Title says it all. I have 5 PC's 2 out of the 5 have Asus motherboards with intel BT built in are having connectivity issue with the latest firmware On the Cameo 4 (1.20)

v1.18 worked fine.

Hi, me again. So i decided on the portrait 4. I’m planning on using it for mostly stickers and magnetic bookmarks! I’m also trying to make a list of other accessories I might need to purchase along with the actual machine. Definitely a mat and a scraper. I read that Portrait 4 is compatible with the ES mat but I can’t seem to find it on amazon or the silhouette website? Maybe i’m just an idiot and am not looking hard enough? For those who have the Portrait 4, would you say the regular mat works just fine or should I get the ES one? As for the scraper to laminate, does it really matter what brand it is? I was looking at the bundle option on silhouette’s website and i don’t think it’s really worth it for me so i’ll probably just buy everything separately. Outside of the mat and scraper I don’t think i’ll need any other “tools” but would you recommend I get anything else? Thank you so much in advance for any input you may provide!

Hi is anyone using the paid versions of the software? What’s a main benefit for you?

All,

My wife uses a silhouette cameo from 2014 and my old laptop from 2016. The laptop is dying but she tried using a newer computer and it choked on her designs.

The laptop has a GPU because I used to use it for gaming while the other computer doesn't. However the specifications for her software (I think designer edition plus) don't call for a GPU.

Anyway, are there any suggestions for a good laptop that can handle complex designs? Is a GPU a hidden requirement in the software?

Thanks!

I am trying to upload a file to a site for DTF printing. Has to be min 300dpi. I do not have photoshop, but was told if I upgraded to Sil Business Edition I could export as a png and it would work. No matter what DPI I adjust it to, it does not. It's always 72 DPI. Right now I'm exporting text as the image...if that matters. Any ideas? I tried googling and searching but haven't found this particular answer.

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Hey, I got my cameo 4 a few day ago. When trying to use the print and cut feature the cuts are way too high. I calibrated and added a lamp and nothings changed. I read somewhere that it might have something to do with my printer settings, does anyone know how I can test that.

I used the software to complete some images which were cut off. I did this by drawing a black line using the software. On the design tab, it appears as a normal black line. I set the width of the line to be very big. Anyway, no cutting lines or points appear.

However, when I press the "send" tab, suddenly the line has cut lines all over it.

How do I keep the drawn line but remove the cut lines?

Okay, so I'm trying to cut A4 copy paper using registration marks. I've set that as the media. I'm using the mat. The paper is not sliding on the mat. It's steady and lined up perfectly.

When it cuts, it starts off perfectly at the top left of the paper. The horizontal alignment is precisely on point, and the vertical alignment is also perfect. As it continues cutting, the entirety of the cut is precise in regards to the horizontal (left-right) alignment. However, as the machine progresses further down the paper, the vertical alignment slowly shifts higher and higher. It's strange because it begins perfectly where it should, so it's not a problem with placement. And again, the paper isn't sliding.

The end result is my cut out objects at the top of the paper are perfect, the middle of the paper cut-outs have some white space above them, and at the bottom of the paper the cut-outs have way too much white space above them.

I wonder if it's an issue with reading the lower left registration mark correctly.

Anyone else experience this issue? How can I fix it?

On bluetooth, my computer will recognize the device but won't actually connect. Just says "unavailable"

With USB, it gets as far as "checking for firmware update" but hasn't changed at all in well over an hour.

I've tried everything I can think - updating systems, deleting and re-downloading, checking permissions, etc. has anyone had either of these problems and been able to fix?

Hey guys, I recently got a cameo 4 & had some success cutting some larger foil vinyl stuff but can’t seem to cut any small details without the machine pulling the small pieces & making a big foil ball out of the material. I’m using the auto blade that came with the machine, but will I need to buy a different blade in order to complete the small cuts? Or maybe, I’m going too fast? I’ve altered the settings to go slower & do this or that but nothing seems to help. Any tips???

OKAYYY soo after reading hours worth of feedback on cutting machines (specifically for sticker businesses), I think im gonna believe the common consensus that cricut is not the way to go as a hopeful sticker/magnetic bookmark maker. It seems that a lot of people recommend the Cameo 4 or 5 OR Portrait 4 but it doesn't really work with Mac OS? Does anyone know if this has been fixed or if the issue has been resolved with the5? Any other tips regarding which machine to buy are greatly appreciated! :)

Hey guys. Its my first time trying out the cameo and ive tried so hard to look for videos that can help but cant seem to find any. Basically my printer won’t cut and if it does it just cuts where the blade goes during test cut. Hoping this makes sense but even when i test cut it doesnt cut the triangle at the corner. Any help? Im regretting my purchase atm 😭

Hi! So I’m in the process of trying to rework a very stagnant cameo 3 of my mothers, last used about 3-4 sh years ago? I found the power cord and it works, but I’m missing the computer cord. I’ve heard mixed info online about whether or not it cooperates with third party cables, and wanted to see if anyone could confirm or deny. And if so, what type of cable they used. It /appears/ to be a usb-a to usb-b from what I’m seeing. Thanks!

I want to cut decals without fussing with weeding the outline, but want interior cuts to kiss cut. Is there a word/phrase for that? Is this actually not recommended for any reason and I should slow my roll?

Do you have preferred settings (on Cameo 3)? I assume I need to set my weedlines to the second blade, but I don't know what blade depth is best to cut through my vinyl + backing?

