I have read that there is a program, Sure Cuts a Lot, that can be used with the Cricut Expression machine. How does it hook up to the cricut cutter? Does the Cricut Expression machine have a USB port? I would figure that you must hook up your cricut to your computer/laptop to be able to send the info from your computer to the cricut. Does any Cricut owner use this program and could explain exactly how it works.



The cord has a regular rectangle USB that goes into your computer. The other end goes into your cricut but it’s more square like my printer.
Provo Craft is not affiliated with SCAL and suggests that you do not use it. I do use SCAL but my machines are no longer under warranty. I have not had a problem with SCAL or Cricut Design Studio. SCAL cuts your true type fonts and dingbats that are already on your computer. You can get other images and fonts online. To use the images you are going to need to install Inkscape also. This will change it from a picture file to .svg file. You can get the software SCAL from this site, http://cricut-cartridge-deals.com/allfonts and you can get inkscape from here http://www.inkscape.org/
this link has a comminuty of cricut users with tips and tricks.
The Cricut can only cut from its cartridges. They do have a design studio software.http://www.cricut.com/cds/FAQ.aspx
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