😲My Cameo Wont Cut Now What Troubleshooting

[@DesignBundles]

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[@melissasidney5612]

I like how you acknowledged how pissed off we all are to be here lol

[@zaraking8875]

Thank you, I had 8 blades all not cutting, was on my way to order more when I happened to see blade cleaning, wow, I had a lot of trash in mine. all cleaned now and working.

[@NancyH25]

Great info!! I absolutely love the auto blade & the Cameo4. I struggled with the Cameo2 & the ratchet blade. I know most of it was user error but I think Silhouette should provide a better manual. I almost switched to a Cricut because of it but I wouldn’t have been able to use any of my designs I purchased from Silhouette, so I stuck it out. I was determined to figure this machine out! I am very thankful I found this channel because I understand so much now especially the settings. Thank you!!

[@stephanieprice5780]

This is by far, the most informative Silhouette Cameo 4 video I have watched. Thank you!!

[@JulieEbersole]

OMG, your shirt cracks me up!!! 🤣👍🏼 Your tutorials are GREAT, BTW! Thank you for sharing!

[@michililly9550]

THANK YOU!!! I've been struggling with the stupid machine for months. It was not cutting through the paper, at all! I was so frustrated, I never had these issues with my first Cameo, I still have that one. The Cameo 4 has been a bit of pain in the behind, but you just made it go away. The auto blade was not working, I thought it was me making mistakes. I tried so many suggestions that were given and non worked, I felt dumb LOL! I just installed a ratchet blade and IT WORKED! It cut right through the paper! THANK YOU! People like you, willing to take their time to help people like me, are just the best! :)

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Michi! I completely understand, I struggled with the Autoblade when I transitioned to the Cameo 3, and while I tried again with the Cameo 4, I'm just not a fan. Us old-school Silhouetters don't mind the Ratchet blade (and they're cheaper!). Happy to help and thanks for your kind words! ---Becky

[@zackiep2221]

Same here‼️🔥🔥

[@zackiep2221]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@zackiep2221]

Almost switched to cricut before seeing this vid

[@manifestationislove9217]

Thank you for all your info!!! My auto blade doesn’t cut all the way through. It’s a faint line. I can’t even tear away my vinyl :/ I just bought the entire machine. So idk 🤷‍♀️ if just a bad blade? Just wanna use my machine lol. Still excited!!! ☺️

[@DesignBundles]

Hey there! It could be the blade, or I would probably try to adjust your cut settings, maybe increase the blade by 1 and see if that makes a difference? Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@msdeejcee1]

Same thing here. Just set up my machine and it's not cutting. 😡

[@roshawnburden8580]

@@msdeejcee1 same here

[@tashiriobanks5481]

I'm so thankful that you took the time out to actually explain in detail I love the video and now I am on to cutting on my cameo thank you so much. You just earned a subscriber :)

[@robertl.tisdale5166]

I love the way you break things down. I think you do the best videos on the cameo, thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Glad you liked it!

[@earlcummings8061]

superb......been looking for an explanation of ALL the settings......I'm sure there are more but this has helped me get started.......by the way I have had to modify the blade settings from 1 to about 3 even after increasing force to max.....thank you so much....explaining how to do multiple test cuts was awsome

[@poodlebone]

This was very helpful. I'm a brand new Silhouette user and just got the Portrait 3 with an upgrade to the Designer edition software. I was trying some test cuts on the vinyl & HTV that came with my bundle from Swing Designs and none of the autoblade settings worked. I'm a Cricut user and when I choose a material in the Cricut software, it almost always works perfectly so I've been frustrated with the Silhouette. I did see people all over saying that the ratchet blade is better and I just got one from Amazon so I will play with that as well.

[@DesignBundles]

I agree, the Cricut wins in this area, but once you get it figured out, I think you'll enjoy your Cameo also. Let me know if you have any questions! ---Becky

[@marynorthcutt9263]

I can’t get my portrait 3 to cut either - just scores the vinyl. Not happy at all.

