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Cricut Maker 5

The announced Maker 5 generation adds a different pen-holder system and supplied scoring tool. The US page checked on 14 September 2026 said purchase availability was expected mid-September.

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Maximum basic cut width on a mat

292 mm

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Large-mat basic cutting; maker lists 29.2 cm. The included mat is 12 by 12 inches.

Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Registration-mark print and cut

Yes

A separate printer produces the image. Scanner-based Direct Cut is a different workflow; regional software activation restrictions remain explicit.

Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Print Then Cut maximum area and shape restrictionsChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Included blade, tools and mat

Fine-point cutting tool, scoring tool, black dual-tip marker and 12 by 12 inch Light Grip mat; mini weeder and paper ruler.

Read the complete package notes for supplies and trials. Product photos of optional equipment do not establish inclusion.

Blade housing style can vary; optional engraving, rotary and knife tools are not included.

Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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The purchase package

Cricut Maker 5 US standard package

Fine-point cutting tool, scoring tool, black dual-tip marker and 12 by 12 inch Light Grip mat; mini weeder and paper ruler. A larger supported mat, specialty tools and a separate inkjet printer are not included unless this exact package lists them. Any offered Cricut Access trial is optional and subject to eligibility and renewal terms; ordinary machine use does not require Access. Checked 2026-09-14: official page says Available for Purchase mid-Sept. Orderability and shipment were not verified.

Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Select: Maker 5, item 2012940, Slate Blue, Machine Only

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Specifications & sources

These machines use blades for craft materials. Laser cutters and heat presses are separate products. A supported tool, larger mat or software upgrade is included only when the selected package says so.

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Documented specifications and exact purchase packages
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US purchase packageMaker 5, item 2012940, Slate Blue, Machine Only

Product & sources

Fine-point cutting tool, scoring tool, black dual-tip marker and 12 by 12 inch Light Grip mat; mini weeder and paper ruler.

A larger supported mat, specialty tools and a separate inkjet printer are not included unless this exact package lists them.

Any offered Cricut Access trial is optional and subject to eligibility and renewal terms; ordinary machine use does not require Access.

Checked 2026-09-14: official page says Available for Purchase mid-Sept. Orderability and shipment were not verified.

Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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External rating
292 mmLarge-mat basic cutting; maker lists 29.2 cm. The included mat is 12 by 12 inches.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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603 mmLarge-mat basic cutting; maker lists 60.3 cm. A larger mat is separate.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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YesCompatible Smart Materials; material-specific minimum length and software preview apply.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 compatible tools, accessories and materialsChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Yes
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Print Then Cut maximum area and shape restrictionsChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Registration marks reduce usable area; the page shape is not a full rectangle. Sheet size, selected machine and design proportions determine fit.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Print Then Cut maximum area and shape restrictionsChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Not verified

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The reviewed source documents a printed-registration sensor, not an artwork-scanning specification. Scanner presence or absence is not resolved.
Design Space; basic use and own-image uploads are free. Cricut Access and some content/features are optional paid extras.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Machine comparison and Design Space FAQChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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SVG upload in Design Space; internet needed to upload. SVGs above 5000 paths are rejected.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Importing artwork into Design SpaceChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Optional Rotary Blade for unbonded fabric; Knife Blade for specified dense materials; engraving for compatible blanks. Earlier Maker pens do not fit the Maker 5 Pen Holder.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 compatible tools, accessories and materialsChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Fine-point cutting tool, scoring tool, black dual-tip marker and 12 by 12 inch Light Grip mat; mini weeder and paper ruler.Blade housing style can vary; optional engraving, rotary and knife tools are not included.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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502 × 190.5 × 119 mm in source order; axes are not labeled.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 US Machine Only package 2012940Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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At least 10 in (25 cm) behind the machine; keep front and rear material movement clear. This is partial setup guidance, not a complete operating footprint.
Source · 2026-09-14Cricut: Maker 5 quick start and setup clearanceChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.

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Questions to check before buying

Official US store stated Available for Purchase mid-Sept. on 2026-09-14. Actual orderability and shipment were not verified.

Select Maker 5 in Design Space; do not assume earlier Maker pens fit.

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