I could not figure out what was wrong. I literally didn't bother using it for like a YEAR. This few minutes of a video just helped me so much! Thank you.
I was so sad my cameo 4 didn't cut or accept the registration mark for so long I've tried all the solution no result 😭 and you just simply amazingly saved my day my dear and my lovely sister who told me about the blade issue ❤ thank you soooooo much
I am switching from a Cricut Maker to a Silhouette 4 - it has sat here for a couple weeks because I was too intimidated to try to use it. This instruction was simple and easy to follow!! Im finally ready to try my first cut!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for your great explanation. My wife has been worried for weeks that she cannot put her Cameo 4 into operation because it does not cut. She watched a lot on Google and RU-vid. Unfortunately there is not a single page in German that can help you. Now I just looked a little bit in English and immediately came across you. Soper explains, thanks for that. :)
This was honestly such a helpful video, thank you!! I forgot to lock the blade in the whole time I’ve been troubleshooting my cameo 🤦♂️ I’m still new to all this though haha
THANK YOU! I could not get my new machine to work for the longest time...everyone kept saying "push down and lock" but no one explained what that actually meant!
Thank you soooo much for this. I would not have put the blade all the way in if I had not watched your tutorial. You saved me many sleepless nights!! 💐
You’re the best!!!! It took us 4 months to figure it out and your video just popped out and there you go!! That’s all we have to do! “Lock it in!” So helpful.
Thank you for this video! I could not figure out why my blade was not cutting properly. I wasted a mega roll of easyweed HTV (ouch) and then I found your video. You are the only one who mentioned about locking it in. Thanks again!!!
OMG YOUR AWESOME AND SUCH A LIFE SAVER, I HAVE NEVER LOCKED MY BLADE SINCE I GOT MY MACHINE AND I COULDNT FOR THE LIFE OF ME FIGURE OUT WHY MY CUTS WOULDNT CUT ALL THE WAY OR WHY I WAS JUST HAVING SO MUCH TROUBLE. THANK YOU!! GOD BLESS YOU!! ALOHA AND MAHALO FROM HAWAII :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I had SO much trouble figuring out WHY my Cameo 4 wasn't cutting my paper and it turned out I didn't lock it in place....... I feel so stupid, I never used mine for 5 months because nothing was working and now I can FINALLY start using it, you have no idea how grateful I am for your video, THANK YOU!
This was so helpful...I'm not new to the cameo cutters, However, my brand new cameo 4 plus is sending me up the wall. I've cut two mats already UGH !!!!I never heard the click to seat the blade properly in the holder. This video was quick and to the point.
This was a very helpful video! Thank you so much. I could not figure out why my blade was not going all the way down and then I realize that it was locked. Again, very helpful.
You are a lifesaver! I've been trying to use my machine for days and could never get a good cut. Come to find out my blade was not locked!!! Thanks so much for this video!!!
Super helpful, thanks. Got my C4 out of the box today and couldn't work out why it wasn't cutting. Blade not locked in place! Reading the other comments, I'm not alone. :)
I just unboxed my new silhouette a few days ago, I couldn't find this info anywhere, including downloaded manual. Silhouette should have you on their payroll. Thank you!!!😃💎
You just saved me!! I’ve been struggling 2-3 days turns out my blade was not installed all the way just got it to click by watching this video thanks so much!!
I have been fighting with my Cameo all weekend, so disappointed my designs were not cutting correctly. My blade was not inserted correctly! You video was so helpful Thank you!
I needed this! I didn't know about the locking button, I was just pushing it in all the way. Thank you, you just relieved an immense amount of frustration.
Lord sweet baby Jesus thank you!! I thought I was illiterate doing things wrong! I’ve had my Cameo 4 plus for about three years and was blaming the blade being broken every time :,) when all i had to do was clip the second step! Thank you thank you thank you!
It was great however i wish at the beginning you addressed that the holder was in the open position i didnt realize pulling out and pushing in locked and unlocked it almost broke it trying to shove it in not relizing it was closed... but thank you for the rest of the information it was helpful
Great video! Very helpful. I have used a Cricut (the older versions that took cartridges) and a Pazzle but not the Cameo. But I am excited to try out my new machine!
Omg this was so helpful!!! I have been inserting the blade completely wrong and was going to return my Cameo 4 because I thought it was defective. I’m new to this and thought the blade was common sense. 🤦🏻♀️ Can you help me understand what the numbers 10 to 0 mean?
I'm glad you found it helpful. :) The numbers indicate the depth of that specific blade. Manual (or may be referenced as ratchet) style blades are typically 1mm max with the exception of the deep cut blade. That is a 2mm max. They've done better labeling blades but there are so many it can still be confusing. Just remember - autoblades adjust the depth per the software settings; manual (ratchet) blades you must manually change the blade depth before inserting into the holder. This link may help you identify newer tools that weren't available when I recorded this video. www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/blades-and-mats
Okay first off........ WOW didn't know how to do that at all. Thank you very much!!!! May I ask a question please? Do you know any videos on cutting poster board stencils and or multi stencils? Please and thank you!
good job. great video. but I found out the cap surrounding the blade can also be loose! I had to turn it until it was fully seated, so you might want to re do your video and show how that can be a problem too. arrgh.
Hi Dina I'm very new to this. I received my Cameo 4 as a gift and I cannot get it to print. I feel like I have tried everything. I turned it off and turned it back on and manually moved the carriage . I have made sure the cap on the blade is tight and I have made sure the blade is snapped in correctly. I am so frustrated!
