Silhouette CAMEO 4 Autoblade Isn't Cutting Deep Enough? Here's the Fix

[@KristenElliott-t6u]

Another thing I just learned to be aware of is related to the settings in Silhouette Studio. Others may be aware of this already but it took me forever to clue in. Watching this video got me looking more closely at the depth my blade was set to vs the actual settings in Studio. I realized that while I had my blade depth set to 6 in the "Cut Lines" settings, it was only going to 4 for the real cut while the test cut was going to the appropriate depth of 6. The problem wasn't that it wasn't registering taps though - there were only 4 taps attempted. So the blade was set right according to the number of taps, just not what I had in my Cut Lines settings. What I finally clued into was that I was using the layers to indicate which layer to use to cut and hadn't changed the material listed there. Then down below in the "Cut Lines" section I set my material and used some preset settings. So for the test cut it used the settings in the lower "Cut Lines" section which was 6, but for the main cut it was using the layer settings which was for a totally different kind of material that had a preset blade depth of 4. I made the appropriate adjustment to the material for the layer and now it's all fine. Sorry a bit long winded but I am hoping that this may help someone else!

[@susiespotless]

I tried all of these solutions. I took out the blade and reinserted it but it was changing from the reset of 0. I finally restarted my machine and that did the trick. I learned so good tricks from this video. Thanks Melissa.

[@halogear8199]

All I can say is thank you Jesus for me praying and finding you here on KZbin. I almost gave my Cameo 4 plus away and was about to purchase another one until I seen this video. Thank you for sharing these tips. I had to change my cut settings and I had to make sure my blade was flush down in the machine. Thank you again for this video!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad I could help

[@mrianmark]

Thanks for doing this video. I have used a Portrait for years and recently bought a Cameo 4. After a few uses the blade stopped working. Got it working again thanks to your tip about making it think it was not an auto blade. You saved my day!

[@courtneymccurry2013]

My machine was etching instead of cutting. When you described how the auto blade presses down automatically to change the dial, i realized my cutting mat was over that tiny hole so it wasn't pressing down, it stayed at 0. THANK YOU!!

[@ablack4445]

Thank you so much! I was able to take that small piece off of my blade and found a tiny piece of vinyl. At your recommendation I also changed the force from 10 to 14 and the difference was amazing. Thank you again!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@SunburntFingers]

Thank you so much. I was having trouble cutting through a sticker sheet, with the blade only piercing through the adhesive layer and not making it all the way through the backing. I was so stressed as I am new to the cameo, so I went and bought a 2mm manual blade. Your first solution worked for me, all I had to do was insert the auto blade in correctly and it cut through the sticker sheet entirely. So I can now sell stickers!! Thanks again ❤

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Wonderful!

[@MarcyCoate]

Yay! This got me back to cutting! Not sure if the blade wasn't pushed all the way down, or if there was some paper stuck inside, but I did all of the steps you showed and it started cutting perfectly again.

[@AlexAguilar]

I was trying to use my portrait 3 and was wondering why it's not cutting at all. Like I tried 5 times and was looking at the blade. it's not coming down. And so I tried what you said about the first prob. apparently it's NOT LOCKED IN correctly. Thank you so much! It's my first time using my machine. LOL.

[@kristagaulin4482]

NO JOKE same. First, it wasn't reading the registration lines, then not cutting, I finally read the user guide and found my blade was not locked into place. Now I just have to get better sticker paper that won't curl up, Its never-ending.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

So glad you got it!!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Try using a brayer to adhere your sticker paper to your mat, it's super helpful for good cuts! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/12/why-and-when-to-use-brayer-silhouette.html

[@kristagaulin4482]

@@SilhouetteSchool it’s curling up after I take it off the mat

[@AlexAguilar]

@@kristagaulin4482 They said to curl the mat instead when taking it off. like flatten it, sticker facing down then pull up the mat so it won't curl when you remove it.

[@InspiredSignStudio]

Melissa I have a new one for you... I tried everything you suggested before realized my BRAND NEW autoblade was defective. The blade itself is turned slightly to the side so it was never cutting cleanly and rarely all the way through. Thanks for these great tips. I'm learning a lot!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Oh wow!

