Welcome to Cricut™!
Cricut™ is a revolutionary cutting system that does not require
a computer. Its cartridge-based system allows you to cut
thousands of beautiful letters, shapes, or phrases in a variety of
sizes and styles with just the touch of a button.
Creative Features built into every Cricut™ cartridge allow you to
add special effects to letters, shapes, and phrases. There are
literally thousands of custom combinations you can use to
make each project uniquely your own.
With Cricut™, you cut what you want!
Bienvenu à Cricut™!
Cricut™ c’est un système révolutionnaire de découpage qui ne requiert pas l’utilisation d’un ordinateur. Son système sur la base de cartouches vous permet de découper milles de lettres, formes et
phrases merveilleux dans toutes les tailles et tous les styles simplement en poussant un bouton. Les
Fonctions Créatives intégrés dans chaque cartouche Cricut™ vous permettent d’ajouter des effets spéciaux à vos lettres, formes et phrases. Cricut™ compte littéralement milliers de combinaisons dessinées à la mesure du client qui vous pouvez utiliser pour transformer chacun de vos projets dans une
œuvre exclusivement à vous.
Avec Cricut™, vous coupez tout ce que vous voulez couper!
¡Bienvenido a Cricut™!
Cricut™ es un sistema revolucionario de recortar que no requiere del uso de un computador. Su sistema en base a cartuchos le permite recortar miles de letras, formas y frases maravillosas en una variedad de tamaños y estilos con sólo apretar un botón. Las Funciones Creativas incorporadas en cada
cartucho Cricut™ le permiten agregar efectos especiales a sus letras, formas y frases. Cricut™ cuenta
con literalmente miles de combinaciones a la medida del cliente que usted puede utilizar para transformar cada uno de sus proyectos en una obra exclusivamente suya.
¡Con Cricut™, usted corta
todo lo que quiere cortar!
Willkommen bei Cricut™!
Cricut™ ist ein revolutionäres Schneidesystem, das keinen Computer braucht. Sein auf Kassetten
gebautes System ermöglicht es Ihnen, Tausende von schönen Buchstaben, Formen oder Phrasen in
einer Vielfalt an Größen und Stilen zu schneiden, indem Sie nur einen Knopf betätigen. Die in jede
Cricut™-Kassette eingebauten Creative Features ermöglichen es Ihnen, Buchstaben, Formen und
Phrasen mit Sondereffekten zu verzieren. Es gibt buchstäblich Tausende von kundenspezifischen
Kombinationen, die Sie anwenden können, damit jedes Projekt einzigartig wird.
Mit Cricut™ können
Sie schneiden, was Sie wünschen!
Trademarks: Any trademarks, indicated or otherwise, are used only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit 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™ Personal Electronic
Cutter™. The Cricut™ User Manual has been prepared to help you become familiar with the Cricut™ machine and
answer most questions you may have. For the most up-to-date information, FAQs, and tips, visit www.cricut.com
Marques Commerciales: Les marques commerciales, qu’elles soient indiquées ou non, sont utilisées seulement pour
des buts éditoriaux et au bénéfice du propriétaire de la marque, sans aucune intention de nuire à cette marque. Avant
d’activer vos 30 jours d’assistance au client gratuite, nous vous recommandons de destiner au moins une heure à vous
familiariser avec votre Cricut™ Personal Electronic Cutter™. Le Manuel de l’Utilisateur Cricut™ a été élaboré pour vous
aider à vous familiariser avec la machine Cricut™ et pour répondre à la plupart des doutes que vous pourrait avoir.
