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Creates, edits and displays circuit design projects
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Dawn
I have been given an old Cricut Personal machine and the design studio software, I can't seem to get it to connect up.
Is it possible to do?

Apr 1, 2023 Was it helpful?  yes(0) no(0) | Reply
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Cindy
Dawn, I would love to know too!

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BobM
Things I forgot to mention: libcutter is free but you'll have to find it. Cricut's Design Space will not work, you'll be cutting things directly from Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL). You'll need the George cartridge that came with your machine. Design Studio will be operated in trial mode and only to update the device firmware. Most importantly, unless you are ok with your items being cut into strips, this is only for those willing to invest more money into their old Cricut. I do not know of a way to do this without SCAL.

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Debbie
I have a Cricut Expression, can someone tell what I need to do to be able to connect to the computer?

Jan 1, 2023 Was it helpful?  yes(33) no(0) | Reply
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beatrice
I purchased the SCAL5 in 2020 and was able to print with no issues. I have started using it again and it freezes while printing. I have updated the firmware on my Cricut several times and only once did I see a message about "enhanced file" or something not working. Would anyone know what this is? I have sent a message to Craftedge but no response yet. Can anyone add any advice as to why it locks while printing?

Oct 11, 2022 Was it helpful?  yes(0) no(0) | Reply
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Marie
beatrice, I recently got an older version of Cricut Expression 2. I was thinking to get the SCAL software, but I read I need the DesignStudio software for the firmware to make it work.
When you said you had issues with “Printing”, that means you are unable to cut anymore?

Hope you’ll get someone to help you any soon and get that issue fix, if not, without SCAL the machine won’t work for cutting my own designs.

Oct 29, 2022 Was it helpful?  yes(0) no(0) | Reply
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Not a chance
Marie, the bad news is that the Expression 2 only works with online software that Cricut discontinued when Adobe stopped supporting Flash because of security risks. Expression 1, Cake, Cake Mini, Personal, Create, all work with SCAL once you upgrade the firmware using the demo version of Design Studio, which you can still download - you just can't authorize it. Sadly, the Expression 2 does not, nor does the Mini. Expression 2 can still work with cartridges, if you can find them. Mini is a doorstop. Blame the Cricut folks for abandoning product lines they hyped to the nines when they were new.

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Nope
Not a chance, would you be willing to share where someone could find the download for the demo version of Design Studio that lets you upgrade the firmware of the Cake Mini? The software I just downloaded seems to only have firmware updates available for the Personal Cutter, Expression, and Create...

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Paul
What version of the firmware is now on your Cake Mini? If your firmware is release 1.51-1.54, you shouldn't have to update it.

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Kathy
What are the differences between the Cricut Craft Room, the Cricut Design Studio, and the Cricut Design Space?

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Cydne
Kathy,
Cricut Design Studio was the first, desktop based, software for the original Cricut, Expression, and Cake machines.
Craft Room came next, and was web-based. It was discontinued in 2018.
Design Space is the current web-based software. It does not work with older Cricut machines, hence the need for these downloads for those who still have working legacy Cricuts.

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Suzie MacDonald
I have a Cricut that has what looks like a printer cable outlet on it. Is this what makes my Cricut (no other name with it-just Cricut) able to connect to the internet? I was given one last year and have no idea how to use it with my laptop. I do have printer cable if that is what will make it work with the internet?

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Linnea
Hi! I just borrowed my mom's Cricut and I just used the chord that is connected to my printer and put it in the Circuit instead! It works just fine Smile

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oscar ortiz
Compe una explore one y no puedo hacer que se conecte a la cortadora.. que hago?

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Guest
I am thinking of getting a Cricut Expession 2. It has a design studio with it, do I still need to buy the cartridges for me to use my machine for art work?

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Paul
Guest, The Expression 2 ONLY works with cartridges, and to get it to print in addition to cutting, you need special cartridges that are almost impossible to find. Don't buy it.

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Guest
Can I use it with Cricut Explore?

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Guest
No, the Explore only uses Design Space Smile

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Guest
Why can't I download Cricut DesignStudio?

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Dear User,
please follow the link http://mirror.cricut.com/cds/fontpack/CDS_10404220.exe to download this program.

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Guest
Outstanding program for creating cards and layouts works with my Cricut Expressions die cutter

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