How to Install Silhouette Studio Software for CAMEO 5: Initial Setup

If you're trying to get your Silhouette CAMEO 5 connected to Silhouette Studio for the first time, there are a few steps you'll need to take. 

In this CAMEO 5 beginner tutorial I'll walk you through everything so you can get Silhouette Studio downloaded, installed and setup so you're ready to begin cutting.

Goodbye Autoblade? It Might Be Time to Give Up Your Silhouette Autoblade If...

The Silhouette Autoblade may be ruining your cuts. I said what I said.  

If you've been using your Silhouette machine for a while, chances are you started with the Silhouette AutoBlade that came with your machine...and never knew anything different. But... the truth is, outside of user error (I said that too), the Autoblade is the #1 cause of bad cuts, no cuts, and frustration. 

Print and Cut with Brother Fabric Printer and Silhouette CAMEO

Giving new meaning to 'print and cut'... I'm not sure there's ever been a more perfect duo than the Printmoda Brother Fabric Printer and Silhouette CAMEO! 

Read on for a step by step beginner project printing on Printmoda from Silhouette Studio then cutting with the CAMEO Rotary blade. 

Two of the Best Kept Secrets in Silhouette Studio

Silhouette Studio is jam packed with features and tools - to the point you may be overlooking some of the most helpful tools in the software!

Today I'm going to share with you not one, but TWO of the best kept secrets in Silhouette Studio which is super helpful whether you're creating stickers or sublimation images or even DTF transfers! 

Can You Cut HTV with Silhouette CAMEO 5 ElectroStatic Mat?

If you've become a fan of the Silhouette CAMEO Electrostatic mat like I have, you are probably wondering: what can be cut on the ES mat? 

I have tried lots of different material from paper to fabric. But what about HTV?  Read on to find out why you can cut some HTV, but not all with the CAMEO 5 ES Mat. 

Silhouette CAMEO 5 Noise: Listen While It Cuts

One of the most common questions I get about the Silhouette CAMEO 5 is about the noise level. 

Many users of earlier generations of CAMEO 5 complained about how relatively loud the vinyl cutting machine was during cutting. But is the CAMEO 5 noise any quieter? Read on and check out the video of the CAMEO 5 cutting to decide for yourself. 

How to Print and Cut with Silhouette CAMEO ES Mat

Printing and cutting on the Silhouette CAMEO 5 ES mat is not much different than printing and cutting with an adhesive mat. 

If this is your first time making stickers with the Electrostatic mat, or doing another print and cut, follow along for tips on how to best print and cut with the ES mat. 

Silhouette CAMEO 5 vs CAMEO 4: Side by Side Comparison

If you're considering getting a Silhouette CAMEO right now you're probably looking for a comparison between the CAMEO 5 vs CAMEO 4. 

With both 12" desktop vinyl cutting machines currently available and with a very different price, I'm getting a lot of questions about what the actual differences are and if the features of the CAMEO 5 make it worth the higher price. Read on for a side by side comparison of CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 5. 

Avoiding and Fixing Registration Errors for Printing Clear Stickers

If you're experiencing registration errors when printing and cutting clear stickers, this is a common issue - but one that's easily fixable. 

The issues are usually due to a glare or the printing having a hard time gripping the material and then printing in the wrong spot.  Both issues make it difficult for the registration marks to be easily read.  Read on for how to fix Silhouette registration marks errors when printing clear stickers. 

HELP! Fix for When Silhouette CAMEO 5 ElectroStatic Mat Won't Load

If your Silhouette CAMEO 5 Electrostatic Mat won't load, there's usually a good reason - and a quick fix. 

Read on for how to get the rollers to grab the ES mat.

Silhouette CAMEO 5 ElectroStatic "ES" Mat First Impressions...Good, Bad, and Ugly

If you're debating getting the Silhouette CAMEO 5 Electrostatic mat and looking for an honest review and first impressions - it's all here. 

