Brother Scan And Cut 2 Manual

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Operation Manual
Cutting Machine
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Thank you for purchasing this machine.
Before using this machine or attempting any maintenance, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” on this page, and then study this safety manual for the correct operation of the various 
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injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING
Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in fatal or 
critical injuries.
 CAUTION
Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in serious 
injuries.
IMPORTANT
Failure to observe instructions with this marking may result in property 
damage.
This symbol indicates that there is a possibility of fire under specific conditions.
This symbol indicates that there is a possibility of electric shock under specific conditions.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action, which must not be performed.
This symbol indicates a required action, which must be performed. 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
The following precautions should be observed for safe use of the machine.
Power Supply and AC Adapter
 WARNING
 
Place the AC adapter and power cord in a safe location, where they will not be stepped on, while they are 
being both used and stored. Do not perform any of the following actions that may damage the AC adapter 
or power cord. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result:
Damaging, modifying, forcefully bending, exposing to heat, pulling, twisting, bundling, placing objects on, 
pinching, exposing to metal, repeatedly bending and folding, hanging in the air, or squeezing against a wall.
 
Do not use any AC adapter or power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord designed specifically 
for this machine. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
Do not use the AC adapter and power cord designed specifically for this machine with any other device.
 Use the AC adapter only with a household electrical outlet (AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz). Otherwise, a fire, 
electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
 
Never connect a DC power supply or inverter (DC-AC inverter). Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may 
result. If it is unknown whether the electrical outlet to be used to connect this machine is an AC or DC 
power supply, consult a licensed electrician.
 Fully insert the power cord plug into the outlet. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine 
may result.
Do not place the machine on the power cord. Otherwise, a fire or damage to the power cord may result.
 Do not expose to a flame or heater. Otherwise, the cover of the AC adapter may melt, and a fire or electric 
shock may result.
If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the 
machine and the electrical outlet for safety reasons.
When performing maintenance (such as cleaning), unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
 When disconnecting the power cord plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the non-metal part of the plug, 
not the cord, to pull it out. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
 Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or loose electrical outlet. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or 
damage to the machine may result.
 Do not use an extension cord and multi-plug adapters. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the 
machine may result.
 Do not insert foreign objects into the AC adapter inlet. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock, physical injuries or 
damage to the machine and AC adapter may result.
Do not touch the AC adapter or power cord plug with wet hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
 
Do not allow liquids, metal objects or dust to come into contact with the power cord plug while it is being 
both plugged in and stored. In addition, never use the machine in a location where it may be exposed to 
water. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
 
Do not disassemble, alter or attempt to repair the AC adapter. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or injuries 
may result. For servicing, adjustments and repairs, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the 
nearest authorized service center.
If the power cord plug becomes dusty, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and then wipe it with a dry 
cloth. Using the machine with a dusty plug may result in a fire. 
						

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Installation Location
Put your machine on a flat, level, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks.
Use this machine in an environment that meets the following specifications.
Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Humidity: 20 % to 80 %
 CAUTION
Do not place objects around the power cord or block access to the power cord. Otherwise, the power cord 
cannot be unplugged in an emergency.
IMPORTANT
Take precautions when sharing the electrical outlet with other device.
Avoid using the same electrical outlet used by chargers for portable phones or high-voltage devices such 
as copiers. Otherwise, interference or machine malfunctions may occur.
Turn off the machine before unplugging the AC adapter. Unplugging the power cord while the machine is 
operating may result in damage to the machine.
 WARNING
 
Do not install the machine in a location exposed to direct sunlight, sudden temperature or humidity 
changes, high humidity or water (such as near a kitchen, bathroom or humidifier), condensation or extreme 
amounts of dust. Avoid using or storing the machine in a location exposed to high temperatures or high 
humidity. Otherwise, a short circuit may result, which may cause a fire, electric shock, or damage to the 
machine.
 
