A lot of users have had the challenge of Cricut not cutting through the material, so we will explore the solutions for this problem here. Let us go through troubleshooting tips for when Cricut is not cutting or when it does not cut all the way through.
How do I fix my Cricut not cutting correctly?
1. General troubleshooting tips
The tips above are the general troubleshooting steps to take when you notice that Circut is not cutting correctly. If you attempt 1 to 7, and the machine is still malfunctioning, then proceed to the specific solutions that follow.
2. Install the green/gold assembly into the cutting arms correctly
Always insert the green/gold assembly in the middle groove area. Users mistakenly put it in the lower groove area, and this can be why the Cricut is not cutting. If you install the assembly correctly, there will be no space between the bottom of the machine and the blade.
3. Determine why Cricut is not cutting using an assembly test
4. Check blade height setting
Without additional external testing, you can confirm if the blade extends out of the green/gold blade assembly. If it does, then you need to adjust the blade height settings. It is tough to estimate the correct height. So, change the blade height to around 6 (1 mm) and adjust it from there.
5. Determine why Cricut is not cutting using an arm buoyancy test
6. Adjust the sizes
Images and texts may be too small to cut. Changing the size of the fonts and images can fix this issue of Cricut not cutting. Several factors can be the reason for Cricut not cutting all the way through, and we have explored the solutions. Begin the troubleshooting with the tips in the first section, as these are sufficient for most cases.
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