Roll Feeder 2
CONTENTS Read Before Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Operating Precautions .................................................................................................
Read Before Use Accessories After purchasing this kit, check the contents. A B C D E F G Arrangement of packaged content Part name *1 A Base attachment B Roll holder C Trimmer *1 D Trimmer blade *2 E Leader Sheet *3 F Activation card for roll feeder function on CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) and 1 free sample design G Insertion *1 This part is attached to the roll holder (B). This part is attached to the trimmer (C). Do not remove it except when replacing it.
Creating Data for the Roll Feeder Create data for the roll feeder with CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac). ● CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) (ver. 2.0.0 or later) must be downloaded and installed on your computer. (http://s.brother/cuoad/) ● In order to use CanvasWorkspace, a CanvasWorkspace login ID is required. If you do not have a free account, click [Create New Account] in the screen that appears after installation, and then follow the onscreen instructions to create an account.
d Creating Data If necessary, change the height and orientation of the artboard. Create data for the roll feeder with CanvasWorkspace. ■ Preparing the Format a Start up CanvasWorkspace on a computer. b Click a (Artboard) on the right side of the screen. b a Artboard height b Artboard orientation (Portrait/Landscape) Preparation of the format is finished. Memo • The orientation of the data does not change automatically if the orientation of the artboard was changed.
■ Creating Cutting Data You can either create original data in CanvasWorkspace or import data, then edit it. For this example, we will create data by editing the pre-installed sample pattern. a Select (Roll Feeder) in the object panel, and then drag the pattern into the drawing area. Weeding Box Function Weeding is the process of removing the unnecessary parts around a cut pattern to leave the desired parts on the backing paper or backing film.
a Click (Edit) on the right side of the screen. c Select how to specify the size of the weeding box. ■ Optimize the Weeding Lines The [Edit] Panel appears in the Control Panel. Memo • If no weeding lines are to be added between multiple patterns grouped to form a single pattern, select the “No Weeding Lines in Grouped Objects” check box. ■ [Specify the Spacing from the Selected Object] b Select the pattern, and then click [Weeding Box...]. Specify the values, and then click [OK].
d Repeat steps band c for each object that will be cut with a weeding box. Exporting Data as FCM File The weeding box is created. Save data as an FCM file on a computer or USB flash drive, and then use a USB flash drive to transfer the data to the cutting machine. For details on transferring data directly from CanvasWorkspace to a cutting machine, see “Sending Data to the Machine” on page 8.
b Sending Data to the Machine In CanvasWorkspace, select [Export/Transfer FCM File] from the [File] menu. Data opened in CanvasWorkspace can be transferred to a cutting machine as an FCM file (which can be retrieved on the cutting machine). Note • In order to transfer data for a roll feeder, [Rolled Material] must have been selected under [Artboard Size] when the data was edited. Before transferring the data, recheck this setting. For details, see “Creating Data” on page 4.
Installing the Roll Feeder In order to install the roll feeder for cutting, the cutting machine must be prepared, and preparations must be made to install the roll feeder and rolled material onto the machine. Check that the software version on the cutting machine is Ver. 1.60 or later before attaching the roll feeder. If the version is older than Ver. 1.60, update the software. c Installing the Base Attachment to the Machine Pull the feeder release lever (on the right side of the machine) toward you.
f Grab the feed roller and feed roller lock dial, and then, while holding the feed roller in place, rotate the feed roller lock dial toward you to the lock position ( ). a The feed roller is locked in place. 1 Installing the Roll Holder 2 Place the roll holder down so that its hooks fit into the holes in the front tray cover. 2 1 a Hooks on roll holder a Feed roller b Holes in front tray cover b Feed roller lock dial g b Flip up the guide plate on each side of the roll holder.
b While squeezing the adjustment lever, slide the right guide plate against the roll to correctly align the left edge of the material. Checking the End of the Material Make sure that the end of the material is evenly trimmed to meet all of the following conditions. a It must be straight. b The edges of the material must each come to right angles. 1 If both 1 and 2 above are not met, it may not be possible to feed correctly. Be sure to check before feeding.
