Section 1A Cricut Explore Cricut Explore®: What’s in the box? Everything you need and more! Use the starter project materials to cut, write, and make your first projects – a thank you card, a vinyl sticker for your machine, and iron-on to customize your storage bag! Power cord USB cord Cricut Explore®machine Storage bag Black and Jade Cricut® Cardstock 12" x 12" StandardGrip cutting mat Blade and housing (pre-installed) Silver Cricut® Vinyl Pen and accessory adapter (adaptor pre-installed) White
Section 1B Cricut Explore Cricut Explore®: Overview USB port Power button Power port Open button Tool cup Smart Set™ dial Cricut® cartridge port • Load/Unload mat • Go • Pause Accessory clamp A Rollers Blade clamp B Utility port Mat guides Storage compartments Cutting mat Section 1B Page 1
Section 1C Cricut Explore Air Cricut Explore Air: What’s in the box? Everything is included to set up your machine and create your first project. Power cord USB cord Cricut Explore®machine Storage bag Gray and blue Cricut® Cardstock Blade and housing (pre-installed) Pen and accessory adapter (adaptor pre-installed) 12" x 12" StandardGrip cutting mat Content included in box may vary.
Section 1D Cricut Explore Cricut Explore Air™ Overview Cricut Explore Air™ features the wireless design-and-cut system, meaning this machine can be used with your computer or iPad to design and then those designs will be sent to the machine over a Bluetooth connection. You can also connect via USB to your computer of you like.
Section 1E Cricut Explore Recommended minimum system requirements Cricut Explore® has recommended minimum system requirements for use. Cricut Design Space™, the free online design software used with Cricut Explore® machines, utilizes the latest technology for optimal user experience. From time to time the recommended minimum system requirements for Cricut Explore® machines and/or Cricut Design Space ™ software may change to help improve software performance.
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box Everything is included to set up your machine and create your first project, this “Create” vinyl sticker.
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box 25 free ready-to-make projects Want to make something fast? Start with the 25+ free Make It Now™ projects included with purchase! Plus, there are plenty of other pre-designed projects for quick DIY creativity.
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box 50+ free images Create your own projects using the images that come free with your machine! Argyle Phone Case Arrow Tote Bag Dove Card Sail Away Card #M4467E #MFCEE1 #M4CF5B #M4CF67 Doily Card Triangle Flower Box Floral Mini Card 3D Leaf Wreath #M4CF55 #M97A0D #M93595 #MA3F1B Snowflake Cupcake Chevron Tote Gold Valentine & Envelope Create Sticker #MCC4D9 #M32EEC #MFC9D2 Section 1F Page 3
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box Bowtie Bodysuit Thinking of you card #M370AB #M152B84 Good Luck Card #M1523B7 Bow Gift Box #M97DA6 #M41F28 #M440AC Snowflake Luminary Noel Banner #M35CA1 #M40622 #M4509A Target Mug #M354D5 #M3CF51 #M42044 Treat Box Seals #M3948A #M277A3A #M277A35 Section 1F Page 4
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box Halloween Candy Containers #M44C37 #M440FA #M454E8 #M4CFFE Chalkboard Fonts -Condensed Stay Humble Pillow #M4D003 Cross Stitch Wall Art #MFCAC7 #MFCAC3 #MFCA79 #M270FFE #M271005 Recipe Book #M270FF7 Section 1F Page 5
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box Pennant Cake Topper #M277A77 #M277A81 #M277A8E Tiny Packages with Bows #M93468 #MB00E6 #MA2253 #M935DB #MEF96C #MEF991 #MEF967 #MEF9BF #M18690A #M8B167 #M3CBCD #M376C4 Silverware Tray #MEF963 Hello Frame #M3ED3E Section 1F Page 6
Section 1F Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One: what’s in the box Happy Birthday Cursive Card #M475A8 #M3CF51 #M415EE #M4CF5C #M435502 Everyday Fonts -Announcement Section 1F Page 7
Section 1G Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One™ overview Create DIY projects and crafts with Cricut Explore One™, an electronic cutting machine offering amazing precision at an irresistible price. It cuts a wide variety of materials from paper to iron-on to adhesive vinyl—even thick materials like leather and burlap! Design on your computer or iPad® using free, cloud-based software.
Section 1G Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One™ overview Explore your creativity and delight your loved ones with handmade projects and gifts from the heart! Cricut Explore Air™ makes it easy, fast, and affordable to bring your DIY projects to life.
Section 1G Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One™ overview Clean cuts, big or small The Cricut Explore One™ features patent-pending Cut Smart™ technology. Cut all sorts of shapes with exceptional precision in sizes ranging from ¼" to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. No settings required Forget the complicated materials settings. Now you can get the perfect cut on nearly any material—just turn the Smart Set® dial. You can even create custom settings for different materials.
Section 1G Cricut Explore One Cricut Explore One™ overview Which Cricut® machine is best for you? Explore One Explore Bluetooth for wireless cutting Seperate purchase required Seperate purchase required X Cut and write in 1 step 2 steps; Seperate purchase required X X Upload your own images for free X X X Cut a wids variety of materials X X X Smart Set dial for easy material settings X X X Design software for PC and Mac®, app for iPad® X X X Works with Cricut® cartridges X X X
Section 2 Cricut Explore Plugging in the machine Step 1. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of your Cricut® machine. Step 2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into your computer.
Section 2 Cricut Explore Plugging in the machine Step 3. Plug the power cable into back of your machine and power outlet. Step 4. Press the Power button on your machine.
Section 2 Cricut Explore Plugging in the machine Step 5. Press the Open button to open your machine.
Section 3 Loading & unloading Loading & unloading the mat Step 1. Remove the clear plastic cover from the mat and save for storage. Step 2. Place the material on the mat in the top left corner inside grid.
Section 3 Loading & unloading Loading & unloading the mat Step 3. Position the mat underneath the mat guides on your Cricut® machine. Step 4. Keeping mat pushed firmly against rollers, press the Load/Unload button. Step 5. Ensure there is enough space for the mat to run all the way through the machine.
Section 3 Loading & unloading Loading & unloading the mat Step 6. Once the machine has completed the project, Unload mat by pressing the Load/Unload button again. Step 7. Remove large cuts or excess material by gently bending mat until one edge of the materials releases.
Section 3 Loading & unloading Loading & unloading the mat Step 8. Holding the material on a flat surface, slowly pull the mat away until all material is released. Step 9. Once excess material is released, remove small cuts one at a time, bending the mat to release edges. Gently peel cuts pieces off the mat, or use Cricut® tools to lifts pieces off.
Section 3 Loading & unloading Loading & unloading the mat Mat care and storage • Replace the clear mat cover after use to keep the mat surface clean. • Never store a mat that still has material attached to it. • Use the entire surface of the mat evenly by alternating which end you load into the machine first.
Section 4A Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ Load/Unload pen Step 1. Open accessory clamp A. Step 2. Remove the cap from the pen.
Section 4A Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ Load/Unload pen Step 3. Hold the accessory clamp up while pushing the pen down into the housing until the arrow on the pen disappears. Tip: Holding accessory clamp A up prevents the pen from marking your machine or, if you have already loaded the mat, paperthe material on it. Step 4. Close the clamp.
Section 4A Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ Load/Unload pen Step 5. Once the machine has finished writing, open accessory clamp A and pull the pen upward to remove. Step 6. Recap the pen to prevent it from drying out.
