Instruction Manual for Paper Piercing Starter Kit

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You can punch holes (dots) to create patterns by installing a paper piercing tool into your cutting machine. Use only paper as the

material.

This item is compatible with the Brother ScanNCut DX machine.

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD.

* This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put

the protective caps in their mouths.

• Before installing the paper piercing tool into the paper piercing tool holder or before installing the paper piercing tool holder into the

machine, remove the protective cap. After removing the holder from the machine or after removing the tool from the holder, be sure to

attach the protective cap. Do not leave the holder or tool with the needle exposed. Otherwise, injuries may result.

CAUTION

• Be sure to handle the paper piercing tool carefully so that no injuries occur.

In order to use the Paper Piercing function, it is necessary to update the software of the cutting machine to the latest version. For

detailed instructions on updating the machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.

● Do not insert any object other than the paper piercing tools into the paper piercing tool holder.

● Be sure to turn on the machine before installing the paper piercing tool holder. If the holder is installed while the machine is off,

the needle may break.

● Only pierce (punch holes in) paper with a thickness of 0.3 mm or less. Otherwise, the needle may break or be damaged.

● The cutting machine may not be able to pierce (punch holes in) some materials.

● The machine operation (hole size, shape, sounds, etc.) may differ under certain conditions.

● The paper piercing mat is compatible with paper piercing (hole punching), cutting and drawing.

● The paper piercing mat is incompatible with half-cutting and foiling.

● When drawing with the paper piercing mat, the material being drawn on may be damaged, depending on the shape of the pen

tip.

● If the adhesive strength of the paper piercing mat has decreased, lightly wipe the sheet with a wet wipe (alcohol-free

recommended), for example, to remove any dust or dirt. After wiping the mat, be sure to allow it to dry. If the mat becomes wet,

its surface will become brittle.

● If material can no longer be attached to the paper piercing mat, replace the mat with a new one.

● Do not store in a location exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures or high humidity.

● Use in an environment between 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F).

● For detailed instructions on using the cutting machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.

● The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.

● The screens shown in this manual may differ from the actual ones.

● The screen used in the explanation are displayed in mm.

Paper Piercing Starter Kit

About the Paper Piercing Starter Kit

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Version 0

Summary of content (17 pages)

