If you are searching for the right paper cutter or trimmer for your home or office, you might have found that there are a surprising number of features to consider for such a seemingly simple tool. However, if you are looking to take your business to the next level, you know that producing your own documents such as reports, presentations, and proposals can give you the control and flexibility that you need. Paper cutters and trimmers are a big part of the document production process, and Fellowes makes some of the best on the market. In this article, we will discuss and explain some of the features you might want to look for when choosing a Fellowes cutter or trimmer.
1. Paper Clamp: a paper clamp holds paper in place in order to ensure a precise cut over the whole stack of paper. This often overlooked feature is great for cutting bigger stacks of paper with ten sheets or more. The clamp will help to keep your paper from shifting during the cutting process.
2. Permanent Alignment Grid: This is simple grid on the cutting base that helps you make sure that the paper or stack of paper you are cutting is properly aligned inside the trimmer. The alignment grid on the cutter will help you to cut your documents to specific measurements and can even help when cutting angles.
3. Adjustable Back Edge Guide: Holds the paper in place, ensuring fast and precise repeat cutting.
4. SafeCut LED: Generally considered to be safer to the eyes than some of the laser systems that are out there. Certain Fellowes paper cutting systems offer an LED (light emitting diode) to safely and precisely indicate the cutting line.
5. Designer Blades: A great way for you to get a little creative with your trimming, Fellowes designer blades allow you to add a custom wavy pattern to the cut edge of your page. Specialty blades are also available for both perforating and scoring applications.
6. SafeCut: The Fellowes Safe Cut system ensures that users can exchange cutting elements and cartridges without ever having to touch the blade. The guard also prevents any sort of accidental blade exposure during trimming.
7. Automatic Blade Locking System: This is another very important safety feature that ensures that the cutting blade is never exposed when the trimming machine is not in use, so you don t have to worry about accidental contact with the blade. This feature is important to look for when choosing a guillotine paper cutter.
8. Cutting Length: Most of the Fellowes cutting and trimming machines are available in more than one cutting length. Cutters and trimmers are available with cutting lengths of 12 inches, 15 inches or 18 inches. It is important that you choose a paper cutter with a cutting length or blade length that is equal to or longer than the largest sheet that you will need to cut.
9. Cutting Ability: Depending on the Fellowes machine you choose, you will have the ability to cut a wide variety of material thickness from paper to foam board. It is always a good idea to consider the types of materials that you will need to cut before choosing a cutter or trimmer.
As you can see, there are many features to consider when you are shopping for a paper trimmer or cutter. These nine features should give you a good starting place in your search for the cutter that will be right for your needs. Take your time, compare the models and choose a machine that you can count on to do the job right.
Author Resource:
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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