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Silhouette Curio

Silhouette Curio
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Silhouette Curio Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cutting Force210 gf
Max Media Thickness2 mm
SoftwareSilhouette Studio
Power SupplyAC Adapter
Cutting Width8.5 in (21.6 cm) without cutting mat
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Compatible Media TypesFabric, cardstock, vinyl
Maximum Downforce210 grams

Summary

Connecting Your Silhouette Curio

Check Included Items

Lists the items included with the Silhouette Curio™ electronic cutting tool.

Install Silhouette Studio Software

Instructions for installing Silhouette Studio® software on PC and Mac.

Connect the Silhouette Curio

Steps to connect the Silhouette Curio™ to power and computer.

How to Cut with Your Silhouette Curio

Opening Silhouette Studio Software

Locating and launching the Silhouette Studio® application.

Drawing Text

Instructions on using the text tool to add text to designs.

Drawing Simple Shapes

Using built-in tools to draw circles, squares, rectangles, and lines.

Loading and Preparing Material

Preparing Your Mat

Preparing the cutting or embossing mat for material placement.

Machine Setup and Components

Selecting Platforms and Preparing Base

Guide to choosing and preparing the base and platforms for machine use.

Replacing Snaps

Procedure for replacing the snap components of the machine.

Inserting the Base into the Curio

Steps for correctly inserting the base into the Curio.

Using the Curio for Cutting

Dual-Carriage Setup

Instructions for setting up the dual carriage for different tools.

Sending Your Job to the Curio

How to send designs from the software to the machine.

Cut Settings Panel

Configuring cut modes, tool assignments, and media types in the software.

Processing the Job

Initiating, pausing, canceling, and unloading the cutting job.

Additional Curio Products and Accessories

8.5 x12 Base and Mats

Larger mats and base to double work area for larger projects.

Etching Tool

Tool for etching designs into metal sheets.

Stippling Tool

Tool for creating designs using dots on metal sheets or paper.

Felt-Tip Pens

Pens for drawing and stippling with the Curio.

Deep-Cut Blade

Blade for cutting thicker materials up to 2mm.

Managing Designs in My Library

Browsing Designs

How to view and access the 50 free designs included with the software.

Organizing Designs

Creating folders to organize designs within My Library.

Searching Designs

Using the search box to find designs by keywords.

Using Designs in My Library

How to place designs from My Library onto the workspace.

Downloading New Shapes from the Design Store

Connecting to Silhouette Design Store

Accessing the online store to purchase designs.

Browsing for New Designs

Navigating the Design Store website to find new and popular designs.

Creating an Account

Steps to create a free account for downloading designs.

Downloading Designs

Accessing shopping cart and managing design downloads.

Using Trial Subscription Card

How to redeem a trial subscription card for designs.

Silhouette Curio Safety and Precautions

Conventions Used in This Guide

Explanation of safety symbols and warnings used in the manual.

Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings and guidelines for using the Curio.

Finding More Information and Support

Complete Users Manual

Accessing the full user manual via Silhouette Studio® Help.

Website

Visiting the official Silhouette America website for tutorials.

Blog

Checking the official Silhouette blog for project ideas.

Newsletter

Signing up for product updates and special offers via email.

Customer Service

Contacting customer service for assistance and questions.

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