[@mgsouthworth]

Yay! You fixed my problem. I'm so happy I could cry! I was nearly ready to scrap my whole project, then I came across your video. Thank you for recommending a force of 14 for HTV. Heaven sent information.

[@carriegooch9410]

Thank you! I was replacing my blade after every two sheets of vinyl! Luckily, I had kept them, and realized they had debris in them that was keeping them from resetting. Thank you so much for this video. You’re a life saver!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@rebeccaespinosa7574]

thank you so much. I've hit my head against the wall for days trying to figure out why my blade wasn't cutting properly. It was the Lock feature on the machine. It's not super clear what that it and how that works in the instructions. I thought it meant pushing the blade down far enough so that it 'locked' into place. You might suggest to the tech writers that they be clearer about this and that one has to actually push the front of the mechanism towards the blade to 'lock' it into place.... yay thanks so so much for this video.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it helped

[@boostAWD]

Yes! Thank you. I selected Manual Blade 2mm since ratchet blade wasn't available in the drop down menu but it worked perfect

[@TheCreativeChica]

Thank You Melissa!👏 I was in the middle of a cut and it just stop cutting the depth I had set it at. I knew you'd have the answer, so I popped over to your channel. Yup! I cleaned the blade and cleaned out those little channels you mention in this video. They were full of glitter from glitter paper! It's all clean and working just fine again! You're Awesome 👌 👏 👍!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Wonderful!

[@Allmyboysball]

I never thought to clean the part where it taps.... lifesaver

[@artsolelaces4663]

Thank you so much, I was going nuts because my blade was cutting to deep until I placed it correctly in the blade housing & then adjusted the force & depth.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it helped

[@lisaulmar8209]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I had no idea why my blade wasn't cutting correctly. I watched your video and BINGO!!!! My blade was filthy.

[@JoAnna-vx8hq]

Thank you so much. My autoblade broke and needed another one ASAP and the extra autoblade I got from amazon wasn't cutting at all either 😠BUT I did have a brand new ratchet blade that I never used on my very first Cameo 1. So I went back into my Cameo 4 supplies and saw that I had the black adaptor (which I had no clue what to do with) you showed in your video and it WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Thank you so much again!! 🤗

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yay! Glad it worked

[@eggypayscraps]

Thank you! My portrait worked straight out of the box for about three hours and then would not cut. Your tips solved the issue.

[@risarocksit1286]

Another great tutorial! I was able to use the information provided here to fix my problem, even though my problem wasn't exactly one of the things described. The blade was fine, but when it was tapping, it only reset to 0, it wasn't correctly changing the blade depth. Looking closely, only the first tap was going in the hole. The subsequent taps for changing to the set depth was tapping between the 2 holes, instead of in the hole. I powered off my machine and turned it on again, which re-set so that the taps happened in the right spot.

[@leticiamona4484]

You are a life saver, didnt know i could open the blade to clean it. Did that and now its working perfectly 🎉 Thx!

[@massimofi]

Thanks. I found a lot of depris inside of the blade just after 2 days of using the machine. Super helpful tip!

[@carriereppert395]

I appreciate you so much! I have been a cricut user and I seriously was about to send this Cameo back. It's been nothing but a pain. Thank you!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@kostjas.2743]

Thank you for the info about the reset hard tap! This info was gold. I was confused about how it resets back to zero but now that I know that there is two different kind of taps makes it make sense to me. Thank you.

[@samarxxecho812]

thank you so much,had this auto blade issue with alot of orders,i absolutely snapped,but really thank you so much,i follow and checked every instruction,it works now...done subscribed!!!

[@RonTraveLife]

OMG, this saves my life, never thought a bunch of clouds of dust is filling out there that prevents on cutting deep enough.

[@kathrynlundrigan2221]

Thank you! I didn't even know what that container was that will old my old blades! I still want to get comfortable with my new machine & autoblade but right now I have a project that HAS to get done!