The blade I bought that says silhouette auto blade, is rounded and longer than the one that came with my machine. Did I buy the wrong one? It was the only auto lad for silhouette in the store. I can’t figure out how to lock it in.
I just got my cameo 4. I inserted the autoblade correctly and locked into place correctly. But the silhouette studio still says no tool detected... what do i do??
I thought this was a great video; one recommendation is to show that if the blade does not go all the way down its because the carriage holder could be in the 'locked" position. This took me a while to figure it out.. but overall a great video!
Hi, thank you for this video. Do you know how to use a replacement auto blade that does not have the flat back? It's the only kind that Silhouette offers now and my machine doesn't seem to read it without the smart metal chip in the back of the flat version.
If you are using a manual blade of any type (no smart metal piece on blade) then you must change that in the software for the machine to cut. You can do that on the Send screen. From the choices available, be sure to choose the manual option. Be aware you must also adjust the blade depth manually. There's a round spot in the front (left) of the machine that you use to change depth.
Hi Dina, Thanks for the information. I have one question: that 10-0 is about how deep the Cameo cuts, or? If so - do I have to adjust it in on the blade as well as in the Software? Or not at all?
Hi :) yes, that is the blade depth for that particular style. There is a deep cut blade that goes up to 20. In terms of thickness... 10 is for items up to 1mm thick; 20 is for items up to 20mm thick. But I do caution using the blade at full depth for long periods or really thick materials (such as thicker chip board) may not be the best option for cutting thicker materials. The blades tend to get stuck and chew up the items being cut. I'd suggest a graduated cut starting on a lower depth and increasing the depth as you make additional passes. It may take some testing to find out the right depth and number of passes needed to cut all the way through. If you are using the autoblade, the software settings are used to make the adjustments. This is the extra tapping at the beginning of your cut jobs. If you are using a ratchet/manual style blade, you must physically adjust to the desired depth, change the blade type in the software to ratchet/manual and then send the job to cut.
Hello thanks for the great video I have a question I think my machine might be broken. This is what's happening when I do the test cut for example if I do a test cut at 2 and then do the actual cut the blade won't reset and it will add on 2 taking the blade to 4 is the blade supposed to reset by itself because I have been manually resetting the blade every time I do a cut
That's definitely not normal behavior. It's possible the blade carriage isn't hitting the correct spots when adjusting the blade and needs reset. Turn the machine off and then manually move the blade carriage along the bar right to left about 5 times. Then turn it back on. Also, double check that the cap on the blade is screwed on fully. I've seen a lot of issues resolved by that simple fix.
So... I have used this once and seemed.great.. now after a few months .. I am sending my design to cut.. it starts then spits it back out.. checked blade it is in.. I know this is simple but I NEED HELP PLEASE!!!
Thank for this video .it very nice explain .I have problems in during the cutting design.I have cameo 4 buy recently.my machine not cutting on design edge line .it cutting out side of edge line.what can do about it can you tell me any suggestions.thank you.
@@anoopkotwale807 aaah ok so it sounds like you are using print then cut with registration marks. It's a little buggy right now in the 4.3 versions. The biggest thing to remember is your page setup in Studio needs to match your printer setup. Verify that your orientation for both the printer and your project are the same - portrait/portrait etc. Then be sure your media size is set to Printer in your page setup panel.
It shouldn't matter as it resets the blade to zero before adjusting to the blade depth software setting. :) You'll hear one long click for the reset and shorter clicks to adjust the depth.
Yes. The cameo 4 has a flat backed blade with the metal piece on it. No other versions are like that. Make sure you've got the correct blade. They're labeled 1 & 2. Silhouette updated the blade colors and names recently. It could be labeled as A & B. Here's a good matrix that shows what blade works in the various machines. www.silhouetteamerica.com/tools 1/A is the main slot on the left. The right holder is for special tools like the rotary blade and the punch tool. If you look closely at the blades you'll see the grooves are different. Align the grooves with the slot in the blade holder and it should slide into the holder. you may need to give it a little push to click into place. There should be no gaps. If there are, it isn't seated fully and will not adjust correctly causing poor cuts.
I'd start with the pre-defined settings in the software for magnet sheets, adhesive and do a test cut first. if the test cut works without issues, run with it. :) You may need adjustments depending on the brand of magnet paper you are using. If that's the case, make the adjustments and save as a custom material cut setting. :)
My cameo 4 is cutting wonky, ends of letters don’t meet, cuts are jagged… I’ve tried cleaning the blade and cleaning the mat, which is still sticky… I can’t figure out what’s wrong.
Is it every cut or just certain designs? If it is certain designs, you can double-click the design to access the nodes for editing. Any red dots you may see are open nodes. This could explain why some letters aren't completely cut. It would also explain jagged cuts if there are an over excessive amount of nodes. That can come from a trace or a poorly created design. If it is every cut/design then you may have a software bug. Firest, ensure your blade is properly inserted with no gaps. If that's good to go then it is likely software related. I've seen many ppl report issues in 4.4.920. If that's the version you have (help > about) then I'd suggest an uninstall of that version and go to www.silhouetteamerica.com/software/ss/download then scroll down the page until you see LEGACY VERSIONS and grab one of those to try. Good luck! :)
I'd use the cover stock material setting which is for thicker card. Do a test cut to be sure the settings will work for your needs. If the cuts are not going all the way through the card, increase the force by 1-2. If it is cutting into the mat, decrease the force.
@@fahrultajien5916 You can use the regular blade for paper cutting. The kraft blade is not meant for intricate cuts or cuts with sharp turns/corners. I've not found it very user friendly especially with all the extra steps that are needed to even use it in the 2nd tool holder.
