{"id":72301,"date":"2024-07-10T21:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=72301"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T10:20:34","slug":"cricut-calibration-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cricut-calibration-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricut Print Then Cut Calibration Guide for Perfect Cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s talk about Cricut\u2019s Print-Then-Cut calibration.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever printed a design, aligned it perfectly with your Cricut machine, only to find that it doesn\u2019t cut accurately?<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Example of Cricut machine\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/hero.jpg\" width=\"1600\"><figcaption>Example of a bad\/imperfect cut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maybe it cuts some of the design off or creates an imbalance of offsets around the corners. Or perhaps, when you try to calibrate the machine, it just won\u2019t calibrate properly? You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>Many Cricut crafters, including myself, face this issue. It can be frustrating, but it\u2019s solvable. In this post, I\u2019ll share all the possible reasons for imperfect cuts and how to resolve them based on my experience.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"toc\" id=\"toc\">\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#first-check-your-mat\">1. First, Check Your Mat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#do-a-machine-calibration\">2. Do a Machine Calibration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use-the-pdf-calibration-sheet\">3. Use the PDF Calibration Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cut-sensor-marks-could-be-the-culprit\">4. Cut Sensor Marks Could Be the Culprit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-faulty-cricut-design-space-update\">5. A Faulty Cricut Design Space Update<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <button class=\"expand-button\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"first-check-your-mat\">1. First, Check Your Mat<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing most of us would probably do is jump right into calibration, but I\u2019d suggest not quite yet. First, <strong>check your mat<\/strong>. In fact, check the following few things, and get them right:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you are using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.cricut.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360009373414-Which-mats-can-I-use-with-my-Cricut-machine\">correct mat size<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you are laying your paper on the top right of the mat.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paper Placement on Mat\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/place-top-left.jpg\" width=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<li>Make sure the mat is not bent or wavy on both the left and right sides.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bent Mat\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/bended-mat.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<li>Make sure the mat is not crooked when loaded into the Cricut machine.<\/li>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Use the correct mat size and ensure it\u2019s perfectly flat.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Crooked Mat\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/bended-loaded-mat.jpg\" width=\"1000\"><figcaption>Example of a mat crooked when loaded into the Cricut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"do-a-machine-calibration\">2. Do a Machine Calibration<\/h2>\n<p>If your mat is all okay, let\u2019s proceed to perform a calibration. This ensures your machine cuts precisely along the edge of your printed image.<\/p>\n<p>Cricut provides a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.cricut.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360009424974-Calibrating-your-machine-for-Print-Then-Cut\">detailed guide on how to calibrate your machine<\/a>, so I won\u2019t repeat the instructions here. I suggest you read and follow it to try to calibrate your machine.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to keep calibrating until everything is perfect. However, here are a few things I\u2019d like to point out that you should take note of when doing calibration.<\/p>\n<h3>Understand <em>Normal Cuts<\/em> and <em>Massive Offsets<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>In the second step of the machine calibration, the Cricut machine will cut vertical and horizontal lines on the numbers 1-21 and A-U. You are supposed to find which cut line falls directly on or closest to the printed line.<\/p>\n<p>But before you do that, here\u2019s one thing you need to take note of: you need to know if the cut lines are <em>normal cuts<\/em> or <em>massive offset cuts<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Normal Cuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A <em>normal cut<\/em> means it meets the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first cut is before 1, and the last cut is after 21.<\/li>\n<li>The first cut is before A, and the last cut is after U.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these conditions are not met, it is considered a <em>massive offset cut<\/em>. Read below to learn more about <em>massive offset cuts.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Normal Horizontal Cut\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/normal-cut-horizontal.jpg\" width=\"1556\"><figcaption>This is a normal cut as first and last cut lines falls <em>before 1<\/em> and <em>after 21<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Normal Vertical Cut\" height=\"1654\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/normal-cut-vertical.jpg\" width=\"458\"><figcaption>This is also a normal cut as first and last cut lines falls <em>before A<\/em> and <em>after U<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are getting a normal cut, then go ahead and figure out which lines fall most centered on the printed line and input them in the dialogue box in the calibration process in your design space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Massive Offset Cuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the cuts are not within the boundary of <em>normal cuts<\/em>, then they are probably m<em>assive offset cuts.