[@melodyrice7942]

Got my Cameo 4 in Jan of this year. And had nothing but problems with the auto blade. All of the above did not work, so got a ratchet blade. My husband got me a Cameo 3 for Mothers day and I LOVE that auto blade. No problems with the 3 blade like I had with the 4 blade.

[@mab4145]

I HATE my Cameo 4 Pro. Cameo 3 is a workhorse, though.

[@Spiceyynachoos]

Oh my god I just purchased this and ran through almost 2 vinyl rolls scratching and ruining it struggling for the past week and a half trying to figure out why it wouldn’t cut!!! I had it positioned right but didn’t know I had to push it in to LOCK it just tried it it actually worked design is horrible but still learning how to cut correctly lol

[@daniellerose8732]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I’m new to using the silhouette machine. I had my blade in wrong. Now it cuts perfectly.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@sheilacarmack9977]

Best advice ever! The settings are incorrect...recommend #14. Love your videos because you don't waste a lot of time. Thank you

[@maryryan9345]

thanks for the video, i wish my issue was here! Just bought a brand new sihouette studio 3. the blade was working fine this morning and then suddenly out of no where its not cutting anything, after so much trial, effort, and going through anything i could to get it working.

[@pillred248]

Thank you very much for your straight to the point explanation. You solved my problem. God bless you. Much love form the UK.

[@bangbentro3275]

Apreciate for your tips n tricks to solve autoblade problems. Found my tiny blade looks dirty, just brushed and cleanup and comeback again! Thankss

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Great to hear!

[@OtanaAhana]

Thank you for making this video! I couldn't for my life understand how it couldn't cut through my address label sticky paper even with blade on 8. Turned out the instructions never mentioned the "lock & load" part. I put in the blade, but never locked it, so it got constantly pushed up at the very beginning 😅 Ooops...

[@mncustom-made-barblafond6825]

Great tips. When I took the end off my blade there was a ring of compacted felt from rhinestone flock.

[@elainecongo3827]

I just got the machine and had the Portrait which is different...This info has been very helpful cause I did try to cut and it was not cutting all the way thru and after seeing this video I had the blade in all wrong...lol...Thanks!!!!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinacaderma6170]

This was litterally one of the most helpful videos ever. Thank you for this info.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@geekyfeels]

Thank you so much, this was super helpful! The only thing I'm struggling with now is figuring out which setting I should use. I make stickers but I laminate the sticker paper so I'm not sure what material I should put?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2022/02/how-to-make-waterproof-stickers-with.html

[@craftyfoxstudios]

My "non cutting" problem was solved by the first tip. I have never removed my blade since my last cut (which was successful), and yet when I checked it, I saw that the blade was not actually locked in place! No idea how that happened, but I'm thrilled to be able to cut again. Is it possible that a blade can "unlatch" or work itself loose after a cut?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

HI there! I would just make sure that the clip on your carriage is clicked securely into place.I haven't had any trouble with it getting loose.

[@delscoville]

I bought a used Portrait 3 that wasn't cutting very well, turned out there was a lot of debris inside the autoblade. I had already ordered a new autoblade. The macine didn't have the tool, but I did order one from Silhouette. I'm pondering getting a Cameo, but my printer only does up to 8.5x14, so no real need for a larger cutter.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Amazing tutorial with exact precise info and directions on the blades . I learn so much from this video. Thank you

[@michellestephens2613]

Thank you so much for all the info here Melissa. I’m having trouble cutting with my auto blade in portrait 3 so checked the things you have suggested and going to try again 🙂

[@ShimboMacaroni]

Hi from Ireland. I'm still slightly confused about blades 😕 I am a complete beginner to cutting machines. I've been watching loads of videos over the past month trying to decide whether to buy a Cricut or Silhouette. Your videos convinced me to buy the Silhouette 😊 My new Cameo 4 arrived yesterday and I've already been cutting some stickers with the help of your tutorials. My autoblade seems to be working fine. As a beginner, should I just continue using the autoblade? A lot of videos from people who have been using the Cameo for years say they prefer the ratchet blade. In this video you say the new 1mm blade is essentially a ratchet blade for the Cameo 4. There is also a 2mm and a 3mm blade. Is the 3mm blade essentially like a "3 in 1" blade - where I could cut either 1mm, 2mm, or 3mm - thus not needing to buy separate blades. I currently don’t intend to cut anything at 2 or 3mm, but could it be used as my blade to cut stickers or vinyl - and have the option of 2mm and 3mm cuts if I ever needed to? Thanks for all your great video tutorials.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

We say, what ever is working for you, don't complicate it! If you decide to move into cutting thicker materials, then you can evaluate the deeper blades!

