Brother ScanNCut Tips & Tricks - Aligning your ScanNCut - Scanning/Cutting Position Adjustment

[@tracilynn05]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was struggling trying to figure out why my Scan and cut wasn’t cutting around my images correctly. I tried everything that I knew how to do. I couldn’t figure it out. I was sooooo frustrated! So I looked on U-tube hopefully looking for help and I found you! Thank you so much! My Scan and Cut is now cutting out my images evenly on all sides! You’re the BEST!!!

[@Miguelscrochet]

Do you need to adjust the settings everytime you wanna cut or only once?

[@tracilynn05]

@@Miguelscrochet Only once. I am going to check the alignment every so often if I see anything suspicious when cutting my images.

[@juliesteed3441]

THANK YOU! I'm a new SNC user and the main reason I bought it was to cut out stamped images. I was disappointed that outline wasn't quite right straight out of the box. I'm so glad I can fix it now.

[@Caroline-fp9sq]

Thanks Kim. I didn't realize doing it more than once and that lights make a difference. I’m like you,,,I like things right! 🤪 Merry Christmas!

[@PaperedChef]

Oh yes, I’ve had to do it several times before it was right. Doesn’t matter if I say Yes or No - it is just a matter of testing it until it is just the way I like it. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you!

[@twetter1]

I did not have any 12 x 12 white card stock, so I followed your instructions using the back of the designer series paper insert that has the name of the paper on it that’s white and it worked perfectly

[@PaperedChef]

I’m glad you are resourceful. The bigger question is how do you function without 12” white cardstock? Lol

[@christinabrashears9634]

Question: I need to laminate items that I scan and cut. Will the SDX125E be able to do this? Using the area where you can cut outside to the lines? I haven't received mine yet and I have a childcare and have lots of teaching Projects that I need to scan cut and laminate. It would save me from cutting them out from the laminate. Thank you for all your videos. I am learning sooo much. I have a Maker but thought this was easier to scan for my childcare.

[@PaperedChef]

Because the SDX cuts thicker materials than the CM models, it is better for that. However, the scanner is already quirky so the glare from the plastic may make it take longer to get good results than scissors. Give it a try. Cutting out the cardstock itself is easy if your shapes have black outlines. Thanks for watching Christina. Feel free to ask question in my ScanNCut Group. facebook.com/groups/paperedchefscanncut

[@cherylwells1266]

Great tips, as always Kim!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@PaperedChef]

Thanks Cheryl. Merry Christmas to you too. As you can see, I am never done making Christmas cards.

[@veenavijay243]

This video is awesome ! I just posted the very same question in one of your other videos and this morning noticed this one ! I will try out these options to see if they help aligning it better .

[@PaperedChef]

Thanks Veena, I’m behind on answering comments but I do this ever so often as one of my tune up strategies. It really helps! Merry Christmas!

[@blackbetty57]

I am a stamper and hope to purchase one of these machines soon. Thank you for the information.

[@PaperedChef]

Thanks for watching! This machine is definitely a must when cutting out stamped images.

[@taylors726]

How often do you have to recalibrate it? Have they updated to a manual adjustments yet? I'm hoping to get this machine for my birthday.

[@PaperedChef]

Nichole, the older models allowed to to adjust manually. This one doesn't. I calibrate it every couple of weeks. I use my machine a lot. Thanks!

[@taylors726]

@@PaperedChef , thank you so much. That's very helpful.

[@robint1704]

Thanks Kim great tips. I've found that if I have trouble scanning I turn off my overhead light (the only light in my area) and it scans correctly. Still have the cm350 and it works great!

[@PaperedChef]

Robin, my CM350 is my favorite machine because I love being able to align it manually.

[@sandyjustian7873]

Thanks for this great tutorial. It took 3 times for mine to align properly. Now I'm very happy!

[@PaperedChef]

Wonderful! I'm glad you didn't give up Sandy. The alignment really makes a difference.

[@susanholman6017]

I love your videos - they are so helpful! When I scan on Whisper White, the paper sticks to the mat. Do I need to use a low tack mat?

[@PaperedChef]

All mats become low tack mats pretty soon. I recommend doing the welcome project so that your mat will get conditioned. You can wash off the paper that gets stuck with warm soapy water. I use Dawn.

[@PaperedChef]

Here is the project to start with. Use the paper like this with low fiber first.

[@PaperedChef]

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[@elizabethdunford159]

Thanks for your tips and tricks. I will give it a go today. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@dianabrottlund85]

Hi there. I found your video on tips and tricks. Thank you. I bought the SNC wholly for cutting out stamped images if I don't have a die. My question is why does my scanned image only show some parts that will be cut and not the whole image? I make sure that the image is well stamped with no broken lines, and sometimes it will come out OK and sometimes not. I haven't found any answers on Google yet. Hope you can help me. Thank you.

[@joycepugh5347]

Thank you & Merry Christmas

[@PaperedChef]

Thanks for watching Joyce. I hope your Christmas was Merry too.

[@elizabethneal7728]

Very helpful information.

[@lynnmcfarlin6261]

Thank you!

[@PaperedChef]

You are very welcome!

[@deborahclark6186]

Kim, can I ask you if you know anything about the SDX 225F SCAN&CUT MACHINE?

[@PaperedChef]

Deborah, I’m a paper crafter so I don’t need the F editions. The F is for Fabric. You will get s fabric mat, project and be able to work with your Brother sewing machines. Just more file types.

[@deborahclark6186]

@@PaperedChef Thank you Kim. You have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

[@hazelann63]

More scan n cut please maybe mixing with sublimation

[@PaperedChef]

Oh yes, there are plenty of vinyl tutorials on my channel but the only time I covered heat transfers was in my courses. I really don't do much of that anymore but I love putting vinyl on objects to personalize them.

[@sandrawilkinson3033]

Fab video, thanks so much

[@PaperedChef]

So glad you liked this Sandra!

[@vickidonnelly543]

Thank you. I’m a newbie. Is there a video on how to get free images on the internet to download and cut like a stamped image? Also, are there coupons for your classes? 999NOV5 is expired

[@PaperedChef]

Vicki, please always check on my website or sign up for my newsletter here. That way, you can always see my coupons. I teach how to download fonts and images in my courses. I cover these topics once in a while on KZbin. It is just that I cover way more details in my courses than I do on KZbin. The courses are much longer and more detailed. thepaperedchef.com/brother-scanncut-courses

[@twetter1]

Will this machine cut the arms out like in the original bear?

[@PaperedChef]

It is very tricky but I have a lot of tutorials you can search for on Scan to Cut Data. That is how to cut out the inside lines. Not worth the time in my opinion. Scissors would be faster. Thanks for watching.

[@PaperedChef]

Still don't have a ScanNCut? Brother ScanNCut SDX125E: amzn.to/30fojAU

[@nicolebaruth8210]

What is the difference between the sdx85 and the sdx125e model? Is it worth the extra cost for the 124e? I primarily want to scan/cut out stamped images.

[@donnas2375]

Perhaps repost your question by itself instead of within another comments reply area?

[@PEPSIKERR]

Thanks Kim. Going to give me this a try. Cm350

[@PaperedChef]

Oh you will like it because if the red dot is not on the cross hairs, you get to manually adjust it and it works right the first time.