Touch ; Direct Cut; Scanning Functions- Page 2

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.

Touch the “Start” key to start 

scanning.

Use the spatula to peel 

off the cutout pattern.

Touch 

 key to specify 

the scan settings.

Touch the “OK” key.

Touch the “Start” key to 

start cutting.

When cutting is finished, 

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.

While holding the mat level, lightly insert it under the feed rollers, 

and then press the “Feed” button in the operation panel.

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 satisfied with the “Test/

Trial Cut” result, follow the pressure 

settings procedure from 

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, 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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