[@ShimboMacaroni]

@@SilhouetteSchool Thanks for the info and advice

[@lorinorth3699]

Thank you! Was ready to go buy a new machine! It was a tapping issue.. the hole was full of crap and didn't tap correctly so I was cutting at 5 depth instead of 2. :)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@joann87]

i did exactly as recommended and it works like a charm! best channel for cameo guide :)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Much appreciated!

[@donnabrown9808]

First cut was perfect, but the others won't even cut thru plain cardstock. I followed all your advice so I guess now i go buy a new auto blade. I just got the cameo 4 plus and was so excited, now i dont know.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I'd check out this troubleshooting blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@andyussery8495]

Thanks. #3 did it for me. I knew that but when I cut and there are small areas I always check to see that they didn't get pulled out. If they did, I see if they are still hanging around. If not, I clean out the inside of the blade carrier. I guess a couple tiny pieces got away from me. I use Oracal 651 and had to set the blade depth at 2 and force at 13. This new cameo 4 is awesome. I used a basic cameo (1) for many years. Now....how do I know when I need to replace the blade? I run it for about an hour a day (cutting time). With the autoblade I have cut back on adjusting time tremendously but I think my blade needs to be replaced soon. Had it about 2 weeks. How will I know for sure?

[@MonsterMaker]

I've been using my Cameo for print and cut for 3 years no issues besides mis-alignment. Now halfway through the day it just having all inconcistent issues with the depth! For settings I've saved for years and its always worked with my same paper for kiss cut as well. Tried your methods and nothing works- cannot get a ratchet or manual blade. I bought a brand new auto blade and still have the same issue. Have even done a firmware update etc.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Is the red line on the blade moving when it taps?

[@afleming1277]

I literally just bought the Cameo 4 today and set it up to continue cutting something I was working on when my Cameo 2 would no longer hold a blade. I sent the same design through like 4 times, with this new blade/new machine, used the Card Stock - heavy textured setting, increased the blade from 3 to 4, and put the force from 30 to 33. It STILL wouldn't cut through the card stock all the way. I kept checking the auto blade was installed all the way, and kept checking it. There was no rhyme or reason ... and after doing it 4 times, I'm still having to hand cut out the rest of the design with an exacto knife. I'm aggravated!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I suggest going through the full troubleshooting blog post here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@techjunkie68smusicandtech56]

hi thank you, this is very useful information. Something to bear in mind for when I get my Cameo 4 tomorrow, can't wait to try it out

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You'll have so much fun!

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Malissa, I have the 1st portrait machine which I love, it is always good to watch these video's, you always learn something new, TFS Cheers Anna.

[@peterjordan5947]

Thanks for the video. Is there a way to cut a square within a thick material (for example 1.5mm card or 2mm leather) I think my cameo 4 pro is upset when i try and make it do 90 degree angles. If it is possible what blade should i be using?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes you can cut a square. Try turning on the segment line overcut option so it picks the blade up at corners instead of trying to rotate. Here's how to find and use that option www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2018/08/best-silhouette-cut-settings-for-paper.html

[@peterjordan5947]

​@SilhouetteSchool thanks for the reply, really useful to know. I'm using the kraft 3mm blade, and it's trying to convince me that I might need to add these loops, I assume the loops are to help stop the blade from getting stuck at sharp angles. But the overcut system seems much easier

[@bpmcalist]

Thanks for the help when I replaced my auto blade with a new one I haven’t been able to get it to work. I actually have gone through 2 new auto blades with no help on getting them to work. I don’t have any trouble using the ratchet blade but I do like the convenience of the auto blade. Guess I just got a bad batch of blades - unfortunately I ordered 4 of the auto blades when I got my Cameo 4. You always give such great advice! On another note I haven’t been able to connect via Bluetooth since I got my machine - I went through the steps on the Silhouette site no help - any helpful tips on that? I had no trouble with my cameo 3.

