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Maker 4
Maker 4: blade cutting with a 292.1 × 292.1 mm standard mat area.
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Maker 4: blade cutting with a 292.1 × 292.1 mm standard mat area.
Cricut · 2026-10-12
Reference configuration: US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.
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Cutting plotters
VerifiedCricut
Maker 4: blade cutting with a 292.1 × 292.1 mm standard mat area.
Reference configuration: US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.View machine
Cutting plotters
VerifiedCricut
Explore 4: blade cutting with a 292.1 × 292.1 mm standard mat area.
Reference configuration: Certified Refurbished · US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.View machine
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Explore 5: blade cutting with a 292.1 × 292.1 mm standard mat area.
Reference configuration: US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.View machine
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Cameo 5 Alpha: blade cutting with a 305 × 610 mm standard mat area.
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