The cartridges are interchangeable, although not all options on a cartridge may be available with the smaller machines. While some cartridges are generic in content, Cricut has licensing agreements with Disney, Pixar, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, DC Comics and Hello Kitty. In 2011, a total of 275 cartridges were made available, with new ones regularly released. Each cartridge provides for hundreds of different cuts. There are two types of cartridges, shape and font. Designs can be cut out on a PC with the Cricut Design Studio software, on a USB connected Gypsy machine, or can be directly inputted on the Cricut machine using the keyboard overlay. The purpose of the universal overlay is to simplify the process of cutting by only having to learn one keyboard overlay instead of having to learn the overlay for each individual cartridge. However, Provo Craft has released a 'Universal Overlay' that is compatible with all cartridges released after August 1, 2013. The plastic keyboard overlay indicates key selections for that cartridge only. Each cartridge comes with a keyboard overlay and instruction booklet. No longer usable, as Craft Room servers are offline Īutomatic support for 6 tools, and 100+ materialsĪutomatic support for 13 tools, and 300+ materialsĪutomatic support for 3 tools, and 50+ materialsĪutomatic support for 7 tools, and 100+ materialsĭesigns are made from components stored on cartridges. With cartridges and third party extension for sure cuts a lot The Cricut operates as a paper cutter based upon cutting parameters programmed into the machine, and resembles a desktop printer.

Both the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 require mats and blades which can be adjusted to cut through various types of paper, vinyl and other sheet products. The largest machine will produce letters from a 13 to 597 mm (0.5 to 23.5 in) high. The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric and other materials such as leather, matboard, and wood. is an American brand of cutting plotters, or computer-controlled cutting machines, designed for home crafters.

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