I too never knew that there were software upgrades for my machine. It seemed that there should have been...as every electronic piece of equipment does these days. But no one told me! I just ran across your video and I would never have gotten it done without it. I was amazed to realize that there was a very recent update...the beginning of this month! Thank you so much!
Thank you very much - I didn't realise that you had to upgrade your software!!. I brought my machine a year ago at Spotlight and did the unthinkable left it in the box in my craft room! Unboxed it yesterday found out what ScanNCut Canvas was & managed to kinda cut out cheerleading stuff for my daughter on the heat transfer glitter vinyl. Now off to find the correct settings for that & see what all this rhinestone application is all about - subscribed to your website!! So thanks mate Cxx
I just wanted to say thank you I received my new scan n cut 2 machine today for xmas and extra mats, pens, and universal markers. I am glad you made this video and I have now upgraded my software and did my first fussy cuts and love it.
Awesome Traci. You are going to have a lot of fun with it. If you want more tutorials for your ScanNCut you can see our full list here - www.alandacraft.com/brother-scanncut/
+Marcia K How exciting Marcia. Happy 50th birthday. You are going to love it. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter which will give you access to our Crafty Downloads page where you will find a number of FREE Brother Scan n Cut files - www.alandacraft.com/subscribe/ You may also like to visit our store where you can purchase Brother San n Cut Bundle Packs - store.alandacraft.com
You have my undying thanks! Bought a CM-110 which would not recognize light blue using the B&W scan mode. Updated the software using your instructions and - presto - I now colour recognition. Yay!! Thanks so much. (I am a fellow Aussie living in NZ).
Just found you! You are Australian and Mac! All my dreams have come true! I cannot figure out how to use Canvas. I am going to check the rest of your tutorials! Thank you!
Katie C That's great Katie. Canvas is awesome, you can do so much with it. We have been busy creating lots of really useful stencils that we use in our journalling. We have a downloads page of some of our stencils and other patterns on our website www.alandacraft.com. The templates are free to anyone who signs up for our monthly newsletter. If you have any questions about using Canvas, just ask, we are only too happy to help out. Oh and don't forget to enter our giveaway (providing you don't live in the ACT or NSW) Cheers
Hi thank you so much for this. I have only just got my scan n cut and there is a lot to learn and you made this so easy to follow . thanks again looking forward to any other you tube demos .
+Kath Moore Glad we could help Kath. If you want to see more of our ScanNCut videos just click the following link. We have around 50 tutorials already published with more to come .... ua-cam.com/play/PLp1N6F-V-Q21qOFi-4p2bbjmBkJk_zJkI.html
fantastic instructions. Thanks. Didn't know you had to or could do the update, so this was very handy to watch and as usual your easy to follow instructions great. . .
Doreen G We didn't think to do it either Doreen. It only just occurred to us that there may be an update with Brothers new scoring line facility so we went and checked.
question I updated to 2.20 and it shows that there was another update to 2.21 I updated and showed complete but it still shows 2.20. was there something wrong that I did ? thanks
Do you need to use a completely empty USB drive. I have several with embroidery designs on them and wonder whether or not to delete all the designs first. Thank you for the tutorial, I had no idea I needed to update my machine. I haven't really used it yet, had it for more than a year.
Erica Hobbs Hi Erica, there is no need to empty your USB drive unless you need the space to save the designs. We have created folders on our USB drives for the Scan n Cut and our Embroidery patterns just to make it easier to find them. You can have all sorts of different types of files on your USB drive, they are really quite remarkable. I hope we have inspired you to start using your machine, once you get into it I am sure you will love it as much as we do.
The pendrive need to be empty. Previously I just add the update into the pendrive with other files. The CM550 cannot read when there are other files in the pendrive. tq
+Veronica Mills Pretty much any usb works Veronica, but here is a list that you can download to make sure your usb will work download.brother.com/welcome/doch001175/usbmedia_ScanNCut_en_r14_1.pdf
We still have the original machine Marcella. Although we have purchased the ScanNCut 2 and the DX, simply because we have training courses at www.alandaonline.com/ for all of the ScanNCut machines and so we need to have the most up to date machine on hand.
This update must be saved directly to USB device, and be the only software on the USB device. I found out hard way, thought it would be sensible to save cutting files and software updates on same USB drive. It wouldn't update, until everything had been removed including USB launch software.
Claire Will The USB we used for this video wasn't empty but I know that someone else had problems with their update and when we told her to format the USB it worked. So it could be an issue with some USB's for some reason and they may need to be empty, so I will add that to the description.
I have a mac and I get the download in my download folder, but I cannot open the file. How do I get it to the USB stick? That is what I came to watch and you did not show it. Disappointed, but hope you will answer my post (or anyone) soon. Thank you.
