Perform a hard reset on the machine.
Cricut mat not loading.
If the mat will not load with other cartridges proceed to 8.
Smart set dial is not working.
Cut sensor light does not turn on during print then cut.
Ensure that the load mat option is lit up and not greyed out.
Check the color of the machine s power button and troubleshooting.
Ensure the mat is lined up with the guides on the machine and the edge of the mat is under the roller bar when you get ready to load it.
In short apart from any technical issue the key to properly load or fix a mat loading issue is to reload the mat or make sure that the mat used is.
Machine cutting mats have an adhesive area with just the right grip to hold your material in place during cutting then allow you to easily remove it when finished.
The most common reasons along with solutions and the four types of cricut mats have been discussed in this blog.
Ensure there is enough space for the mat to run all the way through the machine.
If the roller bars on your cricut machine do not roll when powering the machine on or pressing the load mat button please follow the recommended troubleshooting steps.
Position the mat underneath the mat guides on your cricut machine.
Section 3 loading unloading section 3 page 2 loading unloading the mat step 5.
If the mat size is correct proceed to step 3.
Cricut explore air 2.
Verify that you are using the correct mat size for your machine.
Keeping mat pushed firmly against rollers press the load unload button.
Firmware update cricut explore and maker machines.
Cricut machine roller bars are not moving.
If the mat still won t load please contact member care through one of the options below for further assistance.
How to load and unload mats if you re not using smart materials you ll need to use a machine mat.
If the mat is lined up with the guides when loading but still loads crookedly proceed to step 4.