Silhouette offers several cutting machine models in different sizes with varying capabilities. Information is found below to explain the difference in the models offered.
Cutting Machine Types
Silhouette offers several precision cutting machine models. These cutting machines come in two varieties:
- Roll-through
- Flat Bed
Roll-Through Models
Roll-through machines allow you to feed standard material types into the machine to roll through and be cut, such as many 8.5” x 11” (Letter) size sheets like sticker sheets and 12” x 12” cardstock. They also allow you to feed rolled materials into the machine to cut longer material lengths up to 10 feet, such as vinyl and heat transfer material.
Roll-through machines are currently offered in the following models:
Silhouette Cameo®
The Cameo is offered in a 12” width model (Cameo), a 15” width model (Cameo Plus), and a 24” width model (Cameo Pro).
The Cameo is perfect for DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists, and makers who want to create larger scale projects.
In addition to this machine’s size advantage, the Cameo line offers the following features:
- Up to 3x faster cutting than previous models
- Ability to use Rotary Blade tool (sold separately) for cutting felt and fabric
- AutoBlade for easy blade setting adjustment
- Automatic tool detection
- 3 mm material height clearance
- USB and Bluetooth® connectivity
- Optic scanner for “Print & Cut” registration alignment
- Matless cutting options (“Kiss-cut” for rolled materials with their own backing or “Pop-out cut” for paper and cardstock material types)
Silhouette Portrait®
The Portrait is offered in an 8” width model only. Weighing in at just over 3 pounds, the Portrait is the perfect portable desktop cutting machine that can move around with you. Its cutting width allows you to use standard 8.5” x 11” (Letter) sizes without having to convert your materials or be limited to special sized materials.
The Portrait is perfect for students, crafters on the go, or just those looking to start their journey with precision cutting machines.
In addition to this machine’s small footprint and portability advantage, the Portrait offers the following features:
- AutoBlade for easy blade setting adjustment
- Automatic tool detection
- 3 mm material height clearance
- USB and Bluetooth® connectivity
- Optic scanner for “Print & Cut” registration alignment
- Matless cutting options (“Kiss-cut” for rolled materials with their own backing or “Pop-out cut” for paper and cardstock material types)
Flat Bed Models
Flat bed machines allow you specifically place your materials in fixed areas allowing you to create precision projects that roll-through models cannot as effectively perform. This opens the door to working with additional specialty material types and performing additional actions onto the material surface, such as embossing or etching. The cutting areas are however fixed and are determined by the base size in use.
Flat bed machines are currently offered in the following models:
Silhouette Curio™
The Curio is offered with an 8.5” x 6” base. There is an optional larger 8.5” x 12” base sold separately.
The Curio is perfect for tinkers and DIY explorers who want to create specialty projects.
In addition to this machine’s additional project type advantage, the Curio line offers the following features:
- 5 mm material height clearance
- Ability to use embossing and etching tools (sold separately)
- USB connectivity
- Optic scanner for “Print & Cut” registration alignment
Note: The above listed features pertain to current models.
Quick Access Comparison Chart
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