4chapter 4, Scanning functions, Scanning for cutting (direct cut) – Brother CM100DM User Manual

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Chapter 4

SCANNING FUNCTIONS

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

a

Prepare 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

b

Press

to turn on the machine.

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

page 10.

c

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

• For details, see “Installing and Uninstalling the

Holder” on page 19.

■ Scanning

a

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

b

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

X

A message appears.

c

Attach the original that will be scanned to the
mat.

SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)

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