Silhouette Portrait 4 Cutting Plotter

The Silhouette Portrait 4 is a compact desktop cutting plotter designed for precise cutting of paper, films, and cardstock. It is an ideal solution for home users, small workshops, hobbyists, and semi-professional applications.

The device enables the creation of personalized projects, ranging from decorations and stickers to greeting cards, apparel designs, and advertising materials.

Key Features

• Matless cutting – fast cutting of paper and cardstock projects without a cutting mat
• Roll feeding – supports cutting from rolled materials
• Print & Cut – print and automatically cut around printed contours
• Bluetooth and USB connectivity
• Sketching and drawing (requires an optional pen holder)
• Electrostatic mat compatibility (optional) – stabilizes delicate materials without the need for a traditional adhesive cutting mat
• Foiling capability (optional – requires a dedicated foiling tool/accessory)
• Cost-effective operation and user-friendly workflow

Applications

The plotter is suitable for creating:

• Custom apparel and heat transfer designs (flex/flock films)
• Stickers and decorative elements
• Greeting cards and invitations
• Boxes and packaging
• DIY and craft projects
• Advertising materials (e.g. signs, plaques, labels, and markings)
  Ideal for hobbyists, small businesses, handmade workshops, schools, and creative studios.

Technical Specifications

Plotter type: roll-fed cutting plotter

Cutting Parameters

• Maximum cutting length: 143 cm
• Maximum cutting area with cutting mat: 21.6 × 30.5 cm
• Maximum cutting area without cutting mat: 21.3 × 143 cm
• Maximum paper weight: 300 g/m2

Features and Technologies

• Matless cutting: Yes
• Roll feeding: Yes
• Print & Cut technology: Yes (printing and automatic contour cutting)
• Over Cut function: No (no additional edge overcutting feature)
• Roll feeder included: No

Connectivity and Control

• Bluetooth: Yes
• USB: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• RS-232 serial port: No
• Ethernet: No

Software

• Operating system: Windows / macOS
• Software: Silhouette Studio (free version included)
• Compatibility: CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator (paid upgrade required)
• Software language: The Silhouette Studio software program is offered in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Czech, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Indonesian, Tagalog, Burmese, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Saudi Arabian, Vietnamese, Iranian
• AAS support: No (automatic registration mark detection system not supported)
• Free designs included: 50 projects
• Internet connection: Required for software updates and downloading designs

Tools and Automation

• Blade type: AutoBlade
• Blade adjustment: Automatic and manual
• Automatic blade setting: Yes
• Active knife simulation: No
• Arc smoothing: No

Additional Features

• Scoring function: No
• Embossing function: No
• Foiling function: Yes (requires the dedicated Silhouette Foil Transfer Kit, sold separately)
• Cutting mat included: Yes
• Paper support: Yes
• Flex/Flock film support: Yes
• Sticker support: Yes
• Electrostatic platform compatibility: Yes
• Recommended use: Hobby / Small Business

Dimensions and Technical Data

• Device dimensions: 44 × 16.3 × 12.4 cm
• Weight: 1.85 kg
• Power supply: AC mains power

Package Information

• Stand included: No
• Free subscription: 1 month
• Warranty: 24 months

The set includes:

• Silhouette Portrait 4 plotter
• Cutting mat 20.3 cm x 30.5 cm (A4)
• Auto blade (also suitable for Cameo4)
• Power cable
• Power terminal
• Silhouette Studio software (download)
• 50 patterns in Silhouette Studio
• Monthly voucher for use at Silhouette Design Store
• Blade cleaning and adjustment tool