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Tuesday quick tip: how the middle rollers help

February 23, 2021 By Cindy Eckhoff

silhouette cameo middle rollers

Today’s quick tip is for owners of Cameo 3 and 4 machines. I’m going to explain how the middle rollers on the silver bar can help you in both loading and cutting. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click the link and purchase … [Read more...]

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Attention Windows computer users with an older Silhouette machine

January 14, 2020 By Cindy Eckhoff

connection problems with Cameo

If you use one of the earlier machine models with a Windows 10 computer, you may have noticed recently that you can’t get your software to recognize your machine through the USB cord. You get a message such as “Connect a machine,” “Could not … [Read more...]

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Cut Doctor: Lesson 16 — The Machine

February 2, 2019 By Cindy Eckhoff

silhouette crosscutter

Welcome back to the Cut Doctor’s office! All bodies have most things in common — we all have the same organs, all need to eat and sleep, etc. But we may have certain dietary restrictions or may need glasses to see better. Silhouette machines are like … [Read more...]

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Before you begin series #8: Opening the box and getting to know the machine (Cameo)

September 25, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff

cameo foam

It’s an exciting day! You’ve got your software and materials ready to go so it’s finally time to set up your machine. I’m going to walk you through each step of unboxing everything and getting ready to cut. What’s in the box Cords There are 2 cords … [Read more...]

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Before you Begin Series #1: What to know before you buy

August 4, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 54 Comments

When I first considered buying a die-cutting machine, I did some research on the types of machines available. I found the original Silhouette machine by accident in a web search and was thrilled with the possibilities. I loved the flexibility of … [Read more...]

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