Brother Scan N Cut Materials Cutting Test List - Version 2 (last updated 27.02.

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Low Tack (Blue Strip)

Low Tack (Blue Strip)
Low Tack (Blue Strip)
Low Tack (Blue Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)

Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)

3
3
3.5
4
5 to 5.5
7.5
5.5 or 6
5.5 or 6
5
5
5.5 or 6
3.5
4
2
4
5
4
5

Standard (Purple Strip)

Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)

Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Standard (Blue)
Deep Cut (Purple)

Standard (Purple Strip)

Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)
Standard (Purple Strip)

Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Deep Cut (Purple)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)
Standard (Blue)

Number of times to cut

Blade Type

Pressure

Mat Type

Cut Speed

Material Type

Blade Depth

*Please note that this is the results of tests completed on two different models of the Scan N Cut machines. It is not generated by, or have any affiliations with Brother or Create and Craft TV
Listing highlighted in bold are taken from the quick start guide that comes with the CM600DX model

Notes

Paper and Cardstock

Vellum
Copy Paper (80gsm)
Paper (120gsm)
Paper/Card (200gsm)
Cardstock (280gsm)
Posterboard (400gsm or 0.5mm thick)
Create and Craft Mirror Board
Create and Craft Satin Board
Create and Craft Topsy Turvy
Create and Craft 250gsm Cardstock
Create and Craft 250gsm Pearlescent Cardstock
Parchment
Hunkydory Adorable Scorable
Chipboard
Crafters Companion Centura Pearl Cardstock
Crafters Companion Centura Pearl Cardstock
Crafters Companion Kraft Cardstock
Crafters Companion Kraft Cardstock

0
-1
0
0
0
4
3
3
0 or 1
1
1 or 2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
2

4
4
4
5
7
5
5.5
5
4
5

4
4
4
5
9
5
6
5
1
3

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

6
2
4
2.5
4
4
2
5.5
5

2
1
1
1
0
0
-1
0
0

1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

3 or 4
3 to 5
5
5
3 to 5

3 to 5
3 to 5
3 to 5
3 to 5

1
1
1
1
1

If the low tack mat does not work for this, use the standard mat.

Some of the white core may show after cutting. Try adjusting the speed down a little.

On each of three additional cuts, increase the blade depth by two, i.e. second pass would be 4 etc.
For BASIC shapes
For INTRICATE shapes
For BASIC shapes
For INTRICATE shapes

Fabric
Quilting Cotton Fabric (no backing)
Quilting Cotton Fabric (with backing)
Quilting Cotton Fabric (with Freezer Paper)
Quilting Cotton Fabric (no backing)
Felt - 1mm - Method 1
Felt - 1mm - Method 2
Denim (14oz) (0.75mm)
Leather (1mm)
Plastic Lace
Oil Cloth

These are the settings if using the high tack fabric support sheet from Brother.
Peel off backing from heat fusible backings before placing on the sticky mat.
Place fabric face down. Why not try drawing on the paper before you fuse it, then scan and cut?!
These are the settings if starching and using Stick and Spray (for fabric) to attached to standard mat.
Use Heat N Bond Lite to stabilise before cutting.
You should use a heat fusible backing.

Other
Shrink Plastic
Craft Metal
Doeflex Template Plastic
Acetate
200 (0.2mm) Micron Plastic Sheet
Vinyl Sheet
Peel Off Sheet (kiss cut)
Magnetic Sheet (0.3mm)
Creative Expressions Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

On the second cut, increase the blade depth to 3)

This will cut all of the way through.