Unwind Roll Chart
A quick reference for roll orientation and print direction, especially when you're sending us printed film for toll slitting or rework.
Standard Unwind Positions
The chart below shows the 8 industry-standard unwind positions. If you're sending us printed rolls for toll slitting or rework, the unwind direction is a critical detail, so we can make sure your film is wound correctly to run on your equipment.
Outside Wound, Top Off First
Copy reads across the web; the top of the copy comes off the roll first.
Outside Wound, Bottom Off First
Copy reads across the web; the bottom of the copy comes off the roll first.
Outside Wound, Right Side Off First
Copy reads with the web; the right side of the copy comes off the roll first.
Outside Wound, Left Side Off First
Copy reads with the web; the left side of the copy comes off the roll first.
Inside Wound, Top Off First
Copy reads across the web; the top of the copy comes off the roll first.
Inside Wound, Bottom Off First
Copy reads across the web; the bottom of the copy comes off the roll first.
Inside Wound, Right Side Off First
Copy reads with the web; the right side of the copy comes off the roll first.
Inside Wound, Left Side Off First
Copy reads with the web; the left side of the copy comes off the roll first.
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