a Pull the end of the material until it reaches the guide channel. Evenly Trimming the End of the Material • Check that the side to be cut faces up. 1 a 2 Pull the end of the material until it extends past the guide channel. 1 a Guide channel b Material b Make sure the left edge of the material is aligned with the rolled material guide and the end of the material is perfectly aligned with the guide channel. ● 1 a Guide channel b When aligned Remove the trimmer from the roll holder.
e Make sure that the trimmer blade is positioned at the right end of the trimmer. 2 1 a Trimmer blade g Return the trimmer blade to the right end of the trimmer, and then remove the trimmer. Remove any material that has been trimmed off. 1 a Trimmer b Trimmer Memo • The removed trimmer can be stored at the front of the roll holder. Note • The trimmer blade can cut material only when it is slid from the right end of the trimmer.
Attaching the Leader Sheet to the Material a Note • If the left edge of the material is sticking out form the leader sheet, or the material is attached diagonally to the attachment position line, it may not feed well. Pull the tip of the material placed on the roll feeder toward you. • Check that the surface to be cut is on the bottom side. d 1 a Backing (film) b c Remove the protective sheet of the leader sheet.
b Feeding the Material With the leader sheet caught by the rollers, support it with your hand so that it does not shift position, and press a on the operation panel while gently pushing the leader sheet forward. While keeping the left edge of the leader sheet along the rolled material guide (1), lightly insert it under feed rollers (2). 2 2 When the material is fed into position, preparation of the roll feeder is completed.
Retrieving Roll Feeder Data On the Machine and Cutting Retrieve data created in CanvasWorkspace (Windows/Mac) on the cutting machine. From the cutting machine, data cannot be edited, and the scanning functions are not available. Memo Retrieving Data on the Machine a After selecting “Roll Feeder” in the home screen, select “Start to cut rolled material” in the screen shown below.
d Confirm the data, and then touch the “OK” key. a Cutting ● Make sure that the auto blade holder has been installed in the carriage of the machine. For details on the blade holder that can be used, see “Blades That Can Be Used” on page 36. a b Raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the machine) to “2”. c a Switch the pattern display. Select area. to display the pattern enlarged to a 12-inch b Select Select “Cut” in the preview screen. to display the pattern reduced to show all of it.
d To perform trial feeding, touch h Install . • For details, see “Trial Feeding” on page 21. the trimmer over the material. Align the holes in the trimmer with the pins in the base attachment. 1 2 e To change the cutting start position, touch 1 . • For details, see “Changing the Cutting Start Position” on page 22. 2 a Hole in trimmer b Pin on base attachment i Firmly press the trimmer down on the right side of the material.
j After cutting off the material, confirm the instructions, and then touch the “OK” key. Trial Cutting Perform trial cutting or drawing on the type of material to be used in your project, to check that the desired result can be achieved. This section describes the procedure for performing trial cutting. a k Touch the “Test” key in the cutting screen. To feed out the cut-off material, touch the “OK” key. A test pattern is automatically arranged in the test screen.
c Appropriate cutting pressure Touch the “Start” key to start cutting. The appropriate cutting pressure is when the surface layer of the material is cut cleanly and the backing paper is not cut. Memo Memo • When the roll feeder is used, half-cutting is automatically turned on. • The hook of the spatula and hook set (CASPHK 1) is useful for peeling off the half-cut material from the backing paper or backing film.
c Touch screen. in the test screen to display the settings Trial Feeding Before cutting, you can check if the material can be fed in straight and whether the length of the material is sufficient for the length of the cutting pattern. In order to check that the material can be fed without any problem, do not leave the machine during trial feeding.
d When trial feeding is finished, the following message appears. Touch the “OK” key to return to the previous screen. Changing the Cutting Start Position The cutting start position can be moved up or down (in the feeding direction) to the desired location. a If the length of the material is sufficient for the length of the cutting pattern, only material for the length of the pattern is fed, and then the material is fed back to the feeding start position.
Memo Continuous Cutting • To change the cutting start position, see “Changing the Cutting Start Position” on page 22. After cutting a pattern, you can continue to cut either the same pattern or a different pattern without cutting off the material. • The cutting start position can also be adjusted by adding space at the beginning of the cutting data while it is being created. For details, see “Creating Cutting Data” on page 5.
