Cricut Hat Press
Cricut Hat Press is a smart heat press that customizes hats according to the user’s design and choice. It operates with a Cricut Heat app, a special app from Cricut that helps users regulate its temperature and settings. This machine supports Bluetooth connection and can be connected to your mobile phone via the Cricut Heat app. However, this machine is not compatible with a computer.
Hence, you can activate it only through a mobile phone. Its ceramic-coated heat plate can transfer designs without damaging the material. The auto-off feature is great and protects the hat from overheating.
However, sometimes you may experience some connection problems or a red or orange light blinking on your machine. This indicates an error in your machine. Here are some common issues users often encounter with their Cricut Hat Press.
Features of Cricut Hat Press
This heat press is advanced and specially designed for customizing hats. It offers several great features for users.
- This tool has a curved heat plate that eases the heat transfer on the hat surfaces.
- Operates with the Cricut Heat app, which allows you to set the temperature and timings.
- Transfers the heat with an ideal pressure on the hat’s surface.
- Consists of an auto-off feature once the set time is over.
- You can design a variety of hats and caps with this machine, such as baseball caps, bucket hats, etc.
How to Use the Cricut Hat Press?
To use the Cricut Hat Press, you can use the Cricut Heat App. You can install the app on an Android or iOS smartphone. After that, follow the steps below to use the machine.
- Download the Cricut Heat app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) and open it.
- Sign in or create a free Cricut account using your email.
- Turn on the Cricut Hat Press by holding the power button for a few seconds.
- In the app, tap “Set up new heat press”, choose “Hat Press”, and allow Bluetooth connection when asked.
- Once connected, the app will ask you to select your material and design type. Choose “Iron-on” or “Infusible Ink”, then select “Hat” as the base.
- The app will now show the correct temperature and time. Leave the press to heat up. It will beep when ready.
- Insert the hat pressing foam inside the hat to give it a firm shape.
- Place the design on the hat where you want it and stick it using heat-resistant tape.
- Press the heated Hat Press on the design with steady, medium pressure and hold for the number of seconds shown in the app.
- Remove the press and tape, then let the hat cool before touching the design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are several different things you can use with your Cricut Hat Press, such as iron-on or Heat transfer vinyl, infusible ink, and different types of hats. For instance, baseball hats, bucket hats, sun hats, etc.
As the name suggests, the Cricut Heat app allows you to adjust the heating and pressing instructions for your material. This machine consists of a step-by-step approach to applying heat to a material according to its nature and heat requirements. Cricut Hat Press supports this app for a seamless project.
To use this machine, you need to connect it to a mobile phone via Bluetooth. It operates with a Cricut Heat app, which you need to download on your phone, and activate the machine through it. Also, ensure that your phone and machine are 7 feet apart from each other. Once the machine is activated on the app, you can start using it.