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MANUAL NO. CAMEO5-UM-151

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  • Page 1 Silhouette Cutting Machine User's Manual MANUAL NO. CAMEO5-UM-151...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS. Silhouette CAMEO5 is an electronic cutting machine suitable for cutting the following sizes (width): 5 in., A4, Letter, 9 in., 8.5-in. mat, A3, 12 in., and 12-in. mat. Silhouette CAMEO5 PLUS is an electronic cutting machine suitable for cutting the following sizes (width): 5 in., A4, Letter, 9 in., 8.5-in.

  • Page 3: Before Using This Machine, Please Read This Manual

    Before using this machine, please read this manual. Handling Precautions To use the product correctly, as well as to obtain better cutting results, be sure to read the following points thoroughly before use. Note • To avoid bodily injury, handle blades with care. •...

  • Page 4: Intelligent Path Technology

    If the media to be cut are not fixed firmly, depending on the cutting order, this tension may cause the media to shift or rip thin papers. * This can be used to select the Silhouette Studio check box. More...

  • Page 5: Optional Items

    This section describes the optional items that can be used with this product. Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) Set the ASF connecting plate and attach the ASF on top of it. There are two sizes available: letter and A3 plus.
  • Page 6 For the latest information on this product, supplies, and consumables, please refer to our website. Please use it together with this manual. https://www.silhouetteamerica.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    For Mac ..............Check the connection with Silhouette CAMEO5 ....... . .
  • Page 8 Check the free contents ........... . . Use trial subscription in Silhouette Design Store .......
  • Page 9 When media are stuck ............Are you loading the media in Silhouette CAMEO5 using the cutting mat? ..

  • Page 10: About Silhouette Cameo5/Cameo5 Plus

    The Silhouette CAMEO5 and CAMEO5 PLUS come with accessories shown in the following list. Make sure all the accessories are included when unpacking. If any item is missing, promptly contact the distributor where you purchased it or Silhouette America Customer Center.

  • Page 11: Removing Packaging Materials From The Machine

    01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS 1-2 Removing packaging materials from the machine There are strips of tape and cushions to hold the moving parts of Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS in place during shipment and prevent any damage to the machine. Remove all of the packaging materials (strips of tape and cushions).
  • Page 12 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Remove the strips of (blue) tape and cushions (2 pieces) that hold the Tool Carriage in place. After removing cushion (1), move the Tool Carriage slightly to the left, and remove the remaining cushion (2).

  • Page 13: Name And Functions Of Each Component

    01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS 1-3 Name and functions of each component Silhouette CAMEO5 (5) Tool Holder (8) Auxiliary Roller (4) Tool Carriage (7) Pinch Roller Unit (7) Pinch Roller Unit (9) Guiding Line (6) Pinch Roller: (3) Power Connector...

  • Page 14: Operations

    (4) Media Load Button (5) Media Removal Button (1) Repeat Job Button : Repeatedly cuts the data sent from Silhouette Studio using Silhouette CAMEO5. (2) Bluetooth Button : Switches the Bluetooth on or off. The lamp indicates the connection status.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Machine

    Create your Silhouette account You can create your Silhouette account for free. A Silhouette account allows you to register the Silhouette machine, and you can use the same account on SilhouetteAmerica.com, SilhouetteDesignStore.com, and as a shared account for the Silhouette Studio library.
  • Page 16 Enter your name, email address, email address (retype), password, password (retype), language, currency, and timezone. If you do not want to receive newsletters (English) from Silhouette, unselect the check box of "Send me newsletters..." Select the check boxes of "I agree to the privacy policy", "I agree to the Terms & Conditions", and "I am over the age of 13".

  • Page 17: Register The Machine

    You can download 100 designs included with the Silhouette Library for free. • A one-month trial subscription is available to download contents from the Silhouette Design Store free of charge. * Please note that the upper limit for the download may change under the trial subscription.
  • Page 18 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Please select your language. Click "Sign In". Enter the registered email address and password for your Silhouette account and then sign in.
  • Page 19 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Select the country where you live from the country pull-down list, and enter your address information before clicking the "CONTINUE" button. Enter the required information and click the "CONTINUE" button. The serial number is marked on a sticker on the back of the machine as an 11-digit number starting with an alphabet.
  • Page 20 (Silhouette Studio). • After the machine registration, you will receive an email with details on the one-month free trial subscription. For details, refer to "Use trial subscription in Silhouette Design Store". Exit the screen.

  • Page 21: Install The Software (Silhouette Studio)

    01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Install the software (Silhouette Studio) The explanation for the software can be found by accessing the Silhouette America.com website after "1-4 Setting up the machine". After registering the Silhouette machine in use, download the software from the download page (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software) and use it.