Section 4B Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore One™ Load/Unload pen Step 1. Remove the cap from the pen. Step 2. Insert the pen into the accessory adapter until the arrow on the pen disappears.
Section 4B Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore One™ Load/Unload pen Step 3. Open the clamp. Step 4. Hold the clamp up while pushing pen and adapter down into housing until adapter snaps into place. Tip: Holding the clamp up prevents the pen from marking your machine or, if you have already loaded the mat, the material on it.
Section 4B Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore One™ Load/Unload pen Step 5. Close the clamp Step 6. Once the machine has finished writing, open the clamp and pull the pen upward to remove both the pen and the adapter.
Section 4B Loading & unloading the pen Cricut Explore One™ Load/Unload pen Step 7. Remove the pen from the adapter. Tip: Store the accessory adapter in the storage compartments found in the door of the machine. Step 8. Recap the pen to prevent it from drying out.
Section 5A Accessing setup Google Chrome® Google Chrome®, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox, and Safari® are the most common web browsers. Choose the one you’re most comfortable with. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access the setup website using Google Chrome®. Step 1. Find and double click on the Google Chrome® icon on your computer’s desk top. Tip: Your computer’s desk top is the main screen you see when you turn your computer on. Step 2. Click on the address bar at the top of the browser.
Section 5A Accessing setup Google Chrome® Step 3. Enter the web address www.cricut.com/setup. Tip: Remember, spelling is important to get the correct web page. Step 4. The first setup screen welcomes you to Cricut®. Click on the green Get Started button in the bottom right corner to begin the set up process.
Section 5B Accessing setup Internet Explorer® Google Chrome®, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox, and Safari® are the most common web browsers. Choose the one you’re most comfortable with. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access the setup website using Internet Explorer®. Step 1. Find and double click on the Internet Explorer® icon on your computer’s desk top. Tip: Your computer’s desk top is the main screen you see when you turn your computer on. Step 2.
Section 5B Accessing setup Internet Explorer® Step 3. Enter the web address www.cricut.com/setup. Tip: Remember, spelling is important to get the correct web page. Step 4. The first setup screen welcomes you to Cricut®. Click on the green Get Started button in the bottom right corner to begin the set up process.
Section 5C Accessing setup Mozilla® Firefox® Google Chrome®, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox, and Safari® are the most common web browsers. Choose the one you’re most comfortable with. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access the setup website using Mozilla Firefox®. Step 1. Find and double click on the Mozilla Firefox® icon on your computer’s desk top. Tip: Your computer’s desk top is the main screen you see when you turn your computer on. Step 2.
Section 5C Accessing setup Mozilla® Firefox® Step 3. Enter the web address www.cricut.com/setup. Tip: Remember, spelling is important to get the correct web page. Step 4. The first setup screen welcomes you to Cricut®. Click on the green Get Started button in the bottom right corner to begin the set up process.
Section 5D Accessing setup Safari® Google Chrome®, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox, and Safari® are the most common web browsers. Choose the one you’re most comfortable with. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access the setup website using Safari®. Step 1. Find and double click the Safari icon on your dock at the bottom of your screen. Step 2. Click on the address bar at the top of the browser, the current URL or web address will be highlighted.
Section 5D Accessing setup Safari® Step 3. Enter the web address www.cricut.com/setup. Tip: Remember, spelling is important to get the correct web page. Step 4. The first setup screen welcomes you to Cricut, click on the green Get Started button in the bottom right corner to begin your set up process.
Section 6 Cricut Explore Adobe Flash Adobe Flash Player is necessary to use with Cricut Design Space® to deliver rich interactive web content across browsers and platforms. Adobe® Flash® Player is propriety software from Adobe Systems Inc. Should you encounter difficulty while downloading Flash, please visit Adobe’s Flash Player Help: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html. If you need further assistance, please call our Customer Care at 1-877-7-CRICUT.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. The plugin is installed onto your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each one. However, it is not necessary to install the plugin in order to use the Cricut Design Space™ app for iPad®.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) Step 2: Open your computer’s Start menu and open your Documents folder. Step 3: Go to the “Downloads” folder and then double click the Cricut Design Space file.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) Step 4: The plugin installer will open to set up Cricut Design Space™. Click “Next” to continue. Step 5: Review and accept the Terms of use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) Step 6: You will need to close all browsers. To proceed, click “Quit and Continue.” You may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser unless it is saved at this point. When you are ready to continue, click “Yes.”.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) Step 7: Decide if you would like a shortcut to Cricut Design Space™ on your computer’s desktop. Click “Next” to continue. Step 8: You are ready to install the plugin. Click “Next” to begin the process.
Section 7A Cricut® Plugin (PC) Cricut® Plugin (PC) Step 9: Depending on your computer settings a security question may appear asking if you would like to install the device software from Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. Click “Install” to continue. Step 9: The Cricut Design Space™ plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Design Space® into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” • • To return to Cricut Design Space™, go to www.cricut.com/design.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. The plugin is installed onto your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each one. However, it is not necessary to install the plugin in order to use the Cricut Design Space™ app for iPad®.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Step 2: Open “Finder” in the dock at the bottom of your screen. Step 3: Go to the “Downloads” folder and then double click the Cricut Design Space zip file. Tip: You may need to unzip the file. Once this is completed, double click the unzipped file.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Step 4: Depending on your computer setings a warning that this application has been downloaded from the Internet may appear. If it does, click “Open” to continue. Step 5: Depending on your computer settings, you may be prompted to enter your administrator name and password. Enter the information and click “OK” to continue.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Step 6: The plugin installer will open to set up Cricut Design Space™. Click “Next” to continue. Step 7: Review and accept the Terms of use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Step 8: You will need to close all browsers. To proceed, click “Quit and Continue.” You may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser if you do not first save it. When you are ready to continue, click “Yes.
