{"title":"Craft \u0026 Sublimation","description":"\u003cp\u003eCutting machines and sublimation printing equipment for personalised gifts, apparel and craft projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brother-scan-n-cut-sdx1200","title":"Brother Scan N Cut SDX1200","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ScanNCut SDX1200 cuts without a die — and it is the only machine in this class with a built-in scanner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put a hand-drawn sketch, a photo or a piece of patterned fabric on the mat, scan it, and the machine cuts around it. No computer required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this machine is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuilters and appliqué makers\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting fabric shapes accurately and repeatably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafters and small businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e doing vinyl, card, stickers, labels and heat-transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with hand-drawn artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e they want turned into a cut file without redrawing it digitally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in scanner\u003c\/strong\u003e — scan your own artwork, drawings or printed material and cut it directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts fabric, vinyl, card, paper, heat-transfer material and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic blade adjustment reads material thickness so you are not guessing settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge built-in design library plus wireless design transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone operation — works without being tethered to a computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw, emboss and foil with optional accessory tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting and crafting machine with built-in scanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScanner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — the defining feature of the ScanNCut range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric, vinyl, card, paper, heat-transfer and more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — operates standalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless design transfer and USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year carry-in (Brother South Africa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else you will need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting mats and blades are consumables — mats lose tack over time and blades dull. Budget for replacements, and match the mat to your material (low tack for delicate paper, standard for fabric and vinyl).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, service \u0026amp; training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year Brother carry-in warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatic from purchase, no registration required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing and repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e go to Brother-authorised service partners nationwide — email us for your nearest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e through our partner Brother \u0026amp; Empisal Machines CC in Durban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree project ideas and tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e at Brother's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.creativecenter.brother\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCreative Center\u003c\/a\u003e; manuals at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.co.za\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrother South Africa support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature required on delivery. 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