safety training<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhenever using the Curio make sure to be careful of your fingers and the blade tip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVinyl sheets, and paper are available for use in the Proto Lab.
SOFTWARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo print your project, a file will have to be made and sent from Silhouette Studio, as the Curio only recognizes .studio3 filetypes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRemove tray before powering on<\/li> Extend out the machine\u2019s legs for stability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nRemove the protective film from tray (put back when done)<\/li> Place desired cutting material on tray, then slide into machine (powered off)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWithin the machine, twist the lock and remove the blade in order to adjust it<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nAlign red marking with arrow and twist to desired blade size<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nPut blade back in place and twist the lock<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nPower on Silhouette and plug into your computer<\/li> Notice the button with arrows, to the left of the power button \u2013 once pressed, this button allows you to remove (and insert) the tray while the machine is powered on<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nSOFTWARE PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMake sure the machine is plugged in to both a power outlet and your computer.<\/li> Open Silhouette Studio.<\/li> Import your design and\/or make one in the program.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nMake sure the material is aligned on the printing grid.<\/li> Either click \u201cSend to Silhouette\u201d under the File tab or click \u201cSend\u201d on the top right where \u201cLibrary\u201d and \u201cStore\u201d is. The latter will let you customize the options.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nWhen the cutter is \u201cReady to cut\u201d, click it and watch the magic happen!<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is a beginner tutorial for people who have never used the Curio before. This step-by-step will guide you in creating your first Curio-made items! Curio ManualLink to Silhouette Studio Software Download We recommend you use your own computer, but if you need to the ProtoLab has a laptop with Silhouette Studio on it available … <\/p>\n
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