Step down
None on our list. The SE 9x9 is the smaller size of the same press.
Quick verdict
The EasyPress SE is a handheld heat press with a 12 x 10 in plate and a 400°F max. Cricut says it works like the EasyPress 2 without the USB port, and its comparison chart also leaves out the EasyPress 2’s super-fast heat-up. In the SE reviews we counted, the top complaints were presses that wouldn’t power on and transfers that wouldn’t stick. It suits occasional shirts; for batches or thick items, an auto press does the pressing for you.
Best for occasional HTV and Infusible Ink
- 12 x 10 in (30 x 25.4 cm) ceramic-coated plate
- Up to 400°F (205°C)
- No app, activation or USB; remembers your last time and temperature
- 1-year US warranty from Cricut
Cricut lists the press, safety base, user guide, safety instructions and warranty. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com (Amazon, Oct 21, 2026).
Think twice if
- You press in batches
- You need even pressure on thick items
- You want Bluetooth or super-fast heat-up
Before you buy: Amazon’s review page for this listing mixes in reviews of older EasyPress models, so its overall rating says little about the SE. Our owner counts below use only reviews tagged with a current SE colour.
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Plate size, temps and what fits
- Plate: 12 x 10 in (30 x 25.4 cm in Cricut’s FAQ table), aluminum with a ceramic non-stick coating.
- Max temp: 400°F (205°C). You set time and temperature on the press, and it remembers your last settings (comparison chart). Cricut’s online Heat Guide gives the settings for each material.
- Materials: iron-on (HTV), Infusible Ink and sublimation (Cricut FAQ, SE section). Cricut’s launch blog adds DTF.
- Power: 1350 to 1507 W, region-specific, not dual voltage. Weight: about 6.7 lb. Cricut’s figures conflict: its comparison chart says 6.73 lb and its FAQ table 6.3 lb, both labeled 3.1 kg. The 9 x 9 SE is 4.18 lb.
- Safety base: Cricut says it keeps the work surface up to 60°F cooler.
- Uses: Cricut suggests the 12 x 10 for larger T-shirts, sweatshirts, blankets and pillows.
Does my design fit under the plate in one press?
1 or more means one press covers it. Our math, with no allowance for the plate’s edge.
Areas from the maker:
- SE 12x10 plate: 12 x 10 in
| Area | Design | About how many fit |
|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10 plate | 10 x 8 in | 1 |
| 12 x 10 plate | 11 x 11 in | Doesn’t fit |
| 12 x 10 plate | 4 x 4 in | 4 |
Who it’s for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- A few shirts, sweatshirts or pillows now and then
- People who don’t want an app or a USB port
- Crafters who already have a Cricut cutter
Skip it if
- You press in batches
- You work on thick or uneven items
- You want Bluetooth and the Cricut Heat app
Better fit: HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 for hands-free, even pressure.
Honest downsides
- Owners report: Won’t power on or stopped working. Reported in 5 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026), plus 1 favourable review. Details below.
- Owners report: Transfers won’t stick or it isn’t hot enough. Reported in 5 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026). Details below.
- You supply the pressure by hand; Cricut lists pressure as manual on every EasyPress model.
- No super-fast heat-up: Cricut’s chart gives it to the EasyPress 2 and 3, not the SE.
- No Bluetooth or Cricut Heat app; you look up settings in the online Heat Guide.
- Owner data for the SE is thin: 34 SE-tagged reviews in our read, because Amazon pools in older models.
What owners like
From the 15 favourable SE-tagged Amazon reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026). Amazon showed us only a sample of the most favourable ones, and most reviews were cut short.
- Heats quickly or reliably: 4 of 15.
- Large plate: 2 of 15.
- Easy for beginners: 2 of 15, plus one who liked it after a learning curve.
- Good for tees, totes or banners: 2 of 15.
- A big step up from an iron: 1 of 15.
- Easy to store: 1 of 15.
What owners don’t like
We read the review text Amazon shows on listing B0GH8JFN5G (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026). Amazon pools reviews of older EasyPress models onto this listing, so we counted only the 34 reviews from 2026 that show a current SE colour (Blue or Raspberry/Taupe). 9 of them are from Amazon Vine testers. 19 were critical and 15 favourable. The other 68 reviews we read have no colour label or a Canada tag: 57 are dated 2019 to 2025, and others name the EasyPress 2 or mention firmware updates, which the SE doesn’t use. We left all 68 out of the counts. Most reviews were cut short, so our summaries come from truncated text. Critical reviews skew negative by design, so read these as what to check, not as failure rates.
Won’t power on or stopped working
Reported in 5 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026), plus 1 favourable review
Presses that never turned on (one owner got two in a row) or died after a few uses, days or months. One favourable review says the first unit wouldn’t turn on and the replacement was fine.
