Upgrade to Pro — share decks privately, control downloads, hide ads and more …

cricut.com/setup

Avatar for Sylas Moses Sylas Moses
June 02, 2025
3

 cricut.com/setup

I still remember the panic in my chest when my Cricut Maker made that off-cut. I’d spent days designing custom stickers and cupcake toppers for my niece’s birthday party. I printed them on glossy vinyl sheets and loaded my crafting machine. Everything was going great until I hit “Print Then Cut.” Suddenly, the cuts were completely misaligned. Some shapes were misaligned, others were chopped in half. I knew something wasn’t right. go to the cricut.com/setup.
install cricut design space app
cricut.com setup mac

Avatar for Sylas Moses

Sylas Moses

June 02, 2025
Tweet

Transcript

  1. I thought, it’s time to calibrate. I went into Design

    Space, Settings, Calibration, and chose “Print Then Cut.” I followed every prompt exactly, printed the test sheet, and selected the best-aligned line. It still didn’t work and failed repeatedly. Don’t worry, though, Learn “How to fix the Cricut calibration not working“. If you’re here because of this problem, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Let’s fix it together and save yourself time!
  2. Calibration involves more than just following software steps; factors like

    paper type, lighting conditions, and printer settings significantly affect its accuracy. Here’s what many tutorials don’t tell you: WHAT TO DO WHEN CRICUT CALIBRATION ISN’T WORKING
  3. Calibration sheets should be printed on matte white paper. Glossy

    paper reflects light and can confuse Cricut’s sensor, causing misreads. 1. USE THE RIGHT PAPER
  4. Avoid overhead lights, direct sunlight, or shadows during calibration. Glare

    can cause your Cricut to misread the black lines on the test sheet. Use soft, indirect lighting, or try calibrating with controlled desk lighting at night. 2. CONTROL THE LIGHTING
  5. The little black sensor on your Cricut (located under the

    housing unit) can get dusty or smudged. Wipe it gently with a microfiber cloth before calibration. 3. CLEAN THE SENSOR
  6. Make sure you’re printing at the actual size or 100%.

    Avoid options like “Fit to Page,” as they shrink the image and throw off alignment. Using the same printer ensures consistent results. 4. CHECK PRINTER SETTINGS
  7. Sometimes, Design Space or your machine needs a clean slate.

    You can perform a hard reset by switching off your machine, unplugging it for a minute, and restarting your computer. 5. REBOOT AND RETRY
  8. If the issues persist, try printing the calibration sheet from

    a different printer. If it works, the problem may be with your primary printer. 6. TRY A DIFFERENT PRINTER