Section 7B Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Cricut® Plugin (Mac®) Step 9: You are ready to install the plugin. Click “Next” to begin the process. Step 10: The Cricut Design Space™ plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Design Space® into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” • • To return to Cricut Design Space™, go to www.cricut.com/design. To return to the machine setup process, go to www.cricut.com/setup.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. As new features become available, from time to time you’ll be prompted to update the plugin. It’s installed on your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each device.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 2. From the menu, select “History.” Step 3. You will be taken to your browsing history stored by Chrome. Click the “Clear browsing data…” button located in the top left of your screen.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 4. A “Clear browsing data” pop-up window will open with the words “Obliterate the following items from” next to a selection menu. Choose “the beginning of time.” Don’t worry, this process won’t hurt your computer—it simply helps Chrome work from a clean slate.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 5. Click the “Clear browsing data” button. Step 6. Once the browsing data has been cleared, the pop-up window will dismiss. Quit Google Chrome™ by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Stage 2 – Update Google Chrome™ and enable it to use plugins Step 1. Reopen Google Chrome™ and click on the menu (3 stacked lines located in the upper right corner of the browser). Step 2. From the menu, select “About Google Chrome.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 3. Check your version of Google Chrome™. a. If it is version 42.0.2311.90 or above, continue on to step 4. b. If your version is lower than 42.0.2311.90, your browser will automatically update. Wait for the update to complete and then click “Relaunch” to finish updating. (Make sure to "allow" if your computer gives you a prompt.) Step 4.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 5. The resulting page contains a number of links. Locate the highlighted text “Enable NPAPI.” Click “Enable.” Tip: Double-check to avoid clicking the incorrect link. If “Enable NPAPI” does not appear on the screen, you do not need to make any changes. Close the tab and continue to the next stage, “Download and install the Cricut® plugin.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Stage 3 – Download and install the Cricut® plugin Step 1. Click this link or enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: https://us.cricut.com/Design/Data/Software/Plugin/CricutDesignSpace.exe Step 2. The downloaded file will appear at the bottom of the window. Double-click on the file begin the Cricut plugin installation process.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 3. You may be asked if you would like to allow Cricut Design Space to be downloaded from the internet. If so, click “Yes”. Step 4. The plugin installer will open to set up Cricut Design Space™. Click “Next” to continue. Step 5. Review and accept the Terms of Use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 6. If you are asked to specify the directory where Cricut Design Space® will be installed, choose a directory or use the default and click “Next.” Step 7. The components you want to install have been preselected. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 8. You will need to close down all browsers in order for the plugin to successfully install. You may be prompted to do so. However, if you are not prompted, you will still have to do this manually. Click on the menu (3 stacked lines in the upper right corner of the browser) and then select “Exit”.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 9. You are ready to install the plugin. Click “Next” to begin the process. Step 10. Depending on your computer settings, a security question may appear asking if you would like to install the device software from Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. Click “Install” to continue.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 11. The installation process will then begin automatically. Step 12. The Cricut Design Space plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Cricut Design Space into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” Your Cricut plugin has been updated.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Stage 4 – Enable the Cricut® plugin in Google Chrome® Step 1. In Google Chrome®, open a new browsing window by clicking on a tab at the top of the screen. Step 2.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 3. In the list of plugins, locate Cricut. a. If the Cricut plugin bar is highlighted in gray, click on the word “Enable” and check the box “Always allowed to run.” b. If the Cricut plugin bar shows as “Disable,” ensure that the “Always allowed to run” box is checked and proceed to step 4. Step 4. Your Cricut plugin is ready to go. Close the browser tab.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Step 5. You have completed the plugin update process. If you need to return to Cricut Design Space™, enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: www.cricut.
Section 7C Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut® Plugin on a PC with Google Chrome® Section 7C Page 17
Section 7D Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. As new features become available, from time to time you’ll be prompted to update the plugin. It’s installed on your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each device.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 2. From the menu, select “Internet Options.” Step 3. An “Internet Options” pop-up window will open. Under “Browsing history,” click the “Delete…” button.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 4.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 5. Click the “Delete” button. Don’t worry, this process won’t hurt your computer—it simply helps Internet Explorer® work from a clean slate. Step 6. Click “Okay” to close the “Internet Options” pop up window.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 7. Once the browsing data has been cleared, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating Internet Explorer® has finished deleting the selected browsing history. Quit Internet Explorer by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Phase 2 – Download and install the Cricut® plugin Step 1. Open Internet Explorer® and enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: https://us.cricut.com/Design/Data/Software/Plugin/CricutDesignSpace.exe Step 2. A prompt will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click “Run” to continue.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 3. You may be asked if you would like to allow Cricut Design Space to be downloaded from the internet. If so, click “Yes”. Step 4. The plugin installer will open. To set up Cricut Design Space™, continue by clicking “Next .” Step 5. Review and accept the Terms of Use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 6. If you are asked to specify the directory where Cricut Design Space® will be installed, choose a directory or use the default and click “Next.” Step 7. The components you want to install have been preselected. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 8. You will need to close down all browsers in order for the plugin to successfully install. You may be prompted to do so. However, if you are not prompted, you will still have to do this manually. Quit all open browsers by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner. Tip: When you quit, you may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser unless it is saved at this point. Step 9.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 10. Depending on your computer settings, a security question may appear asking if you would like to install the device software from Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. Click “Install” to continue. Step 11. The installation process will then begin automatically.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 12. The Cricut Design Space plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Cricut Design Space into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” Your Cricut plugin has been updated. When your browser reopens, you will be taken to Cricut Design Space™. You can also enter this URL into the address bar of your browser to go to Cricut Design Space™: www.cricut.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Stage 3 – Enable the Cricut® plugin in Internet Explorer® Step 1. In Internet Explorer®, open the Tools menu by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner. Step 2. From the menu, select “Manage add-ons.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 3. A Manage Add-ons pop up window will open. In the list of plugins, locate Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. a. If the status of the Cricut Design Space Bridge Plugin is “Enabled,” proceed to step 4. b. If the status of the Cricut Design Space Bridge Plugin is “Disabled,” click on the plugin to select it and then click on “Enable” in the bottom right corner of the pop up window. Step 4.
Section 2D Make It Now Projects Updating the Cricut plugin on a PC with Internet Explorer® Step 5. You have completed the plugin process. If you need to return to Cricut Design Space™ enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: www.cricut.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. As new features become available, from time to time you’ll be prompted to update the plugin. It’s installed on your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each device.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 2. From the menu, select “History.” Step 3. Your browsing history will be displayed.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 4. A “Clear All History” pop-up window will open. In the “Time range to clear” drop-down menu, select “Everything.” Don’t worry, this process won’t hurt your computer—it simply helps Firefox® work from a clean slate.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 5. Click the “Clear Now” button. Step 6. Once the browsing data has been cleared, the pop-up window will dismiss. Quit Mozilla® Firefox® by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Phase 2 – Download and install the Cricut® plugin Step 1. Enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: https://us.cricut.com/Design/Data/Software/Plugin/CricutDesignSpace.exe Step 2. You will be prompted to save the file. Click “Save File.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 3. The file will download and can be accessed by clicking on the arrow on the top right of your screen and then clicking on the file. Step 4. You may be asked if you would like to allow Cricut Design Space to be downloaded from the internet. If so, click “Yes”.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 5. The plugin installer will open. To set up Cricut Design Space™, continue by clicking “Next.” Step 6. Review and accept the Terms of Use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 7. If you are asked to specify the directory where Cricut Design Space® will be installed, choose a directory or use the default and click “Next.” Step 8. The components you want to install have been preselected. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 9. You will need to close down all browsers in order for the plugin to successfully install. You may be prompted to do so. However, if you are not prompted, you will still have to do this manually. Quit all open browsers by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner. Tip: When you quit, you may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser unless it is saved at this point. Step 10.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 11. Depending on your computer settings, a security question may appear asking if you would like to install the device software from Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. Click “Install” to continue. Step 12. The installation process will then begin automatically.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 13. The Cricut Design Space plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Cricut Design Space into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” Your Cricut plugin has been updated. When your browser reopens, you will be taken to Cricut Design Space™. You can also enter this URL into the address bar of your browser to go to Cricut Design Space™: www.cricut.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Stage 3 – Enable the Cricut® plugin in Mozilla® Firefox® Step 1. In Mozilla® Firefox®, click on the menu (3 stacked lines located in the upper right corner of the browser).
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 2. From the menu, select “Add-ons.” Step 3. In the list of plugins, locate Cricut. The horizontal tile for the Cricut plugin has a drop-down menu on the right side. From this menu, select “Always Activate.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a PC with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 4. Your Cricut® plugin is ready to go., Close the browser tab. Step 5. You have completed the plugin process. If you need to return to Cricut Design Space™ enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: www.cricut.com/design .