Fix: We found no Cricut page for a press that won’t turn on. Its reset for errors and early shut-offs is to put it back on its safety base, unplug it, wait two minutes, then plug it back in and power on (Cricut error-code article). If that fails, claim under the 1-year warranty below.
Avoid or spot it: Power it on and do a test press the day it arrives, inside the return window.
Transfers won’t stick or it isn’t hot enough
Reported in 5 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026)
Iron-on that wouldn’t bond after several tries. Three owners said a household iron did better, and one said it needed far more pressure than they could give.
Fix: Use the Heat Guide’s time and temperature for your material, and press on a firm surface. Cricut’s general EasyPress guidance for firm pressure is two hands and about 15 to 20 lb; that figure covers the whole range, not the SE alone (Cricut FAQ).
Avoid or spot it: Test one blank before a batch.
Error codes (E09, E01 and others)
Reported in 3 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026)
E09 on first use, E01 after a minute or two at temperature, and errors after six uses.
Fix: Cricut says the SE shows a code (for example E03) and beeps. Its steps: put it back on its safety base, unplug it, wait two minutes, then plug it back in and power on. No official Cricut page we found defines E01, E03 or E09 (Cricut error-code article).
Avoid or spot it: If the code keeps coming back, or it shuts off before the usual auto-off, Cricut says to contact Member Care.
Uneven heat, temperature overshoot or cutting off
Reported in 2 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026)
One press heated unevenly and its timer didn’t work. Another overshot a 250°F setting, then cut off.
Fix: A short temperature dip when the plate meets the blank is normal, and Cricut says the transfer isn’t affected (Cricut FAQ). For early shut-offs, use the reset steps above.
Avoid or spot it: Auto-off normally comes about 13 minutes after your last action (Cricut Troubleshooting), so an earlier shut-off is worth reporting.
Flaky power cord or buttons
Reported in 1 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026), plus 3 of 15 favourable ones
A hit-or-miss power cord; in favourable reviews, a time button that only worked after a power cycle and a power button that was hard to start at first.
Fix: Power-cycle it. If the cord or a button stays unreliable, it’s a warranty claim.
Avoid or spot it: Try every button the day it arrives.
Smoke or a burning smell
Reported in 1 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026)
One owner reported smoke and a burning smell along with an E01 code.
Fix: Unplug it, stop using it and contact Cricut Member Care.
Avoid or spot it: Press only on a firm, heat-safe surface and rest the press on its safety base.
Other single complaints
Each reported in 1 of 19 critical SE reviews we read (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026)
A new press with a scratched plate; a buyer who expected Bluetooth, which the SE doesn’t have; a tester who wanted a bottom platen; and one owner who wished they’d bought a full heat press.
Fix: Check the plate when it arrives, and press on a mat (see below).
Avoid or spot it: If you want Bluetooth, check Cricut’s EasyPress comparison chart before you buy.
Warranty and how to claim
- Term: 1 year from the original retail purchase, or from delivery if that’s later. It covers defects in materials and workmanship (Cricut EasyPress SE one-year limited warranty, PDF).
- Who’s covered: only products bought from Cricut or a Cricut authorized seller in the United States.
- How to claim: call Cricut Member Care at +1 (877) 727-4288 with proof of purchase. Cricut says the serial number is on the back, near the power cord.
- This listing: ships from and sold by Amazon.com (Amazon, Oct 21, 2026). Cricut’s PDF doesn’t list its authorized sellers, so keep your receipt.
Maintenance and care
From Cricut’s FAQ and Troubleshooting pages, in our words. We didn’t find SE cleaning steps from Cricut, so we don’t give any.
- Auto-off: the SE switches off after about 13 minutes. The countdown starts after your last action, or once a new temperature is reached (Cricut Troubleshooting).
- Between presses: rest it on its safety base.
- Surface: press on something firm. Cricut says ironing boards and plastic tables have some give (Cricut FAQ).
- Pressure: Cricut’s general EasyPress guidance is two hands and about 15 to 20 lb for firm pressure, or one hand and 5 to 10 lb for gentle. It covers the whole range, not the SE alone.
- Technique: hold it in one spot. For big iron-on designs, press in overlapping sections, but never press Infusible Ink in sections.
- Errors: put it back on its safety base, unplug it, wait two minutes, then plug it back in and power on. If the code comes back, contact Member Care (Cricut error-code article).
What else you’ll need
Fit notes come from Cricut’s help pages and the listing title we checked on Amazon on Oct 21, 2026.
Cricut EasyPress Mat 12 x 12
Official Cricut · ships from and sold by Amazon.com
- Why you'd need it: A firm surface to press on. Cricut says ironing boards and plastic tables have some give, and one SE tester wished the press came with a bottom platen.
- Who can skip it: Anyone who already has a heat-press mat.
- Is it any good? No owner tally on file; we didn’t count its reviews.
