Incomplete cutting (won't release)
Medium severitySymptoms
Blanks don't separate from the skeleton; must be forced
Probable causes
- Worn knives
- uneven make-ready
- damaged cutting plate
- harder material than planned
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The Print Guy · 2026-10-05
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