Automatic pressure
Cricut Autopress applies the pressure necessary for your project, and adjusts automatically to blanks up to 2 in (5 cm) thick.
Just lower the heat plate until it touches your project, then press down on the handle to engage the motor, and they’ll do the rest – no need to adjust!
Note: There is not a way to adjust the automatic pressure applied by Cricut Autopress.
Manual pressure
If your project includes a delicate material or otherwise requires less pressure, lower the heat plate until it touches your project and hold the press closed as lightly or firmly as you desire, but do not press down on the handle. This allows you to apply pressure without engaging the motor.
Be advised that you’ll need to use a separate timer when applying pressure manually. The control pod timer only starts countdown when the Cricut Autopress handle is engaged.