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Troubleshooting
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Are the set media warping or bent?
• If the center of the media is warping or bent, refer to "
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1
Cutting with an Auto Blade" to load the media and fix
it.
Are you selecting a pen even though you are using an Auto Blade, or vice versa?
• Select the correct tool in Silhouette Studio.
Is the cutter blade sticking out too much, or is the force too high?
• In Silhouette Studio, set the blade depth and force to a smaller value and perform a test cut.
When media are stuck
Are you loading the media in Silhouette CAMEO
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using the cutting mat?
• Be sure to use the cutting mat when cutting paper or similar media.
Align the left edge of
the media with the
Guiding Line carved
on the front guide.
If you are using the
8
.
5
-inch
cutting mat, align it with this
Guiding Line and load it.
Note
If you cut without using the cutting mat, the blade may penetrate the paper and damage the machine, or the
blade tip may break.
The cut paper may also peel off and get stuck in the blade.