You won't be able to open the file on your Mac. Once the file is in your download folder all you need to do is insert a USB into your MAC. Once you have done that you will see it appear in your Finder window. Then go to your Download folder and click on the file and drag it over to to the USB. It should now be on your USB so you will be able to remove it and place it into your Brother ScanNCut.
We haven't updated to the latest version as yet as we are going to be recording it for our ScanNCut Training Academy, so we are not able to say whether it does or not. Either way, I would think that would be a glitch on Brother's part so I would hope they would fix it pretty quick.
+Rosetta Mclean Agree Rosetta - Accuquilt is awesome but the dies can be quite expensive whereas you don't ever have to pay for cutting dies with the Brother Scan n Cut and you can also create your own patterns. Each has their place and value in the land of crafting.
I too never knew that there were software upgrades for my machine. It seemed that there should have been...as every electronic piece of equipment does these days. But no one told me! I just ran across your video and I would never have gotten it done without it. I was amazed to realize that there was a very recent update...the beginning of this month! Thank you so much!
You are most welcome.
Thank you very much - I didn't realise that you had to upgrade your software!!. I brought my machine a year ago at Spotlight and did the unthinkable left it in the box in my craft room! Unboxed it yesterday found out what ScanNCut Canvas was & managed to kinda cut out cheerleading stuff for my daughter on the heat transfer glitter vinyl. Now off to find the correct settings for that & see what all this rhinestone application is all about - subscribed to your website!! So thanks mate Cxx
I never even thought to check for a software update for my ScanNCut. This tutorial was very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for keeping the video short and to the point. Well explained and easy to understand.
I just wanted to say thank you I received my new scan n cut 2 machine today for xmas and extra mats, pens, and universal markers. I am glad you made this video and I have now upgraded my software and did my first fussy cuts and love it.
Awesome Traci. You are going to have a lot of fun with it. If you want more tutorials for your ScanNCut you can see our full list here - www.alandacraft.com/brother-scanncut/
thank you.
Thank you for this! I'm getting my Scan n cut for my 50th birthday in a week or so, and can't wait for it to arrive at my door!!
+Marcia K How exciting Marcia. Happy 50th birthday. You are going to love it. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter which will give you access to our Crafty Downloads page where you will find a number of FREE Brother Scan n Cut files - www.alandacraft.com/subscribe/ You may also like to visit our store where you can purchase Brother San n Cut Bundle Packs - store.alandacraft.com
Thanks for posting. I have upgraded all along but today I had forgotten how to do it on the machine!
Mo M
Brother.com
Utterly brilliant, simply and easy. without this video I would be stuck. THANK YOU
You have my undying thanks! Bought a CM-110 which would not recognize light blue using the B&W scan mode. Updated the software using your instructions and - presto - I now colour recognition. Yay!! Thanks so much. (I am a fellow Aussie living in NZ).
Excellent Irene. That's good to hear. I am the opposite - a kiwi living in OZ.😊
Just found you! You are Australian and Mac! All my dreams have come true! I cannot figure out how to use Canvas. I am going to check the rest of your tutorials! Thank you!
Katie C That's great Katie. Canvas is awesome, you can do so much with it. We have been busy creating lots of really useful stencils that we use in our journalling. We have a downloads page of some of our stencils and other patterns on our website www.alandacraft.com. The templates are free to anyone who signs up for our monthly newsletter. If you have any questions about using Canvas, just ask, we are only too happy to help out. Oh and don't forget to enter our giveaway (providing you don't live in the ACT or NSW)
Cheers
Fantastic tutorial. Made it so easy for me. My machine is now updated!
Janet Broomfield Thanks so much for the lovely comment Janet.
Thanks for your help. My upgrade is now complete!
Thank you for the video! I was at a loss as to how to update my Scan n Cut but you made it so simple to follow :-).
Donna Wilson Happy we were able to help Donna.
Thanks! That was very helpful 😀
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I just updated my machine. Your tutorial Was Spectacular!! YOU GALS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
Joan Smith
lol. Thank you Joan.
Thank you very much! I had no idea I could update the machine. And it was so easy... Thanks again.
Hi thank you so much for this. I have only just got my scan n cut and there is a lot to learn and you made this so easy to follow . thanks again looking forward to any other you tube demos .
+Kath Moore Glad we could help Kath. If you want to see more of our ScanNCut videos just click the following link. We have around 50 tutorials already published with more to come .... ua-cam.com/play/PLp1N6F-V-Q21qOFi-4p2bbjmBkJk_zJkI.html
fantastic instructions. Thanks. Didn't know you had to or could do the update, so this was very handy to watch and as usual your easy to follow instructions great. . .
Tracy Brewer So glad we could help Tracy.
Thank you so much. I am learning soooo much from your tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the update information! Wasn't sure how to go about it. Subscribed to your channel -- love the straight forward information!