  • Page 22: For Mac

    For Mac Go to "https:/ /www.silhouetteamerica.com/setup". Please select your language. On the "Silhouette Machine Setup" screen, select the model to be used. Click MAC (64-bit). Downloading the installer starts. Double-click the downloaded installer file "(downloaded file name).dmg" to execute it.

  • Page 23: Check The Connection With Silhouette Cameo5

    01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Check the connection with Silhouette CAMEO5 You can choose to connect Silhouette CAMEO5 to the computer using a USB cable or wireless connection with Bluetooth. Connect it according to the usage environment. Connect with Bluetooth Silhouette CAMEO5 has a built-in Bluetooth adapter that allows wireless connection with your computer.

  • Page 24: Connect With The Usb Cable

    Open the "SEND" tab of Silhouette Studio, and click the "Silhouette Devices" icon. Select "CAMEO5" or "CAMEO5 PLUS" from the displayed device list, and the software will start syncing. The setup is completed when the Silhouette CAMEO5 status is displayed as "Ready" or "Load Media" on the "SEND" panel.
  • Page 25 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Press the Power Button to start Silhouette CAMEO5. Open the "SEND" tab of Silhouette Studio, and click the "Silhouette Devices" icon. Select "CAMEO5" or "CAMEO5 PLUS" from the displayed device list, and the software will start syncing.

  • Page 26: Obtain Free Contents

    To register for the Silhouette account, click the link on the confirmation email you receive when you register the Silhouette account. If you do not activate your account, you will not be able to register the machine or access the Silhouette Design Store.

  • Page 27: Use Trial Subscription In Silhouette Design Store

    Once the setup is completed, 100 free contents will be displayed in the LIBRARY. These contents will be displayed in the "CAMEO" folder in "Free with Machine". Use trial subscription in Silhouette Design Store With the trial subscription, you can download contents (designs, fonts, patterns, etc.) for free* for one month after machine registration.
  • Page 28 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS The "Sign In" screen for logging in to Silhouette Design Store appears. Enter the registered email address and password to sign in. The machine registration screen appears. Click "CONTINUE" to view the "Use trial subscription" screen.
  • Page 29 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Click "I don't have a credit card" at the bottom of the screen. I don't have a credit card. Note If you start the trial subscription after registering your credit card, the basic subscription will automatically start after the trial ends, and your credit card will be charged monthly.
  • Page 30 01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS When the trial subscription has been applied, the "Success" screen appears. Once the trial subscription starts, click "CONTINUE" to return to the top page. CONTINUE Additional information You will receive an email with the title "Your FREE Design Store Trial Subscription".

  • Page 31: Confirm Activation

    Confirm activation If you hover the mouse pointer over the "My Account" icon on the top right of the Silhouette Design Store screen, "Free 1-Month Trial" will be displayed, and you can check the credit balance and expiry date of the subscription.

  • Page 32: Available Functions

    5.5 inches, A4, Letter, 9 inches, A3, and 12 inches Cutting mat: 8.5 in. x 12 in. and 12 in. x 12 in. • The following media sizes can be loaded for Silhouette CAMEO5 PLUS. 5.5 inches, A4, Letter, 9 inches, A3, 12 inches, and 15 inches •...

  • Page 33: Cut Images

    01 About Silhouette CAMEO5/CAMEO5 PLUS Cut images The following cut images can be created from Silhouette CAMEO5. Half-cut Die cut (cut out) Cut the top media. Do not cut the release paper. Cut all media. Do not cut the mat.

  • Page 34: Easy Operation Guide

    02 Easy Operation Guide Easy Operation Guide 2-1 Cutting with an Auto Blade There are two ways to feed paper when loading media. • Load Media-1: When the media is loaded, paper is fed automatically. • Load Media-2: Paper is fed manually after loading the media. Changing the Pinch Roller Unit position Raise the Pinch Roller Unit lever, slide the Pinch Roller Unit according to the width of the loaded media, and lower the level to secure the Pinch Roller Unit.
  • Page 35 (1) 5.5 inches (5) 8.5-inch cutting mat (2) A4 (6) A3 (3) Letter (7) 12 inches (4) 9 inches (8) 12-inch cutting mat CAMEO5 PLUS (10) (1) 5.5 inches (6) A3 (2) A4 (7) 12 inches (3) Letter (8) 12-inch cutting mat...

