Silhouette Not Cutting Through Vinyl

This video shows how i resolved a silhouette vinyl cutting issue.

Silhouette not cutting through vinyl. If your silhouette cameo 4 wont read registration marks for print and cut it is likely trying to read the grid lines on your cutting mat left. The most common cause for the silhouette cameo 3 not cutting or not cutting through is a problem with the blade specifically the autoblade. I m printing all the guests names. The fix is to move the paper or material on the cutting mat over and up just slightly so it covers the top and left edge of the grid line box right.

I did not use the mat and i ve tried blade thickness of 1 2 and 3 including cutting. The end cap unscrews while it s cutting it won t automatically set itself to the cut settings in the send menu etc. To cut properly the blade must be pushed all the way down with no visible gap between the tool holder and the blade. One of the most common issues from silhouette cameo beginners is that their cameo 3 autoblade is cutting through the vinyl or other material and the backing.

Just wasted an entire sheet of vinyl because it s not cutting through all the way. I sure hope it works. 1 blade is not properly inserted and or locked down. Would love some help if anyone has advice.

Blade obstructed if a piece of scrap material usually vinyl or paper is stuck on the blade it will cause cutting issues with your. The same goes for the portrait 2 autoblade. In most cases there are two quick fixes that will fix the issue and get you cutting successfully in a hurry. I can use an older style ratchet blade in the adapter and it will cut fine.

I m using my silhouette cameo to make vinyl letters to put on acrylic cups as party favors. Place the vinyl onto the silhouette cutting mat with the backing paper side down onto the mat making sure the vinyl is covering the same area where the design is placed on the virtual mat in silhouette studio. If you are using the autoblade in your cameo 3 it s important to make sure it s loaded into the blade carriage correctly to ensure it cuts. If your silhouette cutting mat is brand new you may want to de stick the cutting mat somewhat by blotting it with a clean t shirt.

My friend and fellow instructor elly from silhouette secrets has diagnosed this issue so often on facebook that she keeps a photo of a properly installed blade on hand to post whenever someone is having cutting issues.