Cricut’s Easypress 3, Hat Press and Autopress - Everything you need to know!
Updated: May 16, 2022
Cricut just released a new heat press lineup for 2022 - introducing the Cricut EasyPress3, Cricut Hat Press, and Cricut Autopress! I am going to cover everything you need to know about each heat press and all the amazing features it has! I hope to help you determine which heat press is right for you!
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The Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Heat App are paired together to help you create easier and faster iron on projects! You can now use the heat press app on your cellular device to guide you through heat press projects you take on. The app guides you to supplies needed for your project, shows you proper press and when to peel off protective iron on lining! The cricut heat press app is free and available on IOS, and android devices. How cool is that?
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What is a EasyPress 3?
A smart heat press with Bluetooth that connects to Cricut Heat App for wireless no guesswork settings plus step by step instructions that allows you to create iron on, infusible ink and HTV projects on many different products such as shirts, socks, totes, and more! The Cricut Easypress features a precise heat control up to 400 degrees F, has a streamlined safety base and has portable convenience. How is the Cricut EasyPress 3 different from the Cricut EasyPress 2? The Cricut EasyPress 3 includes all the features you love from the Cricut EasyPress 2 such as even heating, accurate time and temperature controls. However, the Cricut EasyPress 3 comes with a Heatpress Guide app that allows you to use your transfer material, base material, and pressing surface, then tap to send time and temperature settings directly to the press!
How do I activate Cricut EasyPress 3? it requires you to activate through the Cricut App, download the app from Apple App Store or Google play store onto a compatible mobile device and follow prompts. Activation also registers your Cricut EasyPress 3
What comes in the box?
• Cricut EasyPress 3
• Safety Base
• Materials for practice projects
• User guide
• Safety instructions
• Warranty
How much is the Cricut EasyPress 3 and where can I get it from?
The Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9” retails at $199 USD and the 12x10” retails at $249 USD and is available to purchase on Cricut.com, Michaels, Amazon and Joanns. The EasyPress is currently only offering the “Zen Blue” color.
Watch our review/unboxing YouTube video of the Cricut Hat Press Here:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCOB28IA66zhoPAlw3nN3v9Ahttps://youtube.com/channel/UCOB28IA66zhoPAlw3nN3v9A
..Now let’s move on to the Cricut Hat Press
What is a Cricut Hat Press?
The Cricut Hat Press is perfectly designed with a curved heat plate and comes with a hat pressing form that fits variety of adult sized caps, sun hats, trucker hats for a seamless hat making experience! That’s right - a curved heat press just for hats!
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The Cricut Hat Press can be used to transfer a variety of iron on (HTV), infusible ink, and sublimation materials. You also have to use the Cricut Heat App on your cellular device to guide you through heat press projects you take on.
How is Cricut Hat Press different from the Cricut EasyPress Mini and other hat presses?
The Cricut Hat Press has a curved heat plate with the hat pressing form to get the perfect curved surface press, designed to transfer designs to hats specifically.
Do I need to use butcher paper when transferring infusible ink to Cricut hat blanks? Yes, butcher paper is required for infusible ink transfers with Cricut Hat Press onto Cricut Hats
What is the hat pressing form made out of?
The Cricut Hat pressing form contains a form core surrounded by walnut shells. This allows a form to shape itself to your hat blank, it is designed to eliminate moisture and direct heat to your project.
What comes in the box?
• Cricut Hat Press
• Safety Base
• Cricut Hat Pressing Form
• Strong Heat Resistant Tape
• Quick Start Guide
• User Guide
How much is the Cricut Hat Press and where can I get it from?
The Cricut Hat Press retails at $149 USD and is available to purchase on Cricut.com, Michaels, Amazon and Joanns.
Watch our review/unboxing YouTube video of the Cricut Hat Press Here:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCOB28IA66zhoPAlw3nN3v9Ahttps://youtube.com/channel/UCOB28IA66zhoPAlw3nN3v9A
If you have any additional questions about the Hat Press feel free to comment down below.
Saved the best for last, the Cricut Autopress!
What is a Cricut Autopress? Cricut designed this one of a kind heat press to make bulk projects in less time with smart features like auto-adjustment/self opening heat plate. The Cricut Autopress applies the right amount of pressure and two fingers will engage motor, zero effort to open and close the press plate.
Image Courtesy of Cricut The Cricut Autopress is durable and has a 15x12” advanced heat plate with a ceramic coated surface - Cricut’s biggest heat press yet! and can handle all types or iron on, HTV, infusible ink, and sublimation prints with temperatures up to 400 degrees F.
Does the Autopress work with the Cricut Heat App? No, it’s not Bluetooth enable. The control pod however, has 4 different preset material settings. Simply use the dial on the control pod to select desired time and settings.
Why Cricut Autopress vs Cricut Easypress?
Make more in less time with Cricut AutoPress (if making in bulk, faster, less effort) make larger projects with 15x12” platen. While it takes longer to heat up (average of 8 minutes) once at temperature, the process will be easier and takes less time as you prep your next project while current one is in the press. With Easy Press it is perfect for “one to a few” personalized projects.
Should we use parchment paper or a silicone mat to place over iron-on when doing layers?
Parchment paper protects your heat plate, there are some settings that recommended Teflon sheet and a protective sheet of to protect sensitive materials.
What is the recommended dimensions of your table for the Autopress and how much does it weigh? You will need approximately 22.5” from the back of your contour to the front of your contour and is just under 53lbs without packaging and 58lbs with packaging.
What comes in the box?
• Cricut Autopress
• Cricut Autopress Mat
• Control Pod
• Instruction Manual
How much is the Cricut Autopress and where can I get it from?
The Cricut AutoPress retails at $999.99 USD and is available to purchase on Cricut.com, Michaels, Amazon and Joanns.
If you have any additional questions about the Cricut AutoPress feel free to comment down below. Share the blog 🤍