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The Silhouette CAMEO� connects to your computer, allowing you the freedom to cut all your fonts, download thousands of designs from the Silhouette Online Store, or design shapes of your own with the included software.

Based on years of cutting plotter technology by GRAPHTEC, the Silhouette Cameo™ Electronic Craft Cutter brings professional style computer controlled cutting to the desktop.

Previously known as the Silhouette SD, the Silhouette Cameo™ electronic cutting tool is your gateway to creative freedom. It"s perfect for vinyl lettering, school projects, sticker and decal vinyls, masking film for painting or etching, scrap booking, paper crafting, stencil making, various kinds of T-shirt heat transfer materials, small business applications and more.

The Silhouette CAMEO™ connects to your computer, allowing you the freedom to cut all your fonts, download thousands of designs from the Silhouette Online Store, or design shapes of your own with the included software.

The Silhouette Studio� is a FREE software included with every Silhouette CAMEO™. It is Mac� and PC compatible and contains powerful design tools to create your own shapes

Silhouette Cameo™ Electronic Craft Cutter is 20.9" x 5.0" x 6.5" and is smaller than most inkjet printers. It only weighs 11.25 lbs. Don"t be deceived by it"s small size. It can handle media up to 12 inches wide by 12 inches long, with a cutting area of 11.6" inches wide by 10" in extended mode with roll media.What"s Included:

Have you ever heard the old adage, “When all else fails, read the directions.” If you follow the CAMEO 3 setup instructions I can almost guarantee smooth sailing ahead.

However, I’ve compiled a few troubleshooting tips, just in case you have an issue. Since this post is regarding troubleshooting, I want to mention Silhouette America’s robust troubleshooting FAQ section on their website, which is available for reference any time, day or night!

I can’t stress this enough. Update the Firmware before going any further in the setup process. To do this, go to https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/firmware, and download the file for the CAMEO3 that is compatible with your operating system. See below for a picture of the Firmware Update page.

If you tried to update your firmware and the process was interrupted (your computer restarted, froze, etc.) you may have experienced a bad firmware update. If you’re in that boat, never fear, it’s fixable! Check out the steps listed on the Silhouette America FAQ regarding CAMEO 3 Firmware Bricked. Once your Firmware is updated, ensure your software is also up-to-date to prevent any further issues.

This will open a pop-up window in Silhouette Studio® that will tell you which version you are currently running. You can see in the photo below that I’m running Silhouette Studio® Business Edition V3 Release 3.8.150ssbe.

Updating your software will ensure your computer, Silhouette Studio®, and the CAMEO 3 are all communicating properly, which will mitigate a lot of potential issues.

Is your computer’s Bluetooth turned on? Use another computer or smartphone to verify that the CAMEO 3 is visible via Bluetooth. I used my phone’s Bluetooth (see photo below) to verify that my CAMEO 3 was recognizable and the problem was my laptop. My computer required me to manually turn the Bluetooth on. So, if you can “see” your CAMEO 3 on another device’s Bluetooth, then you can narrow down the issue. Start by Googling the make and model of your computer in addition to the phrase “turn Bluetooth On” or “troubleshoot Bluetooth” for tips regarding your computer’s Bluetooth.

Not to beat a dead horse but I can’t stress this point enough: Have you updated the Firmware and Studio Software? These components are essential to the symbiosis of the CAMEO 3 and your computer. Bluetooth will not connect properly if you haven’t completed these steps.

Was your CAMEO 3 working like a charm when suddenly you notice it’s stuck on Pause and will not cut any jobs? I haven’t heard about this issue lately, but it did seem to be a headache for some back in August/September so I thought that I would touch on it just in case it happens to you.

The CAMEO 3 has a built in sleep timer. You decide how long you want it to stay on, the default is fifteen minutes. It goes up to thirty minutes or turns off altogether.

Once I realized the machine had a sleep timer, and it wasn’t an actual issue with my machine, it no longer bothered me. If it goes into sleep mode while I’m working I just tap the screen to wake it up.

