Brother 891-Z01 Especificaciones

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.Operation ManualCutting Ma

8Patterns (“Pattern” mode)Select a pattern and edit it to create your own design. By simply loading craft paper or fabric, you can quickly create prec

91Chapter 1GETTING STARTEDUnit Descriptions - Fronta Operation Panel Allows you to control the unit and specify settings with the LCD panel and operat

10The following procedures describe basic operations, from preparing the material to performing trial cutting.Removing the Transport Packing Materials

111c Press in the operation panel.When the opening screen appears, touch anywhere on the display.X When the following message appears, touch the “OK

12Mat and Cutting Blade CombinationsUse the following chart to select the correct combination of accessories for the material to be cut or drawn on. D

131Note• Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be dam

14a Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive side of the standard mat.Note• Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat; save it for

151Peeling Off the Material (Lightweight Fabric for Quilt Piecing)Follow the steps in adjusting the blade extension (page 18), installing the blade ho

16a Peel off the protective sheet from the adhesive side of the standard mat.Note• Do not discard the protective sheet peeled off the mat; save it for

171Note• Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be dam

IMPORTANT:READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.By downloading, copying, installing or using the software, you agree to this license.

18Attaching the Material (Medium Weight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing)Follow the steps in “Attaching the Material (Lightweight Fabric fo

191b Check the thickness of the material, and then adjust the blade extension. See “Appropriate Blade Extension” on page 18.The larger the holder scal

20 Selecting the Test PatternCut out a test pattern from paper.Memo• The language setting can be specified in the settings screen (see “Language” on

211 Cuttinga Select “Cut” in the draw/cut selection screen.X The “Start/Stop” button in the operation panel lights up.Note• Make sure that patterns t

22 Checking the Trial Cutting ResultsAdjust the blade extension according to the trial cutting results.Repeatedly perform trial cutting and adjust th

231Settings ScreenFrom the LCD panel, the settings for specific functions can be selected and settings can be adjusted. To display the settings screen

24Seam AllowanceSpecify the seam allowance. This is applied when drawing on fabric, then cutting it, for example, when making quilt pieces. For detail

252Chapter 2BASIC OPERATIONSThe following procedures use built-in patterns to describe the entire series of operations, from selecting a pattern and e

26 Selecting and Editing the Second Patterna Touch the “Add” key in the pattern layout screen.X The pattern category selection screen appears.• Press

272X Touch the pattern to be deleted in the screen.To delete multiple patterns, use the function for selecting multiple patterns. For details, see “Se

1Thank you for purchasing this machine.Before using this machine or attempting any maintenance, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on

28 Selecting and Editing the First Pattern Piecea Select “Pattern” in the home screen.b Select the category in the pattern category selection screen.

292g Edit the pattern piece using the pattern piece editing screen.After editing is finished, touch the “Set” key.• For details on the editing functio

30 Editing and Cutting the Second Pattern Piecea Select and edit the second pattern piece, and then touch the “OK” key.For details on editing the pat

312Four pattern selection functions are available in the layout editing screen depending on your preference.X Touch in the pattern layout screen to

32 Specifying the Selection Areaa Touch in the layout editing screen for making multiple pattern selection.b Touch for specifying an area to sele

333Chapter 3ADVANCED OPERATIONSPattern Editing FunctionsThe pattern editing functions available may differ depending on the pattern you select. Follow

34f MirroringFlip the pattern along a vertical axis.g Seam AllowanceApply the seam allowance setting. Apply this setting when cutting around a drawn p

353Pattern Layout ScreenThe arrangement of the patterns can be edited. The cutting/drawing area specified with the “Cut Area” setting (page 23) in the

36e Editing Individual PatternsEdit the selected individual pattern.X Touching this key displays the pattern editing screen. From that screen, an indi

373d Touch in the layout editing screen.• For details on the functions in the layout editing screen, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 35.e Sel

2Important Safety InstructionsThe following precautions should be observed for safe use of the machine.Power Supply and AC Adapter WARNING Place the A