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. As new features become available, from time to time you’ll be prompted to update the plugin. It’s installed on your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each device.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 2. A new pop up window will open. In the “Clear” drop down menu, select “all history”. Don’t worry, this process won’t hurt your computer—it simply helps Firefox® work from a clean slate. Step 3. Click the “Clear History” button.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 4. Once the browsing data has been cleared, the pop-up window will dismiss. Quit Safari by clicking “Safari” in the upper left hand corner. Then click “Quit Safari” from the menu. Stage 2 – Download and install the Cricut® plugin Step 1. Enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: https://us.cricut.com/Design/Data/Software/Plugin/CricutDesignSpace-2.0.0.2R.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 2. From your computers desktop, click on the downloads folder. Step 3. Click the Cricut Design Space file to open.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Tip: Depending on your computers settings, you may be asked if you are sure you want to open this application. If so, click “Open”. Enter your password if prompted. Step 4. The plugin installer will open. To set up Cricut Design Space™, continue by clicking “Next.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 5. Review and accept the Terms of Use. Click “Next” to continue. Step 6. If you are asked to specify the directory where Cricut Design Space® will be installed, choose a directory or use the default and click “Next.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 7. To confirm you want to install the Cricut Design Space browser plugin, click “Next.” Step 8. You will need to close down all browsers. To proceed, click “Next.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Tip: When you quit, you may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser unless it is saved at this point. When you are ready to continue, click “Yes.” Step 9. The installation process will then begin automatically.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 10. The Cricut Design Space plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Cricut Design Space into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.” Your Cricut plugin has been updated. When your browser reopens, you will be taken to Cricut Design Space™. You can also enter this URL into the address bar of your browser to go to Cricut Design Space™: www.cricut.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Stage 3 – Enable the Cricut® plugin in Safari Step 1. In Safari, click Safari from the top menu bar. Then click Preferences. Step 2. A new pop up window will open. Select the “Security” tab from the top menu.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 3. Next to the “Internet Plug-ins” option, make sure the “Allow Plug-ins box is checked. Then, click “Website Settings…” Step 4. In the list of Plug-ins, select “Cricut”. In the dropdown menu on the right side of the window, select “Allow Always.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 5. Your Cricut plugin is ready to go, click “Done”. Step 6. Now you can close the Preferences pop up window by clicking the X in the top left corner of the window.
Section 7E Cricut® Plugin (Mac) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Safari Step 7. You have completed the plugin process. If you need to return to Cricut Design Space™ enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: www.cricut.com/design .
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® In order to access all the creative features of Cricut Design Space™, you’ll need to install the Design Space® plugin. As new features become available, from time to time you’ll be prompted to update the plugin. It’s installed on your computer and executed by your browser, so if you use Design Space® on more than one computer, you’ll need to install it on each device.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 2. From the menu, select “History.” Step 3. Your browsing history will be displayed.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 4. A “Clear All History” pop up window will open. In the “Time range to clear:” drop down menu, select “Everything.” Don’t worry, this process won’t hurt your computer—it simply helps Firefox® work from a clean slate.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 5. Click the “Clear Now” button. Step 6. Once the browsing data has been cleared, the pop-up window will dismiss. Quit Quit Mozilla® Firefox® by clicking “Firefox” in the upper left hand corner. Then click “Quit Firefox” from the menu.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Phase 2 – Download and install the Cricut® plugin Step 1. Enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: https://us.cricut.com/Design/Data/Software/Plugin/CricutDesignSpace-2.0.0.2R.zip Step 2. You will be prompted to save the file, click “Save File.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 3. The file will download and can be accessed by clicking on the arrow on the top right of your screen and then clicking on the file. Step 4. This will open your downloads folder on your computer. Click the Cricut Design Space file to open.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Tip: Depending on your computers settings, you may be asked if you are sure you want to open this application. If so, click “Open”. Enter your password if prompted.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 5. The plugin installer will open. To set up Cricut Design Space™, continue by clicking “Next.” Step 6. Review and accept the Terms of Use. Click “Next” to continue.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 7. If you are asked to specific the directory where Cricut Design Space® will be installed, choose a directory or use the default and click “Next.” Step 8. To confirm you want to install the Cricut Design Space browser plugin, click “Next.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 9. You will need to close down all browsers. To proceed, click “Next.” Tip: When you quit, you may lose any unsaved work that is currently open in your browser unless it is saved at this point. When you are ready to continue, click “Yes.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 10. The installation process will then begin automatically. Step 11. The Cricut Design Space plugin has successfully installed. If you would like to automatically launch Cricut Design Space into your default browser, leave the box checked and clicked “Finish.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Your Cricut plugin has been updated. When your browser reopens, you will be taken to Cricut Design Space™. You can also enter this URL into the address bar of your browser to go to Cricut Design Space™: www.cricut.com/design Stage 3 – Enable the Cricut® plugin in Mozilla® Firefox® Step 1. In Mozilla® Firefox®, click on the menu (3 stacked lines located in the upper right corner of the browser).
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 2. From the menu, select “Add-ons.” Step 3. In the list of Plug-ins, locate Cricut. In the dropdown menu on the left side of the screen, select “Always Activate.
Section 7G Cricut® Plugin (PC) Updating the Cricut Plugin on a Mac with Mozilla® Firefox® Step 4. Your Cricut plugin is ready to go, close the browser tab. Step 5. You have completed the plugin process. If you need to return to Cricut Design Space™ enter this URL into the address bar of your browser: www.cricut.com/design .
Section 8A Cricut ID Creating a Cricut ID You only need one account with Cricut. Your Cricut ID is the email address you use to sign in to: • • • • • • design in Cricut Design Space™ for PC, Mac®, or iPad® design in Cricut Craft Room® shop on Cricut.com register products post on Cricut® message boards, or share projects on Project Center If you’ve ever done any of these things, you’ve already created a Cricut ID.
Section 8A Cricut ID Creating a Cricut ID Step 2: You will be directed to the sign in page. Click “Create a Cricut ID” in the blue box in the middle of the screen. Step 3: Fill in the information including first name, last name, country, email address, and password. You also will need to review and accept the Cricut Terms of Use to proceed. Once you are done filling in the required information, click “Create Cricut ID” in the green box.
Section 8A Cricut ID Creating a Cricut ID Your account will be created, and you now will be logged into Cricut Design Space. When you return, simply select “sign in” under the account menu and then sign in with your email address and password. Tip: Your Cricut ID allows you access all of your purchased, subscribed and free images across devices. You also can access your saved projects from any compatible computer or through the Cricut Design Space iPad app.
Section 8B Cricut ID Signing in with your Cricut ID You only need one account with Cricut. Your Cricut ID is the email address you use to sign in to: • • • • • • design in Cricut Design Space™ for PC, Mac®, or iPad® design in Cricut Craft Room® shop on Cricut.com register products post on Cricut® message boards, or share projects on Project Center. If you’ve ever done any of these things, you’ve already created a Cricut ID.
Section 8B Cricut ID Signing in with your Cricut ID Step 2: You will be directed to the sign in page. Fill in your email address and password and then click “sign in”, the green box in the middle of the screen. Your name will appear on the Account menu, indicating that you are now signed in to your account. Tip: Your Cricut ID allows you to access all of your purchased, subscribed and free images across devices.
Section 8C Cricut ID Editing your account details You can update your Cricut ID account information through Cricut Design Space® for PC and Mac®. Step 1: Click “Sign in” under the account menu on the top left corner of the screen. You can access the account menu from the projects screen as well as when you are designing on the design screen. Step 2: You will be directed to the sign in page. Fill in your email address and password and then click “Sign in”, the green box in the middle of the screen.
