Brother CM550DX ScanNCut Machine

Sold from 2013 to 2015

The Brother™ CM550DX ScanNCut machine is the world's first home & hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. Developed with the advanced, cutting-edge technology that Brother™ is known for, ScanNCut is truly an incredible innovation in electronic cutting machines - giving artists the freedom to make truly unique, one of a kind creations with the push of a button.

Features

Background Scan

The magic of ScanNCut lies in the ability to scan your materials using the 300 DPI built-in scanner. See the scanned image on the large color LCD touch screen, open your cut design and, using the stylus, simply move the cut design over the desired area for a perfect cut without measuring or using a computer.

Welding

Select from the wide variety of built-in designs or from your gallery of scanned images to build your own unique cut designs. Use the welding feature to combine shapes, hand drawings, fonts and more directly on the large color LCD touch sceen display. Combine detailed or intricate cuts in seconds to simply group designs into one piece prior to cutting.

Space Saving Auto Layout Capabilities

Do you often find yourself with a collection of odd shaped scraps of paper and fabric that you likely won't be able to use again? With the space saving capabilities of ScanNCut, get the maximum use out of your material. Using the background scan option, simply scan your material into the machine and watch as an image of the material quickly appears on the large color LCD touch Jcreen. From there, see the exact placement of where your designs will lie on the material prior to cutting them out Even the smallest scraps can be utilized when working with this innovative crafting tool!

Scan to USB

Can you believe it? With ScanNCut, there is no need for a clunky stand-alone scanner! With the 300 DPI built-in scanner, scan virtually anything ínto your machine to be saved as a cut file. As a bonus, you can use ScanNCut to scan important documents, files, artwork, photographs and even your child's favorite drawings, and save to your USB to be used for future use. USB not included.

On-Screen Editing

Editing designs is both quick and easy with ScanNCut. Every editing function can be done on the LCD touch screen. Easily convert your scanned designs into custom cut or draw files. Customize designs by changing the shape, size, or position, even using just part of a design. With the ability to weld, rotate and resize your designs, you'll love having the ability to create fully detailed designs to your liking - all without the use of a computer or expensive design cartridges.

Seam Allowance and Sewing Guidelines

Have you ever struggled with piecing together your fabric when working on various sewing and quilting projects? ScanNCut gives you the ability to add a seam allowance in 1/4" increments to assist you in piecing together fabric pieces for your quilts, clothing and more. But wait, it gets better! You can even utilize the erasable pens to create sewing guidelines on your designs to assure virtually perfect placement of your stitches.

Large Scanning and Cutting Area

Using the included 12" x 12" cutting mat or the 12" x 24" cutting mat (available for additional purchase), easily create and cut a wide variety of designs - from one as small as a delicate snowflake for a holiday ornament or one as large as an inspirational wall quote to place in your family living room. Plus, the cutting mats double as a scanning mat for ease of use!

Included Accessories

• Standard Cut Blade Holder
• 2 High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheets
• Standard Cut Blade
• 2 Iron-On Fabric Applique Contact Sheets
• Deep Cut Blade Holder
• 50 Special Applique Patterns on CD
• Deep Cut Blade
• 6 Color Pen Set
• 2 Standard Mats: 12" x 12"
• 2 Type Erasable Pen Set
• Low Tack Adhesive Mat: 12" x 12"
• Pen Holder
• Spatula
• Cut up This Book
• Touch Pen