Do not install the machine near a flame, heater, volatile combustibles or other source of extreme heat. 
Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
Do not use the machine in a room where flammable sprays are used. Otherwise, a fire or physical injuries 
may result.
Do not use the machine near medical electrical equipment. Otherwise, the medical electrical equipment 
may be affected by the electrical waves from this machine and malfunction, resulting in an accident.
Avoid using this machine outdoors. Otherwise, the machine may become wet possibly resulting in an 
electric shock. If the machine becomes wet, contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest 
authorized service center.
 
In order to prevent metal or liquids from entering the machine, do not place any of the following objects on 
or above the machine. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
- Metal objects such as paper clips and staples
- Precious metal objects such as necklaces and rings
- Containers filled with liquid, such as cups, vases and plant pots
In addition, do not allow pets near the machine.
If anything accidentally enters the machine, unplug the power cord, and then contact the retailer who sold 
you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.
 CAUTION
 
Do not place the machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady table or an angled surface. In 
addition, do not position the machine so that any part of it extends off the surface’s edge. If the machine 
falls or is dropped, injuries or damage to the machine may result.
Place the machine on a flat, even surface. The mat will catch on an uneven surface, causing improper 
operation.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the machine in a location exposed to severe vibrations or strong electrical interference or static 
electricity. Otherwise, the machine may not operate properly. 
						

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For Safe Operation
 WARNING
 
If the machine malfunctions or is dropped or damaged or if water or a foreign object enters it, immediately 
unplug the AC adapter from the machine and electrical outlet, and then contact the retailer who sold you this 
machine or the nearest authorized service center. Continuing to use the machine in this condition may result 
in a fire or electric shock.
 If a power outage occurs or thunder is heard while the machine is being used, disconnect the power cord 
plug from the electrical outlet. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
 
If, while the machine is being used or stored, an unusual odor is produced, the machine produces heat or smoke or 
becomes discolored or deformed, or any other unusual occurrence is observed, stop using the machine, and then 
unplug the AC adapter from the machine and electrical outlet. Continuing to use the machine in this condition may 
result in a fire or electric shock. In addition, repairs must never be performed by the user; it is too dangerous.
 
Do not disassemble, repair or alter the machine by yourself. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or injuries 
may result. For servicing, adjustment, cleaning or repair of internal parts other than those specified, 
contact the retailer who sold you this machine or the nearest authorized service center.
The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. 
Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
 Before performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual, unplug the power cord. 
Otherwise, a fire, electric shock or damage to the machine may result.
 CAUTION
While the machine is operating, make sure that shirt sleeves, neckties, hair or jewelry do not become pulled in. 
Otherwise, injuries may result. If anything is pulled in, immediately unplug the power cord to stop the machine.
Do not touch the sharp edge of the blade. Otherwise, injuries may result.
 
Pay close attention to the carriage movements while the machine is operating. Keep your hands away from 
all moving parts, such as the rollers, carriage and holders. Do not place your fingers under the blade holder. 
In addition, keep your fingers away from moving parts such as under the tray, in the front cover or under the 
operation panel. Otherwise, injuries may result.
In order to prevent injuries, do not trace or rub your hand or fingers along the end of the blade holder while 
the blade tip is extended. Store the blade tip within the holder when the blade holder is not being used.
In order to prevent injuries, do not trace or rub your hand or fingers along the edge of the mat.
 Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when the machine is used near children.
When moving the machine, be sure to grasp its handles. If any other part is grasped, the machine may be 
damaged or fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements. Otherwise, injuries to 
your back or knees may result.
Only use the genuine parts specified in this manual. Use of any other parts may result in injuries or damage 
to the machine.
IMPORTANT
When cutting, be sure to adjust the blade extension according to the material that will be cut. If too much of 
the blade is extended, the blade may break or the mat may be cut.
 
