Select your model in each section below for basic instructions on using Cricut EasyPress.
- Cricut Heat Guide
- Cricut Heat app for iOS and Android (for use with Cricut EasyPress 3)
- Controls
- Things to remember
- Instructions for iron-on
- Instructions for Infusible Ink
Controls
The simple Cricut EasyPress controls are the secret to your iron-on success. You’ll love the results.
1. Set Temperature
Press temperature button, then adjust value with plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. To switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius, press and hold temperature button until you see the change from °F to °C on the screen.
2. Set Time
Press time button, then adjust value with plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
3. What the lights mean
Orange light means it’s heating up.
Green light means temperature has been reached.
4. Start Timer
Press the Go button to start the countdown. If using EasyPress 3 with the Cricut Heat app, the app will show the timer countdown. A beep signals when time is up.Tip: To find the correct time and temperature settings for your specific iron-on project with Cricut EasyPress, refer to the Cricut Heat app for iOS or Android.
Note: Cricut Heat App is only compatible with EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press. Older models of EasyPress will not connect to Cricut Heat app.
Three simple heat settings take on every possible heat transfer project, including permanent Infusible Ink transfers. Simply press the button once to power it ON and set the temperature to Low. Press again to cycle through the settings and to power it OFF. Orange lights mean it's heating up. Green lights mean temperature has been reached.
Tip: To find the correct time and temperature settings for your specific iron-on project with original Cricut EasyPress and Cricut EasyPress 2, refer to our Cricut Heat Guide.
Tip: To find the correct time and temperature settings for your specific iron-on project with original Cricut EasyPress and Cricut EasyPress 2, refer to our Cricut Heat Guide.
Things to remember
- Always use Cricut EasyPress at room temperature.
- Before using Cricut EasyPress, ensure that fabrics and other base materials are completely dry.
- Always return Cricut EasyPress to its Safety Base when not in use.
- Before using Cricut EasyPress, ensure there is no tape or protective film over its control panel.
- Always use Cricut EasyPress Mini at room temperature.
- Before using Cricut EasyPress Mini ensure that fabrics and other base materials are completely dry.
- When not in use, always return Cricut EasyPress Mini to its Safety Base.
- When using Cricut EasyPress Mini on shapely objects like shoes and hats, use a shoe form, hat form, or folded towel inside to create a firm pressing surface.
- Design sizes for application with Cricut EasyPress Mini range from the smallest area you can reach with the precision tip up to a surface area that is about 2X the heat plate. Recommended settings are optimized with the maximum sizes in mind:
- Iron-on: 4” W x 3.5” L or 1.7” W x 5.25” L.
- Infusible Ink: 2.75” W x 2.75” L or 1.625” W x 5” L.
- Cricut EasyPress Mini is moved continuously over the design during transfer. Be sure to cover all areas of the design, including center and edges. Allow heat plate to extend approximately 0.5" (13 mm) beyond all edges of the design.
Instructions for iron-on
- Power Cricut EasyPress ON.
- Find a firm, flat, heat-resistant surface, around waist high.
- Be sure to avoid flimsy ironing boards.
- Set timer and temperature.
- Use the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3) to determine project settings.
- Press timer, then use +/- buttons to set recommended time.
- Cricut Heat app can send settings directly to Cricut EasyPress 3.
- Press temperature, then use +/- buttons to set recommended temperature.
- Cricut Heat app can send settings directly to Cricut EasyPress 3.
- Orange light means it's heating up. Green light means temperature has been reached. Beep sounds when it's ready.
- Use extreme caution. Machine operates at high temperatures that can caused burns.
- Preheat base material. Place Cricut EasyPress on fabric for recommended time.
- Position design. Make sure shiny side (clear carrier sheet) is facing up.
- Apply heat.
- Place Cricut EasyPress on base material, then press Go button to start timer.
- Hold Cricut EasyPress in place and apply recommended pressure.
- Before removing carrier sheet, refer to the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3) for peel temperature instructions.
Note: Ensure your design is within the maximum recommended design sizes for using Cricut EasyPress Mini with iron-on (4" W x 3.5" L or 1.7" W x 5.25" L).
