24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro ORDER NOW! Everything You Need to Know! (& Unboxing)

The 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro is finally here...and it's 4" larger than Silhouette America initially promised - a secret I've been keeping for what feels like an eternity now!  I'm soooo thrilled I can finally tell you that following MONTHS of delays due to the pandemic, you can now pre-ORDER the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro 24" CAMEO Pro or a Silhouette CAMEO Pro Bundle from Swing Design with FREE shipping. 

Unlike the change to the width, the Silhouette CAMEO Pro price has not increased above the initial $499.99 price tag which was announced in May 2019. To find out more about the largest CAMEO machine including changes from the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus vs CAMEO Pro, what comes in the box, Silhouette CAMEO Pro set up, and where to find 24" vinyl rolls... read on! 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Review: Pros and Cons of the 24" CAMEO

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is finally here...and so is my first 24" CAMEO Pro review!

As I always do, I'm here to give you guys all the information - pros and cons -so YOU can make an educated decision on if the new Silhouette CAMEO Pro should find a spot in your craft room! 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Set Up and Unboxing: Video and Tutorial (Video Unboxing)

Getting started with Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is pretty quick and easy...and lucky for you I'm going to walk to you through from unboxing to set up! 

This Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro beginner tutorial will explain what comes in the box and how to get your machine and Silhouette Studio software. 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Pro: What's the Same and What's Changed on the 24" CAMEO

If you're wondering what the differences are between the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and the CAMEO Pro you've come to the right spot. 

While the Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Plus (15" Silhouette) are minimal, there are some changes to the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro which makes the list of differences between it and the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus longer. 

How to Load Vinyl in Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro

The process to load vinyl in Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is slightly different than all other Silhouette CAMEO machines. 

 

This is true whether you're using a Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro cutting mat or cutting vinyl without a mat. 

First Cut with 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro (Free Cut File)

If you're a Silhouette CAMEO Pro beginner and are looking a step by step tutorial to walk you through your first cut, you've come to the right place. 

In this beginner tutorial you'll learn how to set up Silhouette Studio and your Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro to make your first cut..without a cutting mat!  

How to Print and Cut on 24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro

It's possible to print and cut on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro just like all other Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait machines. 

However, there are some things to keep in mind to get the best possible and most accurate cut around your design. 

New Silhouette Machines and Products for 2019 in Photos! (CAMEO 4, Heat Press, & More!)

The excitement around the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and 15" CAMEO Plus and 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro continues...so I thought I'd share some additional photos of the new Silhouette CAMEO products. 

It's important to realize that while the Silhouette CAMEO 4 features have been announced Silhouette America has not officially announced details of the new machine.  Silhouette School obtained prior special permission to share details and prototype photos of the CAMEO 4 and other new 2019 Silhouette products with you including the Silhouette CAMEO Plus, CAMEO Pro, Silhouette Heat Press and Silhouette sheet feeder.

Where to Buy 24" Adhesive Vinyl Rolls for Silhouette CAMEO Pro

With the launch of the 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro...now the big question is where to buy 24" adhesive vinyl rolls and other wide format materials like stencil material.

In a survey of Silhouette School readers prior to the Silhouette CAMEO Pro launch, finding wide form materials for a 20 or 24" machine was the #1 concern. No need to worry - I have details on where exactly you can find 24" rolls of Oracal 651, 24" adhesive vinyl roll bundles and even longer 24" rolls of Oracal 651 and 631. 

Best 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro Bundles

Silhouette 24" CAMEO 4 Pro bundles are now available for pre-order and there are so many to pick from it can be overwhelming to know what's the best Silhouette CAMEO Pro bundle. 

 

As I did with the Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bundles and Silhouette CAMEO 4 Bundles I'm going to try to help you narrow down which bundle is best for you.

How to Cut Vinyl Rolls of All Sizes with CAMEO 4 Pro

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro can cut rolls and sheets of material between 9" and 24" wide.

