ...

Page 72: ...ns that are clearly drawn with no gradation fading or blurriness Not using an extremely intricate design b Press to turn on the machine For details see Turning On Off the Machine on page 8 c Install the cutting blade holder into the carriage of the machine For details see Installing and Uninstalling the Holder on page 24 Scanning Depending on the color of the illustration it can be scanned in gray...

Page 73: ...ations in a color of the same brightness as their background as shown below cannot be detected In this case use the color recognition mode a Background and illustration in colors with the same brightness b Color recognition mode The cutting data is created without converting the illustration to grayscale Creating data in this mode may take longer depending on the pattern The default scanning recog...

Page 74: ...ing message appears Scanning with the lever raised may result in blurry scans Creating Cutting Data The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode Grayscale recognition mode a Check the scanned image and then touch the OK key b In the image trim screen use the touch pen to drag to trim the image to the size to be imported When trimming is performed the OK key changes to the ...

Page 75: ...start cutting For details on unloading the mat after cutting follow the procedure under Unloading the Mat on page 27 Color recognition mode a In the image trim screen use the touch pen to drag to trim the image to the size to be imported and then touch the OK key Memo Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data b Check the imported im...

Page 76: ...r Direct Cut on page 73 Touch the Edit key to fill patterns or make outlines thicker For details see Using Drawing Functions to Fill Patterns Make Outlines Thicker on page 67 In addition a pattern can be deleted or multiple patterns can be selected For details on selecting multiple patterns see Selecting Multiple Patterns on page 38 Only the cutting lines appear d Select Cut in the preview screen ...

Page 77: ...s key to create a cutting line that follows the outline of the scanned image b Framing Touch the key for the desired frame to add it to the scanned image and create a cutting line that follows its shape If there are multiple images a frame can be specified for each image c Previewing Display a preview of the image together with the cutting line for the selected frame Image trim screen Tutorial 3 S...

Page 78: ...ng mode b Select Scan to Cut Data in the scanning mode selection screen A message appears c Touch select the scanning mode and then touch the OK key First test with grayscale recognition mode If the desired cutting data is not created test with color recognition mode a Grayscale recognition mode The cutting data is created after the illustration is converted to grayscale Scanning in grayscale reco...

Page 79: ...he 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 26 Memo Depending on the machine model the sizes of mats that can be used will differ Check the Maximum Scanning Area under Machine Information of the settings screen e Touch the Start key to start scanning When the sc...

Page 80: ...touts can be created using thick hand drawn lines such as borderlines of images or text illustrations This option allows you to use not only cut out patterns but the material from which portions are cut out such as lace c Line detection Grayscale recognition mode only Select this option to detect the center of lines and convert them to a cutting line This is useful for detecting patterns consistin...

Page 81: ...ce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data b Touch the OK key to confirm the trimmed area c Select the detection standard in the image editing screen The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of two standards For this example touch to create cutting lines using region detection For details on the detection standards see step a in Grayscale recognition...

Page 82: ...the Preview key to check the results Memo When making a stamp for example the image may not be converted to cutting data if it contains a gradation or areas that are only partially filled with a color Saving Data a Select the destination where the data will be saved Select the desired location For this example select the machine a Save to the machine s memory b Save to the USB flash drive c Transf...

Page 83: ...ta as necessary and then cut or draw For details on finishing cutting follow the procedures under Loading the Mat on page 26 and Cutting on page 26 Memo Small spots and unwanted lines created during scanning can be deleted after a scanned image is converted to cutting data After recalling the cutting data into the mat layout screen use the editing functions for selecting the spots to delete For de...

Page 84: ...utting line created Touch the OK key to apply the settings Touch to return to the previous screen without applying the settings Setting Image Detection Level Grayscale recognition mode only Convert an image with a gradation or shading to a two tone black and white image and then create cutting lines for that image The image detection level threshold can be specified In the following example we wil...

Page 85: ...e smoothed out a Touch in the function selection screen to display the smoothing setting screen b Touch or to specify the setting Four settings are available OFF Low Middle and High Setting to Low is suitable for smoothing the corner and straight line OFF Middle ...

