Silhouette CURIO 2 User manual
User's Manual
MANUAL NO.CURIO2-UM-151
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Precautions
To ensure safe and correct use
•To ensure the safe and correct use of your machine, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
•Do not allow small children to touch the machine.
•The following describes important points for safe operation. Be sure to observe them strictly.
Conventions Used in This Manual
To ensure the safe and accurate use of the machine as well as to prevent human injury and property damage, the
safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described below. Their display and
meaning are as following. Be sure to gain a full understanding of the meaning of them before reading the Manual.
This category provides information that, if ignored, is highly likely to cause fatal
or serious injury to the operator.
This category provides information that, if ignored, is likely to cause fatal or
serious injury to the operator.
This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury to the
operator or damage to the machine.
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates information that requires careful attention (including
warnings). The specic point requiring attention is described by an illustration or
text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that must be performed. Such imperative
action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that is prohibited. Such prohibited action is
described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
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Preface
Preface
Thank you for choosing a Silhouette CURIO2.
The Silhouette CURIO2 is a small cutting plotter. In addition to cutting marking lm and other media, a Silhouette
CURIO2 can also be used as a foil stamping or embossing by using specialty tools.
To ensure safe and correct use, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.
After reading, please keep it in a safe place where you can nd it at any time.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by
any means, without the prior written permission of Silhouette Japan Corporation.
(2) The product specications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales
representative if you nd any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other comments or suggestions.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Silhouette Japan Corporation assumes no liability
for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
Registered Trademarks
All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright
This User's Manual is copyrighted by Silhouette Japan Corporation.
About the words and phrases in this text
• All names of products in this manual are referred as the "Silhouette CURIO2", except where specically noted.
•The Silhouette Studio screens that appears when Silhouette CURIO2 is connected to a Windows 10 environment.
The screen menu differs depending on the connected PC environments.
In addition, the screens and function names that have been provided is subject to change with the software
upgrade.
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Before using this machine, please read this manual
Before using this machine, please read this manual
Precautions for Silhouette CURIO2 Handling
In order to use the Silhouette CURIO2 safely and correctly, as well as to establish an excellent cut, be sure to read
the following describes important points thoroughly prior to use.
CAUTION ●Toavoidbodilyinjury,handlecutterbladeswithcare.
●Physicaldamagetothenewmachinecausedbycustomerswillnotbecoveredbythewarranty,
unfortunatelywecannotofferyouanexchangethemachineorcutterblade.
Always make a test cut before cutting
If cutting conditions such as Blade Depth, Force and Speed are not appropriate, the blade tip may break or the
Electrostatic Bed may be damaged. Also, the expected cutting results may not be obtained and the media may be
wasted.
Optimal cutting conditions vary depending on the thickness and quality of the media used and the degree of wear
of the cutter. Make a test cut every time you change the media.
Blade Depth as a guideline
ThemostimportantsettingincuttingistoadjusttheBladeDepth.Adjustso
thatthebladeprotrudesslightlymorethanthethicknessofthemediatobe
cut.
Whencuttingthecuttinglm,extendthecutterblademorethanthelmbut
notthroughthereleasepaper.
Thickness of film
Thickness of release paper
Appropriate Blade Depth
= Thickness of film + α
Completely cutting out
to the release paper
Film not clipped.
Be sure to use the Electrostatic Bed Protection Sheet
The Silhouette CURIO2 uses an electrostatic writing panel to x the media.
If the surface of the electrostatic bed is damaged, the high voltage part will be exposed, which is very dangerous.
In addition, it may cause a decrease in adsorption force.
Be sure to use the Electrostatic Bed Protection Sheet.
Precautions after powering on the Silhouette CURIO2
When the power is turned on, the Y bar moves toward you. Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too close to
the moving parts or do not place any foreign objects in or near these areas either.
If your hands, hair, clothing, or the like get caught in, or wrapped around moving parts, you may be injured and the
machine may be damaged.
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Intelligent Path Technology
Intelligent Path Technology
Intelligent Path Technology function offers specialized cutting options, such as controlling the cutting order
automatically.
This allows you to predict the occurence of paper jams, based on the geometry of the cutting shapes during
cutting even delicate material.
A paper jam occurs when the tension caused by the blade is not resisted by a sheet of paper during the cutting.
If the material is not xed rmly, the blade may hook the thin paper and causes a paper jam or the material can
be misaligned by depending on the cutting order.
