You can convert any image of your choice into a printable image by modifying the Linetype. The flatten tool will allow you to convert multiple layers to print together from the Layers panel. The Cricut image library has printable images that are already designed with decorative patterns. These printable images are available in the design space, ready to print and cut. You can find the printable images by going through the filters icon and checking the box marked printables. Select a printable image from the list, add it to your Canvas, select Make it to print, then cut.
Here’s a complete guide on how to print and cut on Cricut.
Steps On How To Print And Cut On Cricut
- After inserting printable images in your project or changing your images, Linetype to print and select Make It from the Design Space. A preview image with an added cut sensor marking will be shown. Now click on Continue to proceed to the cut interaction.
- Now you will be directed to another screen; click on your machine name from the drop-down menu.
- Select the Send To Printer button to open the print,, then cut the dialog.
- Image bleed will be applied automatically to the image to avoid the white border after the cut process is complete.
- Print your page using your home printer.
- After printing your page, place the print paper on the Cricut cutting mat and feed it to the Cricut machine. Your Cricut machine will automatically scan for the sensor marking to be cut around with precision.
Important Note: Please note that the maximum printable size for the Print Then Cut is 9.25”x6.75,” and the default material size is 8.5”x11.”
Colored materials and reflective materials containing any kind of design might interfere with the cut sensor mark being read by the Cricut Explore machine. We highly recommend you use an InkJet printer and an 8.5”x11 white material for all your Print Then Cut projects with the Cricut Explore machine.
Things To Remember For How To Print And Cut On Cricut
- Image Bleed: The image is allotted with a bleed by default. The bleed is a small border around the image border that allows you to cut precisely around the edges. It is highly recommended for the precision of cutting; always use the bleeding. However, there is no option available to turn the bleeding on/off from the project Preview screen. The bleed might make the image appear to look more distorted or fuzzy, but this border will get trimmed after the cutting process, and it will help you make a smooth cut.
- Print Then Cut all in one session: It is always recommended to complete the entire process of Print Then Cut in one go/ one session without changing the browser and the computer to avoid any error while performing printing and cutting operations. While you can still save your Print and Cut project within the Design Space by switching your browser or computer in the process of printing and cutting. You can even save your print and cut it as a PDF. But for the best, we recommend you cut your project in a single Design Space session.
- Proper placement of materials on the cutting mat: Place the material you have to print at the top left section of your cutting mat directly along the top edge of the adhesive on the cutting mat. You have to ensure that the material is straight and contains no wrinkles, as it helps the machine detect the cut sensor and marks near your image correctly. Using the Cricut LightGrip mat is always recommended if you print on copy paper or standard paper.
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does print then cut mean on the Cricut?
Print and Cut means printing your images on your inkjet printer and then cutting the print with your Cricut machine. The Print and Cut feature is only available for Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore models.
Can we use any printer for printing and cutting on Cricut?
You can only use inkjet printers to print and cut using Cricut since the laser printers are not compatible with Cricut printable materials as the laser printers use heat to melt the printer toner on the material surface. Whereas the Inkjet printer prints the ink at room temperature.
Can we use print and cut on vinyl?
You can use any Cricut machine like Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore to cut out your designs or cut them manually with scissors. One of the benefits of using this type of vinyl is that weeding on your project is not required. You just have to print, cut, and apply it like a sticker.
Can a Cricut machine print pictures?
The Cricut machines can’t print the images, but the Cricut Design Space can send the images to your printer to print 8.5×11-inch material. When you give the print command in your Design Space software, a dialog box will pop up for you to select the printer. And from the dialog box, you can go to the advanced options to change the paper and printing settings.
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