I have some Park Lane 80lb textured cardstock that I've been using to make cards. I have very little problems cutting it by itself, it's my most reliable cardstock.

I have 2" and 6" double sided tape from Scrapbook.com that I'm trying to put on it BEFORE I cut the cardstock for more intricut cuts so I don't have to add glue to tiny little pieces of cardstock. It's less than 1mm high all together. I have hand tremors so it would help me a lot to get this to work, but I'm having difficulties getting it cut all the way even though it isn't that thick.

I'm able to cut through the cardstock and some of the adhesive, but not the backing of the tape. I can kind of peel the cardstock out like a sticker, but it's a challenge and it can easily damage the cardstock, even when I'm careful.

I've tried 2 blades - the 2mm manual blade (brand new) and a knock-off blade housing (like CB09 but it's made to fit the Cameo without an adapter). I use the 2mm on 20 depth, 33 force, 3 speed and 1 pass. Multiple passes rips the cardstock (1 can too, but it's less likely). I tried lower depths with multiple passes but it didn't help.

I used my other blade on the highest setting, 33 force, 2-3 passes. The cuts honestly a lot cleaner than the 2mm, but it still doesn't cut all the way through.

I'm getting pretty discouraged, does anyone have any advice and/or suggestions?

Thank you!

When uploading clipart to the software to make stickers is there a way to prevent each one from opening on a separate work space? The files I am working with have 45 individual clipart files and it's taking a long time to move them all to one cutting mat. I know about the "merge" function, but I would have to open each file one by one. I currently open 10 at once and move them, close them and move on to the next 10.

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File example

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I have a silhouette 3 and I was hoping to use HTV for book binding. Does anyone have a good tutorial for setting to use? I tried and made a complete mess of it. The blade was ripping up the cuts that I wanted and if I lowered pressure it'd not cut through. I'm a bit confused on why there is a plastic layer on the HTV as well, do I remove that before cutting? I was hoping to search for tutorials and stuff but unsure where to start.

I ran the test cut on regular copy paper on top of cutting mat. I didn't touch the default cutting settings of copy paper. Machine is new so I am trying to understand where did I messed up.

Just got a Cameo 5 this week coming over from a Cricut Explore 2 and have been having constant issues with the registration failing when trying to read the registration marks prior to cutting. Have tried power cycling the Cameo, the program, added a lamp directly above it and countless other things but continuously getting this error. I get it with the standard mat and with the ES Mat as well. The one time it actually read and cut around the objects correctly was using the standard mat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Okay, so I'm doing my first tests of the Portrait using normal printer paper and no cutting mat. I just want to get the basics down before going all in. I printed out my first sheet and when I feed the sheet in to register, the Portrait starts trying to cut the registration marks????? I have tried a lot of troubleshooting to ensure that it's not a user end issue, but to no avail. Any tips or did I get a defective unit?

Hello! I’m absolutely fed up with my cricut (explore air 2) as i can’t print then cut anymore (sensors dead) and was wanting to make the switch to silhouette (as cricut design space sucks) i really only use my cricut to cut out simple iron-ons and stickers that i print. I don’t really need a ton of bells and whistles, what do y’all recommend?

So I have had my Cameo 4 for about 8-9 months and have been a casual user, mostly cutting vinyl decals.

I recently got a big box of vinyl from someone on FB marketplace for $100 for ~50 rolls and wanted to play.

Yesterday/this weekend I decided to make some new stuff. The first few cuts were FINE. I was using an aftermarket mat and a mix of glitter vinyl and regular permanent glossy, and the writing came out FINE.

I go to cut the outline of my larger shapes and the damn blade won’t cut. The carriage is going around but nothing is cutting or it glitched and traced the shape then it looked like the needle got stuck on something and it dragged but it didn’t. It did this 3x. This is the auto blade.

I read that the auto blades were problematic for people so I gave up, went searching for a manual blade and spent way too much on a full price blade at Michael’s because of course, Joann said they were in stock and on sale-but they weren’t. AND IT STILL WONT CUT using the recommended settings from multiple sites, resetting the machine and my computer, and trying a new mat and vinyl.

Please help before I karate chop this thing into my pool. It was working FINE before this project.

I'm using the cameo 4 pro and I'm cutting 20"x40" cardstock . No matter what I do the mat always seems to drift slightly . It seems as if the left hold down roller is doing it's job but the right one isn't . Yes the bar is down and the rollers are aligned .

I'm thinking if I added more roller hold downs or somehow rigged up another roller or 2 to hold the mat down properly it would solve this issue. Has anyone taken the roller carriage off and tried adding or building another roller ?

Has anyone heard of or seen 3d printed or aftermarket rollers ? Any advice would be appreciated .

I’m looking to get a machine as a first time user. I’m seeing both the Portrait 3 and 4 out there but can’t see many differences between them. However I can get a Portrait 3 for ~$100 new versus the 4 which is ~$200 new.

Are there an enough differences between the two to justify the cost difference? I’ll mostly be purchasing to make stickers and occasionally cut vinyl for shirts or other projects.

Currently the Curio is sitting proudly, underneath a 'cover' I made out of it's own box, in my front room on the living room table. It's huge and I'm regretting not getting a cameo instead just from the size. None of those fun craft-cabinets can fit it. Hmph...

Can I store this thing vertically? Are there any storage solutions anyone else has come up with?