CM550DX/ CM550
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I Create the Cutting Data (Scan to Cut Data) ?
A printed pattern or image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting lines for cutting/drawing with this machine, then saved as data.
You must update the latest software to use "Recognition mode" depending on your model.
For more information about the software version and update procedure, refer to “Downloads” page.
In this tutorial, we will save an illustration drawn on paper as cutting data.
----- Preparing the material -----
When using the “Scan to Cut Data” mode, use originals like those described below.
----- Scanning -----
>> A message appears.
Color recognition mode
Examples of illustrations appropriate for recognition mode:
Examples | Recommended recognition mode | |
Outlines that are clear | Grayscale recognition mode | |
- Distinct difference in brightness between - Different brightness of adjacent colors |
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Similar brightness of adjacent colors | Color recognition mode |
The edges of adjacent colors with the same brightness, as shown below, cannot be detected. In this case, use the color recognition mode.
(1) “a” and “b” as well as “c” and “d” have the same brightness.
Lightly insert the mat so that it aligns with the guides on the left and right sides of the feed slot and is tucked under the feed rollers.
(1) Guides (2) Feed rollers |
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Depending on the machine model, the sizes of mats that can be used will differ. Check the “Maximum Scanning Area” under “Machine Information” in the settings screen.
>> When scanning is finished, the scanned image appears in the screen.
----- Creating Cutting Data -----
The procedure for creating cutting data differs depending on the mode.
Grayscale recognition mode
The image shape is detected and cutting lines are created based on one of three standards.
For this example, touch to create cutting lines using region detection.
(1) Outline detection
If you wish to cut/draw along the outline of an image, select this option to convert the outline of the image to a cutting line. This is useful for saving as data an illustration drawn for an appliqué.
(2) Region detection
Select this option to detect the colored portions of an image as regions and create a cutting line around each region. Cutouts can be created using thick hand-drawn lines, such as borderlines of images or text illustrations. This option allows you to use not only cut-out patterns but the material from which portions are cut out, such as lace.
(3) Line detection (Grayscale recognition mode only)
Select this option to detect the center of lines and convert them to a cutting line. This is useful for detecting patterns consisting of multiple pieces and creating cutting lines for each piece.
Lines thicker than 1.5 mm will not be detected as lines.
Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard
Example 1
(1) Outline detection | (2) Region detection | (3) Line etection | |
Original |
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Cutting lines |
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Finished project |
Example 2
(1) Outline detection | (2) Region detection | (3) Line etection | |
Original |
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Cutting lines |
Does not apply since there are no outlines for each color in the original. |
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Finished project |
Color recognition mode
Trimming the image to the desired size can reduce the amount of time required to convert it to cutting data.
(1) Outline detection (2) Region detection |
Difference in cutting lines depending on detection standard
(1) Outline detection | (2) Region detection | |
Original | ||
cutting lines | ||
Finished project |
Touch to change the number of colors and the minimum object size that will be detected.
(2) Small unnecessary patterns (dotted lines, etc.) can be excluded from cutting data.
(3) Touch the “OK” key to apply the settings. When the number of colors is changed, the “OK” key changes to the “Preview” key. After changing the number of colors, touch the “Preview” key to check the results.
When making a stamp, for example, the image may not be converted to cutting data if it contains a gradation or areas that are only partially filled with a color.
----- Saving Data -----
(1) Machine
This is available only after a connection has been established with CanvasWorkspace. |
----- Recalling Cutting Data -----
Saved cutting data can be recalled for cutting.
Small spots and unwanted lines created during scanning can be deleted after a scanned image is converted to cutting data.