Cricut Maker 4 Quick Start Guide

The key difference is speed. Cricut Maker 4 is up to 2X faster than previous generation machine.* This includes faster speeds when cutting materials on a cutting machine mat!

*Compared to previous generation machine when using machine mat. Speed varies based on material setting.

Yes, a USB-C cable comes with each machine. The USB-C cable can be used to connect directly from your machine to laptop (or desktop) computer*. Or, you can choose to connect via Bluetooth. For those wishing to use USB-C cable, be sure to check your computer to make sure it has a compatible USB port. If not, an adapter will be needed.

*USB-C cable is for connecting to computer only; it does not connect your machine to a mobile device. To use your machine with Design Space on a mobile device, connect via Bluetooth.

• Height: 15.7 cm (6.2 in)
• Length: 56.1 cm (22.1 in)
• Depth: 18 cm (7.1 in)
• Weight: 6.9 kg (15.4 lbs.)

• Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 1.6 A

Note: All the power requirements can be found on the machine's power adapter.

It is a standard 5-Volt charging port that you can use to charge your mobile device while cutting. That is the sole purpose of this port; it is not configured for data transfer. To connect your machine to your computer via USB, connect the USB cable to the port on the back of the machine. 

Important: Use only the power cord that came with your machine as it is configured with the right power output requirements to support charging a mobile device while cutting.  

When cutting a project, Cricut Maker 4 will move the carriage to the right (this is calling "homing"), then scan the blade to see which blade is installed.

Follow these instructions to remove and replace your Accessory Adapter.

3/32 of an inch, or 2.4mm. Click here for an important tip when cutting thick materials.

Not necessarily. With the Design Space app installed on your computer or iOS mobile device, you can still design and send projects to your machine without internet connectivity. However, for certain features and functionality, such as content sync and uploading images, you’ll need to be connected to the internet and signed in.

Note: Offline feature not currently available for Design Space on Android mobile devices.

Tip: Click here to learn more about designing and cutting offline in Design Space.

Align Smart Materials with left material guides. Push material gently against rollers as you press Load Button.

You can use other brands of materials, but you will need to place them on a cutting mat.

These clever materials work without a machine mat, just load the material directly into your Cricut Maker 4 machine and go. Smart Materials come in a variety of material types, including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, and Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock. Visit this article for information.

We recommend leaving your material on the roll until after your cut has finished. Cricut Maker 4 includes sensors that measure your material length for you, ensuring that you have enough material for the project you are working on. When your cut is finished, the material will load back into the machine, allowing you to trim material away from the roll. If you have a roll holder, the built-in trimmer makes this process even easier.

Cricut Maker 4 includes sensors that measure your material length for you. If you do not have enough, you will be alerted and will not be able to continue the cut until you insert a long enough piece of Smart Material. You need at least 6 in (15.24 cm) (length) of 13 in (33 cm) (wide) Smart Material to cut it without a mat.

While not required, Cricut Roll Holder is extremely helpful in managing bulky, long rolls, keeping them in place and perfectly aligned for long cuts.

The roll of material is 13 in (33 cm) wide. The maximum cuttable width is 11.7 in (29.7 cm).

Follow these instructions to apply long cuts of vinyl onto your project surface.

Required tools will vary depending on the project. We recommend starting with our Essential Tool Set. 

A small amount of data for your project is stored in your machine so it knows what to do next. When pausing a cut, there is a small delay while your machine processes the pause.