FrequentlY ASked queStionS
q
- Do I have to hold down the
Shift
key to use it?
A
- No. Just press it once and it will be backlit in green, indicating it is in use.
q
- How long will the blade last?
A
- Anywhere from 500 to 1500 single cuts, depending on what kind of paper/cardstock you use.
Replacement blades are inexpensive and easy to change. Refer to the “Replacing the Cutting Blade” section
on page 17 in this manual.
q
- How long will a Cutting Mat last?
A
- Each mat will last anywhere from 25-40 full mat cuts, depending on the size of cuts and what kind of
paper/cardstock you use. We recommend that you use several mats, rotating them often. This will extend the
overall life of each mat.
q
- Can I use a smaller paper size than 6” x 12” (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm)?
A
- Absolutely! Just align a corner of the smaller paper with the bottom left corner of the mat. Once the mat is
loaded, use the Blade Navigation Buttons to move the cutting blade down to the upper right corner of the new
paper. Then press the
Set Paper Size
key on the keypad overlay to let the machine know where to start
cutting on the new size of paper.
q
- Do I have to finish cutting a full page before unloading the Cutting Mat?
A
- No. You can unload the paper and remove just the pieces you need. You can then reload the paper at a
later time and navigate the cutting blade to any open area to resume cutting. If you immediately use the same
paper for a new cut, press the
load last
key instead of the
load Paper
key. The
load last
key will
automatically return the cutting head to the place where it stopped cutting.
q
- How does the Paper Saver mode work?
A
- The Paper Saver mode will “pack in” any selected cuts to optimize the space needed. See the example on
page 14 of this manual.
q
- What does Real Dial Size do?
A
- By default, your Cricut
®
machine will cut characters in proportion to each other. However, if you want to
“break” this proportion and get any character to cut at the literal dial size, press the
real dial Size
key. For
instance, with the Size Dial set at 2”, a lowercase “a” will actually cut out approximately 1” to fit proportion-
ately with any other cut letter. With
real dial Size
selected, that same “a” would cut at a full 2”.
q
- How is a letter, shape, or phrase cut measured?
A
- From the lowest possible point to the highest possible point.
TIP: For our complete list of frequently asked questions, plus the latest updates to the User Manual, visit
www.cricut.com
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