User Manual
Manuel d’Utilisateur
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Welcome to Cricut Expression™ !
The Cricut Expression™ is the latest addition to the revolutionary Cricut™ cutting
system. This cartridge-based system does not require a personal computer and
allows you to cut thousands of intricate and detailed characters as small as 0.25” (0.62
cm) and as large as 23.5” (59.69 cm) with just the touch of a button. Cricut Expression
works with paper sizes up to 12” x 12” (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) and 12” x 24” (30.48 cm x
60.96 cm), signicantly expanding your creative capabilities. This impressive machine
is also compatible with all of the existing Cricut cartridges. Creative Features built into
every Cricut™ cartridge allow you to add special effects to characters. There are literally thousands of custom combinations you can use to make each project uniquely
your own.
Trademarks: Any trademarks, indicated or otherwise, are used only in an editorial
fashion and to the benet of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement
of the trademark.
Before activating your 30 days of free customer service, we recommend that you
spend at least an hour getting acquainted with your Cricut Expression™ cutting
system. The Cricut Expression™ User Manual has been prepared to help you become
familiar with the Cricut Expression™ machine and answer most questions you may
have. For the most up-to-date information, FAQs, and tips, visit www.cricut.com.
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Contents
License Agreement .............................................................................................................. 5
Unpack Your Box ...................................................................................................................7
The Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™ .............................................. 8
Installing the Cutting Blade Assembly ............................................................ 9
Positioning Your Cricut Expression™ Machine ..............................................9
What Your Cricut Expression™ Machine Can Cut ....................................... 10
Basic Operations ................................................................................................................. 10
Setup ................................................................................................................... 10
Loading Paper ....................................................................................................11
Place Paper on Cutting Mat
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Load Cutting Mat into Machine ....................................................................
12
Choosing Your Characters .............................................................................. 12
Basic Keys and Buttons You Should Know .................................................... 12
STOP ....................................................................................................................
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CUT ......................................................................................................................
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Blade Navigation Buttons ...............................................................................
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Shift .....................................................................................................................
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Shift Lock ............................................................................................................
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Space .................................................................................................................
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Back Space .......................................................................................................
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Clear Display .....................................................................................................
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Reset All ..............................................................................................................
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Repeat Last
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Sound On/Off ....................................................................................................
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Load Paper ........................................................................................................
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Unload Paper ....................................................................................................
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Set Paper Size ....................................................................................................
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Load Last ............................................................................................................
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Paper Saver .......................................................................................................
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Cutting Characters ........................................................................................... 14
Size Dial ..............................................................................................................
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Cutting Your Selections ...................................................................................
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Removing Your Characters from the Cutting Mat ......................................
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Advanced Operations ....................................................................................................... 15
Creative Feature Keys ......................................................................................
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Shadow Feature ...............................................................................................
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Advanced Keys and Buttons ........................................................................... 15
Blade Navigation Buttons ...............................................................................
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Left and Right Arrow Buttons ..........................................................................
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OK Button ...........................................................................................................
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Modes on the Cricut Expression™ Machine .................................................. 16
Portrait ................................................................................................................
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Mix ’n Match ......................................................................................................
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Quantity .............................................................................................................
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Fit to Page ..........................................................................................................
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Fit to Length .......................................................................................................
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Auto Fill ...............................................................................................................
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Functions on the Cricut Expression™ Machine ............................................. 18
Multi Cut .............................................................................................................
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Center Point .......................................................................................................
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Line Return .........................................................................................................
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Flip .......................................................................................................................
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Settings ............................................................................................................... 19
Mat Size ..............................................................................................................
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Xtra Buttons ........................................................................................................
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Sizing ...................................................................................................................20
Real Dial Size .....................................................................................................
20
Cutting on Lightweight or Heavyweight Materials ..................................... 20
Adjusting Blade Depth ....................................................................................
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Speed Dial .........................................................................................................
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Pressure Dial ......................................................................................................
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Basic Care ............................................................................................................................ 21
Blade Life ............................................................................................................ 21
Replacing the Cutting Blade .......................................................................... 21
Caring for the Cutting Mat ..............................................................................22
Cleaning Your Cricut Expression™ Machine ...............................................22
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 24
Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™
End User License Agreement
PROVO CRAFT AND NOVELTY, INC. (“PROVO CRAFT”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE
HARDWARE, CARTRIDGES, FIRMWARE, AND SOFTWARE OF THE CRICUT EXPRESSION™
24” PERSONAL ELECTRONIC CUTTER™ (“CRICUT EXPRESSION”) TO YOU ONLY UPON
THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”). PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY
USING CRICUT EXPRESSION™ OR ANY OF ITS ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BE BOUND BY ALL
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT USE CRICUT EXPRESSION™ AND YOU
SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT PROVO CRAFT FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE
UNUSED PRODUCT(S).
1. DEFINITIONS. “Software” means any machine readable materials (including, but not
limited to, source code, compiled code, algorithms, libraries, source les, header les,
and data les), any updates or error corrections provided by PROVO CRAFT, and any
user or owner manuals, programming guides, and other documentation provided to
you by PROVO CRAFT under this AGREEMENT. “Firmware” means any encoded information provided on any chip or microprocessor of CRICUT EXPRESSION including, but
not limited to, source code, compiled code, algorithms, libraries, source les, header
les, and data les, and any updates or error corrections provided by PROVO CRAFT.
