How to Reset Cricut Machine? (Tutorial Steps)

I still remember the mini heart attack I had last week when my Cricut machine suddenly stopped working on my project while I was cutting vinyl for a last-minute gift. I unplugged and re-plugged it, but nothing worked. That’s when I realized my machine probably needed a reset.

In this guide, I will show you exactly “How to Reset Cricut Machine“, covering all types of resets. Whether you have a Cricut Maker, Explore, or Joy, this guide will help you get back on track.

There are several ways to reset your Cricut machine, and in the next sections, we will go through each method step by step.

Reasons Why Your Cricut Might Need a Reset

Resetting can help resolve issues like the machine freezing, experiencing power problems, or having cutting errors. A Cricut machine might need a reset due to various issues, like:

• Cricut Design Space software glitches
• Firmware update issues
• Corrupted design files
• Bluetooth or USB connection problems
• Unstable Wi-Fi connection
• Machine malfunctions

How to Reset Cricut Machine: 4 Different Methods

There are several methods to potentially reset your Cricut machine, which include soft reset, hard reset, factory reset, and Bluetooth reset. In this section, I will tell you the complete process for each reset.

Note: For the Cricut Autopress, there’s a specific reset button on the control pod.

Reset 1: Soft Reset (Quick Fixes)

Step 1: First, turn off your Cricut machine.

Step 2: After that, unplug your Cricut Machine from the power outlet.

Step 3: You have to wait for almost 30 seconds.

Step 4: Next, plug the machine back in and turn it on.

Step 5: Now, reconnect the machine to your computer.

A soft reset helps clear out minor bugs and gets your machine working like new.

Reset 2: Hard Reset (Fix Major Errors)

Step 1: Power off your Cricut machine.

Step 2: After that, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Step 3: Locate the small Reset button on the back of your machine.

Step 4: Press the Reset button for 10 seconds. Or, you can press and hold the Pause and Load Mat buttons together, depending on your model.

Step 5: Release the ‘Reset button‘ and then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.

Step 6: Turn the machine back on and start crafting.

For other models, use a paperclip or similar tool to press the reset button located in a pinhole, sometimes for a specific time, like 5 seconds.

Reset 3: Factory Reset

Step 1: Turn on your machine and open Cricut Design Space.

Step 2: In Cricut Design Space, click the Settings menu (usually a gear or wrench icon) in the top-left corner.

Step 3: Find an option labeled Reset, Factory Reset, or something similar.

Step 4: Select the Reset option and follow the commands appearing on the screen.

The machine may restart automatically.

Reset 4: Bluetooth Reset (Connection Issues)

Step 1: First, you have to go to your device’s Bluetooth settings.

Step 2: Now, within the list of paired Bluetooth devices, find your machine/model name.

Step 3: Click the Unpair or Forget option to remove the machine’s connection.

Step 4: Next, turn off your Cricut Machine and unplug it from the power source.

Step 5: Turn the machine back on and go to Bluetooth settings to re-pair it.

Step 6: Unplug the machine, wait a minute, then plug it back in.

Step 7: Open ‘Cricut Design Space‘ and go to the Cricut machine setup to reconnect.

Step 8: Go back to your device’s Bluetooth settings and re-pair your machine.

After reading this guide, you should now confidently know how to reset Cricut machine.

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