Make pro-looking mugs at home after finishing up the Cricut Mug Press setup process. With one of these Cricut heat presses, the DIYer can create customized mugs with compatible Ceramic mugs and infusible Ink Transfer sheets. There are various kinds of mugs that can be made out of Mug Press. With the Design Space app, the crafter can create designs with the help of various images, fonts & shapes & cut projects from the cutting machine.
It’s very easy to create the personal mug as users just need to create the design, cut it into a Cricut machine & attach the design on the blank. After attaching the design, let the press do the rest of the work instead of you. Some of the custom mugs that can be made for various events are Father’s Day mug, Mother’s Day mug, birthday mug, and many more. The following parts of the blog will make you learn about setting up Cricut Mug Press for crafting projects.
How to Activate Cricut Mug Press?
In order to activate Mug Press for crafting purposes, the user needs to activate it. Though, they’ve to follow the steps given below:
- First, switch on your Desktop or smartphone and install the Cricut Design Space app.
- After getting the app, create your account or sign in with Email ID & password.
- Following this, you will get to see the Cricut Setup page window on your screen.
- Open the Heat Press menu and choose the Cricut Mug Press option.
- Now, you’ve to follow the instructions displayed on the screen, check the firmware, and finish the activation process.
- After the successful completion of the activation process, select the Get Started box.
Following the successful activation of the press, the user can also modify their respective Cricut Mug Press temperature settings.
How to Change Cricut Mug Press Temperature Settings?
Depending upon the Cricut Mug Press setup & project type, the crafter can change their press temperature settings as per their preference. In order to do that, you’ve to go through the below steps:
- Begin the method by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
- After that, you will hear two chimes, and all the LEDs will start flashing when the Temperature Settings mode begins.
- Now, the power button starts flashing orange while in Temperature Setting mode.
- Next, the LEDs row will show the current setting, and push the power button to cycle through the settings options.
- After getting the appropriate settings, hold on the power button for 3 seconds and start selecting the settings.
- Following this, you will get to hear a chime, an LED display & power button will start flashing.
- Finally, the new temperature settings will come into action when you restart the press again.
After modifying the Cricut Mug Press temperature settings, the DIYer must prepare their respective mug blanks for pressing. You shouldn’t need to take any tension as we’ve written down the method below.
How to Prepare a Cricut Mug for Pressing?
Further adding to the blog, pay special attention to the section to learn about the custom mug pressing process:
- Begin the process by only pressing the mug’s smooth, straight area.
- Next, you need to ensure that the design is laid down completely flat on the mug.
- Further, align the design before the beveled or chiseled edge to ignore a blurred transfer result.
- To align the full wrap design, flip over the mug upside-down and use the straight edge of the top rim.
- Through step 4, you can get the custom design on your mug without any kind of damage.
In conclusion, with the blog, we hope that you have all the content that will help you learn about the Cricut Mug Press setup method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is My Cricut Mug Press Flashing Orange Color?
Answer: If you are using a Mug Press for the first time, then it’s normal, as the press is indicating that it is ready to be used. However, this also occurs if you press and hold the power button for more than 5 seconds. You need to press and release the power button to turn off the machine. After that, again press the button to turn it on.
Question: How Can I Clean My Mug Press Heat Plate?
Answer: There is a specific way via which the DIYer can clean their specific Mug Press heat plate for better results:
- Before beginning the cleaning process, unplug the process and let it cool down properly.
- Next, take a glass cleaner or water and apply it across the press.
- With gentle hands, use a cloth and properly rub it without applying force.
Question: How Do I Activate My Cricut Mug Press?
Answer: Have a look at the following steps to complete the activation process:
- Go to the Cricut Design Space setup page and install the Design Space app.
- Next, create your account or sign in with Email ID & password.
- In the Cricut Setup page window, open the Heat Press menu > Cricut Mug Press.
- Go through the instructions on the screen and finish the activation process.
- Finish the process by selecting the Get Started box.