How to Connect a Cricut to a Computer

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Things You'll Need

  • Cricut die cutter

  • Provided USB cable

  • Cricut Design Studio or Sure Cuts a Lot software

The Cricut, a personal die-cutting machine, is a tool that allows those who enjoy paper crafting and other types of crafts to cut shapes, numbers and letters. The Cricut can also be connected to your computer, so you can use software like Cricut Design Studio or Sure Cuts a Lot to maximize use of your Cricut die-cutting machine.

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Step 1

Plug the small end of the USB cable that came with your Cricut machine to the USB port in the back of your Cricut.

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Step 2

Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.

Step 3

Open Cricut Design Studio or Sure Cuts a Lot software on your computer.

Step 4

Turn your Cricut machine on.

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