Fix Cricut Explore Print Then Cut Cannot Read the Cut Sensor Marks Error

[@bam2274]

Like you and most of your viewers, I wasted countless hours, paper and effort trying to get this to work. Cannot believe how easy this was after all of that frustration. THANK YOU for taking the time to create, post and save us all from killing our Cricuts

[@FelixPerezAKATITO]

Holy Crap! 5 minutes in and he still hasn't gotten to the point.

[@fatimapc3590]

Yeah, I thought the same thing but I was desperate so I waited it out. Lol

[@kennyb556]

Yes. For the love of Christ, a 12+ minute video for 60 seconds of instruction. And it didn't even help! Thanks for wasting everyones time!

[@tevinzappyj]

lmfao

[@thatkidvicious]

Lol, ya’ll here complaining yet couldn’t figure it out without others help. So quick to talk trash when I took my time to attempt to help people. It’s helped plenty of people, and if you don’t want to listen to me talk, it’s so easy to just go to the next video, lol.

[@ValVanni]

Raymond Knight where can I find the other videos?

[@haygo1ml]

WHY DO CRAFTERS TALK SO MUCH.... WHEN PEOPLE NEED THESE VIDEOS THEY WANT THE ANSWER NOT ALL THE TALKING!

[@jamiep7322]

Because we're in our rooms crafting all alone and we have no one to talk to but ourselves in our machines LOL😝😝😃😃

[@shannonallen4368]

I’m sitting here like WHAT IS THE ANSWER

[@jazzyet]

Exactly. Get to point.

[@dogmohammad]

They are so lonely bro

[@kimberlysreads]

I want to cry I'm so happy! I have been fighting with my cricut for hours. Countless forums where nothing helps..I was about to return it, and I was SO upset…and then I came across your video - the sharpie trick worked and I am so happy! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@thecharminglotus3424]

+Kimber5387 I'm so glad this helped you! You'll enjoy your machine.

[@queenperrytheplatypus458]

I cannot THANK YOU enough for this video. I tried for 6 hours and spent one hour on the phone with Cricut staff to get my machine to calibrate!!! ......to NO avail. They are supposed to call me back on Monday to try to help me further. Then, I found your video and IT WORKED. Circuit should be paying you for this!!! Thank you again so MUCH. I will be telling them about this, though they are very nice and try to be helpful.

[@diannejiminez122]

After two hours of trying various methods (grayscale, best setting, sharpie, a dark room...multiple times), I put cardstock in my printer, clicked PRINT, changed the COLOR to BLACK AND WHITE, changed QUALITY to 1200 dpi..and PRINTED. It worked like a charm! Explore read all of the marks & completed the calibration!!

[@VexMage]

I just had this issue and I know this is a 7 year old video, but perhaps it can help someone else. Also I acknowledge that the software has certainly changed since this first video. I did the sharpie thing and it worked! I also needed to increase the quality. There is an option, at least now, to "use system dialogue" when printing. Maybe it's always been there, maybe it wasn't available for Mac (I'm on Windows), but with the dialogue opened I was able to adjust the quality and the resulting print had dark enough lines that it didn't need the sharpie. Bottom line, the sharpie trick worked for me, so did changing the quality. I'm very appreciative of this video because it gave me a testable hypothesis and while I've wasted several hours already, this video saved me from wasting several more or giving up on my project. Thank you again, sir, I hope you are well.

[@DavidMoyers]

Thanks for all the suggestions and video. Unfortunately none of them worked for me. I had to call and send them a picture of a calibration sheet. Quickly the tech had change printer settings to color (darker blacks), chose "letter" and un-check the "fit to page" box. Worked like a champ afterwards.

[@jacquelinerae6707]

You single handedly answered better than this video. Thank you.

[@elliotthopson6913]

How do I change my printer settings on ipad

[@CatNicole85]

I know this was 8 years ago, but thank you for this video, it worked just as you said it would. Although, I did waste a few hours trying to figure out the issue, I'm so glad I came across this video. And people in the comments are ignorant, you do not talk too much, everything you were saying was important.

