There are two types of cartridges, shape and font. Designs can be cut out on a PC with the Cricut Design Studio software, on a USB connected Gypsy machine, or can be directly inputted on the Cricut machine using the keyboard overlay.

The purpose of the universal overlay is to simplify the process of cutting by only having to learn one keyboard overlay instead of having to learn the overlay for each individual cartridge. However recently Provo Craft has released a 'Universal Overlay' that is compatible with all cartridges released after August 1, 2013. The plastic keyboard overlay indicates key selections for that cartridge only. Each cartridge comes with a keyboard overlay and instruction booklet. With Cartridges and third party extension for Sure Cuts a LotĪutomatic support for 6 tools, and 100+ materialsĪutomatic support for 13 tools, and 300+ materialsĪutomatic support for 3 tools, and 50+ materialsĭesigns are made from components stored on cartridges. The Cricut operates as a paper cutter based upon cutting parameters programmed into the machine, and resembles a desktop printer. Both the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 require mats and blades which can be adjusted to cut through various types of paper, vinyl and other sheet products. The largest machine will produce letters from a half inch to 23 1⁄ 2 inches high. The original Cricut machine has cutting mats of 6 by 12 inches (150 mm × 300 mm), the larger Cricut Explore allows mats of 12 × 12 and 12 × 24.

The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric and other materials such as leather, matboard, and wood. Cricut is an American brand of cutting plotters, or computer-controlled cutting machines, designed for home crafters.

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