Do not use a broken blade. Otherwise, cutting cannot be performed correctly. If the blade breaks, remove 
the broken piece of blade from the cut material. When removing the broken piece of blade from the cut 
material, use tweezers; do not touch it with your fingers.
Do not place the AC adapter, power cord and foreign objects within the range of the mat’s movements 
(feed area). Otherwise, operations cannot be completed correctly.
Do not place large objects on the mat. 
						

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Unlawful Use of Scanning Equipment
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. 
The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce copies of. 
We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a 
particular item or document:
• Currency 
• Bonds or other certificates of debt 
• Certificates of Deposit
• Armed forces service or draft papers
• Passports
• Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
• Immigration papers
• Welfare documents
• Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
• Identifying badges or insignias
Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to 
sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should be 
considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Do not fold or stretch the mat with extreme force. If the mat is damaged, it may no longer be possible to cut, 
draw or scan.
Do not use a damaged mat.
Make sure that the edges of the mat do not become dirty. Otherwise, the mat type cannot be detected, 
which will interfere with the proper operation of the machine. If the edges become dirty, wipe them with a 
dry cloth.
 Use a mat designed specifically for this machine. In addition, do not use hard materials, such as metal 
sheets, which are incompatible with this machine. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.
Avoid using craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate), such as lamé or 
foil. The separate layer may stick to the machine’s scanning device or feed rollers during operation, 
resulting in damage to the machine. It may also damage the cutting blade.
While the machine is operating, do not pull out or push in the mat with extreme force. Otherwise, the blade 
or holder may be damaged.
Do not leave material attached to the mat for a long period of time; otherwise, the adhesive will permeate 
the material.
Store the mat at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or 
direct sunlight.
If the carriage must be moved by hand in an emergency, move it slowly. Otherwise, damage to the machine 
may result.
Before replacing the holder, check that the holder is not moving.
While the machine is operating, do not unplug the power cord or remove the USB flash drive. Otherwise, 
the USB flash drive may be damaged or the data may be corrupted.
Do not insert foreign objects into the DC power jack or USB port on the machine. Be sure to make space 
available around them.
Only connect a USB flash drive to the USB port. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.
Do not touch the screen while the machine is cutting, drawing or scanning.
Do not oil the machine. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.
Do not use organic solvents, such as thinner, benzene or alcohol, to clean the machine. Otherwise, the finish 
may peel off or other damage to the machine may result. Clean the machine by wiping it with a soft, dry 
cloth.
Do not peel off any labels (for example, the serial number label) affixed to the machine. 
						

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Precautions for Scanning
After using the machine to scan an original, check that the scan data meets the requirements for 
precision and quality.
Since some parts of the scan data may be missing or deficient, observe the following precautions.
●Depending on the condition of the original, cracks, skewing, smearing or loss may occur, and some or all of the scan data 
may be missing.
XMake sure that there are not wrinkles or folds in the original. In addition, correctly attach the original to the mat.
●If an original is scanned while the inside of the machine is dirty, cracks, skewing, smearing or loss may occur, and some or 
all of the scan data may be missing.
XCarefully clean the inside of the machine.
●Depending on the scan settings (scan size and resolution), originals may be scanned as described below.
• With an insufficient resolution, the image may be blurry.
• A part of the image may be missing, or the size may be reduced.
• Scan data from midway of the original to the end may be missing.
• Margins may be added to the edges of the scan data.
●Do not scan the following types of originals.
• Paper clips or staples attached
• Ink that is not dry
• Metal or overhead projector transparencies
• Glossy sheets or having a mirror-like finish
• Plastic cards that have been embossed
• Originals that exceed the recommended thickness
●With non-standard originals or even in the case of standard originals, the original may become jammed depending on its 
condition (for example, wrinkled, folded or incorrectly loaded) or the condition of the consumables and the feeding 
mechanism in the machine. In this case, some or all of the scan data may be missing. (The original may be damaged if it 
becomes jammed.)
●If a fluorescent marker has been used on the original, the color may not be scanned, depending on the marker color and 
thickness, or the hue may not be faithfully reproduced.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice 
(For USA Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
●
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
REGULATION 
						