The CAMEO 3 is awesome and shouldn’t cause any issues. However, I hope that this guide was helpful, just in case you encountered a problem. Hopefully by now you and your CAMEO 3 are lean, mean cutting machines! Lastly, if you’re still experiencing issues you can always reach out to the Silhouette Support Team.

Update: The new version of Cameo is out. Find out if it’s the right choice for you by checking out the Silhouette Cameo 4 review. The Cameo 3 has been discontinued.

It’s review time again. And today I will put my magnifying glass on the Silhouette Cameo 3. As you are accustomed, this is not the run-of-the-mill type of review.

Also, in the end, I will do a quick comparison between silhouette cameo 2 vs. 3. Just in case you have already had the silhouette cameo 2 and considering upgrading. Let’s get to it.

What about the hidden Easter egg game in the machine? Sadly it was just a clever prank. A crafter faked the LCD screen to show that he managed to unlock a hidden tic-tac-toe game. I didn’t check the date. Maybe he released the finding on April Fools. Let’s get to more serious manners.

What immediately grabbed my attention was the slick new design. It has much more curvature, and the lines aren’t that straight. Plus the lid covers everything. This is great protection for the LCD screen.

I want to tell you one more thing about the slick design. The LCD blends so effortlessly into the machine; it has almost Apple-like new features (almost that is). Now if you compare it with the Brother Scan and Cut 2 purely on design perspective Cameo is the winner. The Brother machine’s LCD sticks out like a sore thumb.

The Brother cutting machine has some superior features, but aesthetically it’s a looser from my point of view. They could’ve done a better job with that LCD screen.

Cameo 3 has lots of storage space. They went above and beyond with this. Besides the storage space, there are arrows which help you align your mat perfectly. All these minor upgrades help out a lot.

Let’s talk about size. It’s a good 2 inches longer than its little brother.  (Are you interested in how well it is compared to Silhouette Portrait?) So before you buy, to make sure you have enough space to use the machine. The weight isn’t too big because it weighs almost 14 pounds.

There are tutorials to get you started. You can watch these on the LCD screen. Even though these tutorials help, somewhat, there’s a steep learning curve to master.

It has two functions cutting and drawing. By using any ordinary pen, it can draw different patterns and use the fonts in the library. The cutting feature is versatile. Allegedly it can work with 100 different materials. I’m a bit skeptical because it has only 210g cutting power, more on this later.

The Silhouette Cameo 3 machine has a scan and cut feature. This means you can photograph your design / handmade pattern. Upload it to Silhouette Studio Software. Then you can cut the required pattern. It’s simple, and it’s elegant.

With Cameo three, you are turning an analog image/pattern into a digital one. This is saved on your computer and in the future it can be used whenever it’s needed. Are you a fan of custom designs? then look no more because Cameo 3 can help you digitize it and then replicate it with ease.

The Silhouette Cameo three has the cutting force of 210g. For me, this was a disappointment. The company didn’t improve on it. It’s the same as Cameo 2 and most other machines in this category. With 210g you can’t do much. Already there are contenders who have achieved 11x power and only cost a bit more than the Cameo. Hopefully, in the next release, they will boost the cutting power as well.

Let’s talk about cutting size. This is where the Cameo 3 shines. The size is huge. You have two mats to choose from 12 x 12 inch and 12 by 24 inch. Besides this, if you have a roll feeder system, then it can cut up to 10 feet. That’s pretty big. I mean 12 inch by 10 feet that leaves you with a serious commission once the job is done.

One of the crafters has reported that he didn’t manage to utilize the whole 12-inch width. For him, the blade didn’t cut deep enough on the far side. It’s good to keep this in mind. For him, the biggest cutting size he managed to achieve was 8 inches.

Do you believe in love at first sight? I do, and it happened when I learned about the Dual Carriage feature. This means that you can do two tasks at once. Let it be 2 drawings or two cutting, or mixed. The Cameo three can do it.

All you have to is add the two blades/pens into the holsters setup the machine and hit start. This saves you time because you don’t have to babysit the machine and set the second task up. Plus you don’t have to tinker with the Silhouette Studio software this eliminates human error.

