How to Use a Cricut Mug Press? [A Comprehensive Guide]

Are you curious to learn how to use a Cricut Mug Press? Well, this guide explores everything you need to know about the use of this machine. With this ultimate guide, you will be ready to use the Cricut Mug Press easily without anyone’s help. However, the Cricut Mug Press is a perfect choice for people who want to create a customized mug with pro quality.

This fantastic tool is compatible with markers, pens, and Infusible Ink transfer sheets. You also need a Cricut Design Space to create a design that can be further cut on the Cricut cutting machine. Moreover, you will need different materials, such as HTV and Infusible ink, to get desirable designs on mugs. After that, we will learn the process of using the Mug Press with step-by-step instructions. Let’s dive into it.

Step 1: Supplies You Need to Use Cricut Mug Press

Before learning how to use a Cricut Mug Press, you first need to know the requirements of supplies. These supplies are essential for using the Cricut Mug Press.

A desktop or laptop for setting up your Mug Press.
You can use any Cricut machine (Maker series, Explore series, and Joy).
Cricut Blank Ceramic Mug
Lint Roller
Butcher Paper
EasyPress mat or heat-resistant surface.
Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets and Infusible Ink Markers/Pens.
Oven Glove
Heat Resistant Tape
Laser copy paper

Step 2: Set Up Your Cricut Mug Press

In order to learn how to use a Cricut Mug Press, you must know about the Cricut Mug Press setup.

Follow the steps carefully to set up the Cricut Mug Press:

Insert the power cable into the back of your Cricut Mug Press, followed by a USB cable. Insert one end into your machine and another end into the computer.
Open the Cricut Design Space on your computer or laptop.
Then, select New Product Setup from the right-side menu.

Afterward, select Heat Press, followed by Mug Press.

You can follow the displayed instructions on the screen to download any updates you need.
While following the instructions, you will need to continue the Activate button to activate your Mug Press.

After this, the update will be completed.
Then, you can unplug the USB cable.

Now, your Mug Press is ready to use. Let’s learn how to use a Cricut Mug Press.

Step 3: Use the Cricut Mug Press

The Mug Press is relatively easy to use. After setting up, you can easily create a pro-customized mug. You can choose the design from Cricut Design Space. Always ensure that you choose the design with the exact size that fits your mug.

Once you have selected the designs, start cutting them using your cutting machine. Make sure your design is mirrored before the cut. You can follow the design given below.

After cutting the material, weed the unwanted materials.
Ensure your mug is clean and there is no dust present on it.
Then, place the design around the mug.

Afterward, you have to place the Cricut Mug Press on an easy press mat or any other heat-resistant surface you have.
Press the power button in your Mug Press, and the button will light the green color.

After that, you will hear the beep sound, meaning it is ready to use. However, you don’t need to set any temperature as it is already smart enough to set the temperature automatically.
Then, put the mug into the press.
It will take 6 minutes to sublimate the design onto the mug.
Finally, it will beep when it is done.
Turn off the device and take out the mug using gloves.

Final Words

In short, you should understand that a Mug Press alone can’t help you customize your mug. For this, you need various types of supplies that we have already mentioned in this post. Once you have all these items, you can proceed with the setup process. For this setup, you need a laptop or computer with a Cricut Design Space. When you are done with your setup, your Mug Press will be ready to use. Finally, you can design your mug like a pro!

FAQs

Question 1: How much time does a Cricut Mug Press take to heat up?

Answer: The only time your Mug Press will take to heat up is 5 minutes. After placing your mug into the press, it will take approx 6 minutes to finish it. However, the Mug Press produces a beep sound when it has finished its task. When you finally take out the mug from the press, it takes 15 to 30 minutes to cool down. Therefore, you must be cautious while taking it outside.

Question 2: Do I need a computer to use the Cricut Mug Press?

Answer: Well, you don’t have to rely entirely on a computer to use the Mug Press. Still, a computer is needed when you want to set up or activate your Cricut Mug Press. Also, you can update your firmware using your computer or laptop. All this is done when you connect your computer to your Mug Press via a USB cable.

Question 3: Is a regular mug compatible with the Cricut Mug Press?

Answer: There is no issue using your regular mug until it is made up of ceramic. Other than this, no materials should be used, such as stainless steel, plastic, etc.). Plus, the mug must be coated with sublimation material, which is suitable for your printer’s sublimation ink and Infusible ink. In short, the regular you buy from a local store is not going to work with the Cricut Mug Press.