Youll see a flashing blue cursor and a control point (more on that below). During this time I have divorced it, a lot!! My mat is loaded as far left as it can go, the white rollers are lined up with the edges of my paper and the blue release lever is in the down position. Did you ever find a resolve to the Design Edition and down arrow key? It colors the small pieces fine but when I want to fill in a box that has perforated lines in it, it wont let me do so. I guess I should have said that you will *rarely* have to set the blade higher than 3. Hope this can help as well. Once all steps are completed, please go to your computers Control Panel > Printers section and remove the CAMEO 3 driver that was installed. On all of my other blades, the tiny white cap at the end unscrews, so that you can remove any paper bits; plus the hole around the blade is noticeably smaller. When I first received it the blade would not cut right and messed up about a half a roll of vinyl. Good luck!!!! This means it could be 1) a mouse setting in the control panel (have you changed any settings, lately) 2) it could be a problem with the mouse, itself (try Reply to this Discussion! The Cameo will read the registration marks so the text will print exactly where you want it. Pan and zoom by using the scroll wheel Do either of the following: To scroll up or down, rotate the scroll wheel forward or backward. Should I include the MIT licence of a library which I use from a CDN? I got my silhouette for Christmas 2012. Customer support is poorly named. Has 90% of ice around Antarctica disappeared in less than a decade? OMG! Wow! Make sure you are saving them as a studio format. Mine tends to happen when its a large project or a very important one! option, it is just stuckwith the little icon spinnngugh again! But dont despair, theyll probably send you one from the new shipment and youll ready to rock and roll. Then I ventured out into cardstock and vinyl. Is there a possibility to reset the cameo to the factory settings? Now I am back to square one! Removing the Folders associated with Silhouette Studio: :o). I have not heard of the Cameo cutting six inches above the cutting lines, though. I am having trouble figuring out how to use the cutting mat to cut things exactly to the edge. In some areas, it would just pull/rip the paper, in others, it would not cut completely through. Click on the dropdown arrow by your name on the left sidebar. Hi, Can any one offer advise? I hope you get this settled quickly so you can get back to crafting!! my emails is michaeldong1979@sina.cn. I dont want to wash it between each job? As you move the mouse, the location of the cursor moves. Un checked and re started but the same issue. Please HELP!!! Anyone have a solution? Delete the folder below with its associated sub-content I hope this helps. Previously I could adjust the size using the mouse by the tiniest fraction of an inch but now I am restricted to 1/4 inch. It comes in a can and costs about $10 and will probably last you a lifetime. I cant move designs down. If there is a small black square on the line, then touching the tip of the arrow to a point selects that point. It was working fine 2 days ago and next morning I tried to open it up and continually loading icons. Do u have any suggestion that I should follow? I dont see anything in Silhouette that allows me to crop an image. I just watched the video on how to visually set the blade depth. Im here, anytime, and willing to help! Yes, I have My Library but when I try to open any design I am informed that I need to upgrade the software. Had the same issue and it was MAKING ME CRAZY! Everyone in my organization is experiencing this same problem. Im hoping one of my readers can offer some insight and advice!! Now, grab the roller and push it back to its original position. //-->, More Silhouette Cameo Problems and Solutions. I am cutting 80lb cardstock and have my settings at speed 2, thickness 33, knife blade setting at 9 and selected double cut. I bought a little kit at Walmart for $10. In addition, don't forget to look for specific answers by using the Search Box on the blog. The top of my mat got cut up, but Im still using it, two-and-a-half years later! Re-open the Finder Although I am sure they did not (I hope). This will reset everything. And I dont think that the issue has anything to do with the extending hardware its the Cameo and the software in it that doesnt know how to respond to the 3.0 program. ( The original contact paper was 25 long.) Any other suggestions wasnt sure if you knew if anyone else has had this problem. Ive bought new blades, new matsIve adjusted the speed in the settings menu, as recommended by another blog I found. I only use about once a week. Plug a lamp into it and if the lamp comes on, then you can rule out the outlet. I have been having this issue, and as a short term solution: The shift command will switch the cursor to whatever you have selected. Now, to get to the problem with setting your blade: as you can see on your Cameo, its pretty straightforward, so youre probably not doing anything wrong. But if its still in warranty get it sent back. Please help me. Im trying to figure out how to do that, because its a little bit different from a regular print-and-cut. Ive even changed my software to default. Halfway through the design the machines stops cutting and just stalls at the locations where it stopped. Im trying to cut rhinestones, but not one of the circles are cut completely. My cameo cuts beautifully but is not cutting where the roller slides up and down the