One of the main differences between cameo 2 and 3 is increased material height. Now with Cameo 3, you can work with materials that are 2mm thick. This is a great improvement since the last generation.

Cameo 3 needs a constant computer connection. This means next to the Cameo; you need another device as well to work on events. Consider this as well before you attend a fair. There are multiple connection options between the two devices. There’s the usual cord method via USB. And you can use cordlessly via Bluetooth technology.

Let’s take a look at the noise level. There’s no way to sugarcoat it; it’s loud. You won’t be able to work during the evenings unless you are out in the shed or garage. Sadly this has become a feature for the Silhouette family. All of their devices are loud. If you don’t believe me check out YouTube. Though many crafters cut the sound out, so they don’t annoy the viewers, hopefully, by the next launch, they will do some progress in this department as well.

Last but not least we are going to cover the speed of the Cameo 3. Sadly ever since Cricut Maker came out, all the cutting machines on the market look like as if it would be standing still. It has a 2x speed feature which leaves the competition in the dust.

They bolster in their marketing message that it can work with 100+ materials. Hmm, I’m curious how did they count them all up? Like this: white paper, green paper, yellow paper, 50 shades of gray that’s 53 already. It’s clear that the Cameo works best with paper and vinyl. The rest of the materials are hard to work with. You need a lot of patients, and they do a lot of trial and errors.

Or you can purchase the convenient add on which is Silhouette Curio. (If you want to compare Silhouette Curio with Silhouette Cameo 3 check it out). Or maybe you’re open for other brands then you check out the comparison with the Cricut Explore Air 2.

Some call it the ultimate DIY machine. Well, this might’ve been true when the Cameo 3 was released. Since then many new machines came on the market which stole the crown.

This concludes my Silhouette Cameo Review. Below I will talk about some of the reoccurring questions and what’s the difference between cameo two vs. 3. My Silhouette Cameo 3 Review wouldn’t be complete without comparing it with an earlier model.

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In theory and in their ads yes. In practice you need to do a lot of trial and error to get it right. The machine’s cutting power is only 210g so if you are interesting in leather than you should choose a more powerful machine.

This really depends on what you’re using the machine for. If you are working mainly with soft things than the Cameo will be perfect. But if you want to do embossing and etching than you will need the Curio.

It really depends on your needs. One thing you need to know that it’s much more basic than the Cameo 3. Plus it has a difficult time with thicker materials.

Silhouette America has an excellent support system. Or you can always try blogs and YouTube. For specific questions in mind I would go with Silhouette America.

If concerns are experienced where the CAMEO 3 machine becomes bricked (unusable due to a bad firmware update process), please do the following to reset the process and reinstall the firmware anew:

Hold the power button down on CAMEO 3 and then plug the power cable into CAMEO3 . Continue to hold down the power button until the LCD screen turns light blue.

Once you see the window “Please connect the CAMEO and power it on”, press [Ctrl]+[Shift] on your keyboard and then click the [OK] option on the screen as these keyboard buttons are being held down.

Tech Data Model MM-CAH16W (16 inch Basic version cutting plotter) Acceptable media width 500mm Max cutting width 410mm 16 inch Camera Support Contour cutting function Fast ,automatically and high precision contour cut by using camera. Operation 4.3" TFT LCD Large touch screen Interface HD large screen full-color APP information function display Connector Real USB, U Disk Contour cutting &calibration Easy use and high precision calibrate Mainboard 32bit ARM cortex M4 MCU,8M memory. Support remote and one key update.

Turnaround time varies by time of year, but generally runs about 10 to 12 business days (not including transit time) after approval and payment of an estimate. Warranty work will flow through without an estimate and is usually completed within 10 to 12 business days (not including transit time) after receipt.

Silhouette CAMEO Machine. SILHOUETTE-CAMEO-2-3T. The Silhouette CAMEO is the ultimate DIY machine. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, and other material up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long. The machine also has the ability to register and cut printed materials and is PixScan compatible.