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- Page 1 User's Manual MANUAL NO.CURIO2-UM-151...
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Page 2: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use
Precautions To ensure safe and correct use • To ensure the safe and correct use of your machine, read this manual thoroughly prior to use. • Do not allow small children to touch the machine. • The following describes important points for safe operation. Be sure to observe them strictly. Conventions Used in This Manual To ensure the safe and accurate use of the machine as well as to prevent human injury and property damage, the safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described below. -
Page 3: Preface
Thank you for choosing a Silhouette CURIO2. The Silhouette CURIO2 is a small cutting plotter. In addition to cutting marking film and other media, a Silhouette CURIO2 can also be used as a foil stamping or embossing by using specialty tools. -
Page 4: Before Using This Machine, Please Read This Manual
Before using this machine, please read this manual Precautions for Silhouette CURIO2 Handling In order to use the Silhouette CURIO2 safely and correctly, as well as to establish an excellent cut, be sure to read the following describes important points thoroughly prior to use. -
Page 5: Intelligent Path Technology
A paper jam occurs when the tension caused by the blade is not resisted by a sheet of paper during the cutting. If the material is not fi xed fi rmly, the blade may hook the thin paper and causes a paper jam or the material can be misaligned by depending on the cutting order. * This can be used to check the box in front of "Intelligent path Technology"(Silhouette Studio) More Intelligent Path... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
1.6 Install the software (Silhouette Studio) ........Supported OS ............ - Page 7 Contents 3.3 Set Cutting Conditions ..........Test cut .
- Page 8 For the latest information on this product, as well as supplies and consumables, please refer to our website for various information. Please use it together with this manual. https://www.silhouetteamerica.com ©2023 Silhouettejapan Corporation...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Prior To Use
Chapter 1 Prior to use This chapter describes the outline the Silhouette CURIO2. PRODUCT SUMMARY 1.1 Check the contents of the package 1.2 Remove packaging materials from the Machine 1.3 Remove Sheet Metal 1.4 Name and Functions of each Component 1.5 Register the machine 1.6 Install the software (Silhouette Studio) 1.7 Sign in with your Silhouette account 1.8 Obtain Free Contents 1.9 Connect the Silhouette CURIO2... -
Page 10: Check The Contents Of The Package
Check the contents of the package The Silhouette CURIO2 comes with the items shown in the following list. Make sure all accessories are included when unpacking. If any item is missing, promptly contact the distributor where you purchased or Silhouette America Customer Center. -
Page 11: Remove Packaging Materials From The Machine
Chapter 1 Prior to use Remove packaging materials from the Machine There are packaging materials strips of tape and cushions to hold the moving parts of the Silhouette CURIO2 in place during shipment to prevent any damage to the machine. -
Page 12: Remove Sheet Metal
Chapter 1 Prior to use Remove Sheet Metal There are two L-Shaped Sheet Metal (2 pcs) to mount back on the Silhouette CURIO2. Remove the L-shaped Sheet Metal before use. Discard the removed screws without reinstalling them. Screw L-Shaped Sheet Metal... -
Page 13: Name And Functions Of Each Component
Emergency Stop Button: When the Power Button is pressed during the operation, the cutting operation stops immediately. (2) USB Interface: Used to connect the Silhouette CURIO2 to the computer with a USB Interface cable. (3) Power Connector: Connect the AC adapter. (4) Y bar: Holds the Tool Carriage; moves front/back. - Page 14 Chapter 1 Prior to use (8) Control Panel Once the machine is powered on, the button will only be displayed in an operational status. (8) Control Panel: Position Key Pause Button Electrostatic Attraction Button Media Thickness Detection Button Bluetooth Button Shift Button This is used when Tool Carriage and media position can be moved manually.
