Instruction Manual for ScanNCut Link

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Convert data created in Illustrator to an FCM* file, and then transfer it to the cutting machine.
* FCM: File format for ScanNCut cutting data
a Create a design in Illustrator. Outline the created design with a path to be converted to a cutting line.
The maximum artboard size that can be transferred to the cutting machine is 296.67 mm × 603.60 mm (11.68" × 23.76").
Memo
• If the design contains dashed lines, they may be converted to uniform intervals or may not be converted correctly in the FCM file.
b After creating the design, select the desired transfer method from the following three available under "Brother ScanNCut Link"
on the "File" menu.
a Transferring using a USB flash drive
Save the FCM file to a USB flash drive, and then transfer the file to the cutting machine.
b Transferring via a wireless network connection (only for wireless LAN-compatible models)
Specify the wireless network settings on the cutting machine, and then transfer the FCM file. In order to transfer data via a wireless
network connection, the machine must be set up in advance. For details, refer to the Wireless Network Setup Guide for the cutting
machine.
c Transferring using a USB cable (compatible only with 64-bit version of Windows)
Connect the USB cable to the cutting machine and computer, and then directly transfer the FCM file.
c The cutting data to be transferred appears in a preview screen. If it is correct, click "OK" to transfer the data to the cutting
machine.
 The path lines are converted to cutting data in the FCM file.
Note
• The cutting data for layers that are not visible will not be transferred. Before transferring cutting data, check whether the layers are
visible in the Layers panel.
• The red dotted lines shown in the preview screen will not be transferred as cutting data.
• If multiple artboards are open, only the most recently selected artboard in the Artboards panel is outputted to the FCM file.
d Retrieve the cutting data on the cutting machine, and then cut it.
For details on retrieving data on the cutting machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.
Transferring Cutting Data to the Cutting Machine
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