[@bharathyemunula]

Thanks alot my blade is not cutting and even not changing the levels am opend the blade as per second factor its jammed with dust i cleaned properly now its working properly once again thank u so much ( i thought need to by new blade u saved my 3000/- rs)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

That's great.

[@vickihudson4952]

Can you change the rachet blade setting on the fly? Pause the project remove the blade and adjust???

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You CAN but I'd be inclined to let it finish cutting, do not unload, then change the blade setting and recut the whole project instead. This would give you a more consistent cut for the whole project.

[@scarrrizzle]

Hi, thank you for this video. Do you know how to use a replacement auto blade that does not have the flat back? It's the only kind that Silhouette offers now and my machine doesn't seem to read it without the smart metal chip in the back of the flat version.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! The round autoblade is for the Cameo 3 and would not work in a Cameo 4. You will need a different blade. Check out this blog post for Cameo 4 compatible tools: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/09/silhouette-cameo-4-tools-and-blades.html

[@hunydalila]

Hi . I like to watching your content . Easy to understand and completely details when explaining . So , I want to ask something . First, can I can photo paper 230gsm without cutting mat ? Second, I have problem of my setting my blade depth to 7~10 but my photo paper still not cut until till the end . Hopefully u can answer my problem . Thanks in advance.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there, you may need to increase the number of passes for thicker papers. Also check out this post about cutting without a mat on the Cameo 4: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/06/silhouette-cameo-4-matless-cutting.html

[@hunydalila]

ouh i see . thank u so much . i'll try after this .

[@ThePaperAddict]

Brand new machine - reset tap works correctly, but the small taps don't work - no debri as machine just came out of the box. Any suggestions?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi @ThePaperAddict, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@jelatinous]

Thank you so much! I'm new to this world and this was driving me nuts.

[@littlestar830]

Hello! Do settings vary depending whether or not you are using a mat? I've usually used the Vinyl Oracle 651 setting which I've used before but recently I've mostly been using a mat. Once I try to cut the vinyl without the mat the blade cuts all the way through and the whole vinyl starts to move and get damaged. I got a new blade because I hadn't changed it in almost 9 months but it hasn't helped. It either doesn't cut at all or it cuts all the way through. I need it to do a kiss-cut using a long roll of vinyl without a mat.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi @littlestar830, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@grapplingteacher]

Hi and thanks for the tips. My blade is inserted correctly. I adjusted the pressure to 14 as suggested, but after the blade is tapped to reset to zero, it taps to set the depth, but the actual blade is not adjusted. The blade housing is clean. It reads a blade depth as zero. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! Check out this blog post for a work around: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/12/silhouette-cameo-autoblade-wont-cut-use.html

[@badboyz2012cb]

It's cutting but not cutting the exact picture and it's not neat. It was working fine the first used it's only been a month or two

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it is hard to troubleshoot here. Please feel free to drop us an email: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html Or! If you'd like extra help - like in-depth video tutorials or 1:1 help via email or chat for your projects - please consider joining Silhouette U (www.silhouetteu.com). We hope to see you soon!

[@berdineluscherberry4801]

Thank you. Was looking at the two presses you have behind you, which ones are they?

[@maryclairehoover4220]

Hi! I have double checked everything you mentioned in the video, but what you said in the video didn’t match what was going on, my blade seems loose as well. I saw that it’s always supposed to be at the 6 o’clock mark, is that true?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It depends what machine and what blade you are using.

[@chrisresendes7183]

So I am brand new to this, I have only been doing this like two weeks. I have the cameo 4 and have been using the standard auto blade with Ora mask 813 stencil material. The default settings are blade depth= 3 , force= 33 and speed= 2. Is this correct? My biggest struggle is finding and getting the correct settings for cutting. Thanks have also used the oracal 631 vinyl. Please help!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, try the glossy vinyl setting for 813 instead with one tiny adjustment- up your force to 14.