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INTRODUCTION .......................................... 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1
Symbols Used in This Document ........................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 2
REGULATION ............................................... 6
FEATURES...................................................... 8
Patterns (“Pattern” mode) ...................................... 8
Scanning (“Scan” mode) ........................................ 8
1 GETTING STARTED............9
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS ............................. 9
Unit Descriptions - Front ........................................ 9
Unit Descriptions - Rear ......................................... 9
Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel ...................... 9
FIRST STEPS ................................................. 10
Removing the Transport Packing Materials ......... 10
Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel ......... 10
Turning On/Off the Machine ................................. 10
Operation of LCD Panel ....................................... 11
Preparation of Craft Paper/Fabric ........................ 11
Mat and Cutting Blade Combinations .................. 12
Adjusting the Blade Extension ............................. 18
Installing and Uninstalling the Holder................... 19
Trial Cutting .......................................................... 19
MACHINE SETTINGS .................................. 23
Settings Screen .................................................... 23
Auto Shutdown..................................................... 24
2 BASIC OPERATIONS ........25
PATTERN CUTTING .................................... 25
Tutorial 1 - Cutting Patterns ................................. 25
Tutorial 2 - Cutting Advanced Patterns................ 27
PATTERN SELECTION ................................. 31
Selecting a Single Pattern .................................... 31
Selecting Multiple Patterns .................................. 31
3ADVANCED OPERATIONS...33
CUTTING AND EDITING FUNCTIONS ...... 33
Pattern Editing Functions ..................................... 33
Pattern Editing Functions - Advanced Patterns ... 34
Pattern Layout Screen.......................................... 35
Layout Editing Functions...................................... 35
Welding 
(Merging the Outlines of Multiple Patterns) .......... 36
Auto Layout Functions ......................................... 38
Scanning a Background Image ............................ 38
Character Input Functions.................................... 40
MEMORY FUNCTIONS ............................... 41
Saving................................................................... 41 Recalling ............................................................... 41
DRAWING FUNCTIONS ............................. 43
Drawing ................................................................ 43
Cutting Around Drawings ..................................... 44
4SCANNING FUNCTIONS... 47
SCANNING FOR CUTTING (Direct Cut)..... 47
Tutorial 3 - Scanning and Cutting ........................ 47
Advanced Cutting Functions ................................ 49
CREATING CUTTING DATA (Scan to Cut 
Data) ............................................................ 50
Tutorial 4- Creating Cutting Data ......................... 50
Editing Pictures .................................................... 52
SCANNING IMAGES (Scan to USB)............. 54
Notes on Scanning ............................................... 54
Tutorial 5- Scanning to USB ................................ 54
5 APPENDIX ....................... 56
CONSUMABLES........................................... 56
Replacement Criteria............................................ 56
Replacing the Blade ............................................. 56
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 58
Cleaning ............................................................... 58
Cleaning the Scanner Glass ................................. 59
Adjusting the Screen ............................................ 60
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 61
ERROR MESSAGES ....................................... 64
UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE.................... 66
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................... 66
INDEX .......................................................... 67
CONTENTS 
						

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Patterns (“Pattern” mode)
Select a pattern and edit it to create your own design. 
By simply loading craft paper or fabric, you can 
quickly create precision paper and fabric cutouts.
The variety of built-in patterns can easily be edited to 
create designs.
Scanning (“Scan” mode)
Scan an illustration, photo or your own drawing to 
create personalized cut designs. The design can then 
be cut out or saved as data.
The many editing functions allow you to easily 
process the scanned design. The laid-out design can 
be saved and recalled at any time.
 
FEATURES
Home screen
Select a pattern.
Tutorial 1 (page 25)
Tutorial 2 (page 27)Scan an image.
Tutorial 3 (page 47)
Tutorial 4 (page 50)
Tutorial 5 (page 54)