Mid-State Litho is an authorized dealer for U.S. Paper Counters (U.S. Count line) in Grand Blanc, Michigan. U.S. Paper Counters builds American-made sheet counters and batch tabbers for print shops, binderies, and packaging operations that need accurate stack counts without friction-style miscounts. We sell, install, train, and service this line across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
This brand page indexes the live U.S. Count machines we list: Bantam-1, Countwise-1, Count-Wise M, and the Shooter IID in-line press counter/tabber. Related hubs: paper counting machines, paper joggers, and guillotine paper cutters. Note: Count print finishing (Martin Yale Industries creasers, knife folders, numbering) is a different brand family. Counting and Count finishing are not the same line.
Sizing a counter is a sheet size, tabbing, and offline vs in-line conversation. We will match the model to your stock and daily volume, quote trade-in when an older counter still has life, and put the machine on the floor with operator training. Availability varies by SKU. Financing and leasing is available through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Call 1-800-343-4231.
U.S. Count model lineup
Bantam-1 sheet counter
The Bantam-1 sheet counter and batch tabber is the entry path. It counts on a 15 by 18 inch table at up to 2,000 sheets per minute, with a 6 inch throat and batch settings from 5 to 999, on 110V. Tabbing and non-tabbing configurations are both available. Tabbing inserts batch flags in the stack; non-tabbing counts only. Options can include 220-volt service, base cabinet, foot pedal, and coupon tray. Confirm configuration on the quote.
Countwise-1 sheet counter
The Countwise-1 paper counter steps up to a 28 by 28 inch table, touch-screen control, up to 2,500 sheets per minute, an 8 inch throat, a single jogging plate, and batch settings from 3 to 9,999. Available in tabbing and non-tabbing paths. Confirm exact specs on the quote.
Count-Wise M
The Count-Wise M paper counter is the large-format path. It runs the Countwise-1 counting specs over a 32 by 32 inch air-flotation table (36 by 36 actual) for oversize and heavier stock, on 110V with 220V available.
Shooter IID in-line press counter and tabber
The Shooter IID mounts in line on press for counting and tabbing without an offline stack station. It has a touch screen, a base stand as standard, a 16 inch tape chute, variable tab length, and 3 tabs per second on 110V. Confirm press fit and configuration on the quote.
How to choose a paper counting machine
Four decisions settle most quotes.
Tabbing or count-only. Tabbing models flag batches so operators can pull exact quantities. Count-only costs less when you only need a total.
Sheet size and stock. Standard tables handle common commercial sizes. Oversize and heavy stock usually want Count-Wise M air flotation.
Offline vs in-line. Bantam-1, Countwise-1, and Count-Wise M count stacks offline. Shooter IID counts and tabs on press.
Volume and workflow neighbors. Pair counters with joggers for square stacks and cutters for trim-to-size. Multi-brand bindery fit is normal here.
Why buy U.S. Count from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned print-finishing dealer since 1984 and an authorized U.S. Paper Counters dealer with factory-trained technicians for install, training, preventive maintenance, and repair across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Service. Setup, calibration, and common wear items are handled through MSL service. See service and support.
Trade-ins and financing. Written trade-in values when the old counter still has life. Financing and leasing through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Used options: used and refurbished equipment.
Clear brand map. U.S. Count = sheet counters. Count print finishing = Martin Yale Industries crease/fold/number/perf. We will keep the quote path clear. Read more about Mid-State Litho or contact us.
Call 1-800-343-4231 (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern).
U.S. Count FAQ
Is Mid-State Litho an authorized U.S. Paper Counters dealer?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized U.S. Paper Counters dealer for the U.S. Count line. We sell, install, train, and service these counters across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
What is the difference between Bantam-1 and Countwise-1?
Table size, speed and batch range. The Bantam-1 counts on a 15 by 18 inch table at up to 2,000 sheets per minute, with a 6 inch throat and batches from 5 to 999. The Countwise-1 counts on a 28 by 28 inch table at up to 2,500 sheets per minute, with an 8 inch throat, a single jogging plate, and batches from 3 to 9,999. Both come in tabbing and non-tabbing versions.
What does a batch tabber do?
It inserts a paper tab into the stack at each batch count so operators can pull exact quantities without recounting.
Is U.S. Count the same as Count print finishing?
No. U.S. Count is sheet counting equipment from U.S. Paper Counters. Count print finishing is a Martin Yale Industries brand for creasers, knife folders, perforators, and numbering. See Count print finishing.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service U.S. Count equipment?
Yes. Factory-trained technicians install, train operators, and service U.S. Count equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Can I finance a Countwise-1 or Count-Wise M?
Yes. Financing and leasing run through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Start at financing and leasing or call 1-800-343-4231.
Is there a machine that counts sheets of paper?
Yes. A paper counter separates and tallies the sheets in a stack. Mid-State Litho stocks four U.S. Count models: the Bantam-1, the Countwise-1, the Count-Wise M with a 32 by 32 inch air-flotation table, and the Shooter IID, which counts and tabs in line on press.
What is a paper counting machine called?
Shops call it a paper counter, a sheet counter, or a batch counter. When it also inserts a marker at each batch it is a batch tabber. U.S. Count builds all of these in one line.
How do you count sheets of paper accurately?
Weighing a stack estimates the count, and a paper counter measures it. The counter separates the sheets, counts each one, and stops at the batch number the operator sets, so a 500 sheet batch is 500 sheets. On the Count-Wise M an air-flotation table floats oversize and heavy stock that friction counters miscount.