Get the Best Results with a Guillotine Cutter

If you find yourself needing to give documents and projects a clean edge, then using a guillotine cutter from AfterPrint is the answer!

Our range of trimmers offers solutions for schools, offices, home offices, and so much more!

For our new blog, we are going to share everything you need to know about using a guillotine paper cutter properly.

Your Guide to Guillotine Paper Cutters

Firstly, you will need to choose a guillotine paper cutter with good safety features, such as a blade latch and finger guard.
Count the number of sheets you need to cut and determine whether your cutter can handle them. Each trimmer has a cutting capacity, so if you try to cut too many sheets at once, it will dull the blade the more it is used. Cutting too many sheets at once will give your paper rough edges, too. We recommend separating sheets into piles, as if you need to cut more than your cutter can handle at once. This will make your job easier.

Place your paper on the cutter’s base, which most likely has a measurement grid and/or a cutting guide. If you need to measure your paper or are trying to make a special cut (such as an angled one), take advantage of these features. If the cutter is equipped with a paper clamp, please use it to keep your materials in place while cutting.

Now it is time to begin cutting your paper by bringing the blade down slowly and keeping your hands out of the way. After the paper has been cut, recycle any scraps and be sure to use the blade latch to secure the blade. This prevents it from tipping over or crashing down and helps protect you from injury when using the cutter.

Simply repeat this process every time you need to use your guillotine cutter.

Using a guillotine paper cutter is simple, though you may need to experiment a bit before you get the desired results. The most important thing to remember is to respect your trimmer’s cutting capacity and exercise caution, and you will be able to cut your paper without any issues.

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If you have any more questions about guillotine cutters from AfterPrint, please contact us today.