Cricut Maker FAQ
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.
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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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.
Additional Resources
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