™ User Manual Manuel d’Utilisateur
™ Welcome to Cricut Expression™ ! The Cricut Expression™ is the latest addition to the revolutionary Cricut™ cutting system. This cartridge-based system does not require a personal computer and allows you to cut thousands of intricate and detailed characters as small as 0.25” (0.62 cm) and as large as 23.5” (59.69 cm) with just the touch of a button. Cricut Expression works with paper sizes up to 12” x 12” (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) and 12” x 24” (30.48 cm x 60.
Contents License Agreement............................................................................................................... 5 Unpack Your Box.................................................................................................................... 7 The Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™............................................... 8 Installing the Cutting Blade Assembly.............................................................
Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™ End User License Agreement PROVO CRAFT AND NOVELTY, INC. (“PROVO CRAFT”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE HARDWARE, CARTRIDGES, FIRMWARE, AND SOFTWARE OF THE CRICUT EXPRESSION™ 24” PERSONAL ELECTRONIC CUTTER™ (“CRICUT EXPRESSION”) TO YOU ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”). PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
5. LIMITED WARRANTIES. This AGREEMENT is subject to and hereby incorporates the CRICUT EXPRESSION™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter Statement of Limited Warranty and Cricut™ Font and/or Shape Cartridge Statement of Limited Warranty. 6. TERMINATION. This AGREEMENT is effective until terminated. This AGREEMENT will terminate immediately without notice from PROVO CRAFT if you fail to comply with any provision of this AGREEMENT.
Unpack Your Box Your box should contain the following: 1. Cricut Expression™ machine 2. User Manual 3. Plantin SchoolBook™ font cartridge, cartridge binder, keypad overlay, and handbook 4. Blade assembly 5. 12” x 12” (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) cutting mat 6. Quick Start Guide 7.
The Cricut Expression™ 24” Personal Electronic Cutter™ The illustration below will help you become familiar with your Cricut Expression™ machine. All the buttons, keys, and components shown will be described in more detail later on. CUT Button Blade Navigation Buttons On Button Keypad STOP Button Display Screen Speed Dial Pressure Dial Roller Bar Size Dial Door Cartridge WARNING! Disconnect electrical power before servicing or cleaning.
Installing the Cutting Blade Assembly Please note that the Cricut Expression™ 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: 1. Open the doors on the Cricut Expression machine and remove the cardboard inserts from either side of the carriage. 2. Remove the green cutting blade assembly from its bag.
When positioning your Cricut Expression machine, choose a location that is • inaccessible to children. The Cricut Expression 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 (1.83 meters) of a grounded electrical outlet, and that has a minimum clearance of 2 feet (60.96 cm) behind the Cricut Expression machine for paper movement.
Insert a Cricut™ cartridge into the cartridge slot located in the front of your Cricut Expression machine. Turn it on by pressing the On button near the CUT button. TIP: Make sure the title on the keypad is the same as the title on the cartridge. Loading Paper TIP: The Cricut Expression machine can cut materials as large as 12” x 24” (30.48 cm x 60.96 cm). The machine cannot cut materials smaller than 3” x 3” (7.62 cm x 7.62 cm). Cardstock is recommended for best results.
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. Hold the cutting mat firmly between the roller bar and the deck and gently push the leading edge of the mat into the rollers. Then press the Load Paper key on the keypad overlay. The Cricut Expression machine will then load the mat and paper. If the mat does not load, press the Unload Paper key and try again.
The Space key functions just like the space bar on a computer or typewriter. It inserts one space after the last character entered every time the Space key is pressed. 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. The Back Space key functions just like the backspace key on a computer or typewriter. It deletes character(s), starting from the last one entered, every time it is pressed.
Cutting Characters Size Dial Using the Size Dial, choose one of the size settings ranging from 0.25” (0.64 cm) to 23.5” (59.69 cm). This will determine the height of your finished cut. The selected size will be displayed on the display screen next to the keypad overlay. Although the full size range is available no matter the size of the cutting mat, be sure to select a size that will fit on the material you are using (a warning message will display on the display if your size is too large).
Advanced Operations Your Cricut Expression machine has a variety of advanced operations designed to enhance your creativity. We recommend you become familiar with basic operations before moving onto the advanced operations described in this section. Creative Feature Keys Creative Features are found within the six gray keys in the upper left corner of the keypad. Creative Features vary from cartridge to cartridge and provide a multitude of creative options.
Modes on the Cricut Expression™ machine Portrait Landscape The Portrait mode changes the cutting direction from Landscape mode, the default setting, to Portrait mode. Landscape cuts characters from top to bottom on the cutting mat (the right side of the cut comes out of the machine first). Portrait cuts characters from left to right on the cutting mat (the bottom side of the cut comes out of the machine first).
The Quantity mode allows you to choose the number of cuts you want of those selected on the display. To use the Quantity mode, press the Quantity button until the button is backlit in green and the display reads “Quantity on” and offers instructions. Then use the plus and minus arrows (the Left and Right Arrow Buttons) to indicate the quantity of cuts desired. Then make your cutting selection and press CUT. The display will show a running total of how many cuts from the selected quantity have been cut.
TIP: After making your cutting selection, press the OK button to see the calculated number of cuts that will fit on the page. The Auto Fill mode fills the page with as many of the characters selected on the display as will fit on the page at the size selected. To use the Auto Fill mode, press the Auto Fill button so that the button is backlit in green. Then make your character(s) selection, set the Size Dial, and press CUT.
TIP: Even with the Center Point function activated, a character will still cut proportionate to the Key Height Character unless Real Dial Size is selected. For example, a lowercase letter may not cut exactly centered over the center point because it is being cut proportionate to the Key Height Character. Press Real Dial Size for a centered cut. The Line Return function allows you to create line breaks between cuts as if you were using the return or enter key on a computer keyboard.
Mat Size The Mat Size button is a quick way to set the mat size that you will be using with the Cricut Expression machine. Load the mat and then press the button to change to 12” by 12” or 12” by 24”. The default mat size can also be changed on the Settings screen. Xtra Buttons The Xtra1 and Xtra2 buttons are placeholders for future functions for the Cricut Expression™ machine. See all the Cricut Expression updates at www.cricut.com.
The smaller the number on the adjustment knob, the shorter the blade depth. Shorter blade depths are recommended for light- weight materials, longer blade lengths for heavier materials. Reinstall the cutting blade assembly into the Cricut Expression machine by reversing the procedure to remove the cutting blade assembly. Test the setting on a scrap piece of paper and make adjustments as necessary.
After removing the cutting blade assembly, locate the blade release at the top of the cutting blade assembly and push it in (Figure 1). The blade will emerge from the cutting blade assembly. You will need to gently pull the blade away from the magnet holding it in place (Figure 2). To install the new blade, let go of the blade release and carefully insert the shaft of the blade into the hole in the bottom of the cutting blade assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions TIP: For our complete list of frequently asked questions, plus the latest updates to the User Manual, visit www.cricut.com. 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: Are the Creative Feature keys the same for each cartridge? A: Only the Shadow feature is found on most sets. The other five Creative Features are handpicked by the artist and will vary.
Troubleshooting TIP: For our complete list of frequently asked questions, plus the latest updates to the User Manual, visit www.cricut.com. Problem: The cutting mat won’t load when I push the Load Paper key. Solution: Try pushing the cutting mat slightly into the roller bar as you press the Load Paper key. Problem: The cutting mat didn’t load when I pushed the Load Paper key. And now, when I try to push it again, it doesn’t do anything. Solution: You need to press Unload Paper first.
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