The SDX1200 – which is one of the most sophisticated models in the line-up – boasts another industry first: a fully automatic blade which makes bringing your designs to life in paper or fabric even easier. If you love creating art journals or mixed media then you will love this. You can create your own unique plastic stencils using ScanNCut Canvas Workspace. GO TO TUTORIAL… Sometimes, you just want to keep your plastic stencils in pristine condition. In this video, you will learn how to create copies of your plastic stencils using your ScanNCut. GO TO TUTORIAL… As with other craft machines in the Brother roster the SDX1250 comes with a built-in scanner and LCD touchscreen for accessible and speedy projects. This comes with the excellent Auto Blade, which means most projects will be doable out of the box (unlike the cheaper CM300 model below).

If that’s not enough, you can also consider getting an upgrade by purchasing the Cricut Roll Holder, which can load up to 75 feet of material. Noise Levels No, the Brother ScanNCut craft machines can be used without a laptop, tablet or mobile. These machines have an onboard CPU, accessed via an LCD touchscreen, and you create designs in the machine. You can also scan in patterns and projects and cut them out directly. It will even automatically add seam allowances to designs, if required. What software does Brother ScanNCut use?

Strong: impressive 4000g cutting force and 2.4 mm clearance makes it possible to work even with stubborn materials Here’s something that has to do more with the machines’ actual capabilities and not with their designs: their strength or cutting power. Now, this may not look like a fair fight, considering that there’s a huge difference in cutting power between the two.

While Cricut Maker boasts an industry-standard cutting size of 12 x 24 inches, Brother Scan and Cut 2 only provides you with a 12 x 12 inches maximum cutting size. Brother ScanNCut craft machines are a unique product, and are popular amongst all kinds of crafters. Original models started with 'CM' in some countries, and there has since been a lot of changes and upgrades to models. The SDX range has Auto Blade technology, so the machine works out what material is being used, and cuts accordingly – saving a lot of hassle and fuss! It’s worth mentioning that the subscription plan is not mandatory, but it can definitely make things easier for you by providing you with an impressive collection of designs and fonts you can work with. Brother CM350 ScanNCut2 ShortcomingsConsidering the ScanNCut CM300 costs the same as a larger Cricut Maker 3 it raises a serious question as to which to buy. You will need to invest in some accessories for the ScanNCut CM300 to compete, but the built-in scanner and CPU combo is an eye-catching offering at this price. Who are Brother ScanNCut machines for? There are four models within the classic ScanNCut family, and an additional Disney exclusive machine, that comes with all of the features of the SDX / DX range, with exclusive Disney designs and content.

But if you’ve had enough of constantly being inches away from perfection and want to eliminate all the guesswork from your projects, then you should know that the auto blade can take care of everything and pull you out of this annoying situation. These are cute little placeholders that you can create in Canvas Workspace. Just add a name and your guests will know exactly where to sit at your thanksgiving table. GO TO TUTORIAL…The bottom line is that if you’re constantly on the move and participate in a lot of fairs or expositions, you’ll definitely find that Brother Scan and Cut 2 is a better choice since you don’t need any secondary device to operate it. The bottom line is that both machines are excellent and what they do, but the Cricut Maker 3 seems to dominate Brother Scan and Cut 2, at least regarding features that both of them share (e.g., cutting force, cutting size, cutting speed, noise). FAQ What’s better than Cricut Maker? We’ve already talked about what these machines are capable of, and it seems like we’re looking at them through rose-colored glasses, but the reality is that these machines have flaws of their own, even if they seem to be able to handle a huge variety of tasks. Suited to beginner and intermediate crafters, this scanner is still incredibly impressive and accurate with its abilities. It's worth knowing that this model is not compatible with several add-on kits, such as the calligraphy or roll feeder, but if you want to make some simple designs at home, you're likely to have everything you need here.