Cricut Mug Press + 12 Blank Mugs
- Heat Press Machine
- Alloy Steel
- 1
- 1
A straightforward one-touch mug press for Infusible Ink projects, with enough blanks in the box to start printing the same day.
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How it ranks among the 18 heat press machines we track
4.6★ across 489 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
489 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This is Cricut's dedicated mug heat press, bundled with 12 blank white ceramic mugs (12oz), built to turn Infusible Ink designs into dishwasher safe mug art with one touch. It suits anyone starting mug personalization projects or a small side business who wants the press and blanks in one box.
There is no manual temperature or time dial here: the press runs a single fixed cycle tuned to Infusible Ink transfer sheets, pens or markers, which are sold separately. The zone heating plate accommodates mugs from 11oz up to 16oz, not just the 12oz blanks in this bundle, so replacement mugs in other sizes still work. An auto-off feature cuts the cycle without needing to be tended.
- Bundled with 12 blank 12oz ceramic mugs
- Fits mugs from 11oz to 16oz
- Zone-heating plate for even pressure
- Auto-off safety shutoff
Who it's for
Best suited to people already in the Cricut ecosystem, gifting mugs or selling small custom batches, who want to skip guessing at heat and dwell time. It is not the right tool for sublimation printers or crafters who want to fine-tune press settings by hand.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Bundle includes 12 blank mugs, so you can press the same day
- Single-touch cycle removes the guesswork of setting heat and time
- Auto-off feature stops the press without babysitting it
- Certified to UL, CSA, FCC and IEC standards
- No manual control over temperature or dwell time
- Only works with Infusible Ink-compatible transfer materials
- Ink sheets, pens or markers are sold separately
Performance notes
The patented heat plate uses zone heating so pressure and temperature stay even across the curved mug surface, which is what makes finished designs peel proof and dishwasher safe once cured. Because the cycle is fixed rather than dial-in, results depend on using Infusible Ink-compatible materials rather than generic sublimation paper.
Specifications
| Brand | Cricut |
|---|---|
| Model | 8002517 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 20.55 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.1 × 13.2 × 11.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 400 °F |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Variety |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Travel |
| Item Type Name | heat press machines |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in heat press machines.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cricut Mug Press + 12 Blank MugsThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 489 | 4.3 / 5 |
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| Calogy Mini Heat PressCalogy | 4.7 / 5 | 5,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| HTVRONT Auto Heat Press Machine for T ShirtsHtvront | 4.6 / 5 | 6,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Honoson Mini Craft Iron with Charging Base TinyHonoson | 3.8 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cricut 8002517
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cricut Mug Press work with mugs other than the 12 included in the box?
Yes, the press accepts mug blanks from 11oz to 16oz, so mugs in other sizes bought separately still fit.
Do I need to buy anything else to use the Cricut Mug Press?
You need Infusible Ink transfer sheets, pens or markers, which are sold separately from this bundle.
Can I adjust the temperature or timing on the Cricut Mug Press?
No, it runs a single fixed cycle with no manual temperature or pressure settings, by design for one-touch use.