“Hardware” means any physical component that is part of or sold with CRICUT EXPRESSION, including but not limited to Cricut™ cartridges used with CRICUT EXPRESSION
that contain images or fonts. “Documentation” means any documents provided with
CRICUT EXPRESSION when purchased, including but not limited to the User Manual.
2. LICENSE TO USE. Subject to the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT, PROVO
CRAFT grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license without license fees
to use CRICUT EXPRESSION and any associated software, rmware, and hardware.
3. RESTRICTIONS. Software and rmware are condential and copyrighted. Title to
software, rmware, and hardware and all associated intellectual property rights is
retained by PROVO CRAFT. Unless enforcement is prohibited by applicable law, you
may not modify, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, distribute, or copy soft-
ware, rmware, or hardware. You may not, whether for your own use or benet or for
the use or benet of another, except as expressly provided herein, reproduce, copy, or
publish, or permit the reproduction, copying, or publication of, any physical, mechanical, electrical, or electronic medium that is associated with the CRICUT EXPRESSION,
including any rmware, software, and documentation, except as expressly provided
herein. No right, title, or interest in or to any trademark, service mark, logo, or trade
name of PROVO CRAFT or its licensors is granted under this AGREEMENT.
4. TRANSFER. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this AGREEMENT only
as part of a sale or transfer of the CRICUT EXPRESSION, provided you retain no copies
of any part or component of the CRICUT EXPRESSION, you transfer all of the CRICUT
EXPRESSION (including all component parts, hardware, software and upgrades thereof,
and documentation), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this AGREEMENT.
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5. LIMITED WARRANTIES. This AGREEMENT is subject to and hereby incorporates the CRICUT EXPRESSION™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter Statement of Limited Warranty and
Cricut™ Font and/or Shape Cartridge Statement of Limited Warranty.
6. TERMINATION. This AGREEMENT is effective until terminated. This AGREEMENT will terminate immediately without notice from PROVO CRAFT if you fail to comply with any provision of this AGREEMENT. Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT immediately should
any of the software, rmware, or hardware become, or in either party’s opinion be likely
to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of any intellectual property right.
7. EXPORT REGULATIONS. All software, rmware, and technical data delivered under
this AGREEMENT are subject to U.S. export control laws and may be subject to export
or import regulations in other countries. You agree to comply strictly with all such laws
and regulations and acknowledge that you have the responsibility to obtain such
licenses to export, re-export, or import as may be required after delivery to you.
8. TRADEMARKS AND LOGOS. You acknowledge and agree as between you and
PROVO CRAFT that PROVO CRAFT owns the CRICUT EXPRESSION and PROVO CRAFT
trademarks and all CRICUT EXPRESSION and PROVO CRAFT-related trademarks, service marks, logos, and other brand designations (“PROVO CRAFT marks”). You shall not
use the PROVO CRAFT marks for any purpose without the express written consent of
PROVO CRAFT. Any such authorized use of the PROVO CRAFT marks inures to PROVO
CRAFT’s benet.
9. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. If software is being acquired by or on behalf
of the U.S. government or by a U.S. government prime contractor or subcontractor (at
any tier), then the government’s rights in software and accompanying documentation
will be only as set forth in this AGREEMENT; this is in accordance with 48 CFR 227.7201
through 227.7202-4 (for Department of Defense [DOD] acquisitions) and with 48 CFR
2.101 and 12.212 (for non-DOD acquisitions).
10. GOVERNING LAW. Any action related to this AGREEMENT will be governed by Utah
law and controlling U.S. federal law. No choice of law rules of any jurisdiction will apply.
11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be unenforceable, this
AGREEMENT will remain in effect with the provision omitted, unless omission would
frustrate the intent of the parties, in which case this AGREEMENT will immediately
terminate.
12. INTEGRATION. This AGREEMENT is the entire AGREEMENT between you and PROVO
CRAFT relating to its subject matter. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or
written communications, proposals, representations, and warranties, and prevails over
any conicting or additional terms of any quote, order, acknowledgment, or other
communication between the parties relating to its subject matter during the term of
this AGREEMENT. No modication of this AGREEMENT will be binding, unless in writing
and signed by an authorized representative of each party.
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Unpack Your Box
Your box should contain the following:
1. Cricut Expression™ machine
2. User Manual
3. Plantin SchoolBook™ font cartridge, cartridge binder, keypad overlay,
and handbook
4. Blade assembly
5. 12
” x 12” (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) cutting mat
6. Quick Start Guide
7. Power adapter
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The Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™
The illustration below will help you become familiar with your Cricut Expression™
machine. All the buttons, keys, and components shown will be described in more
detail later on.
WARNING! Disconnect electrical power before servicing or cleaning. DO NOT place
your ngers or other objects in the Cricut Expression™ machine while connected to
electrical power, powered on, or during cutting operations. Rapid movements of the
cutting carriage during operation may cause bodily injury and/or damage to the
Cricut Expression machine.
Display Screen
CUT Button
On Button
Blade Navigation
Buttons
Keypad
Speed Dial
Pressure Dial
Door
Roller Bar
Cartridge
Size Dial
STOP Button
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