Brother SDX125E Instructions / Assembly

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 Quick Reference Guide

Be sure to first read the “Important Safety Instructions” in the Product Safety Guide. 

This Quick Reference Guide contains basic instructions and information for your Brother machine. 

Store this Quick Reference Guide in a safe place, where it can be easily accessed for future reference.

Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.

The Operation Manual as well as other instructions can be downloaded 

from the Brother Solutions Center (http://s.brother/cmoae/).

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Mat (for ScanNCut DX)

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 When cutting paper with 

a smooth surface

Sheet for fabric cutting

Auto blade holder

Standard Tack 

Adhesive Mat

Low Tack 

Adhesive Mat

Iron-on Fabric 

Appliqué Contact 

Sheet

(White Backing)

High Tack 

Adhesive Fabric 

Support Sheet

Auto Blade 

(Black)

Thin Fabric Auto 

Blade (Beige)

Material

Thichkness

Paper

Printer paper

80 g/m² (0.1 mm)

X

Scrapbook paper (thin)

120 g/m² (0.15 mm)

Scrapbook paper (medium-thick)

200 g/m² (0.25 mm)

 *

Cardstock

280 g/m² (0.35 mm)

 *

Vellum, tracing paper

0.07 mm

Poster board

400 g/m² (0.5 mm)

Fabric

Thin cotton fabric (for quilt piece)

0.25 mm

Thin cotton fabric (except for quilt piece) 0.25 mm
Flannel (for quilt piece)

0.5 mm

Flannel (except for quilt piece)

0.5 mm

Felt

3 mm

Denim 14 oz

0.75 mm

Others

Plastic sheet (PP)

0.2 mm

Vinyl

0.2 mm

Magnet

0.3 mm

Sticker or seal

0.2 mm

Foam sheet

3 mm

Attach the Material to the Mat

Install the Holder

Select the Pattern

Note

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Craft paper or fabric covered with decorative layer (that can easily separate) such as lamé or foil is not recommended for use. If such media is used or tested 

it is recommended to clean the scanner glass inside the machine after every use.

Make sure that the arrow 

is facing the machine 

feeder (top side up).

Remove the 

protective cap.

Select “Pattern”.

Peel off the protective 

sheet.

*Keep the protective sheet for 

storage use.

Turn on the machine.

Connect the power 

cord to the machine, 

and then open the 

front tray cover.

Pull out the rear tray.

Select your choice of 

pattern category.

Before attaching your choice 

of material onto the mat, check 

if the strength of the adhesive 

is suitable by test attaching the 

material onto the edge of the 

adhesive side of the mat.

Select your choice of 

pattern.

If the adhesive is ok, 

attach the material onto 

the mat’s adhesive.

Hold the blade holder 

and then install it in the 

carriage with the Brother 

Logo facing you.

Check the pattern size and 

number of pattern(s), and 

then touch the “Set” key.

Apply some pressure to 

firmly attach the material 

onto the mat.

Press down the 

holder lock lever.

Check the pattern(s) 

placement, and then 

touch the “OK” key.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Mat and Blade Selection

STEP 1

3

3

1

3

1

2

2

1

2

4

4

4

5

5

5

Prepare the material to be cut.

Referring to the following table, 

select a mat and blade appropriate 

for the material.

1

2

Memo

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An auto blade holder is included with this machine. Using the auto blade 

holder, the thickness of the material is detected, and the blade extension 

automatically adjusts based on the material’s thickness.

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Use the mat designed specifically for ScanNCut DX.

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Depending on your machine model, some accessories may not be 

included. Additional purchase may be required.

Load the Mat and Start Cutting

While holding the mat level, lightly insert it under 

the feed rollers, and then press the “Feed” button in 

the operation panel.

Load the mat (arrow 

facing up). 

Touch the “Start” key to 

start cutting.

When cutting is finished, 

touch the “OK” key on 

the screen.

Press the “Feed” button 

in the operation panel to 

release the mat.

Touch “Please select” key then select “Cut” in the 

preview screen.

Peel off the material.

Use the spatula to peel off 

the cutout pattern.

*After using a mat, cover it with the 

protective sheet. 

STEP 5

3

2

1

4

6

5

7

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Fabric Cutting Basics

Refer to the “Mat and Blade Selection” table, and use an iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet or a high tack adhesive fabric 

support sheet to cut fabric.

Refer to the instructions included with the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet or high tack adhesive fabric support sheet for 

details.

If these accessories are not included with your machine, purchase the optional iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (CASTBL1) or 

high tack adhesive fabric support sheet (CASTBL2).

Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet

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Reinforces the fabric so that various patterns can be cut out.

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Original texture may change because it remains attached to the back of the fabric.

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Use the standard mat. Do not place fabric with an iron-on fabric appliqué contact 

sheet attached to the back directly onto a mat with a high tack adhesive fabric 

support sheet attached. 

High tack adhesive fabric support sheet

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By attaching this adhesive sheet to the standard mat, the 

adhesive strength of the mat will increase.

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Cut results may vary depending on the shape of the selected 

pattern.

Note

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We recommend performing “Test/Trial Cut” before cutting your project. Please refer to “Test/Trial Cut (For Desired Cutting Results)” on the next page. 

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