Pour obtenir l’information la plus récente, et pour accéder aux Questions les plus Fréquentes (FAQs) et aux Conseils
pratiques, nous vous invitons à visiter www.cricut.com
Marca Registrada: Cualquier marca registrada, ya sea que aparezca indicada o no, se usa sólo para propósitos editoriales y para beneficio del titular de la marca, sin que exista intención alguna de contravenir las normas marcarias. Antes
de activar sus 30 días de asistencia al cliente gratuita, le recomendamos destinar al menos una hora a familiarizarse
con su Cricut™ P
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Schutzmarken: Jegliche Schutzmarkennamen, ob mit oder ohne Anzeige, werden nur auf eine redaktionelle Weise und
zugunsten von Schutzmarkeneigentümern ohne jegliche Absicht der Schutzmarkenverletzung verwendet. Bevor Sie
Ihre 30 gebührenfreien Tage des Kundendiensts aktivieren, empfehlen wir Ihnen, dass Sie mindestens eine Stunde
spenden, um Ihre Cricut™ Personal Electronic Cutter™ kennen zu lernen. Das Cricut™-Benutzerhandbuch wurde so verfasst, dass Sie sich mit Ihrer Cricut™-Maschine leichter vertraut machen und Antworten auf die meisten Fragen finden,
die bei Ihnen entstehen können. Die neuesten Informationen, häufig gestellten Fragen (FAQ) und Tipps finden Sie auf
www.cricut.com
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Contents
License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpack Your Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Cricut™ Personal Electronic Cutter™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Placing the Cutting Blade Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Cricut™ Personal Electronic Cutter™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What Your Cricut™ Machine Can Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Basic Operations
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Place Paper on Cutting Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Load Cutting Mat into Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Choosing Your Letters, Shapes, and Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic Keys and Buttons You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Blade Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Back Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Clear Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Repeat Last . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sound On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Load Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Unload Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cutting Letters, Shapes, and Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Size Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cutting Your Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Removing Your Cuts from the Cutting Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Advanced Operations
Creative Feature Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shadow Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shadow Blackout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Blackout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Advanced Keys and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Blade Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Set Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Load Last . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Paper Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Real Dial Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cutting on Lightweight or Heavyweight Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting Blade Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Pressure Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Basic Care
Blade Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replacing the Cutting Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Caring for the Cutting Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning Your Cricut™ Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cricut™ 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™ PERSONAL
ELECTRONIC CUTTER™ (“CRICUT”) 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™ 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™ 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 files, header files,
and data files), 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™ including, but not limited to, source code,
compiled code, algorithms, libraries, source files, header files, and data files, and any
updates or error corrections provided by PROVO CRAFT. “Hardware” means any physical
component that is part of or sold with CRICUT™, including but not limited to CRICUT™
cartridges used with CRICUT™ that contain images or fonts. “Documentation” means
any documents provided with CRICUT™ 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™ and any associated Software, Firmware and Hardware.
3. RESTRICTIONS. Software and Firmware is confidential and copyrighted. Title to
Software, Firmware 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 Software,
Firmware or Hardware. You may not, whether for your own use or benefit or for the use
or benefit 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™, including any firmware, 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™, provided you retain no copies of any
part or component of the CRICUT™, you transfer all of the CRICUT™ (including all component parts, hardware, software and upgrades thereof
, and documentation), and the
recipient agrees to the terms of this AGREEMENT
.
5. LIMITED WARRANTIES. This AGREEMENT is subject to and hereby incorporates the CRICUT™ P
ersonal Electronic Cutter™ Statement of Limited Warranty and CRICUT™ Font
and/or Shape Cartridge Statement of Limited W
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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, Firmware 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, Firmware 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™ and PROVO CRAFT trademarks and all
CRICUT™ 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 benefit.
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
conflicting 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 modification of this AGREEMENT will be binding, unless in writing and signed
by an authorized representative of each party.
For inquiries please contact:
CRICUT™ Customer Service
Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
P.O. Box 2120
Orem, Utah 84057 USA
1-877-7CRICUT (727-4288)
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The illustration below will help you become familiar with your Cricut™ machine.
All the buttons, keys, and components shown will be described in more detail later on.
The Cricut™Personal Electronic Cutter
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WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing or cleaning. DO
NOT place your fingers or other objects in the Cricut™ machine while
connected to electrical power
, powered on, or during cutting opera
tions. Rapid movements of the cutting carriage during operation may
cause bodily injury and/or damage to the Cricut™ machine.
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Please note that the Cricut™ machine’s cutting blade assembly is located in the bottom
of your box, separate from the machine. Before you turn the machine on, you will need
to insert the blade assembly. To do this, follow these simple instructions:
Placing the Cutting Blade Assembly
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1) Press the On button on the Cricut™ machine. This will
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2) Remove the cardboard inserts on either side of the car.
