Background

The Cricut Maker 3 is the third model in the line of Cricut Maker models. Compared to previous models the Cricut Maker 3 offers a max material width of 13" (33 cm) of Smart Materials and is able to work with smart materials for long, continuous cuts without a machine mat. Using smart materials, the Cricut Maker 3 is able to make cut lengths up to 12 feet long, compared to the original Cricut Maker which had a max cut length of up to 2 feet.

Unlike previous models the Cricut Maker 3 only comes available in one color, light blue. The original retail price for the Cricut Maker 3 machine by itself is $429.00.

One of the Cricut's line main features is its large range of materials that can be cut. The Cricut Maker 3 is able to work with 300+ materials. Some of the cuttable materials include paper, vinyl, wood, textiles, cardstock, and leather. For the full official list of cuttable materials, See Cricut's FAQ Page.

Identification

The model number and serial number for all Cricut Makers are found on a label or laser-etched on the underside of the machine. The serial number is a 12-character alpha-numeric code, beginning with a model-specific letter.

For all Cricut Maker 3 models, the serial number starts with the letter, "M".

The model number for the Cricut Maker 3 is CXPL303.

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Specifications

Maximum Material Width

  • 13 in (33 cm) of Smart Materials
  • 12 in (30.5 cm) of materials on a machine mat

Maximum Cut Length

  • Up to 12 ft (3.65 m) Smart Materials only

Maximum Cut Speed

  • 0.29 m/s (11.3 in/s)

Bluetooth wireless technology

Dimensions

  • 21.18 x 5.93 x 6.99 inches (53.80 x 15.06 x 17.75 cm)

Weight

  • 10.68 lbs (4.84 kg)

Power input

  • 100-240V~50/60Hz 1.6 A

Ports

  • 1 x USB charging port

Blade

  • Premium fine-point blade
  • Blade housing (pre-installed in the B clamp)

Motor

  • Servo Motor

App Compatability

  • Cricut Design Space

Additional Information