Brother SDX1200 Cutting Machine

Home, Hobby & Small Business Cutting Machine

Welcome to a whole new world of innovation!

The new ScanNCut SDX1200 is not just a hobby machine, we’ve equipped it to be perfect for small business use too. Robust and packed full of incredible features, it allows you to explore a world of design, both at home and at work. Enjoy stress free cutting with our fully automatic blade adjustment and the new Auto Blade gives you the freedom and versatility to explore cutting a range of thicker materials without needing to change the blade. It also comes with a 600dpi built-in scanner, so you can scan virtually anything! 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. Check out some of these great features you’ll be sure to admire. Add even more editing capabilities with our free online Canvas Workspace! Just register for your free account and start creating your projects. Import your files, including vector files, convert them into ScanNCut cutting files quickly and easily. You can even store your projects online.

Key Features

• Automatic blade depth adjustment
• Cuts materials up to 3mm thick
• Precise, faster and quieter cutting
• 600dpi Built-in scanner
• 1,303 built-in designs
• 17 Built-in fonts
• 12,7cm LCD touchscreen
• Optional roll feeder function
• Wireless network ready
• PES/PHC/PHX and SVG readability
• Large 12″ x 24″ scanning and cutting area
• CanvasWorkspace free online design

What's new on the ScanNCut DX?

Roll Feeder Function*

With the roll feeder function, you can now load and cut rolled sticker material without the need for a mat. When the roll feeder function is selected, ScanNCut SDX1200 will automatically select the half cut feature.
*Roll feeder is an additional purchase

600 dpi Capable Built-in Scanner

Scan virtually anything – a handmade drawing, a magazine clipping, large patterns, your favourite photos and more – on the generous scanning area of 12″ x 24″ with the 24″ scanning mat. Create endless cut and draw designs and save to the machine’s memory or save as jpeg files directly to a USB flash drive.

PES/PHC/PHX and SVG Readability

Convert all of your favourite embroidery file data into cutting or drawing files, directly onto your ScanNCut DX. It is now able to recognise grey, colour, outline, region and stitch lines. Whats more is that you no longer need to convert your SVG files before cutting out as the ScanNCut SDX1200 can scan them directly.

Fully Automatic Blade Pressure and Length

The fully automatic blade system takes the away any guesswork, automatically detecting the correct cutting depth and pressure needed for the perfect cut. For even finer results you can manually tweak the settings to suit you.

Unlimited Design Options

Scan virtually anything – a handmade drawing, a magazine clipping, large patterns, your favourite photos and more – on the generous scanning area of 12″ x 24″ with the 24″ scanning mat. Create endless cut and draw designs and save to the machine’s memory or save as jpeg files directly to a USB flash drive.

Tips & Tricks from the Experts

Our ScanNCut experts have shared some of their Tips and Tricks. See how easy it is to use your Cutting Machine.
For more tutorials, visit our Brother South Africa YouTube Channel.

SVG Data Readability

With the ScanNCut SDX1200, there is no need to convert SVG files before cutting out, as the machine can read them directly. More time crafting, less time converting.

PES/PHC/PHX Readability

Convert your favourite PES/PHC/PHX* embroidery data into cutting or drawing files directly on the ScanNCut SDX1200. Able to recognise grey, colour, outline, region and stitch lines, your converted embroidery data can now be used for beautiful cutting, line art, embossing, and foiling projects.

What makes ScanNCut so versatile and easy to use?

See it. Scan it. Cut it. Create it. It's so easy to be creative

Stand-alone

Create and edit your designs, all on the bright 12,7cm colour LCD touchscreen. The extra-large non-glare touchscreen makes it easier than ever to edit, zoom and customise your designs with no PC or mobile device required.

Blade Sensor Technology

Saving time and making cutting effortless, the fully automatic blade system takes the away any guesswork, automatically detecting the correct cutting depth and pressure needed for the perfect cut. For even finer results you can manually adjust the settings.

Built-in Scanner

Scan virtually anything – a handmade drawing, a magazine clipping, cherished photos and more – create endless cut and draw designs and save to the machine’s memory.

Scan-to-cut-data

Scan, edit and create your own designs and save it as a cut file. ScanNCut SDX1200 will automatically create cut lines, which can be used to cut, draw or emboss. Additional purchase required for embossing function.

Direct Cut and Half Cut

Scan your material, create the outline cuts and select your design straight from the surface to cut out. Remove the hassle of hand-cutting designs from your favourite papers and fabrics. Also great for cutting personalised stickers, with the handy half cut function.

600dpi Scan to USB

Scan your favourite photos, drawings or large patterns on the generous scanning area of 12” x 24” with the 24“ scanning mat. Save as jpeg files direct to USB flash drive. The 24” scan mat is available as an optional accessory. Additional purchase required.

Background Scanning

Don’t let small or awkward pieces of card and fabric go to waste. With our background scanning function you can place your design exactly on your leftovers, saving you time and money.

Cut up to 3mm

Cut thicker materials like felt and foam up to 3mm. The new 3mm cutting blade gives you the freedom to explore a variety of materials, all with one versatile blade.

WLAN Connection

Wireless connection allows you to send designs directly from your free CanvasWorkspace account. No need for cables or USB flash drives. http://canvasworkspace.brother.com

Fabric Cutting

Calling all quilters! Cut perfect quilting and patchwork pieces at the touch of a button. ScanNCut SDX1200 can even draw in and cut your desired seam allowance, so you can spend time on what you really enjoy.

Pen Draw

With ScanNCut SDX1200 you can change your cut file – whether it’s from a previous scanned image or a built-in design – then recreate the design into a drawing in a matter of seconds.

Built-in Patterns

Packed with 17 fonts and 1,303 built-in designs, including 140 quilt and appliqué patterns, the ScanNCut SDX1200 has something for every person, project or occasion.