TIP: Make sure the title on the cartridge is the same as the title on the keypad overlay.
Loading Paper
TIP: The Cricut™ machine can cut papers as large as 6" x 12". It is recommended that
papers be no smaller than 3" x 3". Cardstock is recommended for the best results. We
suggest that you practice on less expensive materials while becoming familiar with the
features described in this section and in the "Advanced Operations" section.
TIP: The Cutting Mat surface is tacky to hold the paper in place during cutting. Remove
paper slowly when using lightweight materials such as vellum.
TIP: Your Cricut™ machine needs 1 foot (30.5 cm) of clear space in the front and back
for paper movement in and out of the Cricut™ machine.
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Insert a Cricut™ cartridge into the cartridge slot
located in the front of your Cricut™ machine.
Place Paper on Cutting Mat
A 6" x 12" (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm) paper size is
recommended for the first try.
1. Remove protective film from Cutting Mat.
2. Align a corner of the paper with the "Align
paper corner here" icon in the lower left corner
of the Cutting Mat (Figure 1).
3. Press the paper onto the Cutting Mat to
adhere it well. Your paper is ready to be cut. To
use other paper sizes, see "Advanced Operations."
Figure 1
Load Cutting Mat into Machine
1. Once the paper has been placed on the mat,
insert the mat into the machine with the arrow
pointing toward the machine.
2. While holding the Cutting Mat firmly
between the roller bar and the deck, press the
Load Paper key on the keypad overlay. The
Cricut™ machine will then load the mat and
paper. If the mat does not load, press the
Unload Paper key and try again.