Martin Yale

Martin Yale 1812 AutoFolder Paper Folder

Martin Yale 1812 AutoFolder friction-feed paper folder. Sheets 2.5 x 5.2 in to 12 x 18 in, 18 lb bond to 90 lb index, 5,000-12,000 sheets per hour, 7 fold types. Authorized Martin Yale dealer in Michigan.

$4,450.69 USD
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1812 product details

The Martin Yale 1812 AutoFolder is an automatic, friction-fed paper folder. It suits mailrooms, offices, churches, schools, businesses, and associations that need speed, dependability, and easy operation.

Martin Yale 1812 Fold Patterns

The 1812 AutoFolder is a multi-speed folder. It runs paper weights from 18lb. bond to 90lb. index, or 68gsm to 166gsm. You do not adjust the feed system between weights, so changeover between folding jobs is fast.

The feed table holds up to 500 sheets of 20lb bond paper. The machine folds 5,000 to 12,000 sheets per hour, so it can handle large volumes of paper.

The 1812 takes paper sizes from 2.5" x 5.2" to 12" x 18". It makes seven fold types: Letter, Z-fold, Half, Double-Parallel, Gate, Engineering, and Church fold. Use it for bulletins, flyers, invoices, and similar work.

The fold tables are fully enclosed for quiet operation and operator safety. A simple display gives manual fold and speed selection, so a new operator can run it.

The 1812 AutoFolder shuts off automatically when the fold job is complete. This saves energy and extends the life of the machine. If a paper jam occurs, the machine gives a detection signal.

Martin Yale backs the 1812 AutoFolder with a 1-year limited warranty. It is a good fit for any shop or office that folds large volumes of paper on a regular schedule.

Specifications

Specification Details
Maximum sheet size 12 x 18 in (305 x 457 mm); A3, A4, A5 and custom sizes
Minimum sheet size 2.5 x 5.2 in (64 x 132 mm)
Maximum paper weight 90 lb index (166 gsm)
Minimum paper weight 18 lb bond (68 gsm)
Speed 5,000 to 12,000 sheets per hour, variable
Feed capacity 500 sheets of 8.5 x 11 in, 20 lb bond
Feed type Friction feed, no adjustment needed between paper weights
Fold types Letter, half, Z-fold, double parallel, gate, engineering, church (7)
Fold plates Two fully enclosed fold tables, manual setup
Control system Manual fold and speed selection; automatic shut-off at the end of the job
Voltage 115 V or 230 V
Dimensions (W x D x H) 43.2 x 22.2 x 17.8 in as published by Martin Yale
Net weight 102 lb (46 kg)

Specifications from the Martin Yale 1812 sell sheet and martinyale.com. Verified 2026-10-23. Specs can vary by configuration and options. Confirm against the factory sheet for the unit you order.

Is the 1812 the right tabletop folder

The 1812 AutoFolder takes sheets up to 12" x 18". It folds 5,000 to 12,000 sheets per hour from a 500-sheet feed table.

It makes seven folds: letter, Z-fold, half, double parallel, gate, engineering and church fold.

Why buy the 1812 from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Martin Yale dealer in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The 1812 ships direct from Martin Yale by LTL freight, usually in 3 to 5 business days.

The net weight is 102 lb. Martin Yale gives the 1812 a 1-year limited warranty.

For parts and service, call 1-800-343-4231. For a monthly payment, see financing and leasing. For a quote, contact us.

FAQ

What sheet sizes does the Martin Yale 1812 fold?

The 1812 folds sheets from 2.5" x 5.2" to 12" x 18", including A3, A4 and A5.

What paper weights can the 1812 run?

It runs 18 lb bond to 90 lb index. You do not adjust the feed system between paper weights.

How fast is the 1812 AutoFolder?

The speed is variable, from 5,000 to 12,000 sheets per hour.

Which folds does the 1812 make?

It makes letter, Z-fold, half, double parallel, gate, engineering and church folds.

What happens at the end of a job or on a jam?

The 1812 stops automatically when the fold job is complete. It gives a signal when it detects a paper jam.

Every machine, fully supported

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.