[@nathalieC250]

I have having problems with my Curio cutting PPD glossy vinyl last night. I was trying to do vinyl die-cut stickers. It worked for half my designs on the sheet but not the second half. I tried everything... Clean my ratchet, change to deep cut Blade, increase the settings and the ratchet to 10. It's a pretty new blade btw. You video is super informative. I've learned quite a few things I was having problems with. So thank you for posting. I'm glad I'm subscribed. 👍

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Nathalie! So what finally worked for you? I'd love to hear your experiences! ---Becky

[@k.d.6037]

I know this is old but wanted to say thank you so much! I changed to the ratchet blade on my Cameo 3 and problem solved.

[@yolanmorris5475]

im back again, i have been using my machine perfectly since watching your video, one million thank yous!!!!

[@marie-gaypanigrahi3093]

Hi Becky, I just wanna let you know you are a life saver. Please make more videos about Silhouette Studio. I am gover over you videos about it. I love you! And Wishing you a very happy happy new year!

[@jeannewalter7152]

Thank you Thank You!! Learning how to adjust the blade was the best help. I am learning and you are such a good Teacher!!!

[@ssergeant9682]

actually started to cut right then it tracked wrong and destroyed any possibility of getting a good cut. I did have the rollers positioned over the material, but it still tracked , pulled the vinyl sideways, got gummed up and I had to stop it mid-cut. I was NOT using a mat. would that have helped? I've worked with vinyl cutters (larger one for making signage 34" Panther) my whole career. and I do have a cricut maker, but never had this many issues................ thank you for being there for those of us who constantly have issues.. I'm going to cut my design on my cricut maker since I don't want to waste any more of my vinyl, but I'm determined to find out why this just doesn't work very well. I bought this thing because the print/cut was much better and larger than my cricut maker and to purchase a regular plotter / contour cutter was too expensive............ I"m beginning to regret it.

[@thickpumpkin]

Thank you Becky so much! I’ve been watching for a little while now no you’ve convinced me to get the cameo 4! I will say when i took it out of the box that i was slightly discouraged when the settings didn’t work to cut my oracal 651 but I’m hoping after watching this that i will have better luck!!!

[@artempouriumarteveryonecan6703]

Thank you for the video. The problem I am having is it won't let me choose to eliminate the outside square cut. I click..but it doesn't change anything on my red cut lines.

[@gquilts]

Thank you so much, I have been searching for someone to explain the cutting settings to me, and you answered may questions totally! I have searched for 2 days, I just wanted to learn the reasoning behind the use of force and blade depth, etc.. Now I understand what and when I need to adjust for different problems! I just got my cameo 4 pro and was testing out cutting on cardstock to learn the machine and was running into cut problems. The cuts were not very clean now I can figure out what I'm doing wrong! Thank you!

[@s.e.raymond7054]

This is so helpful! You have a great teaching style! Thank you so much!

[@yolanmorris5475]

so glad i listened to the end although you solved my problem because i switched my blade. I never knew what those arrows were for,

[@froggo6981]

The ratchet blade is honestly the best tip. took me way too long to figure that out.

[@KatieAnnLauerman]

Your Video Helped saved the day. Thank you!

[@DesignBundles]

Glad it helped!

[@geminidream4347]

I got gifted for Christmas 2021 a Cameo 4! I love my inlaw family, they are so good to me!!! My sister-in-law has the Cameo 3 now, she started with the first one, so she's a whiz at it. She gave me lessons while I was there. Once home however, everything went to hell and the battle of woman vs machine began. LOL Two problems down, thanks to this vid but my paper keeps going sideways no matter what I do or where I move the rollers. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciate. I also think one of my problems is with the autoblade that came with it, it doesn't cut right and does not do that dance before starting like I see. And it always shows number 5.

[@MaryannKilmer]

So close but still looking for help in cutting. When I am ready to cut my Vinyl, Matte is grey instead of black...can you help?

[@fabichanter16]

Thnks a lot. I use Silhouette for many years but learn always from your videos

[@laboo7257]

I have done everything you said to try, my machine is brand new and it will not cut through my paper. It tears and cuts partially, but not clean all the way through cuts. So now what?

[@KSuttonJones]

Your video on cutting problems was so helpful. I learned a lot! I am still playing with my settings but I am at a weekend retreat and transported my Cameo 3 here. Now when I send design to print my machine will calibrate the auto blade but stops when it gets to the point to move onto the card stock and cut the design. I can do a TEST CUT perfectly. I am a bit confused.