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Page 15: Register The Machine
This provides the following benefits. • This will allow you to access 100 free designs in the Silhouette Library. • A FREE one-month Trial Subscription to the Silhouette Design Store is provided with the purchase of new Silhouette machines. * Please note that the upper limit for download becomes variable depending on the situation of the user. Create a Silhouette account You can create a Silhouette account and the account creation is free. - Page 16 Check on the check boxes of "I agree to the privacy policy", "I agree to the Terms & Conditions", "I am over the age of 13". If you do not want to receive the newslettes (English) from Silhouette, uncheck the check box of "Send me newsletters…".
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Page 17: Register The Machine
You will need to click on the link in this email in order to verify and activate your account. CAUTION If you did not activate your account, you will not be able to register the machine or access the Silhouette Design Store. Register the Machine Access the Silhouette America.com website from browser. https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/ Click on the "Machine Setup" at the bottom of the page. Select the "English". Click on the Sign In blue bar. - Page 18 Chapter 1 Prior to use Enter your email address and password and click on the "SIGN IN" of the blue bar at the bottom of the screen. Select a "United States" from the country menu drop-down list, then enter your address information in your field.
- Page 19 Chapter 1 Prior to use Check the model to be registered and click on the "REGISTER MY MACHINE". Once you register the machine and confirm the warranty information. ● C lick on the "> View Full Warranty" to see the details. Supplement ● A fter completing the machine registration, do not click on the "CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP" and follow the instructions below to install the software (Silhouette Studio). Exit the screen.
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Page 20: Install The Software (Silhouette Studio)
Chapter 1 Prior to use Install the software (Silhouette Studio) Access the Silhouette America.com website to select the Silhouette machine in use, and download it from the download page (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software) and use it. https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software Important ● B efore installing Silhouette Studio on a PC running Windows environments, make sure that the user has administrator privileges. ●... -
Page 21: Sign In With Your Silhouette Account
Chapter 1 Prior to use Sign in with your Silhouette account Start the Silhouette Studio. Click on the "LIBRARY" tab. LIBRARY tab Enter the registered Email Address and Password to your Silhouette account and then sign in. Registered Email Address Password... - Page 22 Chapter 1 Prior to use When Sign in is completed, your account name will be displayed and Silhouette Studio LIBRARY will be synced. They are in sync.
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Page 23: Obtain Free Contents
After registering the Silhouette CURIO2, you will be able to access the 100 free exclusive designs that come with the machine. For details on how to sign in with your Silhouette account, refer to "1.7 Sign in with your Silhouette account". Start the Silhouette Studio for the machine. -
Page 24: Use Trial Subscription In Silhouette Design Store
In addition, the contents downloaded with a trial subscription can be used even after the trial ends. * Content that can be downloaded for free is up to the displayed price ($25 value). The maximum display amount may vary. Go to the website (https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com) or click on the "STORE" tab in the Silhouette Studio software. STORE tab Click on the "Sign In". - Page 25 Chapter 1 Prior to use Click on the "Claim Free Trial Subscription". Claim Free Trial Subscription Click on the "I don't have a credit card" at the bottom of the screen. I don't have a credit card If you start the trial subscription after registering your credit card, the basic subscription will CAUTION automatically start after the trial ends and your credit card will be charged monthly. For a trial only, remove your credit card information and click on the "I don't have a credit card" to start the trial.