[@oliverprince76]

Thank you Thank you Thank you....you saved my life with this video!!!!...After wasting several sheets, I was about to give up and decided to check KZbin...after watching several wasted videos..I came across this one and it's a real game changer.....THANK YOU!!!

[@FigaroSpringer]

The quick fix still works even after all these years. (Ya'd think that Cricut would have fixed it or published the fix on their own website by now.) Thanks so much for the tip!

[@sherriepierce925]

OMG! You are a life saver. I have had my Cricut Explore One for a week. I was trying to create iron on images for little cloth drawstring favor bags for a child's birthday party. First, my computer couldn't find the Cricut Explore One device. I spent 30 minutes on online chat with Cricut customer service. They could not solve the problem - but I found someone on You Tube that could! That problem was solved. I could finally print the image on the iron on paper but the Cricut Explore One couldn't cut it - so I had to hand cut each image. Ugh. Coincidentally, I thought to myself last night, maybe I'll try to hand darken the cut lines and then I found your tutorial and you did that!!! I can't wait to try to see if this helps me. I will probably never call Cricut Customer Service help line again. I will go straight to You Tube tutorials!!

[@tharris9498]

Thank you so much! This worked for me! I spent hours trying to calibrate my machine with no luck. I tried your method and it worked like a charm! I can’t thank you enough 😊

[@erinlamb6603]

literally the only thing that worked!!!!!!!!! you posted this video 6y before I had the issue and your suggestion is STILL the solution. Cricut needs to do better.

[@ModezPrints]

OMGOSH 😳 IT WORKED 😳😳😳 AFTER ALL THAT STRESS 😩 IT FINALLY WORKED. I THANK YOU SO MUCH... I GAVE UP... BUT I STILL DIDNT GIVE UP. OH MY GOD. GOD BLESS YOU 🙌

[@sonyalawrence5707]

I paused the video and went and tried it and it worked!!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@AgilityDogCarsonReno]

Excellent! Thank you for all the hard work you did to bring this to us! What a frustrating experience AND not to mention the wasted time and resources I went through! I would get my scissors out so that I wouldn't waste anymore paper and ink! THANK YOU! I have my trusty sharpie sitting next to my Cricut!

[@cwallace89]

Thank you so much I was getting so frustrated as a beginner, no one could help me. This was such a simple fix I feel crazy LOL

[@sheilaml12]

ahhh!!! Thank You!! After two hours and wasted printing I finally saw your video and it worked the first try!

[@nicolacarrthecraftyclub9329]

This has been driving me mad for days. Solved instantly just watching your video. Didn't need to go over the sensor markers with a pen, I changed my printer settings on my printer to print best quality and use black, worked straight away. Thank you for restoring my sanity 😅

[@Kuragari562]

It worked for me! I was fighting with my machine cutting up my stickers and this sharpie trick worked. I hope it works for me ever time. Thank you so much.

[@ambersmith5154]

This just helped me so much. I was in the middle of a big order and this kept happening... Thank you!

[@gloriahernandez7107]

No wayyyyyyyyyyyy! Seriously just like that? I does work unbelievable.. at this point my back hurts from been several hours, already lost my projects etc… a virtual 🤗.. thank you soooo much

[@ArtyworldY]

Thank you so much for preparing this video. I called Cricut today to end the matter of my issues with print then cut. Results: A. Do not use Laser Printer - ( I was for this cut) it could melt and cause a problem for the printer when it heats the vinyl B. Use Firefox or Chrome not Edge or IE; > for this run I used FirefoxC. Use Best Quality for the printer > set my Canon Inkjet to high; D. Fit to page not to be set > checked my printer settings > set my Canon Inkjet to Normal; E. Ensure the settings are set in the Control Panel > Devices and Printers> not in the Cricut software;F. Test with paper first; Result : PerfectG. Run with the Printer Vinyl.- Result: PerfectH. Wait for ink to dry before cutting as could smudge as it sits on the top of the printer vinyl.I. Do not switch browsers during the operation.and.... Voila!!! it works... The Explorer had no problems reading the sensors and it cut perfectly inside the image.Thank you Cricut and thank you The Charming Lotus. :-) I had tried the Market and bought a special light to light up the area. Didn't need either using this process.

