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    The Cricut Maker uses the same Design Space software as the Explore but some steps differ since it lacks a SmartSet dial. Materials are selected in the software instead. Users will not lose projects if upgrading, as content is linked to their Cricut ID, not the machine. The Maker's power cord allows higher amperage to charge devices while cutting. Its Adaptive Tool System intelligently controls blades for different materials, unlike the Explore's Smart Cut technology. The Maker can also cut slightly thicker materials and features a Fast Mode option.

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    The Cricut Maker uses the same Design Space software as the Explore but some steps differ since it lacks a SmartSet dial. Materials are selected in the software instead. Users will not lose projects if upgrading, as content is linked to their Cricut ID, not the machine. The Maker's power cord allows higher amperage to charge devices while cutting. Its Adaptive Tool System intelligently controls blades for different materials, unlike the Explore's Smart Cut technology. The Maker can also cut slightly thicker materials and features a Fast Mode option.

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    Cricut Maker FAQ

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    The Cricut Maker uses the same Design Space software as the Explore but some steps differ since it lacks a SmartSet dial. Materials are selected in the software instead. Users will not lose projects if upgrading, as content is linked to their Cricut ID, not the machine. The Maker's power cord allows higher amperage to charge devices while cutting. Its Adaptive Tool System intelligently controls blades for different materials, unlike the Explore's Smart Cut technology. The Maker can also cut slightly thicker materials and features a Fast Mode option.

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    Cricut Maker FAQ

    Is Design Space the same for the Cricut Maker as for the
    Explore?
    Design Space is indeed the same for the Cricut Maker as for the Explore. Use the

    Guide
    same URL to access it and the same Cricut ID to sign in. However, in the cut inter-
    action, when you have a Cricut Maker machine selected the Set material and Load
    tools and mat steps will look slightly different because the Cricut Maker does not
    have a SmartSet dial. The material is selected in the software instead.

    Will I lose my cartridges, projects, or uploaded images if


    I upgrade to the Cricut Maker?
    No. Your cartridges, projects, and uploaded images are linked to your Cricut ID in
    the Cricut Cloud, not to a machine. Use the same Cricut ID as always and you’ll have
    access to all of your content with your Cricut Maker.

    Is the Cricut Maker power cord the same as the one I


    have for my Explore?
    The Cricut Maker power cord has been upgraded to allow for 3 Amps of output. The
    Cricut Explore machines have an output of 2.5 Amps. The upgraded capacity allows
    you to charge a mobile device via the charging port on the right side of the Cricut
    maker machine while the machine is cutting or writing.

    Using an Explore power cord with your Cricut Maker will not damage the machine.
    However, if you are charging a mobile device while the machine is cutting, especially
    if cutting thicker materials or materials that require more pressure, using something
    other than the Cricut Maker power cord may cause the motor to stutter, slow down,
    or the machine to shut off.

    Note: We recommend using the power cord that comes with the machine.
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    How is the Cricut Maker Adaptive Tool System different


    than the Cricut Explore Smart Cut technology?
    The Cricut Explore Cut Smart technology moves the mat in and out of the machine
    and the carriage side to side, allowing the fine point blade to drag to cut through
    materials.

    The Cricut Maker also moves the mat in and out of the machine, and the carriage
    side to side, but with the Adaptive Tool System the gears of the drive housing inter-
    lock with the gears of the Adaptive Tool System to lift and turn the blade, intelligently
    controlling the direction of the blade and the cut pressure to match the material,
    enabling the Rotary Blade to cut fabrics and the Knife Blade to cut thicker materials.

    Guide
    Does the Cricut Maker have Fast Mode?
    Yes; the Cricut Maker does have a Fast Mode option for cutting and writing up to 2x
    faster when using some Vinyl, Iron-on, and Cardstock settings.

    How does the Cricut Maker know which blade I have


    loaded?
    When you proceed to cut your project, the machine will first move the carriage to the
    right (this is calling “homing”) then scan the blade to find out which one is installed.

    How thick can my cutting material be with the Cricut


    Maker?
    3/32” of an inch, or 2.4mm for both the rotary and knife blades. Click here for an
    important tip when cutting thick materials.

    Does the Cricut Maker have to be connected to the inter-


    net?
    The Cricut Maker machine is used with Design Space, which is a cloud-based, online
    software. It does not function stand-alone. When using Design Space on a desktop
    or laptop computer, an internet connection is required. When using the machine with
    the Design Space app on an iOS device (iPad/iPhone), you can use the offline feature
    in that app to use your machine and Design Space without an internet connection.
    Cricut Maker FAQ • 2/3
    Does the Cricut Maker fit into the tweed Machine Tote?
    Yes; the Cricut Maker does indeed fit inside the tweed Machine Tote.

    Additional Resources

    L ear n.cri cut.com

    Guide
    Hel p.cri cut.com
    Inspi rat i on.c r ic ut.c om
    What co me s in the box?
    Ho w do I set up my Cr icut Exp lore or Cric ut M a k e r m a c hine ?
    Cri cu t M ake r : Moving the star w he e ls on the rolle r b a r
    Cri cu t M ake r Manual
    Cri cu t M ake r : Scor ing Wheel FA Q

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