User Guide

Getting Started with Silhouette CAMEO®

Blades

Different styles of blades are adjusted by different methods. Instructions for adjusting alternate blade

types will be included on the blade packaging. In all cases, higher blade settings expose more of

the blade and are for cutting thicker materials. Refer to Silhouette Studio® for recommended blade

settings for different materials.

The AutoBlade can adjust automatically according to your software cut settings. To adjust the

AutoBlade manually, insert the tip of the blade into the blade adjustment socket as shown. Gently

press the Autoblade up and down into the adjustment socket until the red indicator line points to the

desired setting.

Blade setting

4-6

7-10

2-3

Material

Thin materials such as vinyl and smooth heat transfer material

Thicker materials such as textured cardstock and pattern papers

Thick materials such as canvas

Medium-weight materials such as paper, cardstock and flocked heat transfer material

NOTE: The AutoBlade can only be used in the left tool holder.

lock lever

tool

tool holder 1 tool holder2

Dual-Carriage Setup

The CAMEO provides a dual-carriage to hold two different tools

simultaneously. This allows you to perform a variety of actions during

the same job. The two carriages are labeled as red (or Tool 1 on the

left side) and blue (or Tool 2 on the right side). Tools can be used

interchangeably in either carriage, except the AutoBlade can only be

used in the left-hand side.

To load a tool into the desired carriage,

unlock the tool holder by gently squeezing

and pulling on the tool holder. Place the

tool into the tool holder and push the

extended part back to secure the tool.

Be sure the tool is pressed completely

into the holder.

INDICATOR LINE

ADJUSTMENT SOCKET

AUTOBLADE

unlock lock