Do you have a Cricut machine and want to know how you can print and cut larger materials than the mat size? With the right tools and materials, it is possible to do just that.
To print and cut larger than the mat size, you need to use something called ‘Print then Cut’. This is a feature of the Cricut machines that allows users to print an image on their printer, and then have it cut by the Cricut machine.
The first step for this process is to design your project in any of the design software compatible with your Cricut machine. Once you have your design ready, you need to select ‘Print then Cut’ as your cutting method.
This will enable the Cricut machine to recognize the printed image on your material.
Next, you need to load your material onto the cutting mat. Make sure that it is securely in place so that it won’t slip while being cut. Afterward, insert the cutting mat into your Cricut machine and load it into a printer tray.
Printing
Now comes the printing part of this process. Set up your printer by following its manual instructions and choosing settings such as paper type, resolution, etc., depending on what kind of material you are using for printing.
Cutting
Once you have printed out your image onto your material, take out the cutting mat from your printer tray and insert it into your Cricut machine again. Go back to your software design interface and select ‘Cut Image’ from there.
Now turn on your Cricut machine and wait for it to complete cutting out the printed image from your material. Once done, remove it from its tray carefully.
Printing and cutting larger than mat size is possible with a Cricut machine using its ‘Print then Cut’ feature. You just need to design your project in compatible software, set up printing parameters according to material type, insert cutting mat into printer tray for printing, remove when done and insert again in Cricut for cutting. With these steps followed properly one can print and cut larger materials easily with their Cricut device!