*Thiscanbeusedtochecktheboxinfrontof"IntelligentpathTechnology"(SilhouetteStudio)
More
IntelligentPath
Technology
The ability that reduces paper shift makes it possible to cut multiple sheets of paper on top of each other and to
cut thin paper more beautiful than normal cutting.
For example, this function will be enabled if there are two or more overlaid sheets for the cutting as below.
CAUTION "IntelligentPathTechnology"functiondoesnotguaranteeinallcases.
Thisisaneffectivefunctioninthefollowingcases.
●Whencuttingwithcomplicateddesign
●Whencuttingthesharpshapesandangles
●Whentheadhesiveiseasytocomeoff,suchassealingmaterials
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Contents
Contents
Toensuresafeandcorrectuse....................................................2
Preface.......................................................................3
NotesonthisManual...........................................................3
RegisteredTrademarks .........................................................3
Copyright....................................................................3
Aboutthewordsandphrasesinthistext.............................................3
Beforeusingthismachine,pleasereadthismanual.....................................4
PrecautionsforSilhouetteCURIO2Handling........................................4
IntelligentPathTechnology ........................................................5
Chapter 1 Prior to use
1.1 Checkthecontentsofthepackage..........................................10
1.2 RemovepackagingmaterialsfromtheMachine ................................11
1.3 RemoveSheetMetal.....................................................12
1.4 NameandFunctionsofeachComponent.....................................13
1.5 Registerthemachine....................................................15
CreateaSilhouetteaccount.............................................15
RegistertheMachine..................................................17
1.6 Installthesoftware(SilhouetteStudio)...................................... 20
SupportedOS ....................................................... 20
InstallonWindows................................................... 20
InstallonMac....................................................... 20
1.7 SigninwithyourSilhouetteaccount .........................................21
1.8 ObtainFreeContents................................................... 23
ChecktheFreecontents ............................................... 23
UseTrialSubscriptioninSilhouetteDesignStore.............................24
ConrmActivation .....................................................26
1.9 ConnecttheSilhouetteCURIO2 ............................................27
ConnectwithBluetooth .................................................27
ConnectwithaUSBcable..............................................28
Chapter 2 Create a design data
2.1 HowtostarttheSilhouetteStudio...........................................31
Nameofeachbutton...................................................32
2.2 Entertext............................................................. 34
HowtoenterJapanesecharactersonMac................................. 35
2.3 DrawingSimpleShapes................................................. 36
2.4 LIBRARY..............................................................37
SilhouetteCloud..................................................... 38
2.5 SetRegistrationMarks.................................................. 39
Chapter 3 Cut using design data
3.1 Loadamedia..........................................................41
3.2 Setthetool........................................................... 43
Tool(optionalitem)................................................... 45
CURIO2dedicatedtools(optionalitem)................................... 45
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3.3 SetCuttingConditions.................................................. 46
Testcut............................................................ 49
3.4 Performthecut ........................................................ 50
Chapter 4 Maintenance
4.1 DailyMaintenance.......................................................52
4.2 CleantheAutoBlade................................................... 53
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Cuttingisnotperformedproperly .......................................... 56
5.2 FirmwareUpdate........................................................61
Whenintrouble................................................................62
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Forthelatestinformationonthisproduct,aswellassuppliesandconsumables,pleasereferto
ourwebsiteforvariousinformation.
Pleaseuseittogetherwiththismanual.
https://www.silhouetteamerica.com
©2023 Silhouettejapan Corporation
Chapter 1 Prior to use
This chapter describes the outline the Silhouette CURIO2.
PRODUCT SUMMARY
1.1 Checkthecontentsofthepackage
1.2 RemovepackagingmaterialsfromtheMachine
1.3 RemoveSheetMetal
1.4 NameandFunctionsofeachComponent
1.5 Registerthemachine
1.6 Installthesoftware(SilhouetteStudio)
1.7 SigninwithyourSilhouetteaccount
1.8 ObtainFreeContents
1.9 ConnecttheSilhouetteCURIO2
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1.1
Check the contents of the package
The Silhouette CURIO2 comes with the items shown in the following list. Make sure all accessories are included when
unpacking. If any item is missing, promptly contact the distributor where you purchased or Silhouette America
Customer Center.
Silhouette CURIO2 AC Adapter, Power cable set Electrostatic Bed
Electrostatic Bed Protection Sheet Auto Blade Handheld blade adjuster
Masking Tape
Safety Manual
*Inaddition,variousinformationmaybeattached.