- Power Cricut EasyPress Mini ON.
- For flat base materials, find a firm, flat, heat-resistant surface around waist high and use an Easypress Mat to protect surface.
- For shapely objects that are hollow, like shoes and hats, use a form or folded towel inside to create a firm pressing surface.
- Be sure to avoid flimsy ironing boards.
- Set temperature.
- Use the Cricut Heat Guide to determine project settings.
- Powering machine ON sets temperature to Low. Press button again for Medium, and again for High.
- Orange lights mean it's heating up. Green lights mean temperature has been reached.
- Use extreme caution. Machine operates at high temperatures that can cause burns.
- Set separate timer to recommended time.
- Preheat base material. Move Cricut EasyPress Mini over application area for recommended time.
- Position design. Make sure shiny side (clear liner) is facing up.
- Apply heat.
- Start timer and move Cricut EasyPress Mini continuously across design until timer reaches 0. Cover all areas of design including center and edges and allow heat plate to extend approximately 0.5" (13 mm) beyond all edges of design.
- Before removing liner, refer to the Cricut Heat Guide to determine the peel temperature — warm or cool.
Instructions for Infusible Ink
Infusible Ink projects have special instructions. Carefully follow the instructions for your specific project in these Infusible Ink How-To articles.
Tips to keep in mind:
- Use a Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat rather than a folded towel. Towels hold too much moisture and cause unwanted transfer effects.
- For precise time and temperature settings and recommended pressure for your project, refer to the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3).
- Avoid seams, buttons, and zippers when positioning Cricut EasyPress on base material. If the heat plate crosses over these things the design will not receive even heat, resulting in unwanted effects. When applying designs to unusual objects, around seams, or in hard-to-reach places, use Cricut EasyPress Mini.
- Do not slide Cricut EasyPress or move hands on the press during transfer. Keep stack as still as possible.
- Use with extreme caution. Machine operates at high temperatures that can cause burns. Similarly, base materials will be hot after preheating and transfer. Allow them to cool before handling.
Infusible Ink projects have special instructions depending on the blank and Infusible Ink product you’re using. Refer to Cricut Heat Guide for settings and stacking instructions. Here are some basic steps to keep in mind.
Note: Ensure your design is within the maximum recommended design sizes for using Cricut EasyPress Mini with Infusible Ink (2.75" W x 2.75" L or 1.625" W x 5" L).
Note: At this time we do not recommend using Cricut EasyPress Mini for Infusible Ink transfers on coasters.
What you need:
- Cricut EasyPress Mini
- Cricut EasyPress Mat
- Cricut apparel or tote blank
- Design cut from Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet or created with Infusible Ink Pens/Markers
- Butcher paper (2)
- Cardstock (80 lb.), White (colored cardstock not recommended)
- Lint roller
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Heat resistant tape
- Power Cricut EasyPress Mini ON.
- Find a firm, flat, heat-resistant surface, around waist-high. Use an EasyPress Mat to protect your surface.
- Be sure to avoid flimsy ironing boards.
- Set temperature.
- Use the Cricut Heat Guide to determine project settings.
- Powering machine ON set temperature to Low. Press twice more to reach High.
- Orange lights mean it’s heating up. Green lights mean temperature has been reached.
- Use extreme caution. Machine operates at high temperatures that can caused burns.
- Set separate timer to recommended time.
- Preheat base material. Protect blank with butcher paper and move Cricut EasyPress Mini all over application area for recommended time.
- Prepare to transfer. Follow instructions in Cricut Heat Guide for stacking mat, cardstock, blank, and butcher paper.
- Trim Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet liner close to the design, then secure to blank with Heat Resistant Tape to prevent shifting during transfer.
- Infusible Ink Pen and Marker designs are also secured to blank with Heat Resistant Tape.
- Apply heat. Start timer and move Cricut EasyPress Mini continuously all over design until timer reaches 0. Cover all areas of design including center and edges and allow heat plate to extend approximately 0.5" (13 mm) beyond all edges of design.
- Let project cool. Once cool, slowly remove butcher paper, tape, and design.