38Auto Layout FunctionsThe auto layout functions is useful when you do not wish to waste the material attached to the mat. Touch in the pattern layo

393b Attach the material for the background to the mat, and then press in the operation panel.For details on preparing the material and loading the

40Character Input FunctionsCharacters can be selected, edited, cut out and drawn as a single pattern. Select the character type from the pattern categ

413Patterns and characters arranged in the cutting/drawing area can be saved and recalled later. Either the machine’s memory or a USB flash drive can

42b Touch the desired destination, and then select the desired pattern.• To recall data from a USB flash drive, plug the USB flash drive into the USB

433With a pen and pen holder, you can draw patterns on material. Using the seam allowance settings also allows you to draw patterns with seam allowanc

44c Load the mat with the material for drawing (cutting) attached.• Lightly insert the mat into the feed slot, and press in the operation panel.• For

453c Apply the seam allowance.Touch to apply the seam allowance. If appears in gray, the seam allowance cannot be applied.Memo• Depending on the p

46X The “Start/Stop” button in the operation panel lights up.b Adjust the pen pressure.For details on adjusting the drawing pressure, see step e (page

474Chapter 4 SCANNING FUNCTIONSA printed image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and its outline can be cut out or drawn. This is

3Installation LocationPut your machine on a flat, level, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks.Use this machine in an environment that m

48Memo• In “Direct Cut” mode, the optional 12" × 24" (305 mm × 610 mm) mat and scanning mat cannot be used.• Before attaching the material t

494Advanced Cutting Functions Outline DistanceSpecify the distance from the cutting line to the outline of the scanned image.a Pattern outlineb Cutti

50A printed pattern or image or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned, converted to cutting lines for cutting/drawing with this machine,

514a Outline detectionIf 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.

52c Edit the cutting data as necessary, and then cut or draw.For details on finishing cutting, follow the procedures under “Loading the Mat” (page 20)

534c Specify an object size smaller than which is not to be converted to cutting lines.a Magnifyingc Size Adjustment Keyse Locking/Unlocking the Aspec

54A pattern printed on paper or fabric, an image, a pattern template or an original hand-drawn illustration can be scanned and saved as image data on

554f Select the size of the scanning area.From the list, touch the key for the size of the original to be scanned. For this example, select the A4 siz

56Chapter 5 APPENDIXReplacement CriteriaFor the safe operation of this machine, replace the following consumables according to the replacement criteri

575c Pull up the holder to leave the blade in the rubber area. Installinga Grasp the shaft of the new blade, and then insert it into the blade slot i

4For Safe Operation WARNING If the machine malfunctions or is dropped or damaged or if water or a foreign object enters it, immediately unplug the AC

58Cleaning Cleaning the MatCuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat may reduce the mat’s adhesive strength and prevent correct operatio

595 Cleaning Inside the MachineIf there are vertical lines or blank areas in the scanned image, lint or dust may have accumulated in the machine. The

60d Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with water and firmly wring it out, and then wipe the scanner glass at the inside on the bottom of the machine.e Fit

615If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.You can solve most problems by yourself.

62CuttingThe mat or the material catches on a feed roller when the mat is being inserted.The mat’s adhesive strength has decreased, or the material is

635DrawingScanningNot all of the material to be cut is cut. Some areas remain uncut.An iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet is not firmly attached to

64The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions.Perform the n

655Patterns cannot be welded.There are some patterns which cannot accept or no overlaps.The message appears when you are welding patterns.- The patter

66Using a USB flash drive, the machine’s software can be upgraded. For upgrade information, refer to details posted on the Brother Solutions Center (h

67AAdvanced (art category) pattern cutting ...27Auto shutdown ...23, 24BBackgrou

5Unlawful Use of Scanning EquipmentIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. The following

XF5251-001English891-Z01Printed in ChinaPlease visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently as

6Precautions for ScanningAfter using the machine to scan an original, check that the scan data meets the requirements for precision and quality.Since

7INTRODUCTION ........... 1IMPORTANT NOTICE ......... 1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...