How to Set Up Cricut Maker 3: A Beginner’s Guide

Cricut Maker 3 is an exceptionally amazing machine for working on your DIY projects. It is the latest inclusion in the Cricut Maker series, and with the help of this machine, you can cut almost any material you want. You can now cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, plastic, leather, wood, and even metal with this machine. However, to use the Cricut machine, you need to learn how to set up Cricut Maker 3 on your computer. So, keep reading the blog, and you will know everything regarding the machine setup. You will learn how to unpack and prepare the machine for the setup. Plus, you will learn about connecting a Cricut machine to your computer and how you can download Cricut Design Space.

Let’s start with the unpacking procedure right away.

Unpacking and Preparing the Cricut Maker 3 Machine

In order to learn how to set up Cricut Maker 3, you have to first unpack the machine and remove all the taps. Then, you have to prepare the machine for the setup. Once the machine is prepared, you can continue with the necessary actions. To know them all, keep reading the blog:

1. To begin the setup, you first have to unbox the machine, remove all the safety tapes, and check for the items inside the box.
2. Make sure all the items are there and that nothing is missing. When you open the box, these are the items you will get.
   1. The Cricut Maker 3 machine
   2. A power adapter
   3. A USB cable
   4. Sample materials
   5. Fine point blade
   6. Trial subscription of Cricut Access for 30 days
3. When you have unboxed the machine and checked for the items, put the machine in a safe place.
4. Then, use the power adapter to connect the machine to the wall socket and turn the machine on.
5. With the help of Bluetooth or a USB cable, connect Cricut to your computer.

For a detailed guide to connecting your Cricut cutting machine to your desktop, please continue reading this post till the end.

Connecting Cricut Maker 3 to Your Computer

Once you have learned the procedure to set up Cricut Maker 3, you can connect it to the computer. Complete the steps in the section below for the connection using Bluetooth:

1. First, connect the Cricut machine to the electric outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
2. Next, you have to click on the Start menu of the computer and open Settings.

3. Then, move towards Bluetooth settings, and if it is off, turn it on.
4. After that, tap on Add Bluetooth or other device.

5. You will see that the computer has started searching for nearby devices. When you see the Cricut model, click on it.

Important Note: You can also use a USB cable to connect a Cricut machine and the computer.

Downloading Cricut Design Space on a Computer

To set up Cricut Maker 3, you have to download the Cricut Design app and log in with a Cricut ID. To learn how to do it, follow these simple steps:

1. Initially, you should open the web browser on your computer.
2. Then, you should navigate to cricut.com/setup and find the Design Space app.
3. Now, agree to the Cricut Terms & Privacy Policy.
4. You have to click on Download and then select the file where you want to keep it.

5. After downloading the file, reach the file and open it for the installation.
6. You may be asked whether you trust the app or not. In that case, you have to agree to trust the app.
7. After that, the Design Space software installation will begin.

8. When the app is installed on the computer, you should sign in to the app with a Cricut account. If you are logging in for the first time, create an account.

Conclusion

After reading the blog, I am sure you have learned everything about how to set up Cricut Maker 3 on your computer. You saw how you had to unbox and prepare the machine for setup. When the Cricut machine is ready, you should connect it to your computer, download the Cricut Design Space app, and log in with a Cricut ID. Now, the Cricut Maker machine is ready, and you can create amazing projects with the help of the machine.

FAQs

Why Does My Cricut Maker 3 Won’t Connect via Bluetooth?

There may be a few reasons why you are unable to connect your Cricut machine to your computer via Bluetooth. Maybe the computer you are using has disabled Bluetooth, so you should enable it in this case. The other problem is that you have kept the computer too far away from its range of detection. So, keep the computer within 10-15 feet.

What Features Should My Computer Have to Use Cricut Maker 3?

If you are using a Windows computer, it has to be either Windows 10 or later versions. Apart from that, it should have an Intel Dual-Core processor, 4GB RAM, and 2GB free disk space. Its display should have a resolution of a minimum of 1024×768 pixels. Its broadband connection should have a downloading capacity of 2-3 Mbps and an uploading capacity of 1-2 Mbps.

How Can I Connect Cricut Maker 3 to My iPhone?

You can connect a Cricut cutting machine to your iPhone with a USB cable or Bluetooth. To connect them through USB, you should take a USB cable and connect it to both the iPhone and the Maker 3 machine at both ends. To connect with Bluetooth, you should turn on the machine and then go to the Bluetooth setting on your phone. After that, search for the machine in the Bluetooth settings, and when you see it, click on it.

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