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Kaye, could this be a communication issue with your computer and machine? That's what it seems like to me, does it just stop there and act like it's waiting? Have you tried using your USB cable? Let me know and we can troubleshoot. ---Becky

[@spunicunifait2697]

Hi there, I got a Silhouette Cameo 2 2nd Hand and bought a new Ratched Blade. The Machine won't cut through card stock, not even at setting 10 and barely leaves a scoring mark on the surface of the paper. The Design seem to transfer fine. What could be the issue?

[@yolanmorris5475]

most helpful yet, thank you, I was about to dump this machine lol

[@sinanbahcivan3389]

I have a cameo 4 machine. Depth 2 force 33 started cutting the sticker paper that I cut, depth 1 force 33. I wonder why this force setting was broken? can you help me? 

[@mollys197]

I can't tell you enough how much this video has HELPED ME! Thank you!

[@8403Adriana]

Hi Becky, my test and send button in Silhouette Studio Business Edition is grayed out. I was cutting last night and today not able to send. Would you know why or what to do?

[@dianefawley6294]

If I’m cutting to deep do I drop down the pressure and adjust the to a higher number?

[@coryjeffreys5146]

My problem is not cutting but when I feed the vinyl in and send the job to my cameo 4 the vinyl backs out slips from the cuttin head and now I have to stop. Can you please tell me what I’m doing wrong? I’m using roll vinyl.

[@xombiesque]

O, Becky, Queen of Cameo! Could you *please* do a troubleshoot regarding registration marks/what they are/why we need them/most importantly, how to refrain from curling into a fetal position when you experience repeated Cameo 4 registration failure?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Erika! I actually have this on the list. We're quite a ways out on scheduled videos but I'll do what I an to get this posted soon. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@Hoody1147]

my cutting mat was dirty, and threw my cuts off i think? extra thing to check... i stopped using the matt all the time.

[@jameelahshehu]

Hello, please could you help me on the issue of registration mark? Silhouette won't cut on my vinyl because it kept saying registration mark not found.

[@LovinitonPhuket]

This isn’t really more than anyone else shows. I’m looking for actual trouble shooting and keep getting the same info. The machine cuts but not with correct force. 2” blade on sticker paper set t 20 with force 33 won’t cut fully after 10 passes. New blade, installed correctly, did the right left thing, need a proper way to do diagnostics and troubleshoot. Any ideas?

[@Purebeachlove]

I have a cricut explore air 2 and I recently got a cameo 4. On my cricut I can place my vinyl scrap on a particular part of the mat and as long as it matches the mat on my screen, the machine will cut it. I tried doing that with the cameo 4 and it’s like it doesn’t match up. For example, I’ll put it on the upper left-hand corner and then when I hit send, the machine will go to the upper right hand corner and cut. Any idea how to fix this?

[@simplyme549]

I love watching your videos you have been a big help to me and my learning experience with my cameo 4...it's been trying to say the least...but watching you videos really does help....I trying to learn the weed lines feature...I saw one of your videos but for me it wasn't detailed enough for me...unless there's one I missed....I look at silhouette school as well between you Melissa and expressions vinyl I'm going to get it...have a Merry Christmas and thanks for your videos

[@neylasol5950]

Thank you so much but I’m still having problems!! My test cut was perfect but my project was cut on half the mat and through the vinyl and the back of it what can I change ?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Neyla, it sounds like your machine is cutting too deep, I would lower the blade setting or the thickness setting. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@teeb2327]

Any suggestions on what settings my auto blade should be set to? I haven’t had any luck on getting the blade to cut through the vinyl.

[@DesignBundles]

Definitely double check your blade is clipped into place.

[@benisndofor2029]

Very helpful. You took away my frustration. God bless you.

[@DesignBundles]

You're welcome, I'm so glad this video helped! 😊

[@jainneazevedo6180]

how to know if my vinyls are bad quality or am I doing something wrong? please help! thank you. Loved all these info!!

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Jainne! For adhesive vinyl, the "standard" is Oracal 651. Other brands just don't seem to be as easy to use. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@ssergeant9682]

OMG. I was getting really frustrated. I didn't have any cut lines. I, like a few others, was getting ready to give up and toss the thing. still don't know if it will cut right. the test cuts were awful (using the autoblade). how do I know how to set it if I use the ratchet blade?

