What exactly is staggered cut printing?

Staggered cut printing is a finishing method where several panels on one printed piece are trimmed to different heights so each panel's bottom edge is exposed like a stack of tabs. Readers can see every section at once instead of flipping through pages, which makes it a favorite for layered marketing pieces.

• How it works: panels are stacked and cut at graduated lengths, leaving a visible strip of each panel below the one in front.
• Why use it: it turns a single sheet into a quick-scan reference with a built-in index along the bottom edge.
• Best for: tiered price lists, service menus, sales sheets, event schedules, and take-one flyers.
• Design tip: put a heading or category label in the exposed tab area of each panel so the piece reads clearly when fanned out.