Paper Cutters -- The Winning Edge

Among the questions Adams suggests that end users ask manufacturers while on the prowl for a cutting system: How fast are the knife changes? What are the safety features, and how easy is it to use? Printing and bindery professionals need to be on the lookout for automation, he says.

"Reliability is a big factor," Adams says. "So self-diagnostic features and the support of a field service force are other requisites to consider. You also want to make sure that a complete and dependable spare parts and consumables source is part of the package."