[@ssergeant9682]

isn't there supposed to be a cutter on this that will trim your finished cut? on the back somewhere? how do I use that? I tried pulling material thru, but that didn't seem to work.

[@fbetulcetin]

Is there a way to rescue our print once the cut is wrong? I have stopped the machine when I noticed that it is cutting my sticker set the wrong way. The strange thing is I used the same set-up and printed and cut correctly. When I tried to print the second paper, it cut wrong.At least I would like to rescue the rest of the paper. Thank you.Do I need to buy the Pixscan mat? Thank you.

[@m.c.screech3213]

God bless you,this is the best info...I was so lost...how much weed you go through making this one?I burned an oz just learning from it

[@vickypathak6301]

Hey Becky, Great video, I have flock vinyl and i am not able to cut it, even I am using Blade at 5, speed at 8 and force at 8, please let me know the settings to cut it, It is a thick sheet and I am trying to cut it with auto blade, please help me with the settings.....

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Vicky! You should have a preset in Silhouette Studio for Heat Transfer Flocked. I believe I use a blade of 3 with a Force of 33. See what the preset says and then increase the blade from there if you need to. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@vickypathak6301]

@@DesignBundles Hi Becky, I made a little adjustment, I just set Trace from 1 to 2 and that's all, It cuts.....Thank you, I viewed this video thrice and then follow this idea, it works...Thank you again -- Vicky

[@Acka8017]

Ok I just receive my racket blade for my cameo 3, this is my first time using racket blade , the issue am having is that , my tool option doesn’t show racket blade for me to selected to cut my work . The only option I have is autoblabe , manual blade 1 mm , manual blade 2 mm. Am kind of confused here please help . And nothing is cutting . I also went on my preference tool setting to see but there’s no option on my tool setting for racket blade

[@DesignBundles]

Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to [e-mail] or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Dawn

[@mirellabella3094]

Honestly you truly helped me understand a bit more about this cameo4, i was struggling, still am but i'm starting to understand some things!

[@karinapena7520]

So much good information, straight to the point "im deff hitting the subscribe button " 🖒

[@dianenortness2131]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I've also joined the FB group. Thank you!

[@dayflashes]

Hola la cuchilla 2 no baja para hacer el corte no entiendo por qué, mando a cortar pero no baja 😢

[@darjaahmed2712]

I have a question from 9:08 in the video, you chose cut so it marked where its going to cut but I cant select any of them and I refuses to cut what could be the problem ?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Darja! Would you mind sending a screen shot in to [e-mail]? We can then help troubleshoot when we can see your screen!

[@myprettyladytruckingandgra5881]

my cameo 4 will not cut my vinly why but it cuts my prints with registration mark but when i use vinly it say regitration mark not found

[@janehorton1]

Hello, do you know if the rachet blade is called something else? I am in australia and am having trouble finding a stockist - its not the same as the rotary blade is it? Love all your videos, they are my go to as a beginner so thank you :)

[@kikikb332]

Thank you, I was ready to give up and buy another brand

[@wynonacabrera7773]

Hello, I just wanna ask my cameo 4 isn't clicking send when i want it to, i dont think its the blade that has an issue because there are other stickers that i print and send to the mat and it registers it. but most of the time like usually it doesnt like it doesnt even try to register the send button just doesnt do anything at all? do you know any solution with this? I just wanna let you know as well that it definitely has red markings i do the same with my other prints and it cuts it.

[@mzjujunsc]

I am having problems with cutting 50lb glossy paper. Can you tell me what the settings should be?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey there! I have not personally cut on 50lb glossy paper, but I would probably start with the Plain Cardstock preset and work from there. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@dixielawyer8137]

ALWAYS such GREAT information. Thank you!

[@shelleymarangoni38]

Do you ever get a bad autoblade? My sister has the same machine, same settings and same paper. We both got it for Christmas but from different places. Her autoblade cuts on the plain cardstock setting but mine does not unless I change the force and number of passes. There is no gap and I hear the click when I lock the blade. Should I buy another autoblade? Any help would be appreciated!

[@angaligarbarran7055]

I’m having the same issue, please let me know if there’s a fix.

