Changing Cricut machines..

[ristan]

Hi all, I'm sure this has been addressed, but I can't seem to find a post about it....

I'm changing from the Personal Cricut to the Cricut Expression, and I'm wondering if I have to do anything specific to SCAL in order for it to work on the new machine? If I just plug the new machine in, will it switch automatically from the 6x12 to the 12x12 format? I'm afraid to just do it, as I have a habit of blowing things up! LOL

Appreciate any comments you have!

[papasue]

Hi, Congrats on your new toy you are going to LOVE it. So long as you have the correct firmware in the new E machine you can just plug it in with the usb cable. The SCAL software will recognize that the E is attached. When you select cut you'll see this box pop up. I don't even think you have to restart your computer but I'd have both machines off and once attached then start up the machines and the software.

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The pull down menu has both the personal and the E listed, select the one you want to cut with. The "cutter" menu choice is where you say what size mat you are using.

Hope that helps

[ristan]

Thanks Susan! I feel kinda stoopid now...I should have just tried it! LOL Thanks again!