Section 8C Cricut ID Editing your account details Step 3: You will be returned to the screen you started from (in this case the projects screen). Click “Account Details” under the account menu on the top left corner of the screen. Step 4: Click “Edit account” to change your account information or edit/add your billing information.
Section 8C Cricut ID Editing your account details Step 5: A new tab opens on your browser. Use the navigation bar on the left to view the information associated with your Cricut ID. Each section has links that allow you to update your info. Step 6: When you have finished editing your Cricut ID account information, you can close the tab. In Design Space®, close the Account Details screen by clicking X.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Use the materials found in the box to complete this Thank You card and watch as your Cricut Explore® machine writes and cuts all in on step. Step 1. Remove the black and jade cardstock from your Project Materials envelope and your pen from the box.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 2 Remove the plastic cover from the mat. Tip: Set this cover aside while you cut, but be sure to replace to protect the mat’s adhesive during the times it is not is use. Step 3 Smooth the black cardstock onto the cutting mat in the top left corner inside the grid.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 4 Position the mat underneath the mat guides. Keeping the mat pushed firmly against the machine’s rollers, press the Load/Unload button. Tip: You will know the mat is loaded correctly when the Cricut® logo on the mat is directly under the machine rollers. Note that you can use the entire surface of the mat evenly by alternating which end of the mat you load into the machine first. Step 5. Turn the Smart Set® dial to “Cardstock.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 6 To insert the pen, open accessory clamp A. Step 7. Remove the cap from the pen.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 8. Position the pen so the gray arrow is facing towards you. Hold the accessory clamp up while pushing the pen down into the housing until the arrow disappears. Step 9. Close the clamp.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 10. Click “Go” on your computer or iPad to begin the cutting process. Tip: The first project is also available as a Make It Now™ project so you can make it as many times as you want. To find the project, start at the project screen and select “Free” from the Categories menu. Scroll through the photos of the free projects until you locate the Thank You card. When you click on the image, you will be taken to the project details screen.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 12. Once your Cricut Explore® machine has finished cutting and writing, unload the mat by pressing the flashing Load/Unload button. Step 13. Remove the pen by opening accessory clamp A and pulling the pen straight up. Replace the pen cap and close the accessory clamp.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 14. Remove your card by gently bending the mat until one edge of the card releases. Step 15. Turn the mat over onto a flat surface and then slowly pull the mat away from your material until the card releases. Tip: The Cricut® scraper can be used to easily remove excess material from the cutting mat.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 16. Line up the corners of the card and fold it in half horizontally. Step 17. Insert the liner into the four slits on the card.
Section 9A First Project Cricut Explore® first project Step 18.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Use the materials found in the box to complete this Hello card and watch as your Cricut Explore Air™ machine writes and cuts all in on step. Step 1. Remove the gray and blue cardstock from your Start Here envelope and your pen from the box.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 2. Remove the plastic cover from the mat. Step 3. Smooth the gray cardstock onto the cutting mat in the top left corner inside the grid.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 4. Position the mat underneath the mat guides. Keeping the mat pushed firmly against the machine’s rollers, press the Load/Unload button. Tip: You will know the mat is loaded correctly when the Cricut® logo on the mat is directly under the machine rollers. Note that you can use the entire surface of the mat evenly by alternating which end of the mat you load into the machine first. Step 5. Turn the Smart Set® dial to “Cardstock.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 6. To insert the pen, open accessory clamp A. Step 7. Remove the cap from the pen.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 8. Position the pen so the gray arrow is facing towards you. Hold the accessory clamp up while pushing the pen down into the housing until the arrow disappears. Step 9. Close the clamp.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 10. Click “Go” on your computer or iPad to begin the cutting process. Tip: The first project is also available as a Make It Now™ project so you can make it as many times as you would like. To find the project, start at the project screen and select “Free for Cricut Explore Air” from the Categories menu. Scroll through the photos of the free projects until you locate the Hello card.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 12. Once your Cricut ExploreAir™ machine has finished cutting and writing, unload the mat by pressing the blinking Load/Unload button. Step 13. Remove the pen by opening accessory clamp A and pulling the pen straight up. Replace the pen cap and close the accessory clamp.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 14. Remove your card by gently bending the mat until one edge of the card releases. Step 15. Turn the mat over onto a flat surface and then slowly pull the mat away from your material until the card releases. Tip: The Cricut® scrapper can be used to easily remove excess material from the cutting mat.
Section 9B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 16. Line up the corners of the card and fold in half horizontally; repeat process with liner. Step 17. Place the liner in the card; adhere if desired.
Section 09B First Project Cricut Explore Air™ first project Step 18.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Use the material found in the box to complete this vinyl sticker. Step 1. Remove the silver vinyl from your Start Here envelope.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 2. Remove the plastic cover from the mat. Step 3. Smooth the silver vinyl onto the cutting mat in the top left corner inside the grid.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 4. Position the mat underneath the mat guides. Keeping the mat pushed firmly against the machine’s rollers, press the Load/Unload button. Tip: You will know the mat is loaded correctly when the Cricut® logo on the mat is directly under the machine rollers. Note that you can use the entire surface of the mat evenly by alternating which end of the mat you load into the machine first. Step 5. Turn the Smart Set® dial to “Vinyl.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 6. Click “Go” on your computer or iPad® to begin the cutting process. Follow the onscreen prompts to cut your Create vinyl sticker. Tip: The Cricut Explore One™ first project is also available as a free Make it Now™ project, so you can make it as many times as you would like. To find the project, start at the project screen and select “Free for Cricut Explore One” from the Categories menu.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 8. Once your Cricut Explore One™ machine has finished cutting, unload the mat by pressing the blinking Load/Unload button on the machine. Step 9. Remove the vinyl from the mat by gently bending the mat until one edge of the material releases.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 10. Turn the mat over onto a flat surface and then slowly pull the mat away from the material. Step 11. Peel vinyl sticker from the backing.
Section 9C First Project Cricut Explore One™ first project Step 12. Remove unwanted pieces from the design. Step 13. Place vinyl sticker on project as desired.
Section 10A Firmware Update Required Firmware Update Firmware is essential for your Cricut machine to operate properly and communicate with your computer. On occasion, firmware updates may be required to enable new features and improve performance. Tip: During the firmware update process, the power button is red, indicating that the update is in progress. If the update process is interrupted or unsuccessful, the power button will stay red and prevent you from turning your machine off.
Section 10A Firmware Update Required Firmware Update Step 3: Your Cricut machine’s firmware will begin the updating process. A progress bar will appear on the screen and your machine’s power button will turn red, indicating that an update is in progress. Please do not disconnect the machine. Tip: If the connection with your machine is lost during a firmware update, make sure your machine is still connected to your computer and powered on.
Section 10B Firmware Update Manual Firmware Update Occasionally, firmware releases are planned or the process may get interrupted. Rather than waiting for the system to prompt the firmware update, you may choose to do the update at your own convenience. Tip: During the firmware update process, the power button is red, indicating that the update is in progress. If the update process is interrupted or unsuccessful, the power button will stay red and prevent you from turning your machine off.
Section 10B Firmware Update Manual Firmware Update Step 3: Click “Update” to begin. Step 4: Your Cricut machine’s firmware will begin the updating process. A progress bar will appear on the screen and your machine’s power button will turn red, indicating that an update is in progress. Please do not disconnect the machine. Tip: If the connection with your machine is lost during a firmware update, make sure your machine is connected to your computer and powered on.