  • Page 36: Loading Roll Paper

    02 Easy Operation Guide Loading roll paper Remove the front cover in front of the machine. Additional information Raise the front of the machine, release the two locks at the bottom of the machine, and remove the • front cover in the direction of the arrows. Please note that the top cover may open forcefully when lifting the front of the machine.
  • Page 37 02 Easy Operation Guide Align the Roll Feeder, a standard accessory, with the Guiding Line, and then set it to its installation positions on the bottom of the machine. Silhouette CAMEO5 Roll Feeder Additional information Lift the front of the machine slightly, and set the Roll Feeder so that the concaves at the bottom of the machine...
  • Page 38 Additional information The Media Guide Adjuster can be adjusted according to the media size. CAMEO5: 5.5 inches, 9 inches, and 12 inches • CAMEO5 PLUS: 5.5 inches, 9 inches, 12 inches, and 15 inches • Media Guide Media Guide Adjuster Sliding tray Set the left and right sliding trays upright, and adjust the right sliding tray according to the media width.
  • Page 39 02 Easy Operation Guide Adjust the position of the Media Guide Adjuster according to the media width. Align the left edge of the media with the Guiding Line on the front panel, butt the leading end of the media against the Pinch Roller, and load it straight. Pinch Roller Guiding Line Media...

  • Page 40: Load Media-1

    Be sure to use the cutting mat when cutting media that are out of standard sizes. Otherwise, it may damage the machine and the blade. Press and hold the Power Button for at least two seconds to start Silhouette CAMEO5. Power Button Press the Media Load Button once before loading the media.
  • Page 41 (1) 5.5 inches (5) 8.5-inch cutting mat (2) A4 (6) A3 (3) Letter (7) 12 inches (4) 9 inches (8) 12-inch cutting mat CAMEO5 PLUS (10) (1) 5.5 inches (6) A3 (2) A4 (7) 12 inches (3) Letter (8) 12-inch cutting mat...
  • Page 42 02 Easy Operation Guide Butt the leading end of the media against the Pinch Rollers at the bottom of the rail and load it straight. When loading the media, pull it to the left and right with both hands to set them taut. Pinch Roller Pinch Roller Pinch Roller Unit...
  • Page 43 02 Easy Operation Guide When the media is loaded, the roller starts turning after about 3 seconds, and paper starts to be fed. Media Load Button flashes when feeding paper Note In "Load Media-1", the paper is fed automatically when loading the media. •...

  • Page 44: Load Media-2

    Depending on the media type and condition, if the media tend to warp or incline when using "Load Media-2", load the media using "Load Media-1" instead. Press and hold the Power Button for at least two seconds to start Silhouette CAMEO5. Power Button Align the left edge of the media with the Guiding Line on the front panel.
  • Page 45 (1) 5.5 inches (5) 8.5-inch cutting mat (2) A4 (6) A3 (3) Letter (7) 12 inches (4) 9 inches (8) 12-inch cutting mat CAMEO5 PLUS (10) (1) 5.5 inches (6) A3 (2) A4 (7) 12 inches (3) Letter (8) 12-inch cutting mat...

  • Page 46: Setting The Auto Blade

    To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. You can use tools by setting them on the Tool Holder of Silhouette CAMEO5. The tools that can be set are tools marked with the number "1" on them and tool adapters.
  • Page 47 Insert the tool all the way and then lock it. If it is not inserted all the way, the media may not be cut properly. After setting the tool, Silhouette CAMEO5 recognizes the tool and automatically displays the tool in the "SEND" tab of Silhouette Studio.

  • Page 48: Workflow From Simple Designing To Cutting

    02 Easy Operation Guide 2-2 Workflow from simple designing to cutting This section describes the steps for using Silhouette Studio to create cutting data from simple figures and texts and to cut the media. Step 1. Creating cutting data using figures and texts Use the drawing tools of Silhouette Studio (such as lines, ellipses, rectangles, polygons, curves, and texts) to create cutting data.

  • Page 49: Step 2. Cutting Created Data

    Operation method Load the media onto Silhouette CAMEO5 . Click the "SEND" tab on the top right of the Silhouette Studio screen. The "Cut Setting Panel" is displayed. From the pull-down list of cutting conditions, select the cutting conditions, action, and tool according to the media to use.

  • Page 50: Basic Workflow Of Printing And Cutting

    02 Easy Operation Guide 2-3 Basic workflow of printing and cutting This section describes steps for using Silhouette Studio up to printing and cutting. There are the following three ways to create cut lines (contour lines). Pattern 1. Using the Drawing Tool to create cut lines Operation method Use "Drawing Tool"...

  • Page 51: Pattern 2. Using The Auto-Trace Function

    02 Easy Operation Guide The cut lines are displayed. Press the "SEND" button. It starts detecting the registration marks and then cutting once all marks are detected. SEND button Pattern 2. Using the auto-trace function Select the "Auto trace" check box of the PNG file on the "Import" tab on the Preferences menu to create cut lines automatically when loading images.

  • Page 52: Pattern 3. Loading And Tracing An Image File

    02 Easy Operation Guide Additional information The auto-trace function may not be available depending on the way the image is created. In such a case, trace the image using the steps described in "Pattern 3. Loading and tracing an image file". Pattern 3.
  • Page 53 02 Easy Operation Guide <When Trace is selected> <When Trace Outer Edge is selected> Additional information • If you use a low contrast image, the image may not be traced clearly. • To trace the image and create a label, select "Trace Outer Edge".