[@chrisresendes7183]

@@SilhouetteSchool I’ll give it try! Thank you, enjoyed the video!

[@JamesBowkett36]

Literally the first thing you said I was doing wrong 🤣 no wonder it wasn't cutting... thank you!

[@hugohernandez6968]

ty for the info. this has been really helpful with the issues i have. I noticed that it wouldn't click past 4 which makes sense. ty!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it helped you

[@resinhandmadecrafting1815]

vynil htv is the same name for FLEX ?? and can you make a video for how to clean our cameo 4 ?? specialy from dust , and is there some oil we must apply it ??

[@luckijohnson8198]

Thank you i finally got the blade to cut but now when i take the vinyl off the cutting mat the words are sticking on. Do you know what i could be doing wrong?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It sounds like your blade is cutting too deep and it's going through the backing.

[@ddeweypink]

When using the new manual 1mm blade do you change the force to a 14 as well for vinyl and htv?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes!

[@latoyamatson6197]

Because of you I'm finally up n running. Thank you

[@LatinaL06]

This is my 3 project with my silhouette cameo 4 and it just stopped clicking past 0, until I click it 5 times then it goes straight to 5, then 6 7 8 9 10. SUPER frustrating. I have a manual blade and it's worked perfectly. I was so excited about the autoblade and now I'm back to being sad lol.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

We switch to the manual blade if the autoblade isn't working too.

[@Powie1965]

Love your videos, but can you upgrade your 1992 webcam? 360p is like so bad.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

These are all Facebook Live videos that automatically post to share to KZbin so I am unable to change the quality of the video. If you would like to watch higher quality videos with post production you are welcome to join us at www.SilhouetteU.com :)

[@pinkdiva9884]

Thank you sooo much you really fixed my blade and my mood in the same time :)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Haha happy to hear that

[@777StarrySky]

Hi Melissa, I have Avery adhesive laminate and HTVront sticker paper. I need a depth of 7, force of 20, and speed 3 to cut through the materials, sometimes I need multiple passes! I read that depth is too much, but I cannot get it to cut through on lower depth and force. Can you please give me some advice? Thank you for your tutorial! :)

[@lindyholland3273]

I couldn't cut with my cameo 4 and then realised from your video that i had to click the carriage against the blade LOL thank you

[@JazzyJae88]

I just got my Cameo 4 and already it’s not cutting. The autoblade feels like it’s going to break when placing it into the housing. I’ve heard such great things but this is one hell of a learning curve.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi JazzyJae, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@ljgilliams]

Exactly what I was looking for thank u so much 💞 frustrating not knowing why my blade wasn't cutting 💞💞 Appreciate you 💞🌹💞

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@adriennecurry1303]

Do you have to use a particular app to create the design of the shirt before printing? Can you use Canva? I'm a beginner

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes you can use Silhouette Studio to design. Canva will also work ...and if you are looking for the designs themselves check out SoFontsy.com.

[@sherrysodergren1740]

The only 1 mm blade that I have found is for the cameo 3. Will that work on the cameo 4?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hello there, Cameo 3 blades will not work for the 4. Check out the 1mm blade for the Cameo 4 here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/04/silhouette-cameo-4-premium-blade-how.html

[@sherrysodergren1740]

Thank you. I just ordered one. 👍🏻

[@LeighAnnGraff-e2v]

My original Cameo just bit the dust after 8 years. I'm ungrading to the bluetooth Cameo 4. I'm just here getting the lowdown on the auto blade before it arrives. Stupid question, why don't they just correct the setting in the Silhoutte software, Ugg...rhetorical question really...but, UGH. God love you for putting up with us. 🙂

[@of3528]

Do these tips apply to portrait 3 too?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes! Same blade.