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EN Paper Piercing Starter Kit About the Paper Piercing Starter Kit You can punch holes (dots) to create patterns by installing a paper piercing tool into your cutting machine. Use only paper as the material. This item is compatible with the Brother ScanNCut DX machine. Important Safety Instructions WARNING CHOKING HAZARD. * This is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children. In order to prevent choking hazards, do not allow infants/children to put the protective caps in their mouths.
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Accessories After purchasing this kit, check the contents. A B C D E F Part Name A Paper piercing mat 12" × 12" (305 mm × 305 mm) *1 B Paper piercing tool holder C Paper piercing tools (diameter 0.4 mm and 0.8 mm) *1 D Activation card for access to 30 paper piercing patterns E Sample card 5" × 7" (127 mm × 178 mm) F Envelope for sample card 5.2" × 7.2" (133 mm × 184 mm) *1 These accessories are consumables.
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Activating Paper Piercing Patterns in CanvasWorkspace CanvasWorkspace has a large variety of paper piercing patterns that can be used immediately. In addition, you can create original patterns or edit existing ones. ● ● ● ● CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) (ver. 2.2.0 or later) must be installed on your computer. The latest version of the application can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/caraa/). In order to use CanvasWorkspace, a CanvasWorkspace login ID is required.
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Preparing Paper Piercing Data in CanvasWorkspace Selecting an Activated Paper Piercing Pattern b a a In the object panel, select (Piercing).  A list of paper piercing patterns appears. b Select the desired pattern, and then drag it into the editing area. • The selected pattern can also be added to the editing area by clicking the pattern in the list. • Activated paper piercing patterns cannot be enlarged or reduced.
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Creating an Original Pattern For this example, the offset line created inside the selected cutting data pattern will be converted to dot data for paper piercing (hole punching), and then data combining the cutting data and the dot data will be created. a Dot data b Cutting data 1 2 a c a Select the pattern to be pierced. b Create an offset line inside (inward offset) the selected pattern. • For details on editing in CanvasWorkspace, select [Online Video Tutorials...] from the [Help] menu.
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Retrieving a Pattern From CanvasWorkspace to the Cutting Machine and Paper Piercing the Material For detailed instructions on using the cutting machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it. ■ Precautions ● a Only pierce paper with a thickness of 0.3 mm or less. Otherwise, the needle may break or be damaged. Peel off the protective sheet from the paper piercing mat, and then attach the material to the mat.
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e Press to load the mat into the machine, and then touch extend from the material. to scan the background. Position the pattern so it does not • Scanning the background allows you to check the position of the pattern within the material. If the pattern extends out of the material, touch the “Edit” key, and then adjust the position of the pattern. The pattern can also be moved by dragging it in the screen. • The size of a paper piercing pattern retrieved from CanvasWorkspace cannot be changed.
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■ Precautions ● a Only pierce paper with a thickness of 0.3 mm or less. Otherwise, the needle may break or be damaged. Peel off the protective sheet from the paper piercing mat, and then attach the material to the mat. • Attach the material so it does not extend from the adhesive side of the paper piercing mat. • The paper piercing mat is compatible with paper piercing (hole punching) and cutting. b Pull out the rear tray. Before using the machine, be sure to pull out the rear tray.
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e Press to load the mat into the machine, and then touch extend from the material. to scan the background. Position the pattern so it does not • Scanning the background allows you to check the position of the pattern within the material. If the pattern extends out of the material, touch the “Edit” key, and then adjust the position or size of the pattern. The pattern can also be moved by dragging it in the screen.
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h Specify a setting for “Offset Distance” to create an offset line inside or outside the pattern and then touch “OK”. For this example, specify a setting of “-5.00 mm (-0.20”)” to create an offset line 5 mm (0.20”) inside the pattern outline. • The original pattern line appears in green and the newly added offset line appears in black. • After the offset distance has been specified, it cannot be edited. • When you touch again after creating the offset line, another offset line will be created again.
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l Touch the “Test” key to perform test cutting. • Position the test cutting pattern so that it does not overlap the pattern for your project. • The movement of the carriage differs from when using a cutting mat. m Check the results of test cutting, and then, if it is acceptable, touch the “Start” key. When cutting is finished, remove the auto blade holder (black). • There are uncut pieces as a joint part to prevent the material from moving or peeling off during paper piecing.
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q Touch the “Start” key to perform test paper piercing. Check the results of test paper piercing, and then, if it is acceptable, touch the “Start” key. • If the material peels off while paper piercing, stop the operation and refer to “Changing the Perforation Length” on page 12 and increase the joint part length by changing the “Perforation Length” (joint part) setting. r Feed out the mat. Carefully peel the material from the mat and the joint parts from the material.
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b Touch or to fine adjustment the length of the uncut part. Touch “OK” after setting change has specified. Paper Piercing result Can’t easily take off the pattern from the material. The pattern moves or peel off while paper piercing. * Solution Touch and change the setting to “Short”. Touch and change the setting to “Long”. The default setting is “Medium”. Memo • You can also change the setting on the test cut setting screen (a) or “Piercing Setting” screen (b).
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[Example] Creating a Project with Two Tools of Different Diameters For this example, a project will be created using a paper piercing pattern (activated in CanvasWorkspace) that is split into parts together with paper piercing tools of different diameters. The following four patterns split into parts are added to CanvasWorkspace after the Paper Piercing function is activated. Selecting a Pattern and Transfer it to the Cutting Machine b a a In the object panel, select (Piercing).
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Using Two Sizes of Paper Piercing Needles Use a different needle diameter on each part of the pattern transferred from CanvasWorkspace, and perform paper piercing on each part separately. a b Retrieve the transferred pattern from the cutting machine. Load the mat (with the material attached) into the machine, and then touch pattern so it does not extend from the material. to scan the background. Position the • Scanning the background allows you to check the position of the pattern within the material.
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems as well as the FAQ on the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/cfoag/) before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or Brother authorized service center. An asterisk (*) listed as a reference page indicates the Operation Manual for the cutting machine. Symptom The material cannot be cleanly cut.
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Error Messages The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions. Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or Brother authorized service center. Cutting Machine Error Messages Error Message (Cutting Machine) This mat cannot be used.