Forget about cutting out titles and shapes by hand. Stay on the cutting edge of paper crafts with personal die-cutting systems from QuicKutz!
The Silhouette does require a computer to connect to. An Internet connection is strongly recommended for obtaining software updates and enabling you to be able to download additional QuicKutz images to your library.
The Silhouette is designed for crafters who:
- Have a PC with
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Vista
- Have an
Internet connection
- Want to cut out QuicKutz designs and computer fonts in multiple sizes
- Don’t want to worry about cartridges
Specific system requirements are:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista¹
NOTE: The Silhouette software is not compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows versions earlier than Windows 2000
- Pentium III 600 MHz or faster
- 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
- USB 1.1 Port (or higher)
- Approx 186 MB of memory (not counting additionally purchased images)
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Please note the Silhouette driver is not currently compatible with 64-bit Vista operating systems
Please visit the
Silhouette page for further information.
What are the measurements for the Silhouette machine?
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The Silhouette measurements are:
Width: 16" (allow 18" of desk space to accommodate the plugged-in USB and power cords)
Height: 4.25" (8.25" with lid cover open)
Depth: 6" (allow 12" clearance in rear and front to accommodate the cutting mat as it feeds through the Silhouette when cutting)
What is included with the Silhouette
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The Silhouette retails for $369.99 and comes with the QuicKutz Silhouette software, which includes 50 pre-loaded shapes. It also includes the following: USB cord, power cord, one cutting blade with 3 different blade caps for cutting varying types of material thickness, a pen holder, one cutting mat, and a Silhouette user manual.
With the Silhouette software, you will also be able to access all of our QuicKutz Silhouette images available for additional download.
Though there are standard pre-defined paper sizes in the Silhouette program (such as 8 1/2 x 11 "Letter" size), you can define custom user paper sizes with the Silhouette software to fit the media type you're working with. The smallest recommended size of paper would be at least 3 inches width by 3 inches length (8 cm x 8 cm). The largest size of paper when used with the cutting mat would be 8 1/2 inches width by 12 inches length (21 3/4 cm x 30 1/2). When cutting vinyl or other longer materials that have their own adhesive backing, you may cut lengths of up to 39 inches (99 cm).
The Silhouette is designed to cut film materials (such as vinyl), paper and cardstock materials (up to 90 lb weight), and can cut up to a thickness of 0.3 mm. The Silhouette will cut patterned paper,
most cardstock, vellum, iron-on transfer paper, magnetic paper, vinyl, and sticker paper among other materials. Individual results may vary.
NOTE:
Certain materials that are more dense (such as shrink plastic, crafting foam, chipboard) or fibrous in nature (such as fabric) cannot be cut by the Silhouette, even if they fit within the thickness range noted above. You should never attempt to cut multiple layers of material at the same time.The Silhouette can cut true type fonts (TTF) installed on your computer. You do not need to download these into the Silhouette software. True Type fonts installed on your computer in your Windows "Font" directory will show up as an available option for cutting letters once the Silhouette software is opened. Please note that some fonts may not be designed for optimal cutting, so we cannot guarantee that every true type font will cut well with the Silhouette.
Where can I see a demonstration of the Silhouette?
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We do currently have demonstration videos available
here
In addition, you may find detailed information on the Silhouette here in the Questions and Answers section, which includes a
"Tips and Tricks" section.
Published on 12/08/2008.