Remove the green cutting blade assembly from its bag.
Make sure the black arrow on the blade assembly points to
the number 4 on the adjustment knob, and ensure that the
cutting blade has been inserted into the assembly with the
sharp end pointing down.
3) The blade assembly fits into the black cradle to the left of
the car. Locate the silver thumbscrew and turn it counterclockwise until it loosens enough that you can swing the
thumbscrew to the right. Be careful not to loosen the screw
too much, or it will fall out.
4) Open the left arm of the black cradle and position the
cutting blade assembly inside, as shown. Close the cradle,
swing the thumbscrew back to the left, and tighten it by
turning it clockwise. Plug the machine in and press the On
button to place the blade assembly in cutting position.
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Positioning Your Cricut™Personal Electronic Cutter
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Place your Cricut™ machine at least 6" from the edge
of your table to prevent it from tipping and causing
possible injury.
When positioning your Cricut™ machine, choose a location that is:
• Inaccessible to children. The Cricut™ machine is not a toy and contains
components, including a sharp blade, that could be hazardous to children.
• Stable, flat, and hard-surfaced, within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a grounded electrical
outlet, and that has a minimum clearance of 1 foot (30.5 cm) around the Cricut™
machine for paper movement.
• Indoors or in a dry location where the Cricut™ cartridges are not directly exposed to
the effects of the weather.
• Away from direct exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures such as in parked
cars, storage sheds, sunrooms, etc.
What Your Cricut™Machine Can Cut
The Cricut™ Personal Electronic Cutter™ can cut a wide range of paper from vellum to
cardstock up to 0.5 mm thick. Provo Craft has created cardstock pads and designer
paper pads that coordinate with the Cricut™ shape cartridges. These 6" x 12" papers fit
perfectly in the Cricut™ machine.
Basic Operations
Set-Up
Plug your Cricut™ machine into a grounded
electrical outlet, and turn it on by pressing the
On button to the right of the machine door.
The doors of the machine will open when the
On button is pressed. If the doors do not open,
use gentle pressure to open the Cricut™
machine’s door completely.
Place the keypad overlay on top of the
machine’s keypad.
TIP: The repeated cutting of heavy cardstock and similar weights of paper may reduce
the life of your Cricut™ machine’s cutting blade and mat.
WARNING! Your Cricut™ machine should never be left or stored outside, in un-heated or
un-air conditioned locations, or in environments where the machine or cartridges can
come in contact with water.
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Insert a Cricut™ cartridge into the cartridge slot
located in the front of your Cricut™ machine.
Loading Paper
Place Paper on Cutting Mat
A 6" x 12" (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm) paper size is
recommended for the first try.
1. Remove protective film from Cutting Mat.
2. Align a corner of the paper with the “Align
paper corner here” icon in the lower left corner
of the Cutting Mat (Figure 1).
3. Press the paper onto the Cutting Mat to
adhere it well. Your paper is ready to be cut. To
use other paper sizes, see “Advanced Operations.”
Load Cutting Mat into Machine
1. Once the paper has been placed on the mat,
insert the mat into the machine with the arrow
pointing toward the machine.
2. While holding the Cutting Mat firmly
between the roller bar and the deck, press the
Load Paper key on the keypad overlay. The
Cricut™ machine will then load the mat and
paper. If the mat does not load, press the
Unload Paper key and try again.
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TIP: Make sure the title on the cartridge is the same as the title on the keypad overlay.
TIP: The Cricut™ machine can cut papers as large as 6" x 12". It is recommended that
papers be no smaller than 3" x 3". Cardstock is recommended for the best results. We
suggest that you practice on less expensive materials while becoming familiar with the
features described in this section and in the “Advanced Operations” section.
TIP: The Cutting Mat surface is tacky to hold the paper in place during cutting. Remove
paper slowly when using lightweight materials such as vellum.
TIP: Y
our Cricut™ machine needs 1 foot (30.5 cm) of clear space in the front and back
for paper movement in and out of the Cricut™ machine.
Figure 1
Choosing Your Letters, Shapes, and Phrases
Select the letter(s), shape(s) or phrase(s) you want to cut (up to 16). Your
selection will be displayed in the LCD screen above the keypad.
