I just bought my E2 yesterday but the blade appears to be dull. After doing a cut, I had to go back over it with an xacto knife. I was using very light weight cardstock. I am not sure what to do. Other than that, I am loving it.

It took me a while to save up for it, but it's coming direct from Cricut by FedEx tomorrow! I really can't wait! I hope I like it!

I only have Cricut Craft Room. That's all. I am pretty new to this. Only about 6 mos into this. :-) What exactly is Cricut Sync? Is it only for the Expression (Expression 2)?
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Anastasia

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I'll have to try it out.
Thanks again!
Anastasia

I purchased the E2 at Michael's on sale Thanksgiving 2011 (South Carolina). I opened the box and attempted to use it. Boy is it different than the Expression!!! I am a certified Cricut addict. I have all the versions of the machine making this my fourth Cricut. I have been moving around a lot and don't have my scrapping stuff with me so didn't get into the machine, so back in the box it went.

Yesterday I took out the machine and started a project. I have wanted to make some cards and a neighbors birthday inspired me. I decided to make a banner. It took me ALL DAY to do this! The learning curve for the E2 is huge. I am a pretty techy kind of person, and found this machine very challenging to use. Too many icons on the display screen, I miss the buttons. I miss the key pads. Too many icons to get to know. I was constantly referring to the handbook. Good thing this machine came with a printed book! At this point I have only tried this machine twice. Both times it operated with no problems, only operator problems! :) I had the machine on all day and it worked fine. I got frustrated with not being able to do what I could easily on the Expressions. It does the same thing, you have to know how to do it, how to get to the screen that shows the step, and figure out what those icons mean!

Bottom line, I prefer the Expression machine. I think it is easier to use. They both do the same thing but the learning curve for the E2 is huge. If you are not computer literate, this machine will overwhelm you. Unfortunately the places that sell the machine really don't offer help on how to use it. Offering classes on the Cricut would be nice, but very difficult to find. Online tutorials are good, but nothing like seeing it in real life.

I am syncing my Gypsy today - it is taking a long time, haven't updated or checked for updates on my E2 yet. I don't have a reliable internet connection at home, so doing it at work. I think I can update my E2 by connecting it to my Gypsy. Will soon find out!

I've had my E2 about a month, and I really like it. I sometimes miss the buttons. However, I've used it with CCR, and I've had no trouble with it. I had (have) the Expression; however, after it survived a house fire, I found that it would not cut in the center of the paper. I spent 45 minutes with Provo Craft on the phone, and the only solution was to replace it. I'm glad I did. For me, using the E2 with CCR is the easiest way to go.

I'm a new user, never had a cricut before purchasing the E2, I have had it a little over a month I believe, and just realized (after looking at the box) that it did not include the stylus. And my major complaint is that it is extremely loud. Not sure if that is a defect or normal. So if anyone knows what I can do to get the stylus that was not included and if the noise level is normal that would be great. The loud noise occurs when the blade is going from "home" to where it needs to cut and then inbetween cuts as the blade moves over between characters.

My E2 is a piece of crap. Half of the time the cricut craft room doesn't recognize it. It's a real bummer that programs like Sure Cuts A Lot no longer work on the cricut products. If I would have know that before I bought my circut then I would not have bought it. Guess I should have done more research. It's a pure shame that provocraft is so money hungry that you can only buy $50 cartridges with a couple of fonts on them. They need to get with it and make a program comparable to SCAL!!! I am a very disappointed customer.

yes, it says something like no usable devices connected... or something like that.

My E2 is a piece of garbage. I regret spending this kind of money on all the cartridges and the machine. It will not cut a complete letter from ANY cartridge. The only time the light works is when it is set to "ALWAYS OFF" and it is always off except when you initially turn it on then it blinks. At this point I've trashed approx. 50 sheets of good paper.
Do NOT buy one, the support is limited to non working customers because of the hours support is available and the PC emails are not helpful; that is if anyone ever answers them.

I just purchased my e2 this evening. This is my first cricut machine and I was so excited to jump in and start working with it. I followed the directions for set-up, but can't get past the "cricut expression 2 screen". The machine turns on, and the screen lights up, but won't do anything else. I tried calling for support, but I guess it was to close to their end of the day cause even though it was before closing time, I got the message that they were closed. I don't know that I want to wait 3 days to get help, so I will probably be taking it back to the store in the morning.

I have a Mac running 10.8 (Mountain Lion). I can't get cricut sync or CCR to recognize my E2 or E1. I called PC and was told it would be 3 business days before someone could call me and help. I have researched and researched and everything I've done does not work. CS and CCR just flat out do not recognize that any machine is connected. I have no firewall, no virus software, nothing that would block anything. The cable is fine and I have even tried a cable from a printer. I've uninstalled, re-installed CS and CCR multiple times. I see the cricut connected as a "remote disc" to my Mac, but why can't CS or CCR find it?!?!?! You don't need drivers for a Mac and that's what PC told me..."It's a Mac, it should just work". Ummmm, yes that is true for ANY other type of printer or device I've used with my Mac, but not the E2 or E1. I NEED to start a project today with some carts that I bought digitally. BEYOND FRUSTRATED. I want to throw my E1 and E2 away! Seems like PC needs to spend some good money on a new software team. Any help would be appreciated!!!

[size=9][size=8]So.... first time posting in the forums. I just purchased a Cricut Expression 2 5th Anniversary Edition and brought it home to play with today. Unfortunately, it will not allow me past the start screen :-( It appears that the only button that works is the power button. I can merely turn it on and off. My computer will not read or recognize it, and it does not allow me to "calibrate" it as it says in the manual and online. It literally turns on and stays on that same screen until you power it off. I currently have a Cricut Mini for which I love, but have problems with as well. I have never had an issue with Provocraft's customer service, however. They have been nothing short of courteous, professional, and friendly. I'm sure whatever this issue is, they will have it resolved it in a reasonable amount of time.
I am curious to know if anyone else has had this same issue?

I have had my E2 for just under 2 months and At first I wasn't sure I liked it, but after using it to make stuff for Christmas card making and snow flakes for our Christmas tree I think I might like it. For Christmas today I got 2 new cutting mats. I am having problems with the paper sticking too much and it not coming off easily. The mat that came with the machine was never as sticky as these are. It is like they put turbo glue on it or something.

I am finding myself making stuff even if I am not using it just to use the paper so I don't waist a 12X12 piece of paper. I am stock piling all the stuff I cut out. I figure if I don't use them in the future than I can give them as gives to friends that scrap.

What kind of paper are you using??? The paper makes all the difference. I only use Michaels brand Recollections to cut on my cricut.