Instruction Manual for ScanNCut Link

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The alignment cutting function is included with ScanNCut Link. This function is available only with the Brother ScanNCut DX
cutting machine. The alignment cutting function adds registration marks to cutting data so the cutting machine can detect the cutting
position. By using material printed with images and registration marks together with cutting data created in Illustrator and transferred
to the machine, you can easily cut out multiple images with the machine. Data cannot be edited after it has been transferred to the
cutting machine. Edit the pattern and cutting lines in Illustrator before transferring it to the cutting machine.
Creating Data Containing Registration Marks
a Start Illustrator.
b Adjust the artboard size to the size of the material to be printed on.
Memo
• If the maximum scanning area of your machine is 12 inches, the 24-inch cutting mat cannot be used for cutting with the alignment
cutting function. When creating data larger than 12 inches, check if 24 inches is supported in "Maximum Scanning Area" under
"Machine Information" of the settings screen on the machine.
c Select "Add Registration Mark" under "Brother ScanNCut Link" on the "File" menu.
 The registration marks are automatically positioned in the artboard.
Memo
• The registration marks will be added in the layer panel. Do not change the layer's name.
• To delete the registration marks, undo or delete "ScanNCut Link R1_R4" layer in the layer panel.
• To change the artboard size after the registration marks have been added, change the artboard size, and then add the registration
marks again.
d Create the design so that it does not overlap the registration marks, and then outline it with a path to be converted to a cutting
line.
e Print the data containing registration marks.
• Print on plain white material supported by the printer. If dark or patterned material is used, the machine may not be able to detect the
registration marks.
• When printing, print at the actual size specified for the artboard. If the pattern is printed larger or smaller than the actual size, the machine
may not be able to detect the registration marks.
• Check the condition of the printed registration marks. If any registration mark is smeared or missing, alignment may not be performed
properly. Check the printer, and then print the pattern again.
Note
• All displayed layers will be printed. Before printing, click the eye icon in the Layers panel to hide layers that will not be printed.
• Do not edit the pattern after it has been printed. If the pattern has been edited, print it again.
f Select the desired transfer method under "Brother ScanNCut Link" on the "File" menu.
For details, refer to “Transferring Cutting Data to the Cutting Machine” (page 4).
g 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 cutting data is transferred to the cutting machine as an FCM file.
Included Functions (Alignment)
Path for cutting
Registration mark
Design/image