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Page 26: Confirm Activation
Chapter 1 Prior to use When the trial subscription has been applied, the "Success" screen will appear. Once the trial subscription has started, click on the "CONTINUE" to return to the top page. CONTINUE Confirm Activation If you hover the mouse pointer over the "My Account" icon on the top right of the screen, "Free 1-Month Trial" will be displayed and you can check the Credit Balance and Expires date of the subscription. -
Page 27: Connect The Silhouette Curio2
Chapter 1 Prior to use Connect the Silhouette CURIO2 You can select to connect to the Silhouette CURIO2 to the computer using a USB cable or Wireless connection with Bluetooth. Depending on the situation, you can connect them. Connect with Bluetooth The Silhouette CURIO2 has a built-in Bluetooth adapter that allows wireless connection with a computer. -
Page 28: Connect With A Usb Cable
Chapter 1 Prior to use Turn on Bluetooth on the computer. Open the "SEND" tab in Silhouette Studio and click on the "Silhouette Devices" icon. Select the "CURIO2" from the displayed device List and the software will start syncing. The setup is completed when CURIO2 status is displayed as "Ready" or "Load Media" on the "SEND" Panel. - Page 29 Power Button Press the Power Button to start the Silhouette CURIO2. Open the "SEND" tab of Silhouette Studio and click on the "Silhouette Devices" icon. Select the "CURIO2" from the displayed device List and the software will start syncing. The setup is completed when CURIO2 status is displayed as "Ready" or "Load Media" on the "SEND" Panel.
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Page 30: Chapter 2 Create A Design Data
Chapter 2 Create a design data This chapter describes how to create the design data in the Silhouette Studio. PRODUCT SUMMARY 2.1 How to start the Silhouette Studio 2.2 Enter text 2.3 Drawing Simple Shapes 2.4 LIBRARY 2.5 Set Registration Marks... -
Page 31: How To Start The Silhouette Studio
Chapter 2 Create a design data How to start the Silhouette Studio For Windows • Start the Silhouette Studio by double-clicking on the icon on the desktop or from the Start menu. For Mac • Open the Applications folder and start the Silhouette Studio. -
Page 32: Name Of Each Button
Chapter 2 Create a design data Name of each button For details on each function, refer to "Help" on the toolbar > "User’s Manual...". DESIGN tab LIBRARY tab “Help” on the toolbar > “User’s Manual...” STORE tab SEND tab Quick Access Toolbar PANEL New Drawing... - Page 33 For details on each function of the design page, refer to "Help" on the toolbar > "User’s Manual...". STORE tab Access the Silhouette Design Store from the STORE tab when connected to the Internet to browse and purchase contents such as designs and fonts. LIBRARY tab You can access the saved designs and contents downloaded from the Silhouette Design Store from the LIBRARY tab.
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Page 34: Enter Text
Chapter 2 Create a design data Enter text Text Tool In Silhouette Studio, you can use TTF (True Type font) or OTF (Open Type font) installed on your computer. Click on the "Text Tool" Button on the toolbar on the left side of the screen. -
Page 35: How To Enter Japanese Characters On Mac
It may be difficult to enter the Japanese characters on a Mac depending on the default settings being used. In this case, change the following settings in the Preferences. From the Silhouette Studio menu, select the "Preferences". Preferences Preferences window appears. -
Page 36: Drawing Simple Shapes
Chapter 2 Create a design data Drawing Simple Shapes The toolbar along the left side of the software houses the tools needed to create (Lines, Ellipse, Rectangle, Polygon, Curve). The tools are displayed in the toolbar on the left side of the screen. Line Style Panel Line Tool Drawing Tool... -
Page 37: Library
When you double-click on the design in the LIBRARY, the cut data is displayed in the design workspace. You may edit the design or make the change the size. You can also save your own designs to the Silhouette LIBRARY. -
Page 38: Silhouette Cloud
Chapter 2 Create a design data Silhouette Cloud If you are using the Silhouette Studio 4 or higher, you can sync your personally created or purchased elsewhere designs (up to 1GB) to Silhouette's servers, allowing you to access your personal files from multiple devices. -
Page 39: Set Registration Marks
You can change the length, thickness, and position of the Registration Marks according to the size and position of the design. When the cutting data is sent to the Silhouette CURIO2, the sensor automatically reads the position of the Registration Marks and cuts according to the position of the printed design. -
Page 40: Chapter 3 Cut Using Design Data
Chapter 3 Cut using design data This chapter describes how to cut using the design data from the media set. PRODUCT SUMMARY 3.1 Load a media 3.2 Set the tool 3.3 Set Cutting Conditions 3.4 Perform the cut... -
Page 41: Load A Media
Chapter 3 Cut using design data Load a media The media fixing method differs depending on the media and tools used. Supplement ● S ome media cannot be fixed depending on the material. In that case, fix it using the attached masking tape. ● I f air enters between the Electrostatic Bed and the media when loading the media, remove the air before cutting and fix the media securely. Set the Electrostatic Bed on the CURIO2. First, slide the clip outwards. Clip Clip Slide the Electrostatic Bed all the way in and lock it after pushing the clip inward. - Page 42 Chapter 3 Cut using design data Lightly fasten the media and press the Electrostatic Attraction Button. The media is fixed by electrostatic adsorption. Electrostatic Attraction Button Media Make sure that the Electrostatic Attraction Button (white) lights up and the electrostatic adsorption is working before using.