Section 10B Firmware Update Manual Firmware Update Step 5: Once the update is completed, your machine will automatically turn off and back on. Click “Close” when this process is complete. Tip: Should you cancel the firmware update in the middle of the process, you will be prompted to perform the update when you proceed to the cut screen. Your machine should have the most up-to-date firmware to complete a project.
Section 11A Bluetooth® Determining if your PC has Bluetooth® Step 1. From your computer’s home screen, open the start menu. Step 2. Use the start menu search to find “Device Manager.
Section 11A Bluetooth® Determining if your PC has Bluetooth® Step 3. Open the Device Manager. If your PC has Bluetooth®, there will be a section for “Bluetooth Radios” listed.
Section 11B Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore Air™ machine. Step 2. From your computer’s home screen, open the start menu and select the “Devices and Printers”.
Section 11B Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 3. Click on “Add a device.” Step 4. Once your system has located your Cricut® machine, it will be displayed in the window. Select your Cricut® machine from the list and click “Next” to continue.
Section 11B Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 5. Select “Enter the device’s pairing code.” Step 6. Enter the pairing code 0000, and click “Next.
Section 11B Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 7. Your PC and Cricut® machine are now connected. Click “Close” to close the window.
Section 11C Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore Air™ machine. Step 2. Determine whether your Mac has Bluetooth® by opening System Preferences and looking for the Bluetooth® option.
Section 11C Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 3. Double click to open the Bluetooth® window. Step 4. Once your system has located your Cricut® machine, it will be displayed in the window under “Devices.” Select your Cricut® machine from the list.
Section 11C Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth® Step 5. Click “Pair” to connect your Mac to your Cricut® machine; enter the pairing code 0000 if required. Tip: If the pairing fails, click the “Options” button. Your Mac and Cricut® machine are now connected. Click “Close” to close the window.
Section 11D Bluetooth® Pairing an iPad® with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore Air™ machine. Step 2. On your iPad, open “Settings.
Section 11D Bluetooth® Pairing an iPad® with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth Step 3. Select Bluetooth® and ensure Bluetooth® is turned on. Step 4. Under Devices, select your Cricut® machine.
Section 11D Bluetooth® Pairing an iPad® with Cricut Explore Air™ via Bluetooth Step 5. Enter this PIN 0000, and tap “Pair.” Your iPad® and Cricut® machine are now connected.
Section 11E Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth® adapter Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore® machine. Step 2. Remove the cap from the Cricut Explore® Wireless Bluetooth Adapter.
Section 11E Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth® adapter Step 3. Insert the adapter into the utility port on the right side of your Cricut Explore® machine. Step 4. From your computer’s home screen, open the start menu and select the “Devices and Printers”.
Section 11E Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth® adapter Step 5. Click on “Add a device.” Step 6. Once your system has located your Cricut® machine, it will be displayed in the window under “Devices.” Select your Cricut® machine from the list and click “Next” to continue.
Section 11E Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth® adapter Step 7. Select “Enter the device’s pairing code.” Step 8. Enter the pairing code 0000, and click “Next.
Section 11E Bluetooth® Pairing a PC with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth® adapter Step 9. Your PC and Cricut® machine are now connected. Click “Close” to close the window.
Section 11F Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore® machine. Step 2. Remove the cap from the Wireless Bluetooth Adapter.
Section 11F Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth Step 3. Insert the adapter into the utility port on the side of your Cricut Explore® machine. Step 4. Determine whether your Mac has Bluetooth® by opening System Preferences and looking for the Bluetooth® option.
Section 11F Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth Step 5. Double click to open the Bluetooth® window. Step 6. Once your system has located your Cricut® machine, it will be displayed in the window under “Devices.” Select your Cricut® machine from the list.
Section 11F Bluetooth® Pairing a Mac with Cricut Explore® via Bluetooth Step 7. Click “Pair” to connect your Mac to your Cricut® machine; enter the pairing code 0000 if required. Tip: If the pairing fails, click the “Options” button. Your Mac and Cricut® machine are now connected.
Section 11G Bluetooth® Cricut Explore® Bluetooth Adapter Pairing, iPad Step 1. Power on your Cricut Explore® Machine. Step 2. Remove the cap from the Wireless Bluetooth Adapter.
Section 11G Bluetooth® Cricut Explore® Bluetooth Adapter Pairing, iPad Step 3. Insert the adapter into the utility port on the side of your Cricut Explore® machine. Step 4. On your iPad, open “Settings.
Section 11G Bluetooth® Cricut Explore® Bluetooth Adapter Pairing, iPad Step 5. Select Bluetooth® and ensure Bluetooth® is turned on. Step 6. Under Devices, select your Cricut® machine.
Section 11G Bluetooth® Cricut Explore® Bluetooth Adapter Pairing, iPad Step 7. Enter this PIN 0000, and tap “Pair.” Step 8. Your iPad® and Cricut® machine are now connected.
Section 12 Download the iPad App Install the iPad® App Download and install the Cricut Design Space™ app for iPad® to experience crafting anytime, anywhere. Tip: Anyone can design and save projects on an iPad®; however, in order to cut from your iPad®, you must have Bluetooth® on your Cricut® machine. Cricut Explore Air™ machines have built-in Bluetooth®. All other Cricut Explore® machines require the addition of the Cricut® Bluetooth® adapter. Step 1. On your iPad®, tap App Store. Step 2.
Section 13A Smart Set Dial Setting up Section 2A Using Smart Set™ ® dial settings The Smart Set™ ® dial is a material selection dial that offers pre-defined settings to get the best results on paper, vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, poster board, and more. The Smart Set™® dial eliminates the need to make manual pressure, depth, and speed adjustments. Additional materials can be found under the Custom setting. Tip: The Smart Set™® dial has been calibrated to work best with Cricut® branded products.
Section 13A Smart Set Dial Setting up Fabric: Use for light-weight cotton or cotton/polyester fabrics which have been backed with an iron-on adhesive interfacing. (Fabric backing required to cut fabrics.) Fabric +: (The setting on the dial between fabric and poster board) Use for mid-weight fabrics which have been backed with an iron-on adhesive interfacing. The setting will perform a multi-cut, meaning it will cut more than once along the same lines. (Fabric backing required to cut fabrics.
Section 13B Smart Set Dial Previewing custom material settings Besides choosing from the seven preset material settings on the Smart Set® dial, you can also take advantage of the Custom setting for even greater flexibility with various materials. When your Smart Set® dial is turned to “Custom,” you can access a large variety of material settings in Cricut Design Space™. Each one is set up with a pre-determined cut pressure and multi-cut setting.
Section 13B Smart Set Dial Previewing custom material settings Step 3 Select “Manage Custom Materials” in the Account drop down menu. Step 4 Scroll the list to view custom materials along with their settings. You can add new materials or edit the current list of materials from this screen. Tip: You can also access material setting on the Load, Set, Go screen.
Section 13C Smart Set Dial Using preset custom settings Besides choosing from one of the seven preset material settings on the Smart Set® dial, you can also take advantage of the Custom setting for even greater flexibility with various materials. When your Smart Set® dial is turned to “Custom,” you can access a large variety of material settings in Cricut Design Space™. Step 1 Once your project in Cricut Design Space™ is ready to cut, click the Go button at the top of the design screen.
