Formax Cut-True 15M Guillotine Paper Cutter

The Formax Cut-True 15M is a 15-inch manual tabletop guillotine paper cutter, built by Formax in the Cut-True line and made in Poland. It is sized for print shops, in-plant binderies, and quick-print operations that trim short stacks, covers, and proofs without stepping up to a floor-model cutter. As a manual guillotine paper cutter, the 15M uses a hand clamp and lever cut, so it is straightforward to operate and easy to keep in a finishing corner rather than dedicating floor space to it. The 15-inch throat handles common card and cover stock, and the tabletop format suits a shop that needs a reliable 15 inch paper cutter for everyday trimming rather than high-volume production runs. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer, not a reseller, and has sold and serviced print-finishing equipment from Michigan since 1984. The Cut-True 15M arrives backed by factory-trained service technicians covering Michigan and the Great Lakes, plus in-house knife sharpening to keep the blade cutting clean. The 15M is the middle of three manual Cut-True tabletop models we carry, between the smaller 13M and the wider 16M, so it is the natural choice for a shop that wants more capacity than an entry tabletop cutter without the cost or footprint of a programmable or hydraulic guillotine. When you buy the Cut-True 15M from Mid-State Litho, we quote it, freight it, and stand behind it: delivery, setup guidance, and service from people who know the machine. If you are weighing a tabletop paper cutter against a powered-backgauge model, talk to us first and we will point you to the right Cut-True for your volume.

The Formax Cut-True Line: Manual to Hydraulic

Mid-State Litho carries the full Formax Cut-True line, from manual tabletop cutters up to production hydraulic guillotines, so you can match the cutter to your volume and step up later without changing brands:

• Manual (M): Cut-True 13M ($895), Cut-True 15M ($2,425, this page), Cut-True 16M ($3,575)
• Programmable (S): Cut-True 23S ($5,195), Cut-True 27S ($11,095)
• Automatic (A): Cut-True 28A ($14,720), Cut-True 29A ($18,995)
• Hydraulic (H): Cut-True 29H ($24,995), Cut-True 31H ($35,145), Cut-True 33H ($48,995)

The 15M is the step up from the 13M for shops that want a wider 15-inch throat in a manual tabletop unit; when you are ready to move to a programmable backgauge, the Cut-True 23S is the next step. See the full Formax range, and compare production models in our hydraulic guillotine paper cutters collection.

How to Choose a Guillotine Paper Cutter

Four questions narrow the field quickly:

1. Volume and duty cycle. Occasional short stacks are well served by a manual M model like the 15M; daily production points to a programmable S, automatic A, or hydraulic H cutter.
2. Cut width. The 15M handles 15-inch stock; for heavier formats, step up to the 16M, the 23S, and beyond.
3. Clamp and blade drive. The M models use a manual hand clamp; the larger Cut-True units add a powered or hydraulic clamp for high-volume cutting.
4. Budget. The catalog ladder runs from $895 (13M) to $48,995 (33H). At $2,425, the 15M is the reliable manual tabletop choice for a shop that does not need floor-model cost.

Why Buy from Mid-State Litho

• Authorized Formax dealer, not a marketplace reseller.
• Family-owned in Michigan, founded June 1984, with more than 40 years in print finishing.
• Factory-trained service technicians covering Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
• In-house knife sharpening for guillotine cutters.
• We deliver it, install it, train the operator, and keep it running.
• Financing and leasing available; see financing and leasing, contact us for a quote, or learn more about Mid-State Litho.

Frequently Asked Questions

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