*YouneedtopurchaseaUSBcable(Btype)fortheUSBconnection.
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1.2
Remove packaging materials from the Machine
There are packaging materials strips of tape and cushions to hold the moving parts of the Silhouette CURIO2 in
place during shipment to prevent any damage to the machine.
Remove all of the packaging materials (strips of tape and cushions).
1.
Take the Silhouette CURIO2 from the box.
CAUTION SilhouetteCURIO2weighsapprox.11kg.
BesuretoleaveenoughandstablespacearoundtheSilhouetteCURIO2duringpackingand
unpackingofthismachine.Attemptingtoworkonunstablegroundwithouttwoormorepeople
cancausethemachinetofallandcauseseriousinjurytopersonnel.
2.
Remove the strips of tape (Blue) that are holding any parts for machine in place.
Remove the two cushions (1) and (2) that are holding the Y-bar.
Tape (Blue)
Rail groove
Cushion (2)
Cushion (1)
Tape (Blue)
View A View A
Becarefulnottodroptherailgroovewhenremovingthecushions.
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3.
Remove the two cushions (3) and (4) that are holding the bar.
Next, slide the Tool Carriage slightly to right side. Remove the cushion (5) that is xed with tape.
Cushion (3)
Cushion (4)
Cushion (5)
CAUTION WhenmanuallymovingtheToolCarriage,usecautionand
donotholdtheToolHolderwithyourhandorngers.
Turnoffthepower,holdthepartshownontheright,and
moveitslowly.Movingittoofastmaycauseamalfunction.
Tool Holder
Tool Carriage
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1.3
Remove Sheet Metal
There are two L-Shaped Sheet Metal (2 pcs) to mount back on the Silhouette CURIO2. Remove the L-shaped Sheet
Metal before use.
Discard the removed screws without reinstalling them.
Screw
Screw
L-Shaped Sheet Metal
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1.4
Name and Functions of each Component
(5) Tool Carriage
(4) Y bar
(6) Tool Holder 1
(6) Tool Holder 2
(1) Power Button
(7) Electrostatic Bed
(2) USB Interface
(3) Power Connector
(1)PowerButton:Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds or more, then switches the power on
and off.
EmergencyStopButton: When the Power Button is pressed during the operation, the cutting operation stops
immediately.
(2)USBInterface: Used to connect the Silhouette CURIO2 to the computer with a USB Interface cable.
(3)PowerConnector: Connect the AC adapter.
(4)Ybar: Holds the Tool Carriage; moves front/back.
(5)ToolCarriage: Part to drive the tool left and right.
(6)ToolHolder: Holds the cutter-pen or plotting pen and moves it up or down.
(7)ElectrostaticBed: Hold down the media by electrostatic adhesion.
*FordetailsonhowtosetandremovetheElectrostaticBedonthemachine,referto"3.1Loadamedia".
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(8) Control Panel
(8)ControlPanel: Once the machine is powered on, the button will only be displayed in an operational status.
Pause Button
Electrostatic Attraction Button
Media Thickness Detection Button
Bluetooth Button
Shift Button
Position Key
PositionKey: This is used when Tool Carriage and media position can be moved manually. When you
press and hold down key, this will move the Tool Carriage faster.
PauseButton: Used to pause/resume cutting operation. If you want to cancel a paused cut operation,
press and hold the Pause Button.
ElectrostaticAttractionButton:
Switches to the electrostatic adhesion ON or OFF.
MediaThicknessDetection:
This can be used to detect the thickness on the media.
*Whenyouusereectivemedia,applymaskingtapeandthendetectthethicknessatthatposition.
*ThesensorisattachedtothebottomoftheToolHolder2.
BluetoothButton: Switches to the Bluetooth ON or OFF.
ShiftButton: After pressing the Shift Button, the Tool Carriage moves manually to the tool set position
using the [ ] of Position Key. Press the [ ] to retreat upward, and press the Pause
Button to move to the origin.
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1.5
Register the machine
The rst thing to do is create a Silhouette account, if necessary, and register the machine.
This provides the following benets.
•This will allow you to access 100 free designs in the Silhouette Library.
•A FREE one-month Trial Subscription to the Silhouette Design Store is provided with the purchase of new
Silhouette machines.
