Cricut Explore Air 2 Pressure Settings
If you are having trouble with your Template Tape cut settings use this chart to determine the pressure you are currently using and which pressure to try next. If your tape is being cut too deep, try a setting with less pressure. If it's not cutting all the way through, try a setting with more pressure.
I HIGHLY recommend using a new blade and doing test cuts on a scrap sheet of tape using various shapes or svgs before trying it on a whole template.
Select your machine below to view the most accurate cut settings for your machine. They do vary by machine. All pressure setting information was gathered from Cricut.com.
Cricut Explore 3 | Cricut Explore Air 2 | Cricut Maker | Cricut Maker 3
| Material Name | Cut Pressure | Multi-Cut | Blade Type |
| Distressed Craft Foam | 122 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Plush Craft Foam | 122 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Craft Foam | 123 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Cork, Adhesive-Backed | 135 | 4x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Notebook Paper | 135 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Aluminum Foil | 139 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Washi Sheet | 139 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wax Paper | 139 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wrapping Paper | 139 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Washi Tape - 0.06mm | 149 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paper - | 153 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paper | 158 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Vinyl | 158 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Patterned Iron-On | 158 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Dark | 158 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Light | 158 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Outdoor Vinyl | 160 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paper + | 162 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Construction Paper | 163 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Copy Paper - 20 lb (75 gsm) | 163 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Laser Copy Paper | 163 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Iron-On | 165 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sticky Note | 167 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil | 169 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Pearl Paper | 170 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Vinyl | 171 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl | 171 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic 3D Texture | 171 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Vinyl | 171 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Vinyl | 171 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Vinyl + | 176 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-True Brushed | 176 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cutting Mat Protector | 177 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Parchment Paper | 177 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Gray | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Opaque | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Art Deco | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Bubbles | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Crystals | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Rose Bubble | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Threads | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Mosaic | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Pearl | 179 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Iron-On | 185 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On | 185 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mesh | 185 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Express Iron-On | 185 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| SportFlex Iron-On | 185 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Duct Tape Sheet | 192 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Vinyl | 192 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Suede | 195 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Window Cling | 195 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On | 200 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Iron-On + | 203 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Glitter | 203 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Textured | 203 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Textured Metallic | 203 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Shimmer | 205 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (White) | 218 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock (for intricate cuts) | 219 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil, Matte | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Grocery Bag | 234 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On | 240 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (Clear) | 240 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Chalkboard Vinyl | 245 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Cardstock-100 lb (270 gsm) | 248 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flocked Paper | 249 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Fabric | 249 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Leather - 1mm | 254 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Iron-On | 260 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Mesh Iron-On | 260 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet | 260 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet, Adhesive Backed - 0.35mm | 265 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Genuine Leather | 270 | 3x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Light Cardstock | 272 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paint Chip | 272 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Patterned Paper | 275 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Vellum | 277 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Cardstock | 278 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mosaic | 280 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Iron-On Mosaic | 280 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Paper - 0.36mm | 281 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Canvas | 284 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Oil Cloth, Bonded* | 285 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Silk, Bonded* | 285 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Light Cardstock + | 287 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Photo Paper | 287 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Board | 290 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Polyester, Bonded* | 290 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Mylar | 292 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock | 299 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Acetate | 299 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm) | 299 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Poster Board | 299 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | 300 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Poster Board | 300 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Patterned Paper | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Birch | 304 | 5x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Leather | 305 | 3x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper | 306 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flat Cardboard | 306 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock + | 307 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Fabric +* | 307 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transparency | 307 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Paper | 308 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sparkle Paper | 308 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On Mosaic | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Fabric* | 311 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Fusible Fabric | 311 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Cardboard | 312 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Tattoo Paper | 312 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Party Foil | 313 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | 320 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Poster Board + | 321 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Denim, Bonded* | 321 | 3x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 0.5mm | 323 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 0.6mm | 323 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| True Brushed Paper | 326 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Aluminum - 0.14mm | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Epoxy Glitter Paper | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Kraft Board - Holographic | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Cardstock | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Watercolor Paper - 140 lb (300 gsm) | 327 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Chipboard - 0.37mm | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Fabric | 328 | 5x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Bonded* | 331 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Poster Board | 333 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Glitter Paper | 338 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Film - 0.4mm | 341 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Burlap, Bonded* | 344 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Natural Wood Veneer | 345 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|