vinyl. i initially bought it so i could make rhinestone names on shirts but now, I cant even get it to cut through vinyl, let alone something else. Every time I try to cut, the Cameo cuts a few of the images, or sometimes a few parts of the images, all seemingly randomly placed. The new v.3. Hi Gloria. I was getting so frustrated!! This will clean off the paper debris and often returns your mat to new condition. VERY FRUSTRATING. So I would really like to know how to utilize them if possible. Thanks, can you send me the zip file please My last issue is when I couldnt figure out the right allignment. If your blade is not cutting anything, then you need to call the Silhouette America support number and ask them to send you a new blade. Nope. The expansion arrows may be white, which indicates something else well discuss in another lesson. It does the same thing with both. When I need a font a little fatter, I increase the spacing between the letters then use the offset tool. I am using the pen holder sometimes it works perfect, then I can do the same project, same pen and it will leave lines all over the page, between letters, from random spots on the page to the home position making my project ( wedding invites) useless.. please help! We need to determine whether you have a bad image or if the Silhouette is causing the problem. I am so aggravated. When I draw with the pen, and sketch quickly, the cursor temporarily changes to the hand tool and moves the canvas. I installed the new v3 and it was a disaster. I have watched NUMEROUS youtube videos, etc. Can anybody help? In this case, you would just use the settings in the software to choose the paper size. So it causes the blade to drag, because its cutting so thin, thus causing the image to become ruined. This is not the case if I use the Scale feature to resize where I can manually enter the dimensions. _How to Use Silhouette Studio (Beginners), _Using Silhouette Studio for Roland Cut Lines, _Other Compatible Software Tutorials (AI, Corel, Affinity), http://www.mordocrosswords.com/2016/02/moves-it.html. Thanks. If this is a new problem, then start with the basic trouble-shooting steps: turn off your Cameo; close Silhouette Studio; turn of your computer. You can change the width of the rollers by flipping the little blue handle on the right side of the roller bar. So why is I not getting through when I run it in the cameo? I had that happen before and one or the other of the suggested changes were my problem. Thank you so much. 4. Tried different outlets with no avail. Rather, it finishes a cut sequence and then pauses. Moving Images or Letters on the Mat in Silhouette Studio V4 They have a live chat feature. I spent 45 minutes on the phone with tech support and the ultimate solution was to find a file previous to that 3-D escapade. gYpV:+ So sad that a once great product is in the toilet now. I have files I know are perfect, I print them out send to cameo (have had less than week) and the top cuts fine the bottom is way off??? Has anyone ever had this happen before? I hear people say how much they love their Cameos, but I HATE mine, which makes me sad, since I see such potential! The company is sending me a new cord first to try out. 3) Did it just start doing this, or has it done this from Day One? If its a large, simple design, Im usually OK. Gloria. Tuesday quick tip: matching rotated angles, Draw something! It could be in the middle of the word, at the endyou just never know. Here is a YouTube video that illustrates how to change the roller width. Your email address will not be published. My first suggestion is to clean out the blade housing. Do this a few times and your mat should be just right. Suggestions?? It tears the vinyl and wont cut worth anything. Nothing worked with settings, so I contacted Silhouette. Say I have a print and cut and I print my name on itbut I must remove my name before I cut out the shape. I can see that because I did not print on the vinyl in my inkjet printer so of course the marks will not show up on the vinyl. Oh I was soooo hoping there was a reply with some helpful hints for this problem!! I havent used my Silhouette in a while and sat down to use it and couldnt find anything in the new V3 software and it kept locking up on me. I dont know what to think. Hi Gloria, Did anyone find how to fix this? Like you can't move it freely to exactly where you want it? Closing it down and starting over. You are in Photoshop Beta - does the same behavior happen in Photoshop v23 or 22? Ive checked the cut option, and its on cut edge which is what I want but it just wont let me cut. I think I have watched dozens of videos on this machine before I bought this. Good luck!! Can that even be possible?!? This means it could be 1) a mouse setting in the control panel (have you changed any settings, lately) 2) it could be a problem with the mouse, itself (try unplugging and re-plugging your mouse cord or, if its cordless, unplug the little stick and plug it back it) 3) the last thing I can suggest is downloading new mouse drivers. You are doing the right thing by printing the registration marks. Solved by pendean. 2. I really wanted a different brand just because local classes were available where there are NO classes available except online for this machine. What am I doing wrong? Ive heard of the Cameo not cutting exactly right when using the Print and Cut feature, and its always been a user error. It cost me $29. 