The Pros
Use it for any project!
Really, the number of possibilities of a machine is what makes it great. With family photos, children’s artworks or just some of your own creations in mind, you can make unique gifts. It additionally has more than 600 designs crammed into its memory and it also includes about 100 preinstalled fonts. That, plus the ability to print on any surface, from fabrics, and the possibilities are endless.
Quality graphics
The Scan and Cut CM350 is different from many other crafting scanners, in that the designs look just as they did on the computer, on the material. It has a 300 DPI built-in scanner and an LCD touchscreen so that you don’t have to make the final decision whether to print soft copies, you can edit your images before printing!
Precision cutting
If you like working with intricate designs, this is the machine for you. It's perfect for those of us that love beautiful images but never perfected working with scissors or a blade. The CM350 does all of that for you! It's amazing how professional a project can look using this machine.
The Cons
Takes time to learn... a lot of time.
This machine can do almost anything in terms of cutting out custom designs, but the learning curve is intense. You'll need to spend a few hours in front of YouTube or even sign up for a class to get this machine to do its job for you. And do take the time to read the manual from front to back or you'll be re-doing more projects than you'd like.
You’ll need to invest in accessories, materials, replacement parts, etc.
The machine is able to cut through multiple materials, including fabric and vinyl, but it will last a lot longer if you invest in different blades for different kinds of crafting. You'll also need to buy all the materials you want to craft with and be prepared to replace certain parts. The mat, for example, will lose its stickiness as it wears out.
Only scans and cuts images with complete outlines.
If you need to cut anything that isn't completely “enclosed,” you'll have to shell out about $180 to get the advanced imaging feature. You need to get this from a Brother dealer.
Brother customer service isn’t great.
This company keeps a tight hold on their products. Many of them have complained that they could not get assistances anyplace but the 800 number and if you sue any accessory or part which is third-party, then the whole structure is damaged.
That is why we have this Brother Scan and Cut CM350 review to give you an idea of what this cutting machine can do. It is really a great tool if you want to take on the challenge though!