Page 86: ...canned The mat can be used without attaching the paper or fabric to the mat Tutorial 5 Scanning to USB In this tutorial we will save an illustration drawn on paper as JPEG data to a USB flash drive Scan Settings a Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port for a USB flash drive on this machine b Touch the Scan key in the home screen to select the scanning mode c Select Scan to USB in the scannin...

Page 87: ...el the setting and return to the previous screen After the selected key is highlighted touch the OK key to finish specifying settings i Check the settings and then touch the OK key A message appears Scanning and Saving a Attach the original that will be scanned to the mat Note Place the original to be scanned so that it is in the landscape orientation a 12 12 305 mm 305 mm b Letter 216 mm 279 mm c...

Page 88: ...ey The scanning area white area can also be dragged to move it Memo Load the mat with the original to be scanned attached and then touch to display the mat in the screen The scanning area can be selected while viewing the displayed image On models compatible with 24 inch scanning the mat size key appears Touch a mat size key or to specify a mat size of 12 12 305 mm 305 mm or 12 24 305 mm 610 mm d ...

Page 89: ... onto the mat f While holding the mat level lightly insert it into the feed slot and then press in the operation panel For details see Loading the Mat on page 26 g Touch the Start key to start scanning When the scanner lever is raised a confirmation message appears For details see step g in Scanning of Tutorial 3 Scanning and Cutting on page 69 For details on checking data saved in CanvasWorkspace...

Page 90: ...tting edge becomes blunt When the blade is chipped If it cannot cut even though the blade extension or cutting pressure is set higher than necessary the blade may be chipped High tack adhesive fabric support sheet When the sheet s adhesive strength decreases When fabric attached becomes twisted while being cut Scanning mat When the mat and cover sheet become dirty reducing the quality of the scan ...

Page 91: ... be turned WARNING This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children In order to prevent choking hazards do not allow infants children to put the protective cap in their mouths CAUTION After removing the blade holder from the machine be sure to attach the protective cap Do not press the tip of the holder with your hand or fingers because the tip of the blade will extend and may result i...

Page 92: ...t is not being used clean it and then store it with the protective sheet affixed If the protective sheet is not affixed the mat s adhesive strength will decrease At that time do not affix the protective sheet while the mat is damp Otherwise the mat s adhesive strength will decrease Do not fold or bend the mat to store it Store the mat at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high tempe...

Page 93: ...nstalling on page 88 Cleaning Inside the Machine If there are vertical lines or blank areas in the scanned image lint or dust may have accumulated in the machine The lint may also attach to the surface of the feed rollers preventing a mat to be loaded or unloaded correctly Use a soft brush to clean it a Turn off the machine unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the A...

Page 94: ...k on the back of the machine b Store away the operation panel c Turn the machine upside down and then pull out the rear tray d Pull the rear tray release lever at the bottom of the machine and then remove the cover Pull out the rear tray to remove it together with the cover a Rear tray release lever e Dampen a soft lint free cloth with water and firmly wring it out and then wipe the scanner glass ...

Page 95: ...ly or if you cannot do the adjustment contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center Adjusting the Scanning Cutting Position In Direct Cut mode the cutting position can be automatically adjusted if it has shifted For details on the Direct Cut mode see SCANNING FOR CUTTING Direct Cut on page 69 Materials Memo Be sure to first test attach it to a mat suitable...

Page 96: ...f The adjustment results screen appears If the center of the cut aligns with the center of the red circle the position is properly adjusted Touch the Yes key and then continue with step g If the center of the cut does not align with the center of the red circle the position is improperly adjusted Touch the No key replace the paper attached to the mat and then repeat steps d through f to readjust t...

Page 97: ...normal operations Move the feed roller to this position when the roll feeder is being used c Feed roller lock dial Rotates forward backward to lock release the feed roller d Feeder release lever Locks releases the shaft a Pull the feeder release lever toward you to release the shaft b Rotate the feed roller lock dial toward the back to unlock the feed roller and then move the feed roller to the ma...

Page 98: ...t and their surrounding area page 89 The dotted marks on the part of the mat that is inserted are hidden by material that was attached Attach the material while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat page 16 The mat was inserted so that the side with the material attached is facing down Insert the mat so that the side with the material attached is facing up page 26 The mat was inserted in ...