[@rickrhodes860]

you saved my cricuts life because i was about the TROW IT!!! Thank you so much for this

[@strivinghard]

Okkk this video took off slow but babbby when he got to cooking he got to cooking this hack has saved me big time as I prepare to make my own wedding programs I literally hand cut 100, time material and money wasted … this helped out so sos much thank you

[@KensKreations]

Hey everyone. Sometimes in shipping dust settles on your optical sensor. Take a fine brush and clean off the sensor with a painting brush. Sometimes the answer is simple.

[@TravelExploration]

Where is the sensor?

[@sammanthaavilez1856]

Where is the sensor?

[@AmyHodge]

It worked!!! I had to seriously lengthen the bottom sensor mark, but it worked! The line wasn't even close to being straight. I couldn't believe it!! Thank you so much!!

[@angelabuenafeYT]

It WORKED!!!!!! Thank you so much! i tried, i marked all the sensors and it actually saved my paper. i used to just discard it and try again and again until i found this video. the intro was a bit long i could not wait to find out how so i skipped. but omg, it really worked!!! thank you thank you!

[@ong-pezz3234]

Think you so much brother...used a black marker it definitely worked.. you're a lifesaver

[@senortia20031]

I just spent hours trying to figure out why it stop cutting my print and cut. Thank you for this video you fixed my problem

[@annamate79]

I tried the marker and it worked! It was stuck in cutting mode for about 30 minutes before I tried it. My cricut Maker was fresh out the box so I was kind of disappointed and frustrated. Your video was the first video I clicked on to search for a solution. Thanks! 👍🏾

[@diarts4458]

This worked perfectly, thank you soo much! This was made 4 years ago, from me watching, and I noticed the cut marks on my Explore Air are a solid box around the image, apposed to L marks in the corners, but it worked great after I darkened the lines with a permanent marker. You've definitely got a new Sub from me!

[@HeatherAnne]

Ha ha! I spent a couple of angry hours today trying to get the Print then cut to work and then gave up and used my ScanNCut which is not as accurate. Then I had to fix everything with an exacto Super frustrating day! Wish I had found your video sooner. Sharpie always saves the day

[@windycleckley402]

what worked for me when I got the print then cut error was to go the tabs on the top of page and go to linetype and make sure it is on cut then go 1 tab over to fill tab and make sure its on no fill....worked like a charm... hope it fixes your problem

[@Hddizzle4shizzle]

I did what you said and worked straight away!! I think this guys method is crap to be honest, especially if you want the cut to be in a specific spot, marking your own lines will my the machine cut at random edges not inaccurate

[@mndprcvl]

just spent the last hour very very frustrated. wanted to thank you as your simple tip saved me from tears! appreciate this!!!

[@50plusmtbatbp94]

Expert undeniable.. watched a lot of do's and still couldn't get it right. The markings are perfectly black but sharpee makes it more darker. Thank you! You are the best!

[@Trina7594]

I love you!!!! Struggled with this, and now the sharpie has eliminated the struggle!!!!

[@toidascorpian1704]

I Love You I Love You I Love You!!! I was ready to throw this dang blasted cricut out the window. I got it to work after watching this video. I truly appreciate you for making this video.

[@goddess3605]

Life Saver this absolutly worked for me!! I was bawling my eyes out before finding this video!! Thank you.

[@sparkyrocks89]

Oh my goodness you just saved me HOURS trying to figure this out- thank you so much!

