How Do You Replace a Cricut Pen Holder?

Replacing a Cricut pen holder is a relatively simple task, but requires some knowledge of the device and its parts. The Cricut is an electronic cutting machine used for crafting, fabricating, and other DIY projects.

It uses cartridges containing various shapes and sizes of blades and pens to cut out intricate designs from paper, vinyl, fabric, and other materials. The pen holder is an important component of the machine as it holds the pens in place and allows them to be used for precise cutting.

The first step in replacing a Cricut pen holder is to remove the old one from the machine. This can be done by turning off the power to the machine and unplugging it from the wall outlet.

Then remove any cartridges that may be installed in the machine by pressing down on the release lever on each side of the cartridge chamber. If there are any clips holding down the pen holder, use a flathead screwdriver to loosen them before removing it.

Once you have removed the old pen holder, you can begin installing a new one. Start by aligning the new pen holder with its corresponding slots in the machine’s base plate.

Make sure that all four slots are lined up properly so that they will fit snugly when tightened down with screws or clips. Once everything is lined up properly, secure it into place with screws or clips.

After installing your new pen holder, you should test it out with some scrap material before using it on your project. To do this, turn on your Cricut and select a shape or design from your cartridge library.

Place some scrap material into position under your blade arm and lower it until it touches your material. Select a speed setting suitable for testing purposes (usually one notch below maximum speed) and press down on your control panel’s start button.

Conclusion:

Replacing a Cricut pen holder doesn’t take much time or effort but does require some knowledge of how to install components safely and correctly inside of your cutting machine. After removing any cartridges installed in the device, you should be able to successfully replace your old pen holder with a new one without any issues.