Section 13C Smart Set Dial Using preset custom settings Step 3 Place material on the cutting mat. Keeping the mat pushed firmly against rollers, press the flashing Load/Unload button. Step 4 Select one of the materials in the menu and then press “Go” on your Cricut® machine.
Section 13D Smart Set Dial Creating your own custom settings There are over 50 pre-loaded custom materials in Cricut Design Space™. If you have a material you would like to cut and it is not on the list, you can add it by creating your own custom setting. Step 1 Begin by inserting a simple image to use as a test cut while you identify the setting. Tip: A heart is a good shape to test with because the image has both curves and points that will need to be cut.
Section 13D Smart Set Dial Creating your own custom settings Step 3 When you are ready to begin your cut, click “Go.” Step 4 If you’re not already signed in, you’ll need to do that now. Review the mat for your cut and click the Go button at the bottom of the screen.
Section 13D Smart Set Dial Creating your own custom settings Step 5 Click “Custom Materials” in the Cut Preview screen. Tip: You can also access the custom materials page from the account menu. Step 6 Click the Add New Material button. From here, you’ll be able to edit the settings for the new material: • • • Name the material. Adjust the pressure by dragging the slider or clicking the (-) and (+) buttons. The lower the number, the lighter the pressure.
Section 13D Smart Set Dial Creating your own custom settings Tip: Use settings from similar materials as a reference for your new custom setting. Step 7 Once you’re done adjusting the details, click “Save.” If you don’t want to add the material, click “Cancel.” Step 8 A message will confirm the update to your settings was successful. Once you are finished adding materials, click “Done” to close the Custom Materials screen.
Section 13D Smart Set Dial Creating your own custom settings Step 9 Load your mat into the machine, turn the Smart Set Dial™ to “Custom”, choose your new material setting and press “Go” on your machine. Tip: You will know the setting is good if the machine cuts completely through your material and does not cut too deeply into the mat. If the test cut requires additional adjustments, see adjusting material settings.
Section 13E Smart Set Dial Adjusting custom material settings You have the option to adjust the custom material settings, whether they are preset or you have added them on your own. Step 1 Start from the mat preview. If you’re not already signed in, you’ll need to do that now. Review the mats and click the Go button at the bottom of the screen. Tip: If you are refining a setting, adjust the placement of your cut on the mat preview so you can continue testing without taking the material off and on the mat.
Section 13E Smart Set Dial Adjusting custom material settings Step 3 Click on the name of the material you would like to update. Make the changes by adjusting the pressure and multi-cut options and then click “Save.” If you decide not to adjust the settings, click “Cancel.” Step 4 A message will confirm the update to your settings was successful. Click the Done button to close the Custom Materials window.
Section 13E Smart Set Dial Adjusting custom material settings Step 5 Load your mat into the machine, turn the Smart Set Dial™ to “Custom”, choose your new material setting and press “Go” on your machine. Tip: You will know the setting is good if the machine cuts completely through your material and does not cut too deeply into the mat. If the cut requires additional adjustments, repeat the process.
Section 13F Smart Set Dial Deleting a custom material If you have added any custom settings, you have the option to delete them. Step 1 Start from the mat preview. If you’re not already signed in, you’ll need to do that now. Review the mats and click the Go button at the bottom of the screen. Step 2 Click “Custom Materials” in the Cut Preview screen.
Section 13F Smart Set Dial Deleting a custom material Step 3 Click on the name of the material you would like to delete, and then click on the trash icon. The material will be removed from your Custom Materials list. Step 4 A message will confirm the update to your settings was successful. Click the Done button to close the Custom Materials window.
Section 14A Using cartridges Linking Cartridges Cricut Explore® machines are compatible with Cricut® cartridges. To use cartridges with your machine, you’ll need to link them to your Cricut ID. If you have already linked your cartridges to the Cricut Craft Room® design software, or linked your cartridges to your Cricut Gypsy™ device and then linked your Gypsy to your Cricut.com account, you have permanent digital access to those images.
Section 14A Using cartridges Linking Cartridges Step 2 Once you’ve logged in, open the green Account menu again and select “Link cartridges” from the menu. Step 3 The Link Cartridges screen will open. Power on the machine.
Section 14A Using cartridges Linking Cartridges Step 4 Insert the Cricut® cartridge, label facing forward, firmly into the port on the Cricut Explore® machine. Step 5 Once the cartridge is detected by the machine, you will be prompted to link the cartridge to your Cricut ID. Click “Link Cartridge”.
Section 14A Using cartridges Linking Cartridges Step 6 You’ll receive confirmation on the screen when the cartridge has been linked successfully. Once your cartridge is linked, you are free to remove it from the machine. Tip: Repeat the process to link additional cartridges.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Once your cartridges are linked to your Cricut ID, you have full access to them in Cricut Design Space™ on your computer or iPad®. There are three ways to locate your linked images in the Cricut® Image Library: 1. View all your images with filters 2. Search for cartridge by name 3. Browse for cartridge Option 1: View all your images with filters Step 1 Sign in to Design Space® with your Cricut ID.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Step 2 Click on the Filters menu to show the different filter options. Select the Ownership filter “Purchased.” Step 3 You can now view the images from cartridges you’ve linked as well as digital images and digital cartridges you have purchased. Tip: View all images on a cartridge related to a specific image by clicking on the Information icon and then the name of the cartridge.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Option 2: Search for cartridge by name Step 1 Sign in to Design Space® with your Cricut ID. In the design screen, click the Insert Images button. Step 2 Click “Cartridges” to view a list of cartridges in alphabetical order. Cartridges you’ve linked and digital cartridges you’ve bought will be labeled “Purchased.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Step 3 In the search field, type the name of the cartridge you have linked. Bits and Pieces Step 4 Click “View all” to see all the images on the cartridge.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Option 3: Browse for cartridge Step 1 Sign in to Design Space® with your Cricut ID. In the design screen, click the Insert Images button. Step 2 Click “Cartridges” to view a list of cartridges in alphabetical order.
Section 14B Using cartridges Finding a linked cartridge in Design Space Step 3 Scroll to find the cartridge you have in mind, or scan to find cartridges labeled “Purchased.” Click “View all” to see all the images on a cartridge.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration The Print then Cut feature of Cricut Design Space™ for PC and Mac® allows you to print your images from your home printer and then cut them out with high precision on your Cricut® machine. Print then Cut calibration is a series of simple cuts, questions, and answers designed to help your Cricut® machine cut exactly along the edge of your printed image. • Cricut Explore Air™ machines are pre-calibrated.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration Step 2 Click the Continue button to begin. Step 3 Load white 8 ½" x 11" paper into your printer for the calibration sheet and then click the Continue button. Tip: The Print then Cut feature should always be used with white materials. Colored materials may prevent your machine from accurately reading the cut sensor marks.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration Step 4 In the print dialogue box that appears, check that the destination is your printer and then click “Print.” Tip: The look of the print dialog screen may differ based the type of computer you are using. Step 5 Make sure your Cricut® machine is powered on and connected to your computer.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration Step 6 Your machine will detect the cut sensor marks around the images and then make a test cut around the small center square. When it is finished cutting, DO NOT unload the cutting mat. While the mat is still loaded into the machine, take a look at the cut lines around the small square in the middle. • Click “Yes” and then “Continue” if the cut line touches the printed line all the way around the small box.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration Step 7 Your Cricut® machine will make a series of horizontal and vertical cuts on the calibration sheet. Once your machine is done cutting, DO NOT unload the cutting mat. Look at the lines on the top and along the right side of the test print page. Determine which cuts are centered on or closest to the print line. Select the corresponding number or letter in the drop-down menus. Click “Continue” after you have made your selections.
