User`s guide
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1-4 VariQuest
®
Cutout Maker 1800
User’s Guide
Materials
Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types
Materials
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Use of material other than that specified for use with the Cutout Maker may result
in poor cut quality and damage to the blade.
There is no direct correlation between paper weight and the classification of paper
as “light weight” or “heavy weight” among manufacturers of construction paper.
Due to the large variation of paper classifications, VariQuest
®
Cutout Maker
paper is defined below.
Paper Classifications
• Light construction paper: 40-50 lbs
• Heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs
• Cold laminated light construction paper: 40-50 lbs light construction paper + the
VariQuest
®
Cold Laminator
dual-sided laminate.
• Cold laminated heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs heavy construction paper +
VariQuest
®
Cold Laminator
dual-sided laminate.
• Cardstock: 80-100 lbs
• Bond (copier) paper: 20 lbs
Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types
Refer to the following tables to determine the paper weight for unspecified paper
types. These tables will help determine if you have light or heavy construction
paper. Weight measurements are determined by a scale based on number of
sheets and size of paper.
Light Weight Construction Paper
9"x12" 12"x18" 18"x24" 24"x36"
100 sheets
1-1.3 lbs 2-2.5 lbs 4-5 lbs 8-10 lbs
500 sheets
5-6.3 lbs 10-12.5 lbs 20-25 lbs 40-50 lbs
Heavy Weight Construction Paper
9"x12" 12"x18" 18"x24" 24"x36"
100 sheets
1.5-2 lbs 3-4 lbs 6-8 lbs 12-16 lbs
500 sheets
7.5-10 lbs 15-20 lbs 30-40 lbs 60-80 lbs