I've got the good, bad, and ugly for you when it comes to the new Silhouette Electrostatic mat including a video of it in action so read on. 

Silhouette Studio Confirm and Send Alert Pop Up: Can It Be Turned Off?

Tired of the Send and Confirm box that pops up every time you send to cut from Silhouette Studio?  

The pop up is one of Silhouette's attempts to help users avoid common missteps...but while it may be helpful for some, it's an annoyance for others. Read on for how (and if) you can turn the Send and Confirm alert pop up off 

How to Load CAMEO 5 Blade (And Fix It When It's Not Cutting)

It may sound silly, but knowing how to load the Silhouette CAMEO 5 blade is one of the most important things you can learn when you're a beginner! 

Loading the blade incorrectly can result in bad Silhouette cuts or the CAMEO 5 not cutting at all! If you're experiencing the CAMEO 5 blade moving but not cutting, this tutorial should also fix that issue.

How to Fix Red Lines in Silhouette Studio on Mac (New Software Update!)

12/20/23 UPDATE: Silhouette has now released a full version of Silhouette Studio to resolve the Sonoma issue resulting in designs appearing as a much of strewn red lines.  If you are experiencing this issue, download Silhouette Studio V4.5.770 to resolve it.

If you are not experiencing this red line issue, another display issue with Silhouette Studio, or with the software being slow to respond, I would NOT install this version of Silhouette Studio yet. 

How to Install a New Version of a Silhouette Studio

• Go to SilhouetteAmerica.com/software/
• On the Download button, click the down arrow to expand
• Select the Mac 64-bit option
• Find the download on your computer (likely in the Downloads folder) and double click to launch the installation
• When prompted, drag the Silhouette Studio icon into the Applications folder
• Launch the 4.5.770 version of Silhouette Studio 

New! Quick Tips and Tricks Youtube Series!

If you're looking for quick tips and software tricks - I just started a new series on Silhouette School's Youtube channel. 

These bite-size videos are all under 3 minutes and are focused on helping you find an answer in a hurry. 

CAMEO 5 Settings Not Found? Fixing the 'No Compatible Auto Action' Error

If you are getting a Silhouette CAMEO 5 settings error when you try to select a material in Silhouette Studio it can be extremely frustrating.  

Unfortunately, with the new Silhouette CAMEO 5 you'll need to (re-)create nearly ALL of your custom settings to clear the "No Compatible Action Found" error.   AND what's worse is there are barely any default settings for materials as common as vinyl and sticker paper...

CAMEO 5 users, read on for how to fix this Silhouette Studio error. 

Note: If you're experiencing this same incompatible error with the Silhouette CAMEO 4, check out this tutorial.  

First Print and Cut with Silhouette CAMEO 5 for Beginners

If you're a Silhouette CAMEO 5 beginner, don't delay learning how to do you first print and cut. 

Printing and cutting opens up the ability to really expand what your Silhouette can do, including making stickers. In this beginner print and cut tutorial I'll walk you through every step so grab your Online Labels Sticker paper and sticker designs and let's go! 

How to Load the Silhouette CAMEO 5 Cutting Mat (So It Doesn't Slide and Shift)

Did you know you can semi automatically load the CAMEO 5 cutting mat, to ensure it loads straight and doesn't shift during cutting? 

Read on for how to properly load the CAMEO 5 mat.

Fix! Silhouette Heat Pen Tool Settings Not Found Error (Works for Other Tools Too)

If you're trying to use the Silhouette heat pen (or other tool) and no matter what default material you select, you're getting the dreaded "Settings Not Found" error.  Fear not. 

You'll need to create your own custom settings to resolve the error and I'm here to walk you through. 

How to Setup CAMEO 5 Roll Feeder

Want to cut off a roll but not sure how to set up the CAMEO 5 roll feeder? You're in the right spot. 

The Silhouette CAMEO 5 roll feeder is included with the machine, but it's not built in. Read on to learn how to attach the roll feeder.