An apparatus for separating a printed paper web

own device for separating a printed paper web (03) comprising a first and a second adjustable cutting unit (10) each having a blade (11) and a counter knife (12) between which passes a to be separated web (03), wherein the first and second adjustable cutting unit (10) transversely to the web running direction, spaced from each other and at least as part of an adjustment range (X) are movable, the at least two adjustable cutting units (10) each have at least one of the other cutting unit (10) mechanically independent axial drive (09 , 19), and wherein the same adjustable cutting unit (10) associated with the knife (11) and counter knife (12) have a common axial drive (09, have 19), characterized in that the (the same adjustable cutting unit 10) (associated knife 11) and the counter knife (12) at a common, the web to be cut (03) a U-shape encompassing the longitudinal side of the frame ( 18) are arranged in that the adjustable cutting units (10) each movable its own, mechanical (independently of the other cutting unit 10) Framework ...