[@DesignBundles]

Honestly Shelley and Angali, I don't have a lot of luck with the AutoBlade and basically use the Ratchet blade for all my projects. I'm not sure why some craters have great success with the AutoBlade and the rest of us don't, but I like hassle-free crafting LOL. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@mariethomas519]

@@DesignBundles I remember seeing this in one of your videos. Sadly ratchet blades are sold out everywhere I look so I have to wait and deal with this autoblade in the meantime.

[@ivelissecruz4653]

Question I have been making sticker labels i start with 1-2 papers and then after that then it starts to cut outside the cut line. How can I fix this? Sorry, its so late. It's the only time I can work.

[@geminidream4347]

My carriage won't go left even if I put it there, it just flies to the center and starts cutting from there clear off the mat. It's not even a year old and I have only used it 4 times. I did that back and forth carriage thing may times but that did not fix it. Help, as I wanted to do Christmas presents with it. Thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Gemini I would definitely reach out to silhouette

[@geminidream4347]

@@DesignBundles I have but I only got one message to try a whole list of things, which I did and sent a video, I've sent 2 other mails since then but they never got back. Any other suggestions?

[@traceybartlam5940]

Great video. I don’t even have a silhouette 😅 I do use the software though 👍

[@DesignBundles]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@alisonlinder1851]

I am not sure where to find an answer to this question...I'm hoping you can help please. My question is...When I click on the send button the word "SEND" does not appear in the blue box at the bottom. I don't know how to get it back. Can you please help me or point me in a direction for an answer. Thank you in advance.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Alison, I'm not certain on why that is happening. If you'd like you can email our Customer Support team and see if they know 😊 We do have lots of Silhouette users on the team. designbundles.net/help-center#email-us

[@lindseypowell6782]

Hi! I am new to silhouette and am trying to find a Ratchet Blade, can you please tell me where I can purchase one?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Lindsey, I haven't been able to find them online, but I have had good luck locally in JoAnns and Michaels. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@sharonchapko1849]

I followed all your directions and I got a notice on there asking me if I want to mirror it before I hit send! Should I, what does that mean?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Sharon! Yes, if you use the HTV setting, the software is built in to ask you if you want it to mirror for you. I don't use this setting because it actually mirrors the design on the entire mat (meaning it will flip the entire work area and cause your design to cut on the opposite side). If you are prepared for that, then I'm sure it's useful, but I feel like it can cause confusion. I'll add a video to my list to help explain the difference. So in summary, for HTV you DO want to mirror, but I prefer to mirror the design myself instead of allowing the software to mirror fore me. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@sharonchapko1849]

@@DesignBundles Yes it sure did help! Thank you so much!

[@gerilynne1955]

My paper got jammed horribly once. I was not able to have the machine remove it. I had to pull it hard to get it out. I think that's when my setting got messed up. It now cuts above the top line. Is there a way to fix this? Next is my Cameo Silhouette 2(?) Is telling me it's done cutting the image. It never cut it. Please say you have a suggestion! Thanks for any help. Love your videos. Great information.

[@DesignBundles]

Sorry to hear of your cutting troubles! I have had bad material jams also. I turn the machine off, leave it off, then move the blade holder back and forth along the bar several times. Return it back to the far left and then turn the machine back on again. That may help. If the Cameo is telling you the machine is done, I would start by checking the cut lines in your software, make sure they are lit up in bright red. Sometimes when using an SVG image, you have to turn them on manually, otherwise the software won't cut and will think that it's done. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@gerilynne1955]

@@DesignBundles Thanks for the info of the red lines. I'll check that out. I hadn't noticed if they were on or not. But, I do know it was the pattern I bought on Etsy. When I changed to different pattern, it cut out fine. Except for the 2 inch that won't cut on top of my mat. Everything cut finr. I'll try what you mentioned. Hopefully that will solve the problem. I plan to buy the cameo 4 but just not at this time. I'm still learning this one. (The 2) I know I'm way behind. Lol I originally bought this for cutting out fabric patches. It worked great too! Thanks for getting back to me.

[@gerilynne1955]

@@DesignBundles thank you. Still a newbie learning my machine. It worked once the red lines were on. Now to get it Recalibrated. I did find how to do this on the internet. Tried but it didn't work. I'll try again later. I'm just happy to get my Christmas gifts done! Thanks for the info. Have a wonderful holiday!

