![]() (Remember that with the E2, the default cutting location is in the upper LEFT hand corner. Once you tap that, a window will pop up and ask you how far to the right and down you want the blade to be. First you have to tap the “wrench” icon on the home screen, then scroll through and find the icon that looks like a mat with a target on it. To change the cutting position on the E2, it’s a bit more complex. One of the functions I liked best in the Cricut Expression was the ability to change the blade position with just a push of a dirctional arrow. The main one is the folder icon- it’s where your images are stored. Or the silicon overlay, for that matter.) You’ll need to get familiar with the icons, so be patient with yourself. (By the way, that means that they are IN the machine, so you won’t get the physical cartridge. Now you are ready to go! And yes, there are TWO pre-loaded carts so you can get going right away. The E2 will walk you through the process, and it isn’t any more complex than tapping the screen with your stylus. The only task you need to perform before you make your first cut is to calibrate the machine. All you need to do is plug your E2 in, and it will boot up for you. (You can absolutely get started with the quick-start guide, but you can get detailed tutorials online.) You get your machine, two pre-loaded cartridges with the image books, user manual, power cables, a USB adapter, a stylus, and little silicone protectors for your ports for when they are not in use. (After all, we already know that the Cricut line is renowned for it’s excellent cutting capabilities.) However, for those of you who have never used a Cricut, I decided to approach the E2 with fresh eyes- and take you through it step-by-step on how the functionality and usability stands up. (If you already are used to the Cricut Expression or Create, you may be interested in this article I wrote comparing the the original Cricut Exression with the Expression 2 Anniversary Edition.) Now everything is run from the full-color touch pad and you can really see exactly what you are going to cut and where you are going to cut it. It’s got the same great die-cutting features you love, but also many of the features of the Gypsy. So, in other words….it’s almost a brand-new machine.
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