Page 99: ...erial to a thin one The mat or the material catches on a feed roller during cutting drawing scanning The mat s adhesive strength has decreased or the material is not secured The material extends from the adhesive area of the mat The rear tray is not pulled out Press the Pause Stop button to stop the operation Follow the instructions on the screen and press the Feed button to feed out the mat If th...

Page 100: ... 10 page 49 The material extends from the adhesive area of the mat Attach the material while keeping it within the adhesive area of the mat page 16 Fabric was cut without using a sheet for fabric cutting Attach a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to a mat or affix an iron on fabric appliqué contact sheet to a fabric before cutting it page 17 page 20 A fabric is not firmly attached to a mat t...

Page 101: ...ference Unwanted images are scanned The scanning area is incorrectly specified In Scan to USB mode specify the paper size with the Scan Size setting page 83 In Direct Cut or Scan to Cut Data mode trim the image in the editing screen after scanning page 71 page 77 Scanning cannot be done cleanly there are lines in the scanned image The scanner glass is dirty Clean the scanner glass inside the machi...

Page 102: ... is no pattern There is no scanned image or lines for scanning Recheck the image to be scanned and adjust the scanning area image detection level and Ignore Object Size settings In addition change the image drawn on the original to one more easily scanned Cannot read the data Get the PIN code again and register to the machine This message appears when you try to transfer data with a machine differ...

Page 103: ...n the machine off Turn the machine off then on again and then try performing the operation again Since the shape was larger than the mat it was reduced in size when imported If the pattern in the imported SVG file is larger than the mat the pattern will be reduced to fit the size of the mat If necessary in the software used to create the SVG file edit the pattern to fit the size of the mat Some sh...

Page 104: ...a pattern with a simple shape This data is too complicated and cannot be converted Complex patterns cannot be welded or filled Reduce the number of patterns arranged or change the patterns to ones with simple designs This mat cannot be used The mat is one that cannot be used with the function being performed Replace the mat For example the scanning mat was loaded while trying to cut Cooling Down T...

Page 105: ...reen a Touch in the home screen If there is no new update file does not appear in the home screen b Touch the Update key to retrieve the software When the update is finished the machine automatically restarts Note Do not turn off the machine while it is being updated Updating from the Settings Screen a Touch in the home screen to display the settings screen and then touch the Ver button The update...

Page 106: ...d then touch the Ver button The update method selection screen appears c Touch a Update using USB flash drive d Touch the Update key to start the update When the update is finished the machine automatically restarts e Remove the USB flash drive from the port Note Do not remove the USB flash drive while the machine is being updated Update Procedure Using the Application CanvasWorkspace With this fu...

Page 107: ...ate on the Help menu When the following message appears click OK to update the software If there is no new update file the following message appears d When the machine receives the update file the following screen appears When the update is finished the machine automatically restarts ...

Page 108: ...CADXMATSTD12 3 Low Tack Adhesive Mat 12 24 305 mm 610 mm CADXMATLOW24 4 Standard Tack Adhesive Mat 12 24 305 mm 610 mm CADXMATSTD24 5 Standard Cut Blade Holder turquoise with no blade CAHLP1 6 Standard Cut Blade CABLDP1 7 Scanning Mat 12 12 305 mm 305 mm CADXMATS12 8 Scanning Mat 12 24 305 mm 610 mm CADXMATS24 9 Deep Cut Blade Holder purple with no blade CAHLF1 10 Deep Cut Blade CABLDF1 11 Auto Bl...

Page 109: ...t layout screen 30 41 Mat loading 26 Mat unloading 27 O Opening screen 8 11 Operation panel 7 Optional accessories 105 Outline distance 73 Outlining and framing 74 P Parts and functions 6 Pattern category selection screen 29 Pattern editing functions 40 Pattern editing screen 29 40 Pattern mode 4 Pattern piece editing screen 33 41 Pattern piece list screen 33 Pattern selection screen 29 33 Pattern...

Page 110: ... product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries English 891 Z05 Version 0 ...

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