With all-new updated engineering, the Cameo 5 is the fastest, most accurate, and quietest machine in Silhouette's lineup.


The Cameo 5 (12-inch width model) and Cameo 5 Plus (15-inch width model) are Silhouette’s flagship cutting machines. The CAMEO 5 is a grit-roller machine that provides flexibility to handle materials from 4.25 to 12 inches wide using its newly engineered adjustable pinch rollers, and cut longer rolls of material using its included roll feeder. The CAMEO 5 Plus provides the same quality cutting experience with an extended cutting width of 15 inches.


These machines are Intelligent Path Technology ready and equipped with a power carriage to use new Silhouette power tools, thus expanding your project possibilities. An optional Electrostatic Mat will also be compatible with the CAMEO 5 and CAMEO 5 Plus so you can tap into the benefits of Electrostatic Technology and expand your range of usable materials. The CAMEO 5 and CAMEO 5 Plus will provide updated user-experience features like an Automatic Crosscutting feature and a built-in 'Repeat Job' function that can be performed with the press of a button on the machine itself.


The CAMEO 5 will be offered in four color variations -- Classic White, Matte Black, Matte Pink, and Bianco Carrara. The CAMEO 5 Plus will be offered in Classic White. with the press of a button on the machine itself.


An optional Electrostatic Mat compatible specifically with the CAMEO 5 and CAMEO 5 Plus will be offered in three color variations – Classic White, Matte Black, and Matte Pink.

Machine Features


Machine features include:


  • Power tool capability
  • Auto-cross cutting with the AutoBlade
  • New reinforced roll feeder attachment (attachable)
  • Quieter operation
  • Electrostatic mat (optional add-on accessory)
  • Adjustable pinch rollers with improved grip strength and ability to customize the position
  • Improved registration mark reading for Print & Cut jobs
  • Smooth opening lid architecture
  • Full 12-inch cutting width
  • Cut up to 16 feet in length 
  • Matless cutting capabilities
  • 3 mm height clearance for thicker materials
  • Automatic tool detection
  • Wireless cutting with Bluetooth® connectivity
  • PixScan™ compatible
  • Driven by Silhouette Studio® giving you limitless design options to customize your projects

Blade & Tool Compatibility


The Cameo 5 is compatible with all blades and tools available for the Cameo 4.


The Cameo 5 is also compatible with the following optional power tools (sold separately):