Formax Cut-True 16M Manual Guillotine Paper Cutter
Formax Cut-True 16M manual guillotine paper cutter from Mid-State Litho, your Michigan-based authorized Formax dealer since 1984.
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Details & specifications
The Formax Cut-True 16M is a manual tabletop guillotine paper cutter for print shops and bindery operations that trim short stacks, business cards, and small-format work. It uses a lever-activated cutting arm and a hardened-steel guillotine blade, with an LED laser line to show the cut and a metal stand so it sits at working height. As the manual entry in the Cut-True guillotine line, it suits operations that cut intermittently rather than running an electric or hydraulic cutter all day. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer and has sold and serviced cutters across Michigan and the Great Lakes since 1984. We do our own in-house knife sharpening, so the blade stays sharp without shipping it out. This is not a drop-ship: our factory-trained technicians deliver it, set it up, and back it with same-day and next-day service. Made in Poland.
Specifications
| Type | Manual guillotine paper cutter (tabletop, on metal stand) |
|---|---|
| Cutting action | Lever-activated arm, hardened-steel guillotine blade |
| Sighting | LED laser cut line |
| Origin | Made in Poland |
| Lead time | Ships in 2-4 weeks, truck-freight FOB with lift gate |
| MSL SKU | EQ-446 |
| Vendor SKU | Cut-True 16M |
How to choose a guillotine paper cutter
- Manual vs electric vs hydraulic: the Cut-True 16M is manual (lever arm), best for intermittent, short-stack cutting. Electric and hydraulic models in the Cut-True line drive the blade with power for higher daily volume and thicker stacks.
- Cut width: match the machine to your widest sheet. The 16M is a small-format/tabletop cutter; the larger Cut-True models (such as the 23S) handle wider work.
- Sighting and setup: the 16M includes an LED laser line and a metal stand, which matter for placement accuracy and operator ergonomics.
- Blade service: factor in blade sharpening and cutting-stick replacement. An authorized dealer with in-house knife sharpening keeps a guillotine cutting clean without sending the knife out.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cut-True 16M manual or electric?
It is a manual guillotine cutter with a lever-activated cutting arm, the entry point in the Cut-True line below the electric and hydraulic models.
What helps line up the cut?
An LED laser line projects the cut position, and the unit comes with a metal stand.
Where is the Cut-True 16M made?
Poland.
Do you sharpen the blade and stock cutting sticks?
Yes. Mid-State Litho does in-house knife sharpening and supplies cutting sticks and replacement blades for Formax cutters.
How does it ship and does Mid-State Litho install it?
It ships truck-freight, FOB with a lift gate, in 2-4 weeks. We are an authorized Formax dealer with factory-trained technicians who deliver, install, and service across Michigan and the Great Lakes (not a drop-ship).
Compare Cut-True models
The Cut-True 16M is the manual, small-format model. Shops needing wider or higher-volume cutting should compare it with the larger semi-automatic Cut-True models such as the Cut-True 23S in the guillotine paper cutters and Formax collections.
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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.
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Lease and purchase options available.