<\/em> M<em>assive offset cuts <\/em>can occur in any of the following scenarios:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The first cut is after 1.<\/li>\n<li>The last cut is before 21.<\/li>\n<li>The first cut is after A.<\/li>\n<li>The last cut is before U.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here are some examples of <em>massive offset cuts<\/em>:<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Massive Offset Horizontal Cut\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/massive-offset-cut-horizontal.jpg\" width=\"1477\"><figcaption>This is a massive offset cut because the first cut line is <em>after 1<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Massive Offset Vertical Cut\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/massive-offset-cut-vertical.jpg\" width=\"369\"><figcaption>This is also a massive offset cut as the last cut line falles <em>before U<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What to Do with Massive Offset Cuts?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important that if any of these scenarios occur, you <strong>do not choose which lines fall most centered on the printed line<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Instead, for each of these scenarios, choose the following as your answer, and then repeat calibration:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First horizontal cut is after 1 \u2013 Choose 1.<\/li>\n<li>Last horizontal cut is before 21 \u2013 Choose 21.<\/li>\n<li>First vertical cut is after A \u2013 Choose A.<\/li>\n<li>Last vertical cut is before U \u2013 Choose U.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Repeat the calibration process. You might need to do it a few times, possibly more than 5-8 times, until it is perfectly calibrated. This is normal. If this does not work, continue reading below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Understand cut types, calibrate repeatedly, use the PDF sheet if needed, and print at 100% scale.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"use-the-pdf-calibration-sheet\">3. Use the PDF Calibration Sheet<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#d7d7d7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-info-circle\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"><strong>Update:<\/strong> Cricut recently made updates to the Design Space. Previously, the size of the Print Then Cut calibration sheet would vary based on the platform it was printed from. With this update, the calibration sheet is now consistent across all platforms. It now features a version number, and the letters on the right side have been moved a bit to the left.<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new calibration sheet look something like the image below:<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New Cricut Calibration Sheet\" height=\"1848\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/new-cricut-calibration-sheet.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><figcaption>The new calibration sheet look something like the image below<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you do calibration, you are asked by Cricut Design Space right in the app to print the calibration sheet. However, many have reported that the calibration sheet directly printed from Design Space isn\u2019t exactly accurate, at least when compared to the PDF version downloaded and printed manually.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an image of a user comparing calibration sheets directly printed from Cricut Design Space and the other from the PDF version.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calibration Sheets Comparison\" height=\"4057\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/calibration%20sheets%20comparison.jpg\" width=\"2988\"><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/cricut\/comments\/u9sgwy\/print_then_cut_issues_this_is_why_the_calibration\/\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can tell, there\u2019s some difference between the two. So if calibration isn\u2019t working for you, you may want to try going to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.cricut.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360009424974-Calibrating-your-machine-for-Print-Then-Cut\">official Cricut help guide<\/a>, scroll all the way down to the end of the article, and download the PDF version of the calibration sheet.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Download Calibration Sheet\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/download-calibration.jpg\" width=\"1392\"><figcaption>Download the PDF version of the calibration sheet from the official Cricut help guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Remember, in your printing settings dialogue, always choose to <strong>print at 100% scale<\/strong> and never print to fit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> The PDF calibration sheet may differ slightly in size from the one printed directly from Cricut, which can cause imperfect cuts.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"cut-sensor-marks-could-be-the-culprit\">4. Cut Sensor Marks Could Be the Culprit<\/h2>\n<p>If all the above don\u2019t work, the next thing you should consider is perhaps the cut sensor marks are not properly read by the machine. These are the marks\/lines deliberately printed by Design Space for the Cricut machine to read to know the exact position of where to cut accurately.