In order to cut various size materials you simply need to move the roller along the roller bar. If you are using the roll feeder a quick adjustment allows the machine to accommodate 9", 12" 15", 20" and 24" size vinyl rolls. 

Silhouette CAMEO Pro Price, Release Date Update, and New Details (Sept 2020)

New info on a Silhouette CAMEO Pro release date...as we get closer to the launch.

The Silhouette CAMEO Pro is months delayed, but as the release date inches closer we are learning some additional info about the largest Silhouette machine.

20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro Update (and Heat Press and Sublimation Printer Delays)

As we approach the long awaited May/June time frame for the Silhouette CAMEO Pro release date, the questions about when the 20" CAMEO Pro will be available are coming at an alarming rate.

The same goes for the pretty pink, coral, and teal heat presses that went on pre order back in February as well as the Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 sublimation printers.

Today I'm sharing an update on all of them...as the pandemic has impacted manufacturing, production, and related travel.

How to Print and Cut with CAMEO 4 Like a Pro When You're a Newbie!

Silhouette Print and Cut is one of the most popular - but intimidating - ways to use the Silhouette cutting machines. 

It's possible to print and cut on all Silhouette machines, including the Silhouette CAMEO 4, CAMEO 4 Plus, and CAMEO 4 Pro. This beginner Silhouette print and cut tutorial will walk you through all the steps.

Eeek!! Ultimate Silhouette Guide for CAMEO 4 is Here!! (Early Reviews!!)

You guys I could not be more excited to finally release my 13th book...the Ultimate Silhouette Guide for CAMEO 4 (Plus and Pro!)

It's been a labor of love and I'm glad it's done..and judging from the early response, many of you are too!! And if you're wondering if I have a version for the CAMEO 3...2...1 (YES! The USG Second Edition is what you want). 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Blade: How to Use the Ratchet Blade Instead of Autoblade

Silhouette CAMEO 4 autoblades are becoming increasingly more difficult to find, but that doesn't mean you can't cut with your machine. If the CAMEO 4 Autoblade is sold out, switch over and use the Silhouette ratchet blade instead.

This manually adjustable blade can be used in any and all Silhouette cutting machines - including all Silhouette CAMEO 4 machines.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade: How and When to Use It

The new purple 1mm Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade is now available as an Autoblade alternative...but how and when should you use it? 

This Silhouette tutorial will explain everything you need to know about the new CAMEO 4 Premium Blade aka 1mm manual blade. 

How to Load Vinyl Into Silhouette CAMEO 4 So It Cuts Straight

The best way to load vinyl or a cutting mat into a Silhouette cutting machine is to use both hands to ensure it loads - and then cuts - straight.

This was much more challenging to do prior to the still little known mat sensor on the Silhouette CAMEO 4, CAMEO 4 Plus, and CAMEO 4 Pro.  Using this relatively new feature you can more easily load the mat and/or materials into the Silhouette CAMEO 4 machines so they cut straight! Read on for how...

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pre-Order, Pricing, and Feature Details!! All Your Questions ANSWERED!

9/10/19 UPDATE CAMEO 4 PRE ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN!!

The long awaited Silhouette CAMEO 4 release date has finally been announced...and a limited number of pre-orders on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 are expected start soon!  Sign up to get email alerts here!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Prototype

Yours truly was there when the details and features of the new Silhouette CAMEO 4 - along with several other big Silhouette releases for 2019 including the 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus and the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro - were announced in Hawaii at Silhouette America's Annual private Summit meeting.

New 2024 Silhouette Product Announcements: Heat Press, CAMEO Pro, Studio V5: Everything to Know (Price, Features, Release Date-ish)

The new Silhouette heat press, 24" CAMEO Pro II, tools, Silhouette Studio V5, and a web-based software are coming! 

The official 2024 new product announcement was made at the Silhouette Summit this year. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, I was unable to attend Summit this year - but fear not I still have lots of info on the big announcements including pricing, release dates and more so read on!