The Cricut Autopress is a powerful, professional-grade heat press designed to simplify your crafting and small business projects. Whether you're working with iron-on vinyl, infusible ink, or sublimation materials, this machine brings consistency, ease, and precision to your heat transfers.
When I received my Cricut Autopress in the morning, I couldn’t wait to try my first design that evening. Its sleek look made it even more appealing. If you're as excited as I was, follow this simple guide on how to activate Cricut Autopress and start creating today.
This guide includes the full activation process, along with registration instructions, in a simple, step-by-step format to ensure beginners have no difficulty or confusion completing it.
Activating your Cricut Autopress means connecting the machine to your Cricut account and ensuring it has the latest software and features. This step connects your machine to your account for software updates and management.
Unpack the machine, control pod (with USB cable), power cord, and pressing mat.
Place the machine on a sturdy surface; solid tables work well.
Plug the machine into the power outlet and turn it on.
Leave the lid open to allow the machine to get ready for heating.
A sticker on the Control Pod prompts activation before everyday use.
To activate your Cricut Autopress, you'll need to set it up in Design Space. Follow the simple steps in the section below to connect and register your machine easily.
Open the Design Space on your computer by navigating to design.cricut.com or opening the app directly.
Sign in to your account by entering your credentials.
Go to the Design Space Settings and select the "Machines" tab.
Click on the "New Product Setup" option.
Choose the Heat Press from the product options.
Select “Autopress” as your heat press model.
Design Space will guide you through the remaining setup steps.
Now, it’s time to connect your heat press to your computer for activation. Follow the instructions below to plug in the Control Pod and complete the setup process through Cricut's official portal.
Plug one end of the micro USB cable into the Control Pod and the other into your Mac or Windows computer.
The Pod display prompts "USB PC."
To activate your machine, visit the Cricut official website - cricut.com/setup on your computer. This will automatically download updates and register your machine to your account.
Go to cricut.com/setup on a Windows or Mac computer.
Firmware and software updates will be automatically downloaded if available.
Your Pod and machine will be registered to your account and activated in Cricut's system.
Connect the Pod to the Autopress via the USB port near the power cord; the display will show progress and confirm when the update reaches 100%.
The Control Pod display will show the update progress, ending at 100%, followed by a confirmation message on your computer.
Plug the Pod into the USB port on the back of the Autopress near its power connection. Ensure the machine is powered on.
The machine updates its firmware with stored data. Restart the machine, and when the Control Pod displays “UPD 100%,” it's fully activated and ready.
The Autopress receives the stored data to activate the machine and updates the firmware.
Restart the machine. Once the Control Pod displays "UPD 100%", your Autopress is fully activated and ready to use.
This blog provides a full guide on how to activate Cricut Autopress. From unboxing and setup to connecting with Design Space and completing device registration, it covers everything beginners need to get started. Follow the above steps to ensure your heat press machine is ready for smooth and precise heat transfers.
No, the Cricut Autopress is not Bluetooth-enabled. It uses a USB connection for setup and updates, and the control pod has convenient presets that can be reprogrammed.
While some Cricut machines, such as the EasyPress 3, support Bluetooth for connecting to the Cricut Heat app, the Autopress requires a USB connection and does not have Bluetooth capabilities.
To reset your machine, locate the reset button on the bottom of the control pod and follow these steps:
The reset button is a small pinhole on the bottom of the control pod. You will need a paper clip to press and hold the reset button gently.
Hold the button for 5 seconds. The pod screen will go blank, indicating that a restart process is in progress.
Only the control pod restarts automatically. The machine does not have a separate reset process.
Once the machine and pod power back on, they should be reset to their factory default settings.
If your heat press machine vinyl is not sticking, check the following reasons:
Make sure the temperature and time match the vinyl and material you're using.
Check that the machine is making even contact with the design.
Pre-press your fabric for 5-10 seconds to remove moisture.
Use high-quality heat transfer vinyl (HTV).
Follow the correct peeling method: use a warm peel or a cool peel, depending on the type of vinyl.
Visit: www.cricut.com/setup login