Abstract: A graphical user interface for use with a paper winder system. The graphical user interface can include a main control screen including at least one of a web handling section, a log/core handling section, and a menu section. The graphical user interface can include a change parameters screen including at least one parameter field that allows a user to adjust at least one parameter according to which the paper winder system operates. The graphical user interface can include at least one of a help menu screen, a change message screen, a control panels screen, and a create product codes screen.

Abstract: A rewinder having a first winding roll that transports and supports the web, and a second winding roll located a distance from the first winding roll to define a nip therebetween. The rewinder also include at least one core support plate that is curved for receiving and guiding cores adjacent the first winding roll, a contact finger located adjacent the first winding roll, and a web separation bar adjacent the first winding roll and movable into pressing relationship with the web to press the web against the contact finger to separate the web. In some embodiments, the contact finger is recessed within the first winding roll such that the web separation bar presses the web only against the contact finger to separate the web.