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cricut cut sensor marks\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/print-and-cut-marks.jpg\" width=\"386\"><figcaption>Example of Cricut cut sensor marks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the machine fails to read part or the entire cut sensor marks, it will not cut accurately.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple of things that may interfere with the machine\u2019s ability to read the sensor marks properly:<\/p>\n<h3>Check Ambience and Lighting<\/h3>\n<p>Direct sunlight, overhead reading lamps, or glare directed towards the sensor may interfere with the machine\u2019s sensor light. To ensure there\u2019s no interference, you could do the following when the machine\u2019s sensor is scanning for the cut sensor mark:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close the Cricut machine\u2019s lid.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off any lights that may interfere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Is the Machine\u2019s Sensor Light Blocked or Dirty?<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that the cut sensor light of the machine is clean, or else it will also affect its ability to detect the cut sensor mark. To clean the cut sensor light on your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine, sweep gently with a small, clean, dry watercolor paintbrush.<\/p>\n<h3>Check the Sensor Marks on Printed Paper<\/h3>\n<p>If you are cutting stickers with paper that has a glossy film or other types of film on it, that may affect the accuracy of the machine reading the sensor mark as well. It is best to <strong>ensure the film does not cover the sensor mark<\/strong> or <strong>use  matte transparent Scotch tape<\/strong> on the sensor marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Ensure the Cricut machine\u2019s sensor light can properly read the sensor marks on your paper for accurate cutting.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"a-faulty-cricut-design-space-update\">5. A Faulty Cricut Design Space Update<\/h2>\n<p>The Cricut Design Space app gets auto-updated all the time. If your cuts were perfect and suddenly they are not, it might not be your fault. There\u2019s a chance that a Cricut Design Space update is the culprit. This is something I\u2019ve experienced personally.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cricut Design Space update\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/cricut-calibration-tips\/cricut-design-space-update.jpg\" width=\"1148\"><figcaption>Cricut Design Space update interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What Happened?<\/h3>\n<p>My machine was cutting perfectly, then out of nowhere, it became inconsistent. Sometimes it cut well, other times it didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>I tried all the calibration methods mentioned earlier, but nothing worked\u2014it was always hit or miss. I noticed this started happening after an update to the Cricut Design Space app. While I was still troubleshooting, another update came through, and suddenly, everything was back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>I believe the inconsistency was due to the update, and a quick search on X (formerlly twitter), i found few cricut users sharing similar experrience.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">there\u2019s a global error where the Print Then Cut feature in Cricut Design Space is inaccurate. No amount of calibration will fix it. talked to customer support for 6 hrs and its something to do with their software engineer team pushing out an update that made Print&Cut inaccurate<\/p>\n<p>  \u2014 POGGY \u273f Shop Launch July 16th!! 4\/16 pogpals.com (@pogpals) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pogpals\/status\/1308660638160359424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">i swear cricut has an update every week and ruins my calibration -_-;;<\/p>\n<p>  \u2014 Phiphi \u0295\u00b7\u1d25\u00b7\u0294 (@misoandtofuu) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/misoandtofuu\/status\/1513985234194235397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WAH I\u2019VE BEEN FRUSTRATED AT MY CRICUT BUT TURNS OUT THE CALIBRATION WAS OFF BC I HAD THE \u201cBAD VERSION\u201d UPDATES WHERE THEY MOVED THE REGISTRATION MARKS UGHHHHHH<\/p>\n<p>  \u2014 birb \u14da\u160f\u15e2 (@birbyatta) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/birbyatta\/status\/1692012865610256613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricut?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cricut<\/a> Your latest update wrecked the calibration on my cricut maker, and recalibration isn\u2019t fixing it. This is not the first time this has happened. Please get your stuff together, I have customer orders to fill.<\/p>\n<p>  \u2014   JuniCat Designs (@JuniCat81) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JuniCat81\/status\/1689446733309255680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> If cuts suddenly become imperfect, check if the app has been updated recently. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.cricut.com\/hc\/en-us\">Contact Cricut support<\/a> or wait for the next update.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>So there you go, the possible reasons why your machine is not calibrating well or not cutting perfectly. Calibration is the key to perfection, but the most important thing is to make sure everything is in the right place before you start calibrating. This includes ensuring the mat is flat and nothing is affecting the machine\u2019s ability to read the registration marks.<\/p>\n<p>Calibration usually needs to be done a few times, or possibly more than 8-10 times. If all else fails, contact Cricut support for help. Good luck and happy crafting!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s talk about Cricut\u2019s Print-Then-Cut calibration. Have you ever printed a design, aligned it perfectly with your Cricut machine, only to find that it doesn\u2019t cut accurately? Example of a bad\/imperfect cut. Maybe it cuts some of the design off or creates an imbalance of offsets around the corners. 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