[@susyshopper6791]

@ Diane Jiminez down below: You deserve a medal! I was ready to ship my new Cricut back... Here is Diane's solution quote put cardstock printer, clicked PRINT, changed the COLOR to BLACK AND WHITE, change QUALITY to 1200 dpi..and PRINTED unquote This finally got me thinking in the right direction: On my MacAir connected to HP Deskjet 2450 I had to print something else and do the settings Diane suggested, i.e. best print in black and white, save as "Cricut" preset. Then I put a sheet of cardstock in the printer, followed the Cricut screen prompts, selected the cricut preset I had saved from the previous job before I hit print. The Cricut calibrated perfectly and I am a happy camper! Thank you

[@kathyhutchins8917]

I really appreciate this video but unfortunately done of the techniques worked and I tried them repeatedly. HOWEVER, I called Cricut first thing this morning after struggling all weekend with my new Cricut Explore Air. After checking several things he asked me to send a picture of my calibration sheet/mat. He spotted a very slight bend in the mat, and I mean slight. SO I grabbed a new mat that was perfectly flat and voila! - it worked. SO now I am am properly calibrated and have printed/cut a few test pieces. As my luck would have it, my bluetooth is now acting up and it had been working perfectly before for just regular cuts, but that's a problem for another day.........Thanks again for your videos. Hope this helps some others...

[@danarodriguez8408]

I just want to thank you for this video I was giving up because it wouldnt read my sensor cuts but i just went over it with a marker and it worked Thank you again

[@darelldd]

First: Thank you! Of all the things I've tried over several days, THIS has finally worked. Second: My Explore Air 2 uses a full, rectangular border for the cut marks. (Every video and picture tutorial I've seen for cut mark problems have shown those same corner hashes as in this video. I kept thinking that my problem was that the cut marks printed for my projects was incorrect. Well, they aren't. They now work... with the Sharpie trick.) Third: I'm still amazed that this was the solution. cheers.

[@lizzyyvaz]

Darell Dickey did you color in the border all the way? Or just a black line throughout

[@newlynatural05]

Update the sharpie worked but please work on getting to the point of your videos. Thanks 😉

[@gwens7902]

Mine still won’t work 😢

[@sarahnugent8655]

I just stumbled across this video and your sharpie trick worked like a charm! Thank you so very much!

[@ChrisFarleySC]

Hello Everybody! I have just spent the last 3 hours trying to use the Print then Cut feature on the new Explore Air my husband got me as a present. I kept getting the same sensor error everybody else got. About to throw it in the street when I saw the suggestion to change web browsers. I am on a MAC and was using Safari. I switched up to Firefox, and not only did my machine start to work, I stopped getting errors from my printer. Plus the image quality seemed better, which is weird I know, but it is cutting as i type this and I just wanted to share my success. I hope this helps out anybody else! Good Luck!

[@thecharminglotus3424]

+Chris Farley Great suggestion! This is one of the first things I tried, and sadly it didn't fix mine. But, it is a good start for anyone having this issue to troubleshoot. Thanks for the comment!

[@batyalarrivee479]

Wow I was fixing to give up and just hand cut my items until I found your video. You saved me so much time. I thought about doing this earlier today too but your video confirmed it for me my whole day was mostly waisted of just trying to get it to work lol

[@becky3505]

dude, awesome. I had to use internet explorer to get the calibration print printed as google for some reason was cutting of some of the print. The pen trick worked on second attempt. you saved my sanity becky

[@sandrasneed3180]

just tried the marker and still doesn't work.....ready to take back

[@jessieara500]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! I spent over an hour trying fix it then gave up. Thanks to your video I fixed it and my motivation is back! Again thank you ever so much!

[@carliwright1640]

Great video!!! I will probably need to use this info when I try print & cut, but for now I'm having a hard time finding and answer for my problem: I'm trying to cut what I sent to the mat but it's saying that I'm using print then cut, even when I make sure the "bleed" box is not checked. Any ideas how I can take it off print then cut mode?

