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)