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Scotch Paper Cutter Ergonomic Evaluation

The Ergonomic Breakdown

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Scotch Paper Cutter

Scotch Paper Cutter

Chris Adams, 2006, Licensed to About.com
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Breakdown: Human-Machine Interfaces

The Paper Cutter has one human-machine interface, the handle. The handle has a comfortable form factor that is perfect for pushing the paper cutter along. It also has a rubberized surface to increase your grip.

Ergonomic Breakdown: Comfort Factors

The Paper Cutter has a curved handle that supports the natural wrist position while cutting. It also has a mildly soft rubberized grip that gives good traction and feel to your fingers.

Ergonomic Breakdown: Efficiency Factors

The Paper Cutter reduces the motion and time needed to cut a piece of paper.
  • Cutting paper is done in one long sweeping motion. You simply push the cutter the length of the paper.
  • Once started the paper cutter keeps the paper taught so it can be done one handed.
  • Cutting paper off a roll can be done one handed.
  • Cutting a piece of paper off of a 48" roll can be done in a single second.
  • The bold color scheme makes it easy to find in the midst of other supplies.

Use, Misuse & Unknowns

The Paper Cutter is almost foolproof to use. You place the paper in the opening and then push. You may need to hold the paper taught as you start the cut, but after that the cutter does it for you.

You can make straight cuts with a raised straight edge. Guiding the paper cutter along the roll of paper produces a straight cut as well.

You cant misuse it or hurt yourself with it. Unless you poke yourself in the eye, that is. You can even sit and step on it without breaking it.

The design can be used left and right handed.

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