[@jostvig01]

Carli Wright you have select what you want to print then cut and then select "de-attach", after that you have to select the part you want to cut and edit it to cut in layers because attaching will undo those selections if made previously, I hope that helps

[@ethansmom9835]

After 3 hours of trying to figure out why my Cricut couldn't read my sensor marks I found this video! Thank you!!!!!

[@evandropereirareis1222]

Gostaria de ter este vídeo em português

[@Audrey-vf2xy]

Okay so seriously hard to watch but after waiting for you to get to the point I tried the Sharpie and it worked! Glossy waterslide is a pain in the rear but it worked thanks!!!

[@nela399]

You SAVED MY LIFE. Thank you very much!!!

[@kurisus6272]

Two years after you making this video, THANK YOU THANK YOU! I could not get the print then cut to work for me. This sharpie tip did the trick! I was about to throw my cricut out the window. LOL Again, thanks for sharing!

[@akenner4417]

You’re video was incredibly helpful. Thanks for taking the time.

[@tapout7842]

Thank you so much i legit thought i just was never going to fix this. I have been hand cutting them out

[@michellekintner3610]

Thank you! You saved me from throwing my Cricut through the window! Worked like a charm!

[@ARTattackCreations]

Dude... I'm sure your helpful and a thoughtful guy, but these videos NEED to be to the point. We're looking for answers not a history. Moving forward, please please please help us by considering our time. We can always rewatch a quick video to get all steps down when the video is quick and to the point and we will appreciate you more for it. Thanks!

[@helloitsmeroxie]

Thank you for posting this! I was struggling but I cleaned my printer heads and it works perfect now!

[@brittanyratliff7611]

The sharpie trick wasn't initially working for me, until I drew the second cut sensor larger than it printed and so far no more issues. I also filled in all cut sensors, just drew longer lines for the second sensor. I will also be cleaning the print head when I get a chance, but for now this seems to do the trick.

[@michelebaran5030]

I'm going to try this right now... I'll comment again how it works. so simple!!

[@wendylau3517]

Lifesaver! i was so frustrated with the cricut not reading the censor mark Also... the curling the mat thing works too... i was so angry at the cricut for not setting the mat right

[@dianeshogren9553]

I have been trying to get my print and cut project to work all day. Finally watched your video and was so excited for it to work. Unfortunately it didn't work. I chatted with Cricut and they told me you can not use a laser printer for print and cut projects. Do you know a way around this?

[@lauringlis]

This worked for me! I had to use a thicker Sharpie (fine point) but it worked. I was using Koala brand Inkjet Sticker Paper and an Explore 2. Thanks for the tip!

[@ameliasmith3404]

This worked thank you so much! My printer didn’t print the black lines right so I had to use a black sharpie like you said, and it worked great!

[@LoveButtWatson]

OMGGGG THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER!! So Grateful for this video, thank you so much!

[@selenarobbins2702]

Just wanted to add my experience. I am on a Mac and Google Chrome and tried just about everything. I just tried calibrating in Firefox and it worked perfectly the first time around.

[@compli8d298]

My Cricut is an app are you logging into a web page?

[@michaelslaughter5237]

@@compli8d298 design space used to be a web based application. The moved to a thick client like two years back, right before I got my cricket.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you! I was _so_ frustrated! Sharpie actually didn't work for me, but once I knew the problem I was able to print on "best" quality and it worked. Bless you!!!!

[@thescurlocks9302]

preciate it i actually forgot about this trick. thanks for the reminder

[@drewkim2]

Man, What a great tutorial! I got the new Cricut Air 2 for the print & cut & was so dissapointed when it didn't work. I will definitely try this techique. Thanks! I subscribed.

[@karenchiskis1]

The first trick helped me. Thank you! I spent 2 hours fighting with my cricut and calling customer service, but your video helped

[@susyshopper6791]

This Sharpie trick is fabulous. Thank you

[@heidipatenaude6272]

Thank-you so much! I was spending so much time as well trying to fix it and was ready to send back! I really appreciate your help!!

