![]() ![]() Then choose File > Print and if you have set up the print preview it will spool the print job and a preview will pop up on the screen. This can affect the reading of the registration marks. And also that no part of your design appears in the cross-hatched area of the print and cut. If you open a file from outside the library, go to File > Merge and then locate the file to open.Ĭhanging Scene Birthday Llama by Lori Whitlock – Design #304249ĭouble check that the cut lines have a line width of zero under the Line Style Panel before printing. If you are opening designs from the Library, right click on the image and choose “Merge” – this will place it on the current design mat we have set up. Notice the Cut border now changes to line up with the Registration Marks. I recommend to start, use the defaults and as you get more comfortable, you can start changing things. While the registration marks can be moved, the farther they are moved increases the chances of an inaccurate cut. I print almost all my projects at the default Registration Marks and I have no issues getting it to register. This will help you in establishing a baseline for your print and cut. Now, notice that the Print Border has now adjusted to a 12″ x 12″ page.Ĭlick on the Page Setup Panel – Registration Marks Tab.Ĭhoose “ On” for the registration marks and then I highly recommend clicking on the “ Restore Defaults” button. The list that pops up is going to be determined by the options available for the current default printer chosen. Then make sure there are no features checked such as “borderless printing” or “fit to page” – these can alter the page from printing accurately and can cause registration errors.Ĭhoose the Media type – in this case it is Cardstock. It can save you a lot of headache on a mis-print. If there is the option to “ Preview before printing” I suggest choosing that. (could also say Advanced Options or another term – depending on the printer). I am using a Windows PC with the Canon TS9521C printer. Note that the printer menus may be different depending on computer and printer model. To print larger, that needs to be adjusted.Ĭlick on File in the top left corner of the Silhouette software & choose Print. This is set by the default printer that is connected to your computer.Ĭurrently the printer is set to print on a Letter size sheet of paper. The gray outline that shows up on the design mat is the Print border. On the Page Setup Panel, choose the Media Size of the paper – in this case a 12″ x 12″ media size.Ĭheck the box next to Show Print Border & Show Cut Border. I get less errors on the prints or jams in the printer. Even if I’m using letter size cardstock, I find that the rear tray where it feeds in straight and doesn’t have to curl inside the printer turns out better. It works well.įirst, I use the rear tray when I am printing on cardstock or for the larger formats. I am just using white Recollections cardstock from Michael’s. Let’s start with a 12″ x 12″ print and cut project. ![]() You can find this printer on Amazon HERE. I have gotten great quality prints out of this printer and love it. ![]() But, I have not regretted that purchase one bit. I have the Canon TS9521C Crafting printer and I hesitated at first to invest in it. That is going to be the first limit you have. Well, the first answer to that is – what size can you print? What is the largest you can print and cut with the Silhouette? However, you may find this Print and Cut Part 1 tutorial to be helpful too.Īffiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For versions prior to v4.3 you may see a few differences in the software, the steps will be the same. This tutorial is written using the v4.3.370 Silhouette studio software. Just like any new project, I would encourage you to get a feel for how it works and turns out before you start adjusting things.īut, what if you want to print and cut larger? Is it possible? Yes! Let’s explore how. This is where I would encourage any new user to start or if you have been having issues getting an accurate cut.ĭo some test print projects and get that baseline developed for the print and cut. “ Let’s Explore v4 – Print and Cut Basics” post HERE. It also gives the project a little different look.įor the basics of this feature – check out the There are just some times that it is much easier to print out a detailed design than to layer it with adhesive vinyl or HTV. I loved that the Silhouette Studio offers the feature of print and cut for projects.
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