There could be a lot of reasons behind your cricut maker not loading mat properly.
Cricut mat not loading.
In short apart from any technical issue the key to properly load or fix a mat loading issue is to reload the mat or make sure that the mat used is.
Smart set dial is not working.
Cricut machine roller bars are not moving.
Verify that you are using the correct mat size for your machine.
My explore machine pauses or stops when cutting writing or scoring my project.
If the mat is lined up with the guides when loading but still loads crookedly proceed to step 4.
Check the color of the machine s power button and troubleshooting.
Ensure the mat is lined up with the guides on the machine and the edge of the mat is under the roller bar when you get ready to load it.
Section 3 loading unloading section 3 page 2 loading unloading the mat step 5.
Cut sensor light does not turn on during print then cut.
The most common reasons along with solutions and the four types of cricut mats have been discussed in this blog.
Ensure there is enough space for the mat to run all the way through the machine.
Cricut explore air 2.
Position the mat underneath the mat guides on your cricut machine.
If the mat size is correct proceed to step 3.
Ensure that the load mat option is lit up and not greyed out.
Machine cutting mats have an adhesive area with just the right grip to hold your material in place during cutting then allow you to easily remove it when finished.
My mat is crooked when loaded into my cricut machine.
If the mat will not load with other cartridges proceed to 8.
Perform a hard reset on the machine.
Firmware update cricut explore and maker machines.
How to load and unload mats if you re not using smart materials you ll need to use a machine mat.