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The Shift key allows you to select the letter, shape, or phrase in the upper
right corner of a key.
The Shift Lock key allows repeated selections of letters, shapes, or phrases
in the upper right corner of a key. The Shift Lock key will be backlit in
green when active.
The Space key functions just like the space bar on a computer or typewriter
keyboard. It inserts one space after the last letter, shape, or phrase entered,
every time it is pressed.
The
Back Space key functions just like the back space key on a computer or
typewriter. It deletes letter(s), shape(s), or phrase(s), starting from the last
one entered, every time it is pressed.
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Basic Keys and Buttons You Should Know
If you want to stop the Cricut™ machine from cutting before it is
finished, simply press the
STOP button located adjacent to the CUT
button. This will suspend any operation in progress.
The Blade Navigation Buttons (discussed in detail on page 13)
move the cutting blade to any location on the paper.
TIP: Letters will be cut as single characters.
TIP: To select a letter, shape, or phrase from the upper right corner of a key,
press the
Shift key once (no need to hold it down) and make your
selection. The Shift key will be backlit in green when active.
TIP: If a letter, shape, or phrase takes up the entire key, that character will
be displayed whether
Shift is selected or not.
STOP
TIP: You probably won’t need the Space key if you are cutting one word at
a time. Use it when you specifically want negative space in your cuts.
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Cutting Letters, Shapes, and Phrases
Size Dial
Using the Size Dial, choose one of eleven size settings ranging from 1" (2.5 cm) to 5.5"
(14 cm) tall. This will determine the height of your finished cuts.
The selected size will be displayed on the LCD screen above the keypad.
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The Clear Display key clears the contents of the Cricut™ machine’s LCD
screen when pressed.
The
Reset All key clears the contents of the Cricut™ machine’s LCD
screen and returns all settings to their factory defaults.
Press the
Repeat Last key when you want to insert the last selections that
were cut onto the LCD screen. Once the letter(s), shape(s), or phrase(s)
appears on the screen, you can press CUT again, or you can change any
settings (Features, Dial Size, Speed, Pressure, etc.) and then press CUT.
The Sound On/Off key turns the chirp on or off.
Press the Load Paper key when you want the paper to be pulled into the
machine.
Press the Unload Paper key when the Cricut™ machine is finished cutting.
The Cutting Mat and paper will be ejected from the machine.
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TIP: All letters in an alphabet set are cut in proportion to the tallest letter
, known as the
Key Height Character. (Refer to the handbook of each cartridge set to find out what
the Key Height Character is.) For other letter, shape, or phrase sizing options, see
“Advanced Operations” on page 11.
• 1" (2.5 cm)
• 1-1/4" (3.2 cm)
• 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
• 2" (5.1 cm)
• 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
• 3" (7.6 cm)
• 3-1/2" (8.9 cm)
• 4" (10.2 cm)
• 4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
• 5" (12.7 cm)
• 5-1/2" (14 cm)
TIP: If you turn the sound key off, that will become your default setting.
The next time you turn your Cricut™ machine on, the sound will still be off.
If you want to turn it on, you will need to press Sound On/Off again.
Cutting Your Selections
Press the CUT button.
When the Cricut™ machine is finished cutting, press the
Unload Paper key on the
keypad to eject the Cutting Mat from the machine.
Removing Your Cuts from the Cutting Mat
Gently remove images from the Cutting Mat.
If it is difficult to remove the cuts, use a craft
knife or the Cricut™ Tools (sold separately) to lift
the images. Once all cuts are removed, clean off
any small scraps of paper remaining on the
Cutting Mat. This will help the Cutting Mat
perform well in the future.
Advanced Operations
Your Cricut™ machine has a variety of advanced operations designed to enhance your
creativity. We recommend you become familiar with basic operations before moving on
to the advanced operations described in this section.
TIP: The Cricut™ Scoop, Hook, Blade, and Scraping tools are specifically designed for
lifting cuts and cleaning scrap paper from the Cutting Mat. These are available for
purchase.
TIP: For the latest information and updates, visit www.cricut.com
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The STOP button, located adjacent
to the CUT button, will stop any
operation in progress.
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