*Pleasenotethattheupperlimitfordownloadbecomesvariabledependingonthesituationoftheuser.
Create a Silhouette account
You can create a Silhouette account and the account creation is free.
A Silhouette account allows you to register the Silhouette machine, and this same Silhouette account is used
across all of the following sites. (SilhouetteAmerica.com or SilhouetteDesignStore.com)
*IfyoualreadyhaveaSilhouetteaccount,goto"MachineRegistration".
1. Access the Silhouette America.com website.
https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/
2. Click on the "Machine Setup" at the bottom of the page.
3. Selectthe"English".
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4. Click on the "CREATE ACCOUNT".
5. Enter your account information.
Enter your name, email address, password, password (retype), language and currency.
Check on the check boxes of "I agree to the privacy policy", "I agree to the Terms & Conditions", "I am over
the age of 13". If you do not want to receive the newslettes (English) from Silhouette, uncheck the check
box of "Send me newsletters…".
CAUTION Youmayenteryourpasswordbydoingthefollowing.
Ifyouwillseearedxmark,pleasechangeorresetyourpassword.
•Passwordsmustbeatleast10charactersinlength
•Youmustincludeatleastonenumber.
Name
Email Address
Confirm Email Address
Password
Confirm Password
Language
Currency
Timezone
Send me newslettes about Silhouette products and information.
I am over the age of 13
I'm not a robot
I agree to the Terms & Conditions
I agree to the Privacy Policy
Ifthereisaproblemwithyourpassword,youwillseeared×markontheright.
Inthiscase,reviewandre-enteryourpassword.
Ifthereisnoproblemwiththepassword,agreencheckmarkwillappearinthepasswordeld.
Checkpoint
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6. Check on the check box "I’m not a robot", and click on the "CREATE ACCOUNT" Button.
7. A registration conrmation email will be sent to the registered email address. Click on the link in the email to
complete the machine registration.
CAUTION Youwillneedtoclickonthelinkinthisemailinordertoverifyandactivateyouraccount.
Ifyoudidnotactivateyouraccount,youwillnotbeabletoregisterthemachineoraccessthe
SilhouetteDesignStore.
Register the Machine
1. Access the Silhouette America.com website from browser.
https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/
2. Click on the "Machine Setup" at the bottom of the page.
3. Select the "English".
4. Click on the Sign In blue bar.
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5. Enter your email address and password and click on the "SIGN IN" of the blue bar at the bottom of the
screen.
6. Select a "United States" from the country menu drop-down list, then enter your address information in your
eld. Click on the "CONTINUE" Button.
SelectUnitedStates
7. Enter the required information and click on the "CONTINUE" Button. The serial number is displayed on the
back of the machine as a "all 11-digit number starting with the alphabet" on a sticker.
*Dependingonthewebbrowser,youmayneedtoclickonthe"✓"aftermakingyourselectiontoconrm.
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8. Check the model to be registered and click on the "REGISTER MY MACHINE".
9. Once you register the machine and conrm the warranty information.
●Clickonthe">ViewFullWarranty"toseethedetails.
●Aftercompletingthemachineregistration,donotclickonthe"CONTINUETONEXTSTEP"
andfollowtheinstructionsbelowtoinstallthesoftware(SilhouetteStudio).
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10. Exit the screen.
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1.6
Install the software (Silhouette Studio)
Access the Silhouette America.com website to select the Silhouette machine in use, and download it from the
download page (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software) and use it.
https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software
●BeforeinstallingSilhouetteStudioonaPCrunningWindowsenvironments,makesurethattheuser
hasadministratorprivileges.
●MakesurethatSilhouetteStudioisnotrunningbeforecompletingtheinstallation.
Important
Supported OS
●Windows 10 or later
●macOS X 10.14 (64bit) or later
Install on Windows
1. Go to the website (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software).
2. Click on the CURIO2.
3. Depending on your operating system (64bit or 32bit), click on the Windows 64-bit or Windows 32-bit.
4. Follow the instructions on the setup screen to install.
5. Click on the "Next" when prompted the setup wizard.
If the installation window does not appear automatically, browse to the downloaded le in "My Computer" and
double-click on the "(downloaded lename).exe" program to run it.
Install on Mac
1. Go to the website (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software).
2. Click on the pull-down.
3. Double-click the "SS_Vx.x.xxx.xxx_M6R.dmg" (Version indication).
4. Drag the Silhouette Studio icon into the Applications folder and install it.
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