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About Makerspace Resources

Information about equipment available in the PUL Makerspace, how to get started, software to use, and links for project ideas.

Cutting Plotter/Vinyl Cutter

  • Guaranteed precision cutting area: 63 in. by 32 ft.
  • Max. cross cut width: 64 in.
  • Max. cutting speed: 58.5 in. per second
  • Max. cutting force: 600g
  • User Manual for machine
  • User Manual for software (Cutting Master 4)

  • Cuts 300+ materials, including delicate fabric,
    paper, matboard, leather & Smart Materials™
  • Max. cut width: 11.5" (with mat; recommended) or 11.75" (without mat)
  • Max. cutting length: Material dependent. 4 feet long (iron-on vinyl)
    or 12 feet long (Smart Vinyl only)
  • We carry 3 blades/tools at the Makerspace: Knife Blade, Fine-Point Blade, and Engraving Tip.
  • See full material list and tool compatibility here.

Access and Use

The PUL Makerspace Graphtec Cutting Plotter and Cricut Maker 3 are free to Princeton University students, faculty, and staff.

We offer training on both of these machines, and training is required to use the larger Graphtec cutting plotter. Sign up for a training here. 

Make a reservation to use the cutting machines here.

Cutting Plotter Guidelines

To use the Graphtec cutting plotter, you must complete a one-time training sessionSign up for a training here. 

Make a reservation to use the cutting machines.

Use the cutting machines only when trained Makerspace staff are present.

Stay with the cutting machines at all times while you are using it. 

Abide by copyright and trademark laws.

Equipment may not be used for mass production or commercial use.