Mid-State Litho is an authorized dealer for electric and automatic paper cutters from MBM Triumph (Krug & Priester), Formax, and Standard Horizon. The lineup runs from the semi-automatic Triumph 4315 (16.7 in cut width) up to fully programmable floor-standing machines like the Triumph 6660 and the automatic Formax Cut-True 29A. Based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, we install each cutter, train your operators, and service everything we sell across the Great Lakes region, including in-house knife sharpening. Family-owned and serving print shops, binderies, and in-plant production since 1984.
Whether you need an entry electric paper cutter for daily digital-print trimming, an automatic paper cutting machine for mid-volume work, or a programmable guillotine cutter for repeat production runs, we can match the right machine to your sheet sizes, volume, and budget. 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 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 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 $5,000 to $7,000 (Formax 23S, Triumph 4350) up to $19,000 and above for programmable floor-standing cutters (Triumph 5260 and 6660). Leasing and financing are available.
Why Buy from Mid-State Litho
- Authorized dealer for MBM (Krug & Priester), Formax, and Standard Horizon.
- Family-owned in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serving the Great Lakes region since 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, plus a team you can reach. About Mid-State Litho.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an electric paper cutter and how does it work?
An electric paper cutter uses a powered knife drive to make clean, square cuts through a stack of paper. The operator sets the stack against the backgauge, the clamp holds it, and an electric motor drives the blade. Compared with a manual lever cutter, the electric drive cuts thicker lifts with less effort and more repeatable accuracy.
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, moving 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, but these machines typically handle several hundred sheets of 20 lb bond per lift. Tell us your typical lift height and stock and we will match a model to it.
What size paper can an electric paper cutter handle?
Cut widths in this lineup run from about 16.7 in up to 25 in and beyond, covering digital sheets through small-format press sheets. Match the cut width to your largest sheet.
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.