Bantam-1 Sheet Counter and Batch Tabber
Bantam-1 sheet counter & batch tabber from U.S. Paper Counters - up to 2,000 counts/min, color touchscreen, inline tabbing. Dealer Mid-State Litho.
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Details & specifications
The BANTAM-1 from U.S. Paper Counters is a compact, high-speed sheet counter and tabber for quantity control and batch tracking in printing, packaging, and finishing shops. It counts at up to 2,000 sheets per minute, has a color touchscreen, and inserts tabs between batches, which catches shortages, overages, and counting errors as the job runs.
Key features
- Counts up to 2,000 sheets per minute
- Inserts a visible tab between batches of 5 to 9,999 sheets
- 4.5" color touchscreen with fast batch setup
- Handles 12 lb bond up to .010 cover stock (25-250 gsm)
- Real-time display of total, batch, and overage counts
- Compact tabletop design with a 15" x 18" counting surface and 6" throat height
- Low maintenance and simple setup
- Customizable interface and layouts for specialized workflows
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Counting speed | Up to 2,000 counts per minute |
| Sheet size (min to max) | 2.25" x 4" to 15" x 18" |
| Paper weight range | 12 lb bond to .010 cover (25-250 gsm) |
| Throat height | 6" (15 cm) |
| Counting table size | 15" x 18" (38 x 46 cm) |
| Electrical | 120V AC, 10A or 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Net weight | 160 lbs (73 kg) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 30" x 18.5" x 37" (76 x 47 x 94 cm) |
Applications
- Commercial print shops: accurate counts on tabbed stacks for delivery
- Packaging and fulfillment: count verification for inserts, coupons, and product literature
- In-house printing: job batching and workflow control
- Stock verification: counts incoming and outgoing paper supplies
Available options
- Base cabinet with locking storage, which adds mobility and organized storage
- Coupon tray for sheets smaller than 2.25"
- Custom user interface for specialized operations or formats
Benefits
- Replaces manual counting and batching, which cuts labor time
- Improves accuracy for incoming stock verification and outgoing deliveries
- Real-time tabbing and touchscreen setup keep jobs moving
- Runs paper from thin bond to thick cover stock
- USA-made with industrial-grade parts
About U.S. Paper Counters
U.S. Paper Counters builds American-made sheet counters and counter/tabbers for print, mail, and finishing shops. Mid-State Litho carries the full paper counting line and supports it with installation and service.
Choosing a U.S. Paper Counters counter or counter/tabber
The ladder runs from inline press counters up to production counter/tabbers, and the key question is whether you need batch tabbing (a tab inserted between counted stacks) or counting only. The Shooter IID in-line press counter/tabber is the entry option for press-side counting. The Countwise-1 is a counter-only tabletop unit, with the Countwise-1 with Tabbing adding batch tab insertion. The Countwise-M is the higher-capacity sheet counter. This page is the Bantam-1 with Tabbing configuration at $23,900, which counts up to 2,000 sheets per minute and inserts a visible tab between batches of 5 to 9,999 sheets. The non-tabbing Bantam-1 base configuration ($20,450) is the same counter without batch tabbing, so choose the with-tabbing model when you need batch separation and the base model when you only need fast, accurate counting. Confirm the right configuration and any 220V or coupon-tray options with our team.
Why Buy From Mid-State Litho
- Authorized U.S. Paper Counters dealer with factory-trained sales and service, not a drop-ship reseller.
- Second-generation, family-owned Michigan dealership founded in June 1984, serving the Great Lakes region.
- We deliver, install, and support the machine for its working life, with real phone support and genuine parts.
- One point of accountability for the counter, options, and service. Request a quote and we will match the configuration to your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the Bantam-1 count?
Up to 2,000 sheets per minute, with a real-time display of total, batch, and overage counts.
What does the tabbing function do?
It inserts a clearly visible tab between counted batches of 5 to 9,999 sheets, so stacks are separated for packing, binding, or delivery.
What paper stocks can it handle?
From 12 lb bond up to .010 cover stock (about 25 to 250 gsm), on sheets from 2.25" x 4" up to 15" x 18".
How is it controlled?
Through a 4.5" color touchscreen with fast batch setup and customizable layouts for specialized workflows.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service it?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized U.S. Paper Counters dealer providing installation and service across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Compare it with our tabbing machines and the 220-volt service option.
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.