You may be asked to update firmware on your device before the set up is complete.
Cricut Design Space will then be set up on your computer.
Open this download and then select Next to begin setup.
How to Set Up the Cricut Maker After Connecting ItĪfter the Maker is plugged in and turned on, access the Cricut setup website (Setting up the Maker is easy now following the instructions.įirst, select the machine you want to set up, and then click to download the Cricut plugin to automatically detect and set up your Cricut Maker. It will light on if you’ve connected everything correctly. Turn the Cricut on using the power button on the front right of the machine. The other side is going to fit into the back of the Maker next to the power cord. The other cord included with the Maker has a USB on one side that needs to be plugged into your computer. The round side of the cord goes into the rouund connection on the back right of your Maker. One side of the power cord goes into the outlet. Set these aside as you’ll be using them soon! Plug in Your Cricut Maker and Connect It To Your Computerįirst, plug in your Cricut Maker. Inside, there are a set of 4 cards detailing the process you’ll follow to start setting up your Cricut Maker. Inside the rectangular cardboard box labeled “Let’s get started,” you’ll find a small black envelope that says “Open Me First.” Open it. If you open the body of the Cricut machine (just start pulling open the top with your hand, and it will then open itself), you’ll find a piece of styrofoam inside that you need to remove. And, take everything out of the plastic wrap: the cords, the Cricut machine itself, and the pen. Setup Preparationįirst, remove everything from the box. You also need your computer with an Internet connection to access the Cricut Design Space. If you don’t have an appropriately sized table, use a large space on the floor. You’ll want to set your Cricut Maker on a surface that has at least 10-12 inches in front and 10-12 inches in the back of the machine. Go ahead and make sure you have a nice, wide space to work with. Here’s how to set up your Cricut Maker step-by-step with pictures as I went through the process myself. So, follow along with this detailed tutorial as you set up your new Cricut Maker too! There are instructions included with the Maker, but there are a few steps they assume users know but may not be self-explanatory to newbies. Luckily, the process is very easy to follow! As I was setting up my Cricut Maker, I put together this tutorial. How do you even start to set it up when you have no idea what all the pieces are called or even do? If you’re new to the Cricut universe and Cricut Design Space, opening your Cricut Maker box might be a little intimidating. I could hardly wait to get started making fun projects! However, before I dove into crafting, I needed to figure out how to set up my Cricut Maker. When I first got my new Cricut Maker in the mail, I was SO excited. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.