PRINT TO CUT ALTERNATIVE FOR THE BROTHER SCAN N CUT - CM & SDX MODELS

[@Arichiiii]

thank you so much for this video!!! this really helps me and my friend a lot. we're getting tired of our machine keeps giving inaccurate cutting for our stickers with the scan n cut function, using this methods give us more control 👍👍👍
we've tried this method and it works for us. I just use photoshop to make the cutting line and registration marks and export as jpg just like in the video. Then export to fcm using canvas workspace. Load it up to the machine and we're good!

[@scanncuttutorials]

Perfect! So glad you've found another alternative.

[@cherieobrien1551]

New subscriber after seeing two of your videos! You’re such an awesome teacher.

[@scanncuttutorials]

Thank you! ❤️

[@2848Adriana]

Hi John, Thank you for a great video, you explain every thing so well, easy to follow too, I will go and have a play, thanks again, Cheers Anna.

[@scanncuttutorials]

Hope you enjoy your playtime.

[@MM-pv6jj]

Thanks for this. Was just about to spend over £30 on the kit from Brother. Excellent tutorial 😀

[@scanncuttutorials]

The kit is still great value but happy to have helped save a few bob.

[@Venetia2]

Thanks for sharing John. Always a pleasure watching your videos. You always give great advice and in a way we can all understand. Havent used my scanncut for a long time but getting back into it again so its like riding a bike😂. With you by my side i will be up to speed again soon. Thank you so much😊

[@scanncuttutorials]

Enjoy your renewed creative adventures!

[@jackiekleynjan9224]

As usual excellent video. So easy to follow. Thank you

[@scanncuttutorials]

Thank you.

[@hazelyoung2046]

Brilliant John, very informative and explained clearly xx

[@scanncuttutorials]

Thank you.

[@suelakin8750]

Thanks for this tutorial. Very easy to understand and follow

[@scanncuttutorials]

You're welcome

[@athenamay30]

This was so helpful, John! I did it after watching you weeks ago but converted using Convertio. Now I know why my transferred file is so big (converted to png) and why I had to manually adjust on the machine. But hey, I was able to kisscut waterproof stickers that I printed without upgrading my CM900 and buying the activation card and it’s all thanks to you. Godbless!

[@scanncuttutorials]

That's great to hear! Thanks for the kind feedback.

[@sandrabroad5448]

Brilliant, thank you John.

[@scanncuttutorials]

Thank you.

[@rollandelliott]

I just ordered a sdx225f machine. I thought the machine can just scan and cut the objects out of the paper. what is the benefit of 21:53, this method? sorry for the newbie question .. I am in the USA

[@GentlemanCrafterUK]

The print to cut kit was not released in the US so it's not surprising that you aren't familiar with it. The Print To Cut kit allows users to create re-usable printed graphics that have matching cutting outlines (without having to perform the full scanning/recognition every time) when used in conjunction with SDX models of the SNC.

[@paulpieterschristianen5272]

Super great John

[@scanncuttutorials]

No problem.

[@terryanncrofts4303]

Thank you so much for this!!! I want to use DTV to add a picture to a t-shirt and was dreading cutting it out with scissors or a scalpel!

[@scanncuttutorials]

You're welcome

[@sandralee8535]

Hello John, thanks for video. I would like to create, print and cut my own sentiment tags using my own fonts. How would you do that? Do you have a video on that?

[@scanncuttutorials]

I have a few videos that when followed together could help but I like the sound of how a single video cam explain this so I'll add it to the list and get it done and uploaded ASAP.

[@caroljones9025]

Brilliant, well explained video. Thank you x

[@scanncuttutorials]

Glad it helped.

[@carolhiller1112]

Great tutorial, thank you ❤

[@scanncuttutorials]

Thank you Carol.

[@MollyHelfgott]

Thank you so much!❤❤❤

[@scanncuttutorials]

You're welcome.

[@stineke3021]

Thank you. this is very useful!😊

[@scanncuttutorials]

Glad this helped.

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

Thank you!

[@scanncuttutorials]

You're welcome 😊

[@gailhall5416]

Great video John, thank you. I have a question: 'Save as Picture' leaves a black background when saving as jpeg, yet yours doesn't? I am using Windows 11 & Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016. When I choose this image to be Pixel Traced in Canvas Workspace (for PC) the measurements are 457.2mm x 4702mm, which means it goes of the 12x12 mat. Using CM550. A tadge frustrating. Any thoughts? Thank you.

