Press paper manually

Press the paper with a couching sheet or felts and press bar, further draining water of the paper and reducing drying time. The goal is to press in a way that the whole of the paper dries evenly. Press bars can be books, couching sheets or mechanically operated paper presses.

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skill/competence

occupation-specific

Press paper manually is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Artisan papermaker: Artisan papermakers create paper slurry, strain it on screens, and dry it manually or using small scale equipment.

Press paper manually is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Press paper manually – ESCO