- Will it fit? 12 x 12 in is bigger than the 12 x 10 plate, so it fits. It also suits the 9 x 9 SE.
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Budget and upgrade picks
Step up
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2: auto press with a 15 x 15 in plate.
Is it better than the alternatives?
We don’t have a head-to-head comparison page for this model yet.
- Cricut’s EasyPress comparison chart puts the SE beside the EasyPress 2 and EasyPress 3; the main gaps are in the FAQ below.
All heat presses matchups: Heat presses comparisons
FAQ
How do I use the Cricut EasyPress SE?
Look up the time and temperature for your material in Cricut’s online Heat Guide, set them on the press and let it heat. Press on a firm surface, not an ironing board, and hold it in one spot. Then rest it on its safety base. Cricut’s general EasyPress guidance for firm pressure is two hands and about 15 to 20 lb; it isn’t SE-specific (Cricut EasyPress FAQ).
Why won’t my EasyPress SE turn on?
We found no Cricut page for that exact problem. Cricut’s reset for errors and early shut-offs is to put it back on its safety base, unplug it, wait two minutes, then plug it back in and power on (Cricut error-code article). If it still won’t work, call Member Care at +1 (877) 727-4288 with proof of purchase; the US warranty is 1 year. In the SE reviews we counted, 5 of 19 critical ones were about presses that wouldn’t power on or stopped working.
What do error codes E01, E03 and E09 mean?
Cricut doesn’t say. It says the SE shows a code (for example E03) and beeps, but no official page we found defines E01, E03 or E09. The fix is the same: put it back on its safety base, unplug it, wait two minutes, then plug it back in and power on. If the code keeps coming back, contact Member Care (Cricut error-code article).
Is the SE just an EasyPress 2?
Mostly. Cricut’s FAQ says it works exactly like the EasyPress 2 and has no USB port because it needs no registration or firmware updates. Cricut’s EasyPress comparison chart also shows the SE without the EasyPress 2’s super-fast heat-up, product registration or practice project. Full specs are on that chart.
How is the SE different from the EasyPress 3?
The EasyPress 3 has super-fast heat-up and connects by Bluetooth to the Cricut Heat app; the SE has neither. Pressure is manual on both. See Cricut’s EasyPress comparison chart for the full specs.
Should I get the 12x10 or the 9x9?
The 12x10 plate is 30 x 25.4 cm and about 6.7 lb; the 9x9 is 22.9 x 22.9 cm and 4.18 lb. Cricut suggests the 12x10 for larger T-shirts, sweatshirts, blankets and pillows, and the 9x9 for T-shirts, tote bags, baby clothes and home décor (Cricut launch blog). Slate Blue comes only in 12x10 and Taupe only in 9x9; Raspberry and Daybreak come in both.
What settings should I use?
Use Cricut’s online Heat Guide, which gives time and temperature for each material on the SE. There’s no app for it. The SE remembers your last time and temperature, and goes up to 400°F (205°C) (Cricut EasyPress FAQ).
Does the EasyPress SE have Bluetooth?
No. Cricut’s comparison chart shows no Bluetooth for the SE, and its Troubleshooting page says the SE can’t connect to the Cricut Heat app. You set time and temperature on the press.
Can it do sublimation?
Yes. Cricut lists iron-on (HTV), Infusible Ink and sublimation for the SE, and its launch blog adds DTF.
What do owners say about it?
In the 34 SE-tagged Amazon reviews we counted, the most common complaints were presses that wouldn’t power on (5 of 19 critical) and transfers that wouldn’t stick (5 of 19). The most common praise was quick, reliable heat (4 of 15 favourable). We found no readable SE-specific Reddit threads (checked Oct 21, 2026).
Sources
Where every figure comes from
- Cricut EasyPress FAQ (SE section, dimensions table, general pressure and surface guidance), read Oct 23, 2026
- Cricut EasyPress comparison (SE vs EasyPress 2 and 3, weights, colours, safety base, warranty), read Oct 23, 2026
- Cricut EasyPress Troubleshooting (auto-off, error codes, Heat app), read Oct 23, 2026
- Cricut: an error code appeared or my EasyPress shut off early
- Cricut blog: introducing Cricut EasyPress SE (sizes, uses, materials)
- Cricut EasyPress SE one-year limited warranty (PDF), read Oct 22, 2026
- Amazon listing B0GH8JFN5G (Amazon: ships from and sold by Amazon.com, Oct 21, 2026)
- Amazon reviews on listing B0GH8JFN5G (Amazon, read Oct 23, 2026): 34 SE-tagged reviews counted, 68 pooled older-model reviews left out
Amazon facts are labeled as Amazon. Owner counts come from Amazon review text read on Oct 23, 2026; Amazon cut most reviews short, so our summaries come from truncated text. Reddit was checked on Oct 21, 2026.