[@KP-mh9yf]

What nobody in these videos also mention is you have to pull the little tab out to get the auto blade down in the holder then push it back into the auto blade and you should see a little green dot letting you know it’s in and locked into place. Just got my silhouette last night and had problems with cutting, after almost an hour of having this problem, watching videos, googling I figured it out on my own so just a heads up to beginners.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Glad you got it figured out, there are some other tips here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@joypadlad]

Been trying to make puzzles with vinyl sticker paper and cardstock but even on blade depth 10 and force 33, it is not cutting all the way through. The thickness of the paper is about 0.6mm, so there is no reason for it to not cut all way. I just checked my blade after a cut after watching this video and it was set to 5. I guess that would be the reason for the issue since it is set to 10 in the program. It's a brand new blade so my guess is that it didn't get adjusted correctly due to one of the issues mentioned in the video.

[@joypadlad]

Just tried manually setting it and it will not cut through this 120 lb cardstock with vinyl on top. It measures around 0.6mm but the 1mm blade still can't cut through all the way even on full force and blade depth 10.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! You can also check out this blog post for troubleshooting: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@mikeledee8786]

I have had my cameo 3 for a few years now and it seem as if the spring for tool one is getting weak, any suggestions on how or were to get it fixed? Thanks

[@rodrigobobone2431]

Can you adjust blade height with the app silhouette go? or directly on the machine?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I believe in the new Silhouette Go App you can adjust he blade depth

[@JessiTheBestiGaming]

What about little folds and crinkles on some corners? Using silhouette brand matte sticker paper. Thanks!!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Turn on segment line overcut and that should help www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/7-no-tear-tips-to-cut-small-paper.html

[@adinkracrafts]

Thank you for this. I hadn't cut since the start of December because the cutting kept going off. I checked my autoblade after I watched this video, lo and behold it had cracked in 2 places. Glad I had another autoblade to replace so I could try again.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@mumstheword8851]

how do i know if my blade is just blunt from use? The point is sharp but i can't feel any cutting surface that would slice through something. I've had my C4 for a year but still feel quite a newbie ....

[@SilhouetteSchool]

If it's been used a while or used on dense materials like paper or chipboard it could just be time to replace the blade.

[@3lsa19]

Would you know if my autoblade is done for ? My blade popped open from the top area and the spring popped out .. I did put it back but now it won't adjust correctly

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes sounds like it needs to be replaced.

[@TheMihok3]

Very helpful. Learned a lot. Thanks!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anitakaal8115]

Thank you. I didn’t know that about the dust

[@ElizRodriguez1]

i love this video. Where in design space i. an find the force to adjust de autoblade?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The Force setting is found in the Send panel.

[@deezChen]

hello i just updated my software and i found that my shilouete cameo didn't rightaway cut my design, if i have two settings for 1 design the kiss cut and the die cut, it will only do the kiss cut, then stop saying that " no media detected" i have to cancel the job and do the die cut separately because if i resume right away it will cut in the middle of the page (because it stop there)

[@tam8325]

YOU ARE AWESOME!! I would have NEVER seen that crack!

[@TheChagnons]

I can not figure out for the life of me why Silhouette company has software that does not work with the hardware they sell! I bought a Cameo 4 pro and it has sat almost unused for months because I can't find the correct cut settings for any materials! I have contacted the company and followed all their suggestions, I have watched videos like this one, and carefully made sure everything is working how it should. I am seriously ready to try and sell my Cameo 4 Pro for a loss, rather than have it take up any more space in my home!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! Before you sell your machine for a loss, I'd suggest looking into Silhouette U! We offer chances for 1:1 help and a priority email inbox to ensure that you're up and running. You can find it here silhouetteu.com/pages/silhouette-videos-help

[@camgodchubbs]

Thank you so much!!! I changed my force setting to 14 and it works perfect for HTV!

[@lisajohnson7771]

I have tried all your suggestions. First my blade wasn't cutting anything then I finally got it to cut the test cut. But it still when I click send it does nothing. I got my sihloutte cameo pro 4 for Christmas and have just tried using for the first time yesterday. So since yesterday I have watched a ton of videos and tried everything suggested. Please help me.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi Lisa Johnson, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@shawndunlap1077]

Thank you so much for this video. It totally helped me!!!