Formax FlashCard Business Card Cutter
Formax FlashCard automatic tabletop business card cutter from Mid-State Litho, an authorized Formax dealer in Michigan. Cuts up to 144 cards per minute, saves 16 jobs, and takes stock up to 350 gsm. Financing is available.
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Details & specifications
Compact Automatic Card Cutter
The Formax FlashCard is an economical, tabletop business card cutter built for short-run, on-demand finishing of full-bleed business cards, postcards, and photos. With automatic friction feeding, programmable job memory, and a compact footprint, it’s a great fit for print shops, small businesses, and schools that need to produce small batches quickly without manual trimming.
Key Features
- Up to 144 business cards per minute for steady short-run production
- 5 pre-programmed + 11 custom jobs (16 total) for repeat workflows
- Double friction feed system for reliable sheet feeding
- 0.1 mm cutting accuracy for clean, consistent results
- Handles coated, uncoated, and laminated stock up to 350 gsm / 130 lb cover
- Registration mark reader for enhanced alignment precision
- LCD control panel for fast job setup
- Self-sharpening blades reduce maintenance overhead
- Standard 3.5” cassette cuts 10-up business cards; optional cassettes available
Product Overview
The Formax FlashCard streamlines on-demand finishing for digital print shops by combining automated friction feeding, programmable job memory, and precision cutting in a tabletop footprint. It eliminates manual trimming and multi-pass cutting, improving both speed and consistency.
With optional quick-change cutting cassettes, operators can expand production beyond standard 10-up business cards to include postcards, photo prints, and small brochures — a flexible finishing solution that fits a wide range of applications.
Specifications
| Speed | Up to 144 business cards per minute |
| Paper Size | 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 14” |
| Paper Weight | Up to 350 gsm (130 lb cover) |
| Paper Stock | Coated, non-coated, laminated |
| Feed Capacity | Up to 40 sheets (200 gsm) |
| Cutting Accuracy | 0.1 mm |
| Minimum Cut Length | 40 mm |
| Programmable Jobs | 16 total (5 pre-programmed + 11 custom) |
| Feeding Style | Automatic friction |
| Registration Mark Reader | Yes |
| Standard Cassette | 3.5” (10-up business cards) |
Applications
- Business cards (full bleed)
- Postcards and short-run mailers
- Photo prints
- Small brochures
- Digital print finishing
Available Options
- Optional cutting cassettes (beyond standard 3.5”)
- Cabinet with waste bin
Benefits
- Reduces manual trimming and finishing time
- Improves cutting consistency and accuracy
- Supports repeatable workflows with saved jobs
- Handles a wide range of paper stocks
- Increases production efficiency for short-run print jobs
Why the FlashCard
The Formax FlashCard is a practical, economical solution for print environments that need reliable card cutting without complex setup. Its combination of automation, precision, and a compact footprint makes it ideal for short-run digital jobs, school and church projects, and small-business marketing collateral. For higher-volume or larger-format work (up to 13” x 19”), see the FlashCard XL.
FlashCard or FlashCard XL
Formax makes two FlashCard models, and Mid-State Litho sells both.
- FlashCard: takes 8.5 x 11 in and 8.5 x 14 in sheets and cuts up to 144 business cards per minute.
- Formax FlashCard XL: takes sheets up to 13 x 19 in from larger digital presses.
- To cut full stacks of sheets in one cycle, look at a guillotine paper cutter instead.
Compare every model on the business card cutters page. See all Formax equipment from Mid-State Litho.
Support and financing
Mid-State Litho is a Michigan-based authorized Formax dealer. Formax ships the FlashCard direct to you as a parcel.
For setup and service questions, see service and support. To pay in monthly amounts, see financing and leasing. For other questions, use the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What sheet sizes does the Formax FlashCard take?
The FlashCard takes 8.5 x 11 in and 8.5 x 14 in sheets. For sheets up to 13 x 19 in, choose the FlashCard XL.
What paper weight can the FlashCard cut?
It cuts coated, uncoated and laminated stock up to 350 gsm (130 lb cover). The feed tray holds up to 40 sheets of 200 gsm stock.
How fast is the FlashCard?
It cuts up to 144 business cards per minute. The standard 3.5 in cassette cuts 10-up business cards from each sheet.
Can the FlashCard save jobs?
Yes. It holds 16 jobs: 5 pre-programmed jobs and 11 custom jobs. A registration mark reader helps keep each cut in alignment.
How does the FlashCard ship?
Formax ships it direct as a parcel. The carton is 26 x 12 x 18 in and weighs approximately 36 lb.
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.