<p>The invention relates to a separating apparatus for a punched sheet (2) having a portion surrounded by cuts, comprising a feed roller (1) for feeding the punched sheet (2) and a press roller (6) disposed above the feed roller (1) to elastically pinch a tip end portion of the punched sheet (2) fed between the rollers. An actuator (20) actuates the press roller (6) to move along a circumferential surface of the feed roller (1) at the same speed as that of the punched sheet (2), whereby a portion (2a) surrounded by cuts is separated from the punched sheet (2). <IMAGE></p>
