How to load and unload mats if you re not using smart materials you ll need to use a machine mat.
Cricut mat not loading.
The most common reasons along with solutions and the four types of cricut mats have been discussed in this blog.
Cut sensor light does not turn on during print then cut.
Section 3 loading unloading section 3 page 2 loading unloading the mat step 5.
Keeping mat pushed firmly against rollers press the load unload button.
If the mat will not load with other cartridges proceed to 8.
Check the color of the machine s power button and troubleshooting.
Smart set dial is not working.
If the mat still won t load please contact member care through one of the options below for further assistance.
My explore machine pauses or stops when cutting writing or scoring my project.
Position the mat underneath the mat guides on your cricut machine.
If the roller bars on your cricut machine do not roll when powering the machine on or pressing the load mat button please follow the recommended troubleshooting steps.
Ensure that the load mat option is lit up and not greyed out.
Perform a hard reset on the machine.
Ensure there is enough space for the mat to run all the way through the machine.
Cricut explore air 2.
Cricut machine roller bars are not moving.
In short apart from any technical issue the key to properly load or fix a mat loading issue is to reload the mat or make sure that the mat used is.
Ensure the mat is lined up with the guides on the machine and the edge of the mat is under the roller bar when you get ready to load it.
Firmware update cricut explore and maker machines.
Machine cutting mats have an adhesive area with just the right grip to hold your material in place during cutting then allow you to easily remove it when finished.
My mat is crooked when loaded into my cricut machine.
If the mat is lined up with the guides when loading but still loads crookedly proceed to step 4.