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Page 43: Set The Tool
Chapter 3 Cut using design data Set the tool CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. The Silhouette CURIO2 allows two tools to be set on the Tool Carriage at the same time. Tool (Auto Blade) Tool Holder 1 Tool Holder 2 ● T he supplied Auto Blade can only be set in Tool Holder 1 (left side). - Page 44 Tool Holder. Lock by returning the lock lever. Lock Lock Lever Supplement Insert the tool all the way and then lock it. If it is not inserted all the way, the media will not be cut properly. When setting the tool, the Silhouette CURIO2 recognizes the tool and automatically displays the tool in the "SEND" tab of Silhouette Studio.
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Page 45: Tool (Optional Item)
Chapter 3 Cut using design data Tool (optional item) If you purchase the following tools other than the supplied Auto Blade, you can process with various media. Tool Model number Usage Cutting thick media such as cardboard and synthetic Craft Blade SILH-BLADE-KRAFT-2 leather Rotary Blade SILH-BLADE-ROTARY Cutting cloth and felt, etc. Punching Tool SILH-PUNCH-TOOL Tool capable of punching small holes in vinyl * Various tools are supplies. -
Page 46: Set Cutting Conditions
Tool Once you select a media from the list, the optimal cutting conditions for that media are automatically applied. When using materials other than Silhouette media, click on the "Add New Material Type" and manually set the cutting conditions. Cutting conditions Supplement For media not displayed in the list, the new media is added by clicking on the "+" Button in the... - Page 47 Chapter 3 Cut using design data Specify an action such as "Cut" or "Sketch" from the Action pull-down list. Specify the tool to use in the Tool pull-down list. If you want to manually set the cutting conditions, set Blade Depth, Speed, Force and Passes. First, set the Speed to slow and the Force to low, and if it is not enough, gradually increase the setting."...
- Page 48 Chapter 3 Cut using design data If you want to set advanced cutting conditions manually, set in the "MORE". Intelligent Path Technology If you check on the checkbox of this function, you can cut using a dedicated cutting procedure, so you can cut with high Force without misalignment of the media.
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Page 49: Test Cut
Chapter 3 Cut using design data Test cut After setting the cutting conditions, click on the "TEST" Button. Square and triangle test patterns are cut. Supplement Press the "TEST" Button to start the test cut at the tool position. If you want to change the position for the test cut, press and hold the "Position" Key to change the position of the carriage. After the test cut is completed, peel off the outer square and check that the cut is clean without any uncut parts. -
Page 50: Perform The Cut
Click on the "SEND" tab on the top right of the Silhouette Studio screen. The "SEND" Panel will appear. SEND tab SEND Click on the "SEND" Button. When the cutting operation is finished, touch the Electrostatic Attraction Button on Silhouette CURIO2 and remove the media. Electrostatic Attraction Button Rail groove ●... -
Page 51: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes the maintenance of the Silhouette CURIO2. PRODUCT SUMMARY 4.1 Daily Maintenance 4.2 Clean the Auto Blade... -
Page 52: Daily Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance and Storage Pay attention to the followings for daily care. (1) Regularly wipe the machine and the Electrostatic Bed lightly with a dry soft cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc., as they may damage the surface." (2) Be careful not to damage the surface of the Electrostatic Bed. -
Page 53: Clean The Auto Blade
Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the Auto Blade If paper dust or media chips adhere to the tip of the blade, the rotation of the cutter blade will be slowed down, resulting in poor cut quality. Clean the Auto Blade regularly to remove paper dust and media chips. ●... - Page 54 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the blade tip and the blade tip cap. Clean Clean Clean Blade tip Blade tip cap If the blade tip cap is loose, the cutting quality may deteriorate, or the blade may not protrude and CAUTION cut may not be possible. Make sure that the blade tip cap is firmly tightened before using.