Removing the Roll Feeder To Feed Using a Mat The roll feeder must be removed in order to attach material to a mat for cutting. a Lift up the base attachment to remove it from the machine. d Slide the feed roller from to . 1 a Feed roller e Grab the feed roller and feed roller lock dial, and then, while holding the feed roller in place, rotate the feed roller lock dial toward you to the lock position ( 1 ). The feed roller is locked in place.
g While squeezing the adjustment lever, slide the right guide plate. j Lift up the roll holder to remove the hooks on the roll holder from the holes in the front cover. 2 1 a Hooks on roll holder 1 b Holes in front tray cover k a Adjustment lever h Remove the material, making sure that it does not catch on the pin on the guide plate of the roll holder. Stack the base attachment, roll holder and trimmer to store them.
Consumables/Maintenance Replacement Criteria For the safe operation of this machine, replace the following consumables according to the replacement criteria. To purchase parts, contact the retailer where this product was purchased or the nearest Brother authorized service center. For details on optional accessories, refer to the Operation Manual for the cutting machine, or see page 2 in this manual.
c ■ Installing the Trimmer Blade Fit the tab on the left side onto the rail of the trimmer. Trimmer blade correctly installed 1 2 a Lightly push back on the stopper at the left end of the trimmer. a Tab on trimmer blade b Rail The stopper will be shifted downward so that the trimmer blade can be installed onto the trimmer. 1 d Slide the trimmer blade to the right end. a Stopper b Hold the trimmer blade as shown below, and then fit the tab on the right side onto the rail of the trimmer.
Cleaning the Trimmer Blade If material debris, lint or dust accumulates inside the trimmer blade, it may no longer cut material. Periodically clean the trimmer blade. Memo • Do not disassemble the trimmer blade. a Remove the trimmer blade from the trimmer. • For details, refer to the procedure in “Removing the Trimmer Blade” on page 26. b c Using a commercially available brush, clean off debris, lint and dust. Install the trimmer blade onto the trimmer.
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/cpoac/) 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.
Cutting Symptom Possible cause (or result) Solution The material being cut catches on the tip of the blade. The machine stopped while an operation is being performed. The blade is worn. Not all of the material to be cut is cut. Some areas remain uncut. Replace the blade with a new one. The material being cut is incompatible with Replace the material with one compatible with this machine. this machine.
When Material Has Become Jammed in the Machine a Press b Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. c Remove the base attachment from the shaft. Note • If material gets under the carriage and cannot be removed, make sure that the machine is turned off, remove the holder from the carriage, and then slowly move the carriage by hand to remove the material. in the operation panel to turn off the machine.
■ When Jammed Material Cannot Be Removed Cut-off material may not feed out from the back of the machine. Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed material. Note • After cutting off material with the trimmer blade, material being fed out to the back of the machine may be too short and remain in the machine. a Press b Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. c Completely remove the rear tray from the machine. in the operation panel to turn off the machine.
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) The data cannot be read. Select [Roll Feeder] from home screen to use this data.
Useful Information Roll Feeder Usage For use with adhesive craft vinyl and iron-on transfer material in a rolled format. Rolled material should have a backing and the machine can recognize half-cuts. Rolled material can be fed directly into the machine (without attaching it to a mat) and cut. With this attachment holding the material, it can be steadily unroll and properly fed.
5 4 Transfer the cut-out patterns to the After wiping the target surface application sheet so that they clean, attach the adhesive craft remain correctly arranged. vinyl cutouts with the application sheet. (*2) 6 Finally, peel off only the application sheet. *1 The application sheet (also called a transfer paper or retack sheet) is a low-tack sheet used for attaching the adhesive craft vinyl to the target surface. Use this sheet together with adhesive craft vinyl.
Non-Compatible Material The following material cannot be used, even if it has backing paper or backing film. The material may separate and cause jamming during cutting. ■ Material whose left and right edges are not parallel ● Left and right edges are not parallel. While the material feeds, it loses contact with a feed roller, causing the material to become skewed and feed incorrectly. ● Left and right edges are parallel. The material feeds correctly.
Scanner Lever Position When material is fed, it may hit the machine’s feeding mechanism and not be fed correctly. When cutting using the roll feeder, raise the scanner lever (on the left side of the machine) to “2”.
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