2. Finally was able to talk with someone on the phone. In the kit there is a little spatula which you slide under delicate cut-outs for easy removalwithout tearing! Gloria Hi! Vinyl is on the matte, matte is in the machine, ready to go. Is my machine defective or is the power cord known to be weak? When you release your mouse, the Pan function will turn off. I have never had this problem. Im back with more on the Silhouette Cameo. If you spin it away from you, you move up. , Hi, please see my response belowsomehow I messed up when I wrote it and pushed the reply button too soonor something! Hi, my wonderful hubby has just treated me to a cameo (after much hint dropping) as I have just had some quite extensive surgery and he thought it might cheer me up. Im in agreement with you. The middle of the letters never looks right. Even though I registered it on the desktop, can I download it again a a new laptop? One of the proficient courses is by getting up to speed with style patterns. Click and drag means to click your left mouse button and hold it down while simultaneously moving the mouse or moving your finger across the trackpad. It seems so simple in the videos. For more on using this tool, seethis post. I havent had it a year yet. Just select your phrase and then click on the little scissors in the tool bar at the top. Thanks, You have to be using the latest software from silhouette to be able to connect to the server so if you are using any software earlier than the latest you cant connect to server or that is at least how I understand it. The original blades were manufactured in Hong Kong and were defectivethey are set at the wrong angle and simply tear the paper. While we appreciate every single one of them it's nearly impossible to respond back to all of them, all the time. Mine will not turn on either! Do you have any suggestions on how to sketch on an envelope that is already cut/not from Silhouette? Then youre ready to cut the image. ArcGIS Pro Wait Cursor in C# - Mouse Cursor Class. (Granted, I have not replaced my blade yet)I still dont think for the expense of this machine that we should have these issues. Silhouette Troubleshooting: Can't Move Design Around Studio Is it possible if you are cutting vinyl vs. using your cutting mat. What do I do? If you are keeping the blade clean, then I am at a loss. If so, are you following the instructions, carefully? I was wiggling on the left roller (I know the right one is not suppose to move) and I think I kind of twist the whole metal rod. Shut down Silhouette Studio Turn off the CAMEO 3 Unplug the CAMEO 3 Wait 1 minute allowing the machine to shut down completely Then plug in your machine Open Silhouette Studio Lastly, turn back on the CAMEO 3 CAMEO 3 Shuts Itself Off The CAMEO 3 has a built in sleep timer. Try that and you should be fine. However, the customer service makes me feel like an idiot! Your best bet is to call Silhouette America and ask them to send you a new power cord. The exact thing that happen to the lady above with it taking so long soon as I set up unplugging etc everything she stated happened to me now its just stuck on blue screen and I have a MAC should I follow those exact steps??? Anyway, you can relax and forget about moving the roller. Is there some setting that controls that annoyance? Thanks so much for this tip. I emailed Silhouette & they are sending a new blade. If your computer has a touchscreen, you have the option to navigate around the software by touching different areas of the screen, just like you would with a smartphone. I hope that someone can help me out. It started after I switched office spaces, but took my PC with me (okay, so what?). And this is the first time in having an issue with it. Question for some reason my machine isnt detecting medium color green paper? Its really hard to move, but squeeze the white roller wearing a rubber glove for good grip, and you should get it to cooperate. On a Mac computer with a trackpad, you can instead use 2-finger clicks or corner clicks for a right click. Please someone HELP ME! Tip in tact. did u get it fixed? Gloria Is Koestler's The Sleepwalkers still well regarded? Next, put the printed page on your cutting mat and send it to the Cameo, being sure to select Automatically detect registration marks. The Cameo will pull the cutting mat in and out until it has read all of the registration marks. Thanks so much for this page! Im enjoying reading all the responses and solutions to different problems. cant move or group or anything with out doing the same thing! Any one else have this issue? Im so mad! I do not relish the thought of repeating all that I went through before! Thanks. Few years ago if you called you got a person to help. Do you think this will be covered under warranty since there was no directions or warnings to not ever put your roller in the middle and remove the black rings? Thank you very much. registration marks. Windows 7 Home Premium (Acer) Also, many of my readers have said that neither the DVD that comes with the machine nor the on-line manual, is of much help. Heres where things got interesting. If you are cutting out shapes that are too long for the cutting mat, just make sure that both sides of your vinyl are position directly under the rollers and that you are putting it in absolutely straight. Re-open the Finder Any ideas as to what the problem could be? Double-click tap twice anywhere on the surface, Control click (right click) hold down the Control key and tap the surface. I guess, by now, you have read that Silhouette America was shipping Cameos with defective blades. I have an idea about your double cutting problem. 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