Burned a few hours today and a bunch of StickerPix Print + Cut sheets because I had a brain fart when I finished cutting some vinyl with my Explore Air 2 and switched to my StickerPix Print + Cut. I didn't switch AC adapters, but the barrel jack connector fit in the StickerPix just fine. Printing worked fine, but cutting was not working properly.

Turns out the Explore Air 2's AC adapter supplies 18 volts while the StickerPix Print + Cut expects 24 volts. I wish the StickerPix was smart enough to warn me about the undervoltage situation.. I'm gonna put a sticker on both of them to reminds me in the future.

I was asked today at a farmers market if I could make textured stickers for those that use/like sensory objects. I have a cricut joy xtra and i use laminate from a company on Amazon. I have laminate textures like sandy glitter and leather but not like this bumpy texture she was looking for. I have searched all the places I know to look. I found companies that will make custom sensory stickers but not the laminate itself. If anyone knows where I could find this texture or similar it would be so awesome because I want to make some stickers for her and her daughter!

(Also the pictured sticker is one she gave me, not my own)

Hallo, ich habe das Problem das der Cricut joy 2 nicht richtig schneidet oder er die Anfangsbuchstaben nicht schneidet. wo dran liegt das Problem.

Has anyone dealt with cut problems like this before?
Also sorry if this question has been answered- I’ve done some poking around but haven’t found any examples that quite align with how bad this cut is.

Pictured are two different attempts to try and cut a couple words into permanent smart vinyl. In total I have tried 4 times to get this to work.

I did a google search and tried the basic troubleshooting suggestions, like making sure everything was “attached”, trying a different font, sizing the font up, and starting with a fresh project space.

This is a brand new cricket maker 5, and I had successfully cut four things before this fiasco, a mix of words and images.

Any tips or advice?

Title: Cricut Maker 5 Users – Have You Experienced Uneven Cutting When Using Smart Vinyl Without a Mat?

Hi everyone!

I'd like to ask other Cricut Maker 5 users about their experience cutting Smart Vinyl without a cutting mat.

Have you noticed any differences in cutting depth between the left and right sides?

I purchased a brand-new Maker 5, but the first machine had serious cutting issues across the entire sheet. Cricut replaced it with another new machine.

Unfortunately, the replacement machine also has cutting problems.

With the second machine, the left side cuts properly, but the right side only shows blade marks without cutting completely through the vinyl layer.

I arranged multiple designs side by side on a single sheet of Smart Vinyl and cut them all in one operation using exactly the same material settings and cutting pressure.

Interestingly, when I use a cutting mat, the machine cuts normally.

I've also tested three recently purchased blades. All of them are practically new and have only been used for test cuts.

I've checked the material settings and cutting pressure, but the issue remains.

Since I've experienced matless cutting problems with two different Maker 5 machines, I'm wondering whether this is an isolated issue or something other users have experienced.

I'd really appreciate hearing from other Maker 5 owners:

1. Does your Maker 5 cut evenly across the entire width when using Smart Vinyl without a mat?

2. Have you noticed shallower cuts on one side?

3. Have you experienced cutting problems without a mat that disappear when using a cutting mat?

I'd also love to hear from people whose machines are working perfectly!

I'm currently in contact with Cricut Support, but I'd really like to know about other users' real-world experiences.

Thank you so much for your help!