[@juanyb5816]

This happened to me yesterday. The reflective htv got jammed up on one side and after that happened the blade would slightly cut the htv but not all they way thru

[@norinemueller4588]

Another great video

[@JJVisuals1004]

I bought cameo 4 last 4 months ago. And im still trouble with cutting line problems. Because everything I tried Cameo4 for sticker cutting, the cutting line were getting off from when the blade was going down to bottom part of sticker paper. The cutting line are slightly off from where they have to support to cut rightfully. That’s why i tried to fix the problem with calibration and setting details again & again but it still the same >< upper side was correctly cut in right place and im only suck with lower part of the sticker. Can u help me how to fix that problem??

[@studioloft6537]

My machine is new and after the first cut it stop working i have tried everything ACEPT FOR A NEW BLAND

[@nell-joanne92422]

How often should i change my autoblade? Im using my cameo 4 for a month now but the auto blade wont come out 😭 i adjust the blade depth to 10 but i see a little blade only. Please help me 😭

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Nell, it actually all depends on the materials you are cutting, but for the most part, a month should be fine. I could be a problem with the actual blade itself, I linked you to a video that should help you out also. Good luck! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3EY5t-pcSsabs

[@mariacarolaarroyo8410]

Hello Becky, can you help me with registration marks failed ? please

[@cw080555]

why will my blade not come down to cut. it is going through the motions but no cutting. It worked on card stock. but when I changed settings to vinyl matt. nothing?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey there! Sorry to hear that your Cameo isn't cutting correctly. I have a troubleshooting video that might help, I'll link it below. Hope this helps! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3EY5t-pcSsabs

[@cw080555]

@@DesignBundles I already watched this video to no avail

[@cw080555]

My blade was not tight. Problem solved

[@shariliu9194]

I have silhouette portait 3: the send button does not work and it happens often. please adv. thanks

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Shari! If the Send button is grayed out, this usually means the machine is not connected. I would start there. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@shariliu9194]

@@DesignBundles thanks for the reply. please advise what I do if the machines i not connected. I turned on and off many times and all the connection cord is working which i tested in other machine. thanks

[@bmrs.g7108]

Can you show one video for specifically Kraft blade 3

[@DesignBundles]

Yes, this is on the upcoming video list. Thanks for the request! ---Becky

[@CAMPY1972]

ty so much for this video

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you Shawn!

[@theresakelly3201]

I really need help ! I got a cameo 4 and it will not cut right , it’s not even cutting lines right and when it cuts it cuts whatever it wants , cuts to deep , I have tried everything , I have watched lots of videos n changed the settings lots of times ! I even got new blades and still nothing is right with it ! If someone could please help me ! Thank you

[@maryannvaccaro9717]

i Have a cameo silhouette and it has been working i went to print today and the send button on bottom is no longer there i cannot print anything help please

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Maryann, if you cannot see the Send button, this means that your Cameo is not connected to your computer. I would check your bluetooth settings if you are connected that way or connect directly with the USB cord. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@lizmartinez8070]

Thank you for sharing 👍👏👏

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Even though I am using white sticker paper it keeps telling me to select a tool compatible with sticker paper white. What do I do now? It comes up no matter what I click on.

[@DesignBundles]

Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to [e-mail] or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany

[@digitvl]

My cameo 4 is connected, but it doesnt have a check mark next to it. so the SEND and TEST button are greyed out so Im not even able to print. I've switched usb ports, ive checked all my settings. What can be causing this?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey there! Is your machine trying to connect via Bluetooth? Let me send you a video link, start at about the 2:45 mark and it will show you how to switch between Bluetooth and USB for connecting your machine. If the Cameo is trying to connect via Bluetooth and you haven't set it up, then you may just be a click away from switching over to USB. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@Skylersushi]

@@DesignBundles hi. i just ran into this problem today. ive done evrything on the cameo and my computer. switching from bluetooth or to cable connection. have u ran into this problem. its not syncing.

[@boochi3460]

i unscrewed my autoblade and damn it's full of paper bits. i was about to order a new cameo too. thanks!

[@DesignBundles]

Happy to help! 😊

[@chewar7537]

Mine has shown it is ready to cut, I hit send and in less than a second, it says it is done. But it never cut my material. Everything is good, ready to go, try it again, and the same thing happened. So frustrating. Had to restart my iMac, and my Cameo. Then it finally worked. Why would this happen?