Section 15 Print then Cut Calibration Print then Cut Calibration Step 8 The machine will cut the larger rectangle. When it is finished cutting examine the cut line. • Click “Yes” and then “Continue” if you are satisfied with the accuracy of the large box cut. • Click “No” and then “Continue” if you feel the cut could be improved. You’ll be prompted to repeat the process to improve the calibration of your machine. Step 9 You’re done! Your machine is calibrated; simply click “Save and Close” to proceed.
Section 16A Accessories Cutting mats Cricut Explore® machines use 12" x 12" and 12" x 24" Cricut® adhesive cutting mats. With the precision of Cricut Explore®, you can cut basic shapes as small as a 1/4" by 1/4" and as large as 1/2" less than the size of your cutting mat (i.e., on a 12" x 12" cutting mat you can cut as large as 11.5" x 11.5" and on a 12" x 24" cutting mat you can cut up to 11.5" x 23.5").
Section 16A Accessories Cutting mats Step 2: Remove the clear plastic cover from the mat and save it. This cover keeps your mat clean during storage. Step 3: Smooth the material you will use onto the mat in the top left corner inside the grid. Tip: You can use the scraper from the Cricut® Basic Tool Set to smooth the material onto the mat for a stronger grip.
Section 16A Accessories Cutting mats Step 4: Position the mat underneath the mat guides on the machine. Tip: You can load the mat with the Cricut® logo toward the rollers or in the opposite direction. To lengthen the life of your mat, alternate between the two. Step 5: Keeping the mat pushed firmly against the rollers, press the “Load/Unload” button on the machine. Step 6: When the cut is complete, press the “Load/Unload” button again and remove the mat from the machine.
Section 16B Accessories Cricut Cutting Blades Cricut Explore® machines can use a German carbide premium blade for typical cuts or a deep cut blade for thicker or heavier materials. German carbide premium blades fit the housing included with the Cricut Explore® machine, while deep cut blades have a different housing. German carbide premium blades should be used to cut most materials, such as cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board and light-weight fabrics.
Section 16B Accessories Cricut Cutting Blades Step 2: Remove the blade housing by pulling up. Step 3: Depress the plunger and carefully pull out the blade. Be sure to safely dispose of the blade. Step 4: Drop a new blade into the opening. The sharp end will face you; use care to avoid injury.
Section 16B Accessories Cricut Cutting Blades Step 5: Hold the blade clamp up while dropping in the housing. The blade housing should be flush against the top of the blade clamp. Step 6: Close the clamp.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Choose from a variety of fine point pens in different colors or medium point pens featured in the metallic set. Pen colors coordinate with Cricut® Cardstock.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Cricut Explore® Southwest pen set, fine point Features: Armadillo, Geode, Indian Red, Adobe Clay, Moccasin Cricut Explore® Metallic pen set, medium point Features: Copper, Gold, Silver, Blue, Violet Cricut Explore One™ Accessory adapter and pen Features: Cricut Explore One™ Accessory Adapter, Cricut Explore® Midnight fine point pen Section 16C Page 2
Section 16C Accessories Pens Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ Use Cricut Explore® pens to write or draw with your machine. A wide variety of pen sets are available so you can add the perfect touch of color to any project. You’ll get beautiful results for invitations, banners, cards, gift tags, and more. Pens are acid free, non-toxic, and permanent after drying. To insert a pen into the machine, follow the steps below. Step 1: Open accessory clamp A. Step 2: Remove the cap from the pen.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Step 3: Hold the accessory clamp up while pushing the pen down into the housing until the arrow on the pen barrel disappears. Step 4: Close the clamp. Step 5: When writing is complete, open the clamp remove, and cap the pen.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Cricut Explore One™ Step 1. Remove the cap from the pen. Step 2. Insert the pen into the accessory adapter until the arrow on the pen disappears.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Step 3. Open the clamp. Step 4. Hold the clamp up while pushing pen and adapter down into housing until adapter snaps into place. Tip: Holding the clamp up prevents the pen from marking your machine or, if you have already loaded the mat, the material on it.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Step 5. Close the clamp Step 6. Once the machine has finished writing, open the clamp and pull the pen upward to remove both the pen and the adapter.
Section 16C Accessories Pens Step 7. Remove the pen from the adapter. Tip: Store the accessory adapter in the storage compartments found in the door of the machine. Step 8. Recap the pen to prevent it from drying out.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Use the Cricut® Scoring Stylus with your Cricut® machine to score lines for easy folding on cards, boxes, 3D projects, and more. Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ can house the scoring stylus and a cutting blade at the same time, so you can cut and score in one step. Purchase the Cricut Explore One™ accessory adapter and your Cricut Explore One™ machine can easily accommodate the scoring stylus as well.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Cricut Explore® and Cricut Explore Air™ Inserting the scoring stylus follows the same steps as inserting a pen. To insert the scoring stylus into the Cricut Explore® or Cricut Explore Air™ machines, follow the steps below. Step 1. Open accessory clamp A. Step 2. Hold the accessory clamp up while pushing the stylus down into the housing until the arrow on the stylus disappears.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Step 3. Close the clamp. Step 4. When scoring is complete, open the clamp and remove the stylus.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Cricut Explore One™ To insert a scoring stylus into the Cricut Explore One™, follow the steps below. Tip: The Cricut Explore One™ accessory adapter is required to use the scoring stylus with the Cricut Explore One™ machine. The accessory adapter comes with a black fine point pen and is sold separately. Step 1. Insert the scoring stylus into the accessory adapter until the arrow on the stylus disappears. Step 2.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Step 3. Hold the clamp up while pushing the scoring stylus and adapter down into the housing until it snaps into place. Step 4.
Section 16D Accessories Scoring stylus Step 5. When scoring is complete, open the clamp and pull the scoring stylus upward to remove both the stylus and the adapter. Step 6. Remove scoring stylus from the adapter.
Section 16E Accessories Tools Basic Set Cricut® Tools help you get the most out of your Cricut machine. The Cricut® Tools Basic Set includes five handy tools for using your Cricut® machine. • Cricut® Tools Scissors have hardened stainless steel blades for durability and smooth, even cuts. The micro-tip blade gives you greater precision on all materials. A removable cover protects the blades.
Section 16E Accessories Tools Basic Set • The Cricut® Tools Scraper is custom designed to clean unwanted scraps from the Cricut® cutting mats, contributing to a longer lasting mat. It can also be used to smooth materials onto the mat or burnish materials such as vinyl to remove air bubbles or wrinkles. • The Cricut® Tools Spatula precisely lifts images from the Cricut® cutting mat, preventing intricate images from tearing or curling.
Section 16E Accessories Tools Basic Set • The Cricut® Tools Weeder is for “weeding,” or removing negative pieces around a cut image. When working with iron-on or vinyl images, it helps you precisely remove everything that isn’t part of your design from the carrier sheet. It’s also great for poking out tiny negative pieces from a cut cardstock image.
Section 16F Accessories Carry bag The Cricut Explore® Carry Bag protects your machine during storage and lets you easily take it on the go. You can store and transport accessories in the pockets. The secure drawstring and hook-and-loop closure keep your machine safely secured but offer easy access. The carry bag is also sold separately in these stylish colors.
