Cricut Design Space Set Up: A Beginner’s Tutorial
Hey, Cricut lovers! Are you here for the Cricut Design Space set up guide? No worries! I’ve got you covered! As a crafter, I know the importance of this software and how it is useful in setting up the machine. Today, I am curating this post for beginner crafters who do not know how to get started with Cricut. I assume you might have unboxed your machine and perhaps downloaded the application, too.
However, I will
start a stepwise guide one by one so you will not get confused while moving
forward. In this blog, I am setting up my Cricut Maker machine on my Windows
10. So, if you are also a Windows user, this guide will be helpful.
Let’s start with the
system requirements and then learn how to set
up new Cricut machine step-by-step.
Step 1: Checking
System Compatibility
If you are up to Cricut Design Space set up on Windows
10, then your PC must meet some criteria to run the software hassle-free. Take
a look at the list below:
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Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
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RAM: Minimum 4 GB
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Disk Space: At least 2 GB free
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CPU: Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD processor
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Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1024px x 768px
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Connection: A USB port or Bluetooth connection is
required.
Ensure your PC meets
all the above-mentioned criteria to run the Cricut app without any hassle. Once
you have done so, start downloading the software according to the steps in the
next section.
Step 2: Downloading
Cricut Design Space
For the Cricut Design Space set up, the software is a must. Hence, we will
download the software on our Windows 10 computer. To download, follow the steps
given below:
- Go to your browser and visit the URL: Cricut Design Space.
- Then, choose the product type: Cutting Machine.
- After that, you should accept the Terms of Use and Privacy
Policy.
- Now, click the Download
button, and your file will be saved to your Downloads folder under File Explorer.
- Next, you need to install the software once it is
downloaded.
- To install it, go to your Downloads folder and double-click on the file you downloaded a
while ago.
- Lastly, follow the easy instructions and complete the
installation.
Now, let’s connect
our cutting machine to a Windows 10 computer using a Bluetooth wireless
connection.
Step 3: Connecting
Cricut to Your Computer
Now, I will walk you
through connecting the machine to your PC via Bluetooth. Although you can
connect your machine via a USB cord, I am connecting it via Bluetooth.
Note: You can
connect via any channel that you prefer.
- Place your PC and the machine near each other.
- After that, you will have to turn on both devices.
- After that, you have to go to your PC and open Settings.
- As you open the settings,
you have to look for the Bluetooth option.
- Turn on the Bluetooth and let it find your machine.
- Once your machine is detected, you have to pair it with
your PC.
- After pairing, you are good to go and can start setting up.
Step 4: Cricut
Design Space Set Up
Now that you have
downloaded the Cricut Design app, you can start setting up your machine. Here,
I am going to set up my machine. Have a look at the full steps given below:
- Since you have downloaded the software, you need to open
it.
- You will see two options on the screen as you open the
software. Just select Machine
Setup.
- After that, you need to create a Cricut ID. If you have
already created the email and password, just move to the next step.
- Now, click on a Smart
Cutting Machine.
- Then, select your machine type (since I am setting up my
machine, I have selected the Maker model).
- Afterward, just follow the screen’s prompts to complete the Cricut Design Space set up.
FAQs
Question 1: What is
Cricut Design Space software?
Answer: Design Space is software that is completely free of
cost and can be used with the Cricut machine. The software provides a platform
where one can create their design and then send the design to the Cricut
machine for cutting. This software is also useful in setting up the cutting and
heat press machine. In short, this is a must-have software for Cricut users.
Question 2: Why do I
need Cricut Design Space?
Answer: This cloud-based software is mainly used to create
projects on compatible devices such as Windows PCs, MacBooks, iOS, and Android.
Users can also set up their cutting and heat press machines using this
software. The software is the best platform for turning your imagination into
reality.
Question 3: How to
download Cricut software on iOS?
Answer: To download the app on your iOS device, follow the
steps given below:
- Launch the App Store
on your device, and tap on the search bar.
- On the search bar, search for Design Space.
- After that, you have to select the app from the results.
- Then, select the Get
button to install the app.
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