Brother ScanNCut

An electric cutting machine that can be used to cut materials such as paper, fabric, vinyl, foam, and felt from a digital project file or scan.

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Description

The Brother ScanNCut is an electric cutting machine. It can be used to cut materials such as paper, fabric, vinyl, foam, and felt from a digital project file or scan. The maximum workspace size is 12” x 24”.   

Reservation time: 1 hour 

Note: You may make one reservation per day.

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Requirements

We provide

  • A laptop with internet access 
  • Cutting mat 

You must bring

  • A project file
  • Material to cut

Required Forms and Tutorials

Before you use the Brother ScanNCut for the first time, you must complete:

Software and File Creation 

The ScanNCut machine has several options for creating project files:

  • The machine has over 600 built in designs, 9 built in fonts, and 100 built in quilt designs. 
  • The scan function allows you to draw a design and use it as a cutting file.
  • To design your own files digitally, create a free account at https://canvasworkspace.brother.com/en. You can use the tools to draw or design your own images, or create designs from photos or public domain/free use art.
  • Project files are available for purchase at Brother USA or Etsy.

Acceptable Materials

The cutting machine can cut:

  • Paper (printer paper, scrapbook paper, cardstock, tracing paper and posterboard)
  • Fabric (cotton fabric, flannel and denim)
  • Plastic sheets and foam sheets

The recommended material thickness is 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for paper and 0.2 mm to 3 mm for fabric. 

Materials can be purchased at:

Contact the Makerspace: (510) 583-2108 | Email
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