  • Page 54: About The Silhouette Studio Screen

    3-2 Name and functions of each component (A) Menu bar • File : For creating new files, opening existing files, saving files, exiting Silhouette Studio, and so on • Edit : For cutting, copying, and pasting The configuration of language and unit settings, initialization of Silhouette Studio, and other tasks can...
  • Page 55 For details on each function of the design page, refer to "Help" and "User's Manual..." on the toolbar. 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 designs saved in the library and the contents downloaded from the Silhouette Design Store from the "LIBRARY"...

  • Page 56: About The Store Tab (Silhouette Design Store)

    03 About the Silhouette Studio Screen 3-3 About the STORE tab (Silhouette Design Store) The Silhouette Design Store is a store that sells over 200,000 high-quality design items that can be used with Silhouette cutting machines. In addition to designs for regular cuts, the store also offers a large variety of designs created by artists from all over the world, such as 3D data to facilitate the creation of three-dimensional pieces, fonts, designs for printing and cutting, and fill patterns.
  • Page 57 03 About the Silhouette Studio Screen Click the "My Account" icon. My Account icon...

  • Page 58: Configuring The Cutting Conditions

    Select the media to use from the pull-down list of cutting conditions. Cutting conditions Once you select media from the list, the optimal cutting conditions for the media are automatically applied. When using materials other than Silhouette media, click "Add New Material Type" and manually set the cutting conditions.
  • Page 59 03 About the Silhouette Studio Screen SEND tab Cutting conditions Action Tool 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 the blade depth, speed, force, and passes.

  • Page 60: Guideline For Blade Depth And Media Materials

    03 About the Silhouette Studio Screen Guideline for blade depth and media materials Blade depth Material types Thin materials, thin paper / films, and smooth iron-print materials 2 to 3 Medium thick paper (such as Kent paper), thick film, and flock iron-...

  • Page 61: Auto Cross-Cutting

    Operation method From the "Panel" menu, select the "Page Setup" panel. Set "CAMEO5" for "Machine", "Manual" for "Feed Type", and "None" for "Cutting Mat". Press the "SEND" tab to open the send screen. Set "Vinyl" or "Iron-print sheet" as the cutting condition, or use user-defined cutting conditions.
  • Page 62 03 About the Silhouette Studio Screen Press the "MORE" button. Select the "Cut" tab. Select the "Auto Cross-Cutting" check box. Set the "Cutting Position", save the setting, and close the screen. Insert the Auto Blade. Press the "SEND" button to start cutting.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    04 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do if problems occur with Silhouette CAMEO5. 4-1 Unable to load the media properly If the media cannot be loaded properly, check the following causes and solutions. The media does not enter properly, and they bend and warp If you are using rolled media, does the leading end tend to curl itself? •...

  • Page 64: Unable To Feed The Media Properly

    04 Troubleshooting 4-2 Unable to feed the media properly If the media cannot be fed into the machine properly (for example, they slip out of the roller during cutting), check the following causes and solutions. The media move obliquely in the machine during cutting Are the media or the left side of the cutting mat aligned with the Guiding Line? •...

  • Page 65: The Media Slip Out Of The Pinch Roller

    04 Troubleshooting The media slip out of the Pinch Roller Is the leading end of the media butted against the Pinch Rollers on both sides and loaded straight? • Check the following points to ensure that the media are loaded straight correctly. •...

  • Page 66: Unable To Cut Properly

    04 Troubleshooting 4-3 Unable to cut properly If the media, such as paper or film, peel off during cutting, or if you are unable to cut them properly, check the following causes and solutions. The film peels o during cutting Are the tools set correctly? •...

  • Page 67: Is The Blade Tip Cap Of The Auto Blade Loose

    Kent paper. Is the blade depth too small, or is the force set too low? • Gradually increase the blade depth and force on Silhouette Studio and perform a test cut. Force setting Blade Depth setting...

  • Page 68: (Cutting Speed) Too Fast

    Use a bold typeface or make the figure larger. The approximate size of characters that can be cut with the Silhouette CAMEO5 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.

  • Page 69: Are The Set Media Warping Or Bent

    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. When media are stuck Are you loading the media in Silhouette CAMEO5 using the cutting mat? •...

  • Page 70: Are The Media You Are Using Too Thick

    The media are cut too much 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. Force setting Blade Depth setting...

  • Page 71: Firmware Update

    The firmware is a control program that is built into the hardware. Firmware update requires Silhouette Studio. If a message for firmware update is displayed in the "SEND" panel of Silhouette Studio, follow the steps below to update it. Note Do not turn off...

  • Page 72: 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 73 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Silhouette CAMEO5 User's Manual CAMEO5-UM-151 August 30, 2023 1st edition-01 Silhouette Japan Corporation...

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