Thank you, happy we were able to help you out .:)
Thank you, I had no idea about upgrading software. Love UA-cam.
Shirley Hemphill You gotta love UA-cam. It's provided plenty of solutions for me over time.
Alanda Craft
I'm all up graded it is very easy, I printed out the steps to keep with my machine.Thanks again.
Cheers very helpful. Merry Christmas to you all.
Thanks. I did not think to do this. Very helpful.
Doreen G We didn't think to do it either Doreen. It only just occurred to us that there may be an update with Brothers new scoring line facility so we went and checked.
I guess that is what on going learning is all about. Thanks for sharing.
never mind sorry blond moment lol I went to my downloads and clicked on the 2.20 again instead of the 2.21. corrected it worked. thanks. sorry.
Glad it worked out. We all have blonde moments, they are always good for a laugh.:)
Glad for your help clear and precise helps a great deal
Janet White Thanks Janet. Glad we could help.
Thank you for the clear instruction
Chris Land Glad we could help Chris.
Simple and easy! TFS!!
Thank you so much, your tutorial is so helpful.
+chantalida53 Thank you for your kind comment
chantalida53 brother.com
Thank you. Merry Christmas!
***** Merry Christmas to you too. Hope you had a good one.
thank you so much
Thank you.
thanks so much for that.
Thank You so much!
very helpful
Does it matter which machine you have?
question I updated to 2.20 and it shows that there was another update to 2.21 I updated and showed complete but it still shows 2.20. was there something wrong that I did ? thanks
Do you need to use a completely empty USB drive. I have several with embroidery designs on them and wonder whether or not to delete all the designs first.
Thank you for the tutorial, I had no idea I needed to update my machine. I haven't really used it yet, had it for more than a year.
Erica Hobbs Hi Erica, there is no need to empty your USB drive unless you need the space to save the designs. We have created folders on our USB drives for the Scan n Cut and our Embroidery patterns just to make it easier to find them. You can have all sorts of different types of files on your USB drive, they are really quite remarkable. I hope we have inspired you to start using your machine, once you get into it I am sure you will love it as much as we do.
I had the ScanNcut and was so frustrated I sold it. Adjusting pressures made me so crazy.
Do you have to update a brand new machine?
Yes you should. It may have been sitting in the store for a while, so it's best to run the update.
thank you for this what is the newest version
muffet586 The latest version is 1.31. It includes a couple of nice updates which we are going to be demonstrating in one of our next videos.
do we need to empty our pendrive first to copy the installer in the pendrive?
The pendrive need to be empty. Previously I just add the update into the pendrive with other files. The CM550 cannot read when there are other files in the pendrive. tq
And thank you for the video!!!
thans so much,now can we use any usb or do we need a special usb?
+Veronica Mills Pretty much any usb works Veronica, but here is a list that you can download to make sure your usb will work download.brother.com/welcome/doch001175/usbmedia_ScanNCut_en_r14_1.pdf
Thank you dear one
I see you have the CM110 - so do I .. .. have you upgrade or still have same?
We still have the original machine Marcella. Although we have purchased the ScanNCut 2 and the DX, simply because we have training courses at www.alandaonline.com/ for all of the ScanNCut machines and so we need to have the most up to date machine on hand.
This update must be saved directly to USB device, and be the only software on the USB device. I found out hard way, thought it would be sensible to save cutting files and software updates on same USB drive. It wouldn't update, until everything had been removed including USB launch software.
Claire Will The USB we used for this video wasn't empty but I know that someone else had problems with their update and when we told her to format the USB it worked. So it could be an issue with some USB's for some reason and they may need to be empty, so I will add that to the description.
How do u flip
Esther Clark Sorry Esther not sure what you are asking. Please provide more information and we will try to help out.
I have a mac and I get the download in my download folder, but I cannot open the file. How do I get it to the USB stick?
That is what I came to watch and you did not show it. Disappointed, but hope you will answer my post (or anyone) soon. Thank you.
You won't be able to open the file on your Mac. Once the file is in your download folder all you need to do is insert a USB into your MAC. Once you have done that you will see it appear in your Finder window. Then go to your Download folder and click on the file and drag it over to to the USB. It should now be on your USB so you will be able to remove it and place it into your Brother ScanNCut.
Thanks!
I heard it wont read PES files after the update. is that true?
We haven't updated to the latest version as yet as we are going to be recording it for our ScanNCut Training Academy, so we are not able to say whether it does or not. Either way, I would think that would be a glitch on Brother's part so I would hope they would fix it pretty quick.
Accuquilt
+Rosetta Mclean Agree Rosetta - Accuquilt is awesome but the dies can be quite expensive whereas you don't ever have to pay for cutting dies with the Brother Scan n Cut and you can also create your own patterns. Each has their place and value in the land of crafting.