Specifications

Guillotine Cutter
Figure 9: Ideal Components
Be sure to align the guillotine cutter precisely to make both the binding cuts and any finishing cuts
to even out booklets. A precise cut requires that the paper holder is firmly holding the material
and the black Side Alignment Guide is screwed tight to prevent movement. e.g. Align the Side
Alignment Guide at precisely 5.5 inches from the blade to ensure a clean and accurate half cut for
a typical 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper and for all booklet and spiral bound manuals. Pay attention to
specific dimensions for all custom print jobs for stickers and inserts. Use the precision trimmer for
non-typical cuts
All spiral bound manuals must be cut down the center and folded to bind. If the guillotine is
uneven, then the final product will have rough edges on the outside or will be unevenly bound.
You can always cut an unbound copy to be even before binding should the edges come out uneven.
Remove excess blank pages at the end of the document
After stapling, cut booklets along the long ragged edges to remove any overlap or unevenness
from folding and stapling.
Guillotine Troubleshooting
Misalignment
1. Most problems with the Guillotine involve misalignment, cutting crooked, or cutting too
much or too little. Operators can correct most of these issues with detailed attention to the
placement of the Side Alignment Guide according to measurement indicator.
2. Measure alignment using the measurement indicator and place paper in center of cutting
surface for all cuts.
3. If you align the blade and still notice the cutting is incorrect, you can adjust the blade by
following the procedures outlined in the Operator’s Manual.
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