Sizzix eclips Print-2-Cut Video Tutorial

January 4, 2012

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The eCAL Print-2-Cut feature allows crafters to add patterns or custom colors to their SVG files and then print them with an inkjet or laser printer and cut the resulting images with their Sizzix eclips personal cutting machine. This video tutorial covers the following:

  • Checking version of eCAL software
  • How to update eCAL
  • Changing from two-point registration to three-point registration
  • Downloading and Unzipping SVG files
  • Working with Zip files
  • Importing SVG files
  • Opening Layers window and how to use layers
  • Changing SVG color (fill)
  • Changing stroke (outer line)
  • Changing fill pattern
  • Finding and saving free patterns on http://www.patterncooler.com
  • Changing Cut Line Type to specify which lines to cut
  • Print-2-Cut step-by-step
  • Identifying and using registration marks
  • Ignoring Draw Lines
  • Note: this tutorial does NOT cover Print-2-Cut of JPEG / PNG files, only SVG files

  • Celeste

    Great video thank you so much…. Now you make me what this machine even more

  • Lisa Justice

    As expected, great video! Leo you do a fantastic job all the way around! Thank you so much for making it!

  • Celyinsc

    Great tutorial for working with svgs and helping explain Eclips term for “Print 2 Cut” since other machines use the same term and yet they do something totally different.  This tutorial is going to be so helpful to everyone. Thanks for all the work you put into it.

  • ms misty

    Wow! Great job Leo! We needed your expertise for the ”Print 2 Cut” on this amazing machine. I Love my eClips and can’t wait to get back to crafting. Thanks for all your hard work and especially on Mary’s special day. You are a true Gem!!

  • Sparklenail

    Awesome! I have tons of plain cardstock that I can switch up to anything I want now! You did a great job explaining things at a level I could understand.

  • Chris Ashworth

    As usual a great video Leo! Thanks so much. We do appreciate all the work you put in for us and the simple way things are presented and explained! You’re a great teacher and have a great voice for tuorials!! I think I might have a go and see how much of it (if any) can be transferred to the Cougar?! Love the pattern site too!

  • Therese Aragona

    Thank you Leo, this video answered a lot of questions!  Still trying to get that perfect cut, but I guess I’ll have to keep messing with it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Denise-Chavez/520778444 Denise Chavez

    You were right!  Now I do want an eclips!  The possiblities are endless!  Excellent video, excellent site, excellent people!

  • Kathy W.

    You all are such enablers!!!   hehehehe   I just couldn’t help myself.  I finally broke down and ordered mine just now! !   Oh what to tell husband.  

  • Laura L

    Great tutorial! Waiting for mine to get here and will have to watch again.Loved the “cute” white outline of the tag too. Thanks for all you do Leo (and Mary)!

  • Alliellis

    Fantastic tutorial as usual. I have not got a Sizzix but would love one. The ecal looks great and the laser feature is amazing.

  • Amy (Aimitup)

    Great video Leo – thanks for the details explanation of P2C – can’t wait to give it a go!