Cricut Joy Xtra Quick Start Guide

Yes. Cricut Joy Xtra machines are used with the free Design Space software on Android and iOS. They will also work with Design Space for Desktop on Bluetooth-enabled Windows or Mac computers. Design Space is installed on your mobile device or computer when you set up your new machine.

Yes. Cricut Joy Xtra machines have built-in Bluetooth and are ready to pair with your compatible mobile device or Bluetooth-enabled Windows or Mac computer.

You'll need to be online initially to install the software and complete the machine setup. If using Design Space for Desktop or for iOS, you also have the option to work offline. If using Design Space for Android mobile an internet connection is required.

Nope! Cricut Joy Xtra machines connect using Bluetooth. Learn how to pair your machine to your device.

Yes! Your machine comes with 50 ready-to-make projects to get you started. Plus, all Design Space users have access to additional fonts, images, and ready-to-make projects at no charge. To find your free projects in Design Space, select My Stuff > Projects, then apply the “Purchased” filter. 

These clever crafting materials work without a cutting mat, so you can just load the material directly into your machine and go. Smart Materials come in a variety of material types, including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, Smart Label Paper, and Smart Label Vinyl.

Cricut Joy series machines need a little space above and below your cuts for the rollers to grip and load your material, for the sensors to sense that the material is loaded, and to feed material back and forth without ejecting the material from the machine. This space is about 1 in (2.5 cm) above the design, and 0.5 in (1.2 cm) below the design.

Note: Smart Materials must be at least 6 in (16 cm) to use without a mat for Cricut Joy Xtra. You can use shorter by placing them on a machine mat.

For all Cut projects, the blade will lower and make a small cut to align the blade. Not to worry, the machine will never make this small cut over your design.

Cricut Joy series machines are compact and portable, and the machine tools and accessories are designed to fit that smaller scale. Other than the size, there's no difference at all.

Be sure to select your machine model in Design Space to customize your session with all the latest options and features for your machine.

No. The compact size of Cricut Joy Xtra machines requires smaller accessories to fit the machine. When purchasing machine tools and accessories, look for Cricut Joy or Cricut Joy Xtra in the machine compatibility section. However, while many Cricut materials are conveniently sized to fit on Cricut Joy Xtra cutting mats, you can also trim larger versions of these materials to fit on Cricut Joy Xtra mats.

Nope! Cricut Joy Pens are sized to fit directly into the Clamp - no adapter needed.

No. Cricut Joy Pens are compact, sized perfectly for your machine.

The power cord for Cricut Joy may be used with Cricut Joy Xtra, and vice versa, but no other machine power cord may be used.

• Dimensions (Width x Length x Height): 12.48 in x 4.46 in x 5.87 in (31.71 cm x 11.32 cm x 14.91 cm)
• Weight: 6.03 lbs (2.73 kg)

Cricut Joy Xtra features all the convenience and portability of Cricut Joy but adds versatility you need to create more projects you love!

Cricut Joy pens and markers, Cricut Joy blades, and Cricut Joy Foil Transfer System are all compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra. However, you will need to use the wider Cricut Joy Xtra machine mats and Smart Materials with your Cricut Joy Xtra machine.

Cricut Joy Xtra can cut single images up to 48 in (121.92 cm) long, or repeated images up to 20 feet (6 m) long on Smart Materials.

Note: Print Then Cut size maximums vary based on your design.

This prevents the star wheels from leaving track marks on your project.

Yes, for other projects, and particularly those with long cuts on Smart Materials, star wheels prevent bowing and keep materials from shifting. Don’t worry – no need for them to be precisely positioned, just evenly spaced.

No, just move them far enough to either side that they don’t roll over your material. You may wish to leave a little space between star wheels and the rubber rollers, though, so it’s easier to spread the star wheels back out for Print Then Cut projects.