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Page 55: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do if problems occur with the Silhouette CURIO2. PRODUCT SUMMARY 5.1 Cutting is not performed properly 5.2 Firmware Update... -
Page 56: Cutting Is Not Performed Properly
Media Cut too much Is the blade sticking out too much or is the cutting pressure too high? Set the Blade Depth and Force to a smaller value in Silhouette Studio, and then perform a test cut. ● CAUTION When using a ratchet blade, you have to manually change the Blade Depth. In that case, do not turn the Blade Adjusting Cap to... - Page 57 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The machine used to be able to cut, but now it can't Is the blade tip cap of the Auto Blade loose? If the blade tip cap of the Auto Blade is loose, use the handheld blade adjuster to retighten it. ●...
- Page 58 Kent paper. Is the Blade Depth too small or is the Force set too low? Gradually increase the Blade Depth and Force in Silhouette Studio and perform a test cut. ● The start and end of the cutting operation are misaligned Is the inside of the Auto Blade dirty? Remove the blade tip cap of the Auto Blade and clean it.
- Page 59 Tool selection Is the cutter blade sticking out too much or is the Force too high? In Silhouette Studio, set the Blade Depth and Force to a smaller value and perform a test cut. ● Is the Force set too low? If the Force is set to 3 or less in Silhouette Studio, set it to 4 or more.
- Page 60 Use a bold typeface or make the figure larger. ● The approximate size of characters that can be cut with the Silhouette CURIO2 is about 10 mm square for alphanumeric characters and about 15 mm square for MS Gothic double-byte characters when using a cutting film with tension on the material such as vinyl chloride.
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Page 61: Firmware Update
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Firmware Update "Firmware" is a program to operate CURIO2. Firmware update requires the Silhouette Studio. If you see a firmware update available message in "SEND" Panel of Silhouette Studio, follow the steps below to update. ● D o not disconnect between Silhouette CURIO2 and the computer while updating the firmware. -
Page 62: When In Trouble
When in trouble Please visit our website for information on how to operate this machine and what to do if you have a problem. https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/... - Page 63 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Silhouette CURIO2 User’s Manual CURIO2-UM-151 July 3, 2023 1st edition-01 Silhouette Japan Corporation...
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My Elastic mat does not hold a charge, doesn’t grip anything. Taken it in and out, but it’s just unresponsive. Any help please.
The Silhouette CURIO 2 electrostatic mat may not hold a charge or grip properly due to the following reasons:
1. Material Curling: If the material (like paper) is curled due to humidity, it may not adhere well to the mat. Flat material is required for proper grip.
2. Debris in Channels: If the channels on either side of the mat have debris, it can affect performance. These should be kept completely clean.
3. Charge Not Applied or Released: If the electrostatic charge is not properly activated or has been released, the mat will not grip. Ensure the charge is turned on and working.
4. Material Type: Some materials may not respond well to the electrostatic grip, especially if not flat or if the surface is not suitable.
5. Mat Condition: If the protective mat has been damaged or is not in good condition, it may reduce effectiveness.
Ensuring flat material, clean channels, and proper charge application helps the mat grip correctly.
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