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Attention Windows computer users with an older Silhouette machine

January 14, 2020 By Cindy Eckhoff 8 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Machines Tagged With: Cameo, connect, firmware, Portrait, quickutz, sd

Cutting without the mat without losing your mind — Tip #5

January 8, 2018 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

orientation arrow on mat

I hope you're learning some good tricks to help you cut without the mat. (To start with tip#1, go here.)  Today's tip is one you won't need all the time, but it's critical to understand it when it pops up. It's about orientation -- which edge of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cutting, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: arrow, landscape, load, mat, no mat, orientation, page size, Portrait, rotate view

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...]

Filed Under: Machines, Silhouette America website, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: before you begin, beginner, bundles, buy, buying, Cameo, computer, Curio, machines, materials, minimum, Portrait, software

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