Follow the instructions below to connect the machine and computer using wireless LAN.

 

Installing DesignNCut Manager on your computer 
Setting the wireless connection using SSID and Network password (Key)

To connect the machine to a wireless network using this method, the security information (SSID and network password --key--) for your wireless LAN access point/router is required.
The network password may also be called a network key, security key or encryption key.
First, find your security information and note it below.

The wireless connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information.
Where to find the security information:
(1) Check the manual for your wireless LAN access point/router.

(1) SSID (2) Network Password (Key)

(2) The default SSID may be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.
(3) If you cannot find the security information, contact the manufacturer of the router, your network administrator or your Internet provider.

Installing DesignNCut Manager on your computer

1. Logon to your computer as an administrator.
   
   
    
2. Install DesignNCut Manager on the computer.
   - If you installed the DesignNCut Manager, startup the DesignNCut Manager and go to Setting the wireless connection using SSID and Network password (Key).
   - If not, go to step 3.
   
    
3. Click here to download the DesignNCut Manager.
   
    
4. Select your Operating System and version, and then click [Search] .
   
   
   
    
5. Select DesignNCut Manager.
   
   
   
   
    
6. Read the License Agreement, and then click Agree to the EULA and Download.
   
   
    
7. Download the software to the local folder on your computer and install.
   For Macintosh users, drag the App icon image to the “Applications” folder.
   Startup the DesignNCut Manager and go to Setting the wireless connection using SSID and Network password (Key).
   
   
    
8. When the following screen appears, select language for the installation and click [OK] .
   
   
   
   
    
9. When the following screen appears, click [Next] to continue.
   
   
   
    
10. When the following screen appears, click [Install] to continue.
    
    
    
    
     
11. When the following screen appears, the DesignNCut Manager has been installed on your computer.
    Click [Finish] .
    
    
    
    
     
12. When the Welcome To DesignNCut Manager appears on your screen follow the on-screen instructions.
    
    
     

    Click Connection Guide to access the step by step instructions.

Setting the wireless connection using SSID and Network password (Key)

1. Click [Start Setup] on the guidance screen.
   
   
    
    
2. Click [Connect] .
   
   
   
    
3. Select [Wireless LAN] , and then click [Next] .
   
   
   
    
4. Select [Use Wireless Network Name (SSID) & Network Password (Key)] , and then click [Next] .
   
   
   
    
5. Turn off the DesignNCut machine, by pressing .
   
   
   
    

6. Press  and the on the operation panel at the same time, once the power comes on releasewhile still pressing down.
   
   
    

7. When the message Machine mode? appears on the machine’s LCD, press  to select WLAN.
   
   
    

8. When the message Turn the machine off, then on again. appears, turn the machine off, then on again.
   Once your machine is back on, the message Standby (WLAN) appears.
   
    

9. Press   to go to 1.Network, and then press.
   
   
   
   
    

10. Press to go to 2.Setup Wizard, and then press .
    
     

11. When the message Enable WLAN? appears on the machine’s LCD, press to select Yes.
    The machine will search for SSID.
    Give your machine time to search for SSID.
    
    
     

12. If you have multiple network names press to select the network name (SSID) of the wireless network that your computer is connected and press .
     

    • Your network name selection should match the wireless network that your computer is connected.
    • If the SSID is not displayed in the list, WLAN access point/router may be in a stealth mode. The Brother machine cannot detect the SSID automatically. Try to set up the wireless connection using the Machine's Wizard. For details, refer to How to set up the wireless connection using WLAN Assistant Wizard. (Computer Instructions)
      or input the SSID and network password (key) manually on the computer, refer to How to set up the wireless connection using WLAN Assistant Wizard with USB cable. (Windows only)

    
     

13. Enter the network password (key) using the orpressingafter each character. The characters on the machine's LCD are listed in the order below.
    
    0123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
    ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
    !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]^_ext.
    
    You must go through each one of these until your desired character shows up on the LCD. Pressafter each character.
    To erase an entered character, press   .
    Make sure that you have the right password and note some password are case (upper case & lower case) sensitive.
    
    
     

14. Pressonce you completed entering your password.
    
     

15. When the message Apply Settings? appears on the machine’s LCD, press to select  Yes.
    Your machine will connect to WLAN.
    Give your machine time to connect to your wireless network.
    
     

16. When the message Connected to WLAN. Press [OK] button. appears on the machine’s LCD, presson your machine.
    
    
     

17. The Wireless LAN Connect light will turn on.
    Give the Wireless LAN Connect light time to turn on.

    (1) Wireless LAN Connect light

    
    
     

18. Go back to DesignNCut Manager and click [Connect] .
    
    
    
     

19. Select the machine number and then click [OK] .
    
    Depending on the settings of the wireless LAN access point/router, the machine name may not be displayed correctly. In that case, select the number or letter that is listed in the screen, and click [OK] .
    
    
     

    To check your machine's number, press to display the 2. Machine Info on the machine’s LCD, and then press. When 1. No. appears on the LCD, press. 
    Your machine’s number will be displayed on the machine’s LCD.

     

    
     

20. When DesignNCut Connection is successful. appears in the dialog box, click [OK] .
    
    
    
     

21. Create a CanvasWorkspace for Web account.
    - If you created an account, click Next and continue to step 22.
    - If no, click CanvasWorkspace (Web) on the following screen to access to < https://canvasworkspace.brother.com >to register a new account.
      After registering, click Next and go to step 22.
    
    
     

    • If you have a CanvasWorkspace (Web) account for your ScanNCut we recommend creating a new account for DesignNCut.
    • CanvasWorkspace (Web) is our easy to use free cloud-based editing software. CanvasWorkspace (Web) allows you to edit and create files at your convenience. It has hundreds of Free Projects & Cut files with step by-step instructions and how-to videos. CanvasWorkspace (Web) also allows you to upload SVG, DXF  (AutoCAD files) & FCM files to use as your cut files. CanvasWorkspace (Web) is also used for cut data mat positioning.

    
    
     

22. Click [Connect] .
    
    
    
    
     

23. Register dialog box will appear.
    Type in the login ID and password registered with CanvasWorkspace (Web) , and then click [Register] .
    
    
    
     
     

24. When the ScanNCut Online Settings has been completed. dialog box appears, click [OK] .
    
    
    
     

25. Click [Next] .
    
    
    
    
    Once you completed the connection and CanvasWorkspace (Web) registration you can create a pattern on CanvasWorkspace (Web) < https://canvasworkspace.brother.com > and cut the data with DesignNCut by operating DesignNCut Manager.
    Refer to How do I transfer the pattern (to cut, draw, line emboss, etc.) using a Wireless LAN connection?
    
    
    Click [How to Use] on the DesignNCut Manager to see tutorial for the basic usage.
    
    
     

    After the settings have been completed, your machine number and your CanvasWorkspace login ID will be shown in the DesignNCut Manager’s main window.