User Guide
Do you have questions about your X-ACTO knife or office product?
Our frequently asked questions feature video solutions and how-to instructions to help you use
our precision cutting products.
How do I replace the blade on my X-ACTO knife?
How do I replace the cartridge in a X-ACTO rotary paper cutter?
How do I replace the cartridge on the Elmer's Crayon Pro sharpener?
How do I replace cutters on the X-ACTO School Pro Pencil Sharpener?
How do I replace the cutting strip on a X-ACTO rotary paper cutter?
How do I fix a jammed pencil sharpener?
How do I adjust the laser on a X-ACTO Laser Paper Cutter with a plastic base?
How do I use the X-ACTO Foam Board Cutter, item X7747?
How frequently should I change my blade on my X-ACTO knife?
How do I choose the right paper cutter for me?
What X-ACTO handles work with each X-ACTO blade?
How do you safely store and dispose of blades?
Who do we contact to request a donation in the United States?
How do I replace the blade on my X-ACTO knife?
Begin by twisting the knurled metal collar to loosen the blade.
Carefully remove the dull blade and dispose of it properly in the blade dispenser.
Insert the new, sharp #11 blade into the metal collar.
Finally, tighten the metal collar so the blade is secure.
How do I replace the cartridge in a X-ACTO rotary paper
cutter?
Changing the blade cartridge on your X-ACTO rotary paper cutter is an easy process
because of our patented protected blade changing system.
Begin by turning the blade cartridge counterclockwise toward the open circle icon.
Carefully and slowly pull the blade cartridge toward you to remove.
Insert the new blade cartridge by aligning the dot on the blade cartridge with the open
circle icon on the blade handle.
Turn the blade cartridge clockwise toward the dot to lock it into place and your X-ACTO
rotary paper cutter will be back to cutting10 sheets at a time.
Last but not least, properly dispose of the old blade in a nearby trash receptacle.
How do I replace the cartridge on the Elmer's Crayon Pro
sharpener?
Begin by unplugging the Elmer's Crayon Pro sharpener from the wall.
Next, remove the crayon shavings receptacle and turn the sharpener over to access the
blue blade cartridge inside the sharpener cover.