Mid-State Litho is an authorized dealer for electric and automatic paper cutters from MBM Triumph (Krug & Priester), Formax, and Standard Horizon. The lineup starts at the semi-automatic Triumph 4315 (16 7/8 in cut width). It goes up to fully automatic paper cutting machines like the programmable Triumph 6660 and the Formax Cut-True 29A. This is part of our full range of industrial guillotine paper cutters.
From Grand Blanc, Michigan, we install each cutter, train your operators, and service everything we sell across the Great Lakes region. That service includes in-house knife sharpening. Mid-State Litho is family-owned. It started in 1984 and serves print shops, binderies, and in-plant production.
We match the machine to your sheet sizes, volume, and budget. An entry electric paper cutter suits daily digital-print trimming. An automatic paper cutting machine suits mid-volume work, and a programmable guillotine cutter suits repeat production runs. Need a hydraulic guillotine instead? See the hydraulic guillotine paper cutters hub. Financing and leasing are available, so contact us for a configuration and quote.
MBM Triumph Electric and Programmable Cutters (Krug & Priester)
The Triumph line spans semi-automatic trimmers to fully programmable floor-standing cutters: 4315 (semi-automatic, 16 7/8 in), 4350, 4815, 4850 (automatic), 4855 (programmable), 5255, 5260, 6655, and 6660 (programmable). Start semi-automatic for daily digital-print trimming and move up to programmable models that store cut sequences for repeat production. The Triumph 4855 is a popular programmable choice for shops standardizing repeatable jobs.
Formax Cut-True Electric Cutters
Formax Cut-True covers air-table and programmable automatic models for mid-volume shops: 23S (semi-automatic), 27S, 28A (automatic), and 29A (automatic). The Formax Cut-True 29A is the flagship fully automatic model when you want powered clamping and programmable positioning at a mid-volume price point.
Standard Horizon Electric Cutters
Standard Horizon builds quiet, oil-free electric cutters suited to digital print environments: the APC-450, the PC-640, and the PC-P430. These models are quote-only. Contact us for configuration and pricing.
How to Choose an Electric Paper Cutter
Four questions narrow the field fast:
- Automation level. Semi-automatic (manual or assisted clamp plus electric knife, e.g. Triumph 4315) versus automatic (powered clamp, e.g. Triumph 4850 or Formax 28A) versus fully programmable (stores cut sequences, e.g. Triumph 4855, 5260, or 6655).
- Cut width. Match the cut width to your largest sheet. This lineup spans roughly 16 7/8 in to 25 in and beyond.
- Volume. Occasional digital-print trimming, daily production runs, or high-volume bindery work each point to a different tier.
- Budget and financing. Entry electric models run roughly $5,200 to $7,400 (Formax Cut-True 23S, Triumph 4350). Semi-automatic tabletops like the Triumph 4315 sit near $6,200. Programmable floor-standing cutters run $14,100 to $23,800 (Triumph 4855 to Speedcut 56). A refurbished machine from our used equipment inventory is another way to hit a budget number. Leasing and financing are available.
If you need a desktop electric paper cutter, the tabletop Triumph 4315 and 4350 fit on a workbench. Everything from the 4815 up is a floor-standing machine. Pair the cutter with a paper jogger for square lifts before every cut.
Why Buy from Mid-State Litho
- Authorized dealer for MBM (Krug & Priester), Formax, and Standard Horizon.
- Family-owned in Grand Blanc, Michigan, with 42 years in the Great Lakes region (founded June 1984).
- Factory-trained technicians, on-site installation, and operator training. See service and support.
- In-house knife sharpening for every cutter we sell.
- Leasing and financing available. Call 1-800-343-4231 to reach a person who installed these cutters, not a call center. About Mid-State Litho.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an electric paper cutter cost?
Semi-automatic tabletop models like the MBM Triumph 4315 start at $6,179. Automatic machines such as the Triumph 4350 ($7,403) and Formax Cut-True 28A ($14,720) cover the mid-range. Fully automatic programmable floor models run from $14,104 for the Triumph 4855 to $23,799 for the Triumph Speedcut 56. Standard Horizon electric cutters are quote-only. Call 1-800-343-4231 for same-day pricing.
Is there a desktop or tabletop electric paper cutter?
Yes. The MBM Triumph 4315 (semi-automatic) and 4350 (automatic) are tabletop machines with a 16 7/8 inch cut width. They are sized for a workbench in a copy room or small print shop. Both are also available as packages with a stand, spare knife, and cutting sticks. From the Triumph 4815 up, the cutters in this collection are floor-standing.
What is the difference between semi-automatic and fully automatic electric paper cutters?
A semi-automatic cutter (for example the Triumph 4315) pairs an electric knife with a manual or assisted clamp and manual backgauge positioning. A fully automatic or programmable cutter (for example the Triumph 4855 or Formax Cut-True 29A) powers the clamp and stores cut sequences. It moves the backgauge to each programmed position for fast, repeatable production.
How many sheets can an electric paper cutter cut at once?
Capacity depends on cut height and paper weight. On these machines, each lift is typically several hundred sheets of 20 lb bond. Tell us your typical lift height and stock and we will match a model to it.
Does Mid-State Litho service electric paper cutters?
Yes. We install, train operators, and service every cutter we sell across the Great Lakes, with factory-trained technicians and in-house knife sharpening.