How to Use Cricut EasyPress? [A Comprehensive Guide]

 We know how difficult it was to use a home iron to get top-notch quality on DIY projects. The home iron is not suitable for distributing heat evenly to the project’s surface. Hence, Cricut launched its own Cricut EasyPress in a wide range of sizes. However, the Cricut has various types of heat presses such…

We know how difficult it was to use a home iron to get top-notch quality on DIY projects. The home iron is not suitable for distributing heat evenly to the project’s surface. Hence, Cricut launched its own Cricut EasyPress in a wide range of sizes. However, the Cricut has various types of heat presses such as EasyPress, Hat Press, Mug Press, and Autopress. But, this blog discusses only about Cricut EasyPress.


Moreover, you can find this EasyPress in different sizes as per your needs and budget. Plus, Cricut has launched many versions, such as Cricut EasyPress 2 and 3. But, there is one more EasyPress, which is called Cricut EasyPress Mini, suitable for small projects.

In this write-up, you will learn what EasyPress is and what items you need to use the EasyPress. Finally, we will cover how to use Cricut EasyPress, including the Heat Guide.

What is Cricut EasyPress?

The Cricut EasyPress is a hybrid version of the iron and heat press. It is made in such a way that it can be used for all sorts of projects, such as smaller and larger. This is an easily portable and smaller version of the heat press. This device can heat up to 400° and comes with a flat surface. This flat surface helps users to distribute the heat evenly on the projects. Besides, you can find many different sizes for heat presses.

In the Cricut heat press lineup, you will find the following types of EasyPress:


Cricut EasyPressCricut EasyPress 2Cricut EasyPress 3
(Available in only one size, i.e., 9” x 9”)(Available in Mini, 6″ x 7″, 9″ x 9″, and 12″ x 10″ sizes)(The newest Version available is 9” x 9” and 12” x 10” sizes)

What Do You Need to Use a Cricut EasyPress?

To get started with your Cricut EasyPress, you need the following items mentioned below:

Cricut Cutting Machine


You will need a cutting machine to cut your design. Otherwise, if you want to buy the premade decals, then you can skip this machine.

Cricut Everyday Iron-On

Cricut Everyday Iron-On is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to use it with a base material, including wood. You can easily cut any intricate designs that you make using the Everyday Iron-On.

EasyPress Mat

You will need a mat that can protect your work surface from the heat coming from the heat press. The size of this mat is 12” x 12” size.

Weeding Tools

The weeding tool is an essential tool that you can use to remove unwanted extra materials from your design.

How to Use Cricut EasyPress Heat Guide?

Below are the instructions given to use the Cricut EasyPress Heat Guide:

  1. Firstly, you will need to visit Cricut’s website and then move to the EasyPress heat guide column.
  2. After that, a page will appear where you will find the various options, including the heat temperature settings, timing, and the name of the machine.
  3. To understand the settings for your heat-press machine, you first need to select the base materials from the drop-down list.
  4. Afterward, choose the machine model from the drop-down menu.
  5. Then, hit the Apply button.
  6. The relevant info will be given to you. Ensure you follow them accurately.

How to Use Cricut EasyPress with Everyday Iron-On?

Finally, we are here to learn how to use EasyPress with Everyday Iron-On material (black). Before we start learning the use of EasyPress, create a design you want to use on your project. To create your designs, you can use the Cricut Design Space app. Afterward, follow the following steps:

  1. Cut the design using your Cricut cutting machine. Don’t forget to mirror your images when you work with iron-on.

  1. Then, weed the extra part from your designs. You can use the weeding tools for better results.
  1. Then, prepare your EasyPress Mat and put down the materials over the mat.
  2. To change the temperature, you can use the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons.
  3. Then, set the timer for 30 seconds. Meanwhile, the orange light indicates that your EasyPress is getting ready and heating up.
  4. Further, when it turns to green light, then it is ready to be pressed on the project.
  5. Then, preheat the bag for 5 seconds.
  6. After that, lay the design on the blank project, such as a tote bag.

  1. Press the Cricut symbol to start the timer.
  2. After that, you need to press the EasyPress on the project. Hold it for 30 seconds.

  1. Then, the timer will beep. Next, you can flip the tote bag and apply the pressure from the backside.
  2. Finally, peel the plastic layer from your design.

Final Words

In short, the blog has explained the items you need for Cricut Joy. After that, we have explained the use of a heat guide. Further, the write-up covers how to use Cricut EasyPress using the Everyday Iron-On material. So, before you learn how to use EasyPress, make sure you are ready with your designs and necessary tools. However, the blog is only helpful for those who know how to use Design Space software.

FAQs

Question 1: What items do I need for Cricut EasyPress?

Answer: The items requirement depends on the type of project you are going to make. However, you can consider the following items if you want to work on the EasyPress machine:

  1. Access Cut File
  2. EasyPress Mat
  3. Midnight Sky Infusible Ink
  4. Cutting Mat
  5. EasyPress machine
  6. Heat Resistant Tape
  7. Cricut Maker or any other machine
  8. Fine-point cutting blade
  9. Infusible Ink T-shirt

Question 2: What can you do with a Cricut heat press?

Answer: With a heat press machine, you can use heat transfer vinyl or Cricut Everyday Iron-On sublimation transfers (Cricut Infusible Ink). Using this smart heat press, you can easily personalize your clothes and home decor or start your own venture in t-shirt design. These heat press are easy to use and doesn’t need anyone’s assistance to learn it.

Question 3: Is the Cricut heat press the same as iron?

Answer: Both home iron and heat press do the same thing, but still, there are significant differences between them. For example, iron can be used to remove the wrinkles from our clothes but can’t be used to transfer your designs onto blank projects. This is because iron doesn’t distribute the heat evenly to the surfaces. Hence, they are almost the same because both irons can remove wrinkles. However, the heat distribution is different in both of them.

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