[@DesignBundles]

It sounds like your devices needed a reboot. :)

[@manictees4812]

In my send panel the test and send option aren't available. I've tried everything and searched for videos and I can't find anything. Helllpp

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Alicia! Usually this means that your computer and Cameo are not connecting. I would check your Bluetooth on both. If both are on, try turning off for a few minutes and reconnect. If this doesn't work, unplug the Cameo for a few minutes and then plug back in and turn on. Usually by then mine will reconnect. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@emilyweiler6312]

First mine was stuck on pause and wouldn't print, now it's unpaused but won't recognize it's connected via USB to my computer

[@watugondu]

Hi mine keeps saying sent to queue and wont print

[@marynorthcutt9263]

Can you use a ratchet blade with a portrait 3 ?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Mary, you sure can, the Portrait 3 will take all Silhouette blades except the new Cameo 4 tools. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@Michelineshow]

Hi why my silhouette machine will not sync and will not cut it doesn't show syncing and ready

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Micheline, when you are in the Send panel, check the very bottom icon that looks like a little machine. When you click on it, you can make sure you are trying to connect via bluetooth or USB. If bluetooth isn't working, you can try USB and see if it will connect that way. If so, then you know it's your bluetooth and can troubleshoot from there. Or vice versa, if could be your cord if your bluetooth works but not the USB. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

My vinyl doesn’t cut well but it does cut. I have oracle 651, blade depth 3.. should I cut twice instead of 1 time around? Anyone?

[@DesignBundles]

I would check that your blade is all the way inserted. Also what are your cut settings? You should not need to cut 2 times around on 651.

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

@@DesignBundles Thank You 😊

[@johngarcia7595]

My material is .33mm my sillouette cameo 4 won’t cut all the way thru for a stencil can someone please help

[@DesignBundles]

Hey John! Sorry for your cutting trouble. When cutting thicker materials, I will sometimes do it in layers. For example, I'll cut once on a blade of 5, then cut again on a blade of 7, and continue until it cuts all the way through. Just be sure not to unload your mat in between. The machine will cut progressively deeper without trying to force the blade all the way through the first time. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@amadujalloh2483]

The Cut in Cameo is not selecting what should i do?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey there! You can send an email to [e-mail] and we would be happy to help troubleshoot the issue.

[@SosaInk]

Does anyone get their test cut good. But when you hit send it doesn’t cut at all? So confused

[@xo.ericajane]

What if it’s not cutting evenly? It cuts too deep on the left and not enough on the right. I’m losing my mind!!!

[@trishabanerjee07]

Pretty same situation here too..I cannot make small cuts like deco sticker cuts ..even after putting the blade depth 1, force 2/1 and speed 2/3 and still the cut will be too deep for small cuts. And also fyi I use 150 gsm sticker paper which is thicker than usual papers so I don't think the paper should be an issue.. lemme know too if u find or found any solution to this. I would really be grateful:)

[@d.a.stewartstyle178]

Can you tell me why my files won't cut when the program crashes and I recover it ? When I reboot the program the same file just keeps crashing the program ???

[@DesignBundles]

I'm sorry DA, I'm not super knowledgeable since this is a technical issue There are a few troubleshooting steps on the Silhouette America website. I'll link you here and of course, you can reach out to their support team. Hope this helps! ---Becky www.silhouetteamerica.com/contact/software/general

[@d.a.stewartstyle178]

Ok, Thanks Becky !

[@anagoncalves9723]

What is the best material and how do you tell the difference ?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Ana! Do you mean the best material like adhesive vinyl? I use Oracal 651 and then I use Stahls for HTV. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@Machenziethemodel]

My silhouette doesn’t like me. It still won’t cute 😭. It just scratches it but I’m still learning.

[@oanhhnguyen2944]

Me too! My stupid autoblade isn't adjusting the depth. Check that! I have been having to manually do it. So annoying.

[@DesignBundles]

Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I would also start with the AutoBlade, there is a little red indicator that will show where the blade is adjusting to. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@Machenziethemodel]

@@DesignBundles Thank You. I finally got it to cut.

[@zaraking8875]

@@oanhhnguyen2944 mine just needed cleaning!

[@lacystacychick]

My auto blade cut about 4 pages and then unadjusted itself and it has been continuously doing it . Im fixing to trash that blade