Quick Reference Guide

Direct Cut (Scan and Cut Material’s Pattern(s))
Select “Scan”.
Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the preview
screen.
Peel off the material.
Select “Direct Cut”. Select the destination for
the cutting data.
Use the spatula to peel
off the cutout pattern.
Touch
key to specify
the scan settings.
Touch the “Start” key to
start cutting.
When cutting is nished,
touch the “OK” key.
Touch
to move the test
pattern in a different location.
Touch the “Start” key to start
test/trial cutting.
Touch to adjust the cutting
pressure.
Referring to the “Test/Trial Cut”
Result table below, adjust the
cutting pressure according to
the cutting results, and then
touch the “OK” key.
Attach the original
(stamped paper, printed
paper/sticker, etc.) to the
mat.
After selecting the area to be
cut out, touch the “Preview”
key and then “OK” key.
Press the “Feed” button
in the operation panel to
release the mat.
Touch the “OK” key.
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Direct Cut
An original illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out.
Scan to Cutting Data
An original illustration can be scanned,
converted to cutting lines for cutting/
drawing with this machine, then saved
as data.
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Refer to the Operation Manual for
detailed instructions.
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Scanning Functions
Scan an illustration, photo or your own drawing to create personalized cut designs. The design can then be cut out or saved as data.
Before working on your actual project, using your choice of material we recommend that you test cut or test the pen/ink (for draw function) to make sure
that you’ll get the desired results. If you achieved your desired results, continue with your project using the same materials you tested.
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Getting More Out of ScanNCut
The following website provides methods for getting more out of your ScanNCut using CanvasWorkspace
application, procedures for customizing pattern data, and much more.
After selecting “Cut” in the
preview screen, touch the “Test”
key.
The test pattern will appear at
the bottom right.
Make sure that the test pattern
does not overlap the pattern
for your project. To change
the test pattern location,
touch .
After making the desired
changes, touch the “OK” key.
Touch the “Start” key to start
test/trial cutting.
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“Test/Trial Cut” Result Adjustment Operation
Part of the material is
not cut.
Pressure too light: Touch
in the
settings screen once to increase the
pressure.
The entire pattern is
not cut.
Pressure too light: Touch in the
settings screen once to increase the
pressure.
There are cutting lines
completely through
the mat.
Pressure too strong: Touch
in the
settings screen once to decrease the
pressure.
Touch the “Test again” key.When “Test/Trial Cut” is done,
without feeding out the mat,
peel off the cutout and check
the “Test/Trial Cut” results.
If the result of the “Test/Trial Cut” is
good (clean and no-fray) continue
cutting your project by touching the
“Start” key on the screen.
If the result of the “Test/Trial
Cut” is good (clean and no-fray)
continue cutting your project by
touching the “Start” key on the
screen.
If you are not satised with the “Test/
Trial Cut” result, follow the pressure
settings procedure from
5
, and
perform “Test/Trial Cut(s)” until you
have the best result.
If the material could not be cut
cleanly, return to step
5
and
perform “Test/Trial Cut” again.
Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)
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Touch the “Start” key to start
scanning.
Touch the “OK” key.For smooth feeding, align the
top of the mat with the guides
on the right and left sides of the
feed slot and insert it under the
feed rollers.
Lightly place your hand on the
center of the mat and gently
push it forward while pressing
the “Feed” button on the
operation panel.