[@enneagramandcoaching]

Wow! Unbelievable. It was the quickest easiest fix!!! Thanks for including that the line doesn't have to be straight. Worked first try!

[@paulapuckett3006]

As many of you know, I was having problems with the Print Then Cut feature on my Explore Air and couldn't get it taken care of by Cricut. It took six weeks to finally get a solution. On Monday, March 13, 2017, I received a call from an Advance Associate Customer Service Rep. It took maybe 25 minutes to finally get the Print Then Cut feature working again. The problem is Firefox/Adobe doesn't work on Win 10 and Chrome doesn't print calibration page. I allowed the Rep access my computer from his office (YES that can be done!) and he was able to install a temporary solution. It is my understanding that Cricut is working on this problem and will have a permanent fix in a few months. I've tried all the suggestions I could find on KZbin to get my machine working again and nothing worked. Call Cricut at 877-727-4288, Customer Support, tell them what you are experiencing with your machine and they should be able to help you now that there is a temporary fix.

[@fatimapc3590]

OMG it worked!! Thank you! My problem was that it would only cut one of the two pictures printed. But I did what you said and put it back on and it cut them both this time. Thank you so much!

[@marypispitsos9630]

What a great video! I will try this when I get home! Should I use a sharpie pen on all the sensor marks or just the top right one? Thank you so much!

[@Meximami32]

I'm glad that works for you but I have a HP photo smart 7520 series and my cricut still isn't cutting.

[@tlustina]

Hi there! Just curious if you made the video explaining how to get crisp print images through design space.

[@cherylbook631]

Thank you. This was very helpful and saved hours of time.

[@humairaahmed1893]

Going to have to try the black maker, I’m considering selling mine as I’m sick of the Print n cut not working all the time

[@netsnote]

You are my hero!! Like Kimber5387 I've been fighting with my new Cricut for hours bringing me to tears along with frustration! the sharpie trick worked ALONG with cleaning my print heads. Thank you! Thank you!

[@poopiesarec00l]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I also became super frustrated and this saved my paper and time!

[@jjlexky]

I legit just turned off my laptop and rebooted. Worked like a charm.

[@leticiarojas3078]

Wasted an hour trying to figure this out. THANK YOU for the help, the sharpie idea worked great for me!

[@biancarobinson3584]

Thank you so much for making this! ❤

[@nicbull5859]

Thank you worked like a charm

[@Sen_Rida]

thank u so much ! the curl tip worked!

[@ryanpuketza2158]

What do you printout on? I am trying to make iron ons for a shirt and i am running into this issue

[@tayvialbeck]

I just wanted to say thank you. I was about to take this cricut back because I thought it was malfunction

[@MsButt3rcup]

Enjoyed your video - but I have the issue of my printer not being recognized by when I am working with my Cricut, even though I can print any MS word document. I have switched my browser from Chrome to MS Edge and that still would not work. Do you have any suggestions to get my HP Deskjet 3510 to be recognized in order for me to do a print-then-cut project? TIA.

[@monicaditsworth5821]

Thank you! This video just saved my life. Any suggestions on how to get higher quality prints in the design space?

[@cynthiaoshea3635]

Thank you for this it worked!! Also one other question how do you print on the full 8.5 x 11?? it only allows half the page?

[@BesosbyTanya]

Thank you!!! It worked perfectly after I used your Sharpie technique.

[@mbywlb]

Thank you! Had this issue this morning and I was pulling my hair out. My ink was just slightly low in my printer - still looked very dark black to me. But the sharpie did the trick!

[@carrieannebeatty3045]

Thank you so much for this! I was so frustrated & this turned out to be a game changer for me. Really appreciate it!

[@yvesrising]

I can't thank you enough for posting this video!! I was out of time and at the end of my rope. This video saved me a ton of time and aggravation. Thanks again!!

[@D.M..237]

OH Thank you so much it worked great!!!! I wish Cricut would have told me that.