[@scanncuttutorials]

That does sound odd. What image export settings do you have enabled in Word? It might be worth checking those to see if there's anything that stands out.

[@caroljones9025]

Good morning John. I am following your video but I am getting a black page with squares with the pic encoded which won’t find a cut line only around the squares. I must be doing something wrong but following your video to the letter and saving as a jpg. Can you please help. Thank you

[@scanncuttutorials]

Unfortunately, I am not sure what would be causing this. I can only encourage you to try again.

[@adamblack1716]

Is it really worth the price or effort of Print to Cut? If you don’t line up the sheet on the mat exactly straight so you can exactly match the registration marks, it’s not going to help or am I missing something? If it’s slightly crooked then the marks won’t ever line up? Sounds like it might be easier to scan each sheet, crooked or straight, pick your offset and let it cut.

[@scanncuttutorials]

The advantage is that you avoid the variables that can occur on individual scans so if you're making a bulk load, you can guarantee the outline will be the same.

[@adamblack1716]

@@scanncuttutorials I appreciate you making this video and responding but you still have to manually line each page up exactly with the registration marks correct?

[@scanncuttutorials]

The machine scans the registration marks and automatically moves the cutting outline to match (with the official kit). With this method, it's a little less automated as you are having to manually line things up.
Older CM models aren't compatible with the official kit tho so this is a potential workaround for them. For others it's a way of avoiding the expense of the official kit and ensuring a more consistent result.

[@adamblack1716]

@@scanncuttutorials gotcha, that makes sense, thanks for pointing that out. 1 Brother rep said you can’t get print to cut in the US and another said you can so who knows but great video nonetheless!

[@scanncuttutorials]

If you want it and are in the US, a lot of retailers around the world will sell you it but won't ship it. Instead, they'll open the packet and email you the activation code.

[@michellegoring4697]

Hi John! Thanks for the video. I was contemplating purchasing PrintToCut from New Zealand when I came across your video. Walking through the steps right now and got to the copy and paste to align the pieces and I don't see the green line. Is there a specific version of Word to use? Also, just to clarify in case it makes a difference, I'm in the USA and I was converting centimeters to inches.

[@scanncuttutorials]

Please can you let me know the time code where you are having troubles?

[@michellegoring4697]

It was at the 5:38 mark but I've figured it out. I had to check "use alignment guide" from the align drop down menu. So I was able to complete it and make the template. I haven't used it yet on the scanncut so that's my next step. Thanks for your quick response and for the video!

[@scanncuttutorials]

Glad to hear you're sorted.

[@Janstroh1]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a mac computer with pages instead of Microsoft word. Can this be done in pages?

[@scanncuttutorials]

Sadly I have very little experience with the MAC OS and Pages so couldn't say for sure. If you can replicate the steps shown in the video exactly, there's no reason it shouldn't work.

[@Janstroh1]

@@scanncuttutorials thank you again I appreciate the information and your help. 😀

[@Papercraft-channel]

May I ask if the Print to Cut function can be used on machines like cm110?

[@scanncuttutorials]

I don't believe so, sorry.

[@user-sp5rm4rr4u]

Hi John, Do you know of a way so that you can use it on a 12 x 12 piece of scrapbook card. Thanks in advance

[@scanncuttutorials]

If you have a 12 x 12 printer, you'd need to set the document dimensions as that, then position the recognition marks in the corners. Everything else should be the same as shown.

[@user-sp5rm4rr4u]

Thanks John, was thinking about getting an a4 print enlarged to a 30 x 30 so will see how I go

[@johnmessenger7292]

The only thing that doesn't make sense is why Brother doesn't make print n cut available in the US Great video thanks a bunch

[@scanncuttutorials]

It baffles us all.

[@rollandelliott]

I am in the USA what is print and cut???

[@GentlemanCrafterUK]

@@rollandelliott The print to cut kit was not released in the US so it's not surprising that you aren't familiar with it. The Print To Cut kit allows users to create re-usable printed graphics that have matching cutting outlines (without having to perform the full scanning/recognition every time) when used in conjunction with SDX models of the SNC.

[@D0YouLikeHam]

probably a patent issue

[@scanncuttutorials]

@@D0YouLikeHam Not really sure how that would be when you look at the kit/technology involved but in these days, anything is possible.