MW-480F
Basic Booklet Maker with Front Trimming
Built on the MW-480, it adds an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
MW-480F Booklet Maker
MW-480F is the MW-480 platform with an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass. The MW-480 is a compact booklet maker designed for short- and medium-run booklet production. It combines saddle stitching and folding in one machine, helping print shops produce finished booklets with fewer manual operations.
Front Trimming
Fitted to the MW-480: an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
Stitching + Folding
Complete two finishing processes in one machine.
Flexible Configuration
Front trimming, 3-side trimming and feeding options can be configured to suit different production needs.
Manual Sheet Feeding
Simple operation with flexible paper loading.
Choose Your MW-480F Configuration
One platform with different finishing and feeding configurations.
Core Finishing
Optional Feeding Solutions
Two alternatives, not a next step. Both are fitted at the feeding stage, before stitching and folding. FSC does not include the collating system, and FSP does not include cover feeding.
Need a different configuration? Contact us for a customized setup.
What Can You Produce with MW-480F?
Suitable for brochures, catalogs, magazines, manuals and other saddle-stitched booklets.
Magazines
Product Catalogs
Brochures
Instruction Manuals
Children's Books
Notebooks / Exercise Books
MW-480F — Front Trimming
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Flat Sheets In, Booklets Out
One operator and one pass: no separate folder and no separate stitcher to set up between jobs.
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Built for Short Runs
Jobs that change often are set up once here, which is what makes runs of a few hundred economic.
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Front Trimming
Fitted to the MW-480: an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
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Flexible Configuration
Front trimming, 3-side trimming and feeding options can be configured to suit different production needs.
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Cover Feeding or Collating
Choose either automatic cover feeding or a collating system as the feeding solution for your configuration.
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The Entry Point
Buy the stitch-and-fold platform now, instead of paying for trimming you do not need yet.
MW-480F specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. sheet size | 340 × 480 mm |
| Min. sheet size | 145 × 200 mm |
| Max. finished booklet | 340 × 240 mm |
| Min. finished booklet | 145 × 100 mm |
| Stitching thickness | 0.2 – 2.5 mm |
| Stitching heads | 2 |
| Speed | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| Paper weight | 55 – 250 g/m² |
| Front trim length | 95 – 238 mm |
| Max. front trim width | 340 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2700 × 800 × 920 mm |
Compare the models in this series
The same platform in different sizes: what changes is the sheet it takes, the booklet it closes and how fast it runs.
| Model | Max. sheet size | Min. sheet size | Max. finished booklet | Min. finished booklet | Stitching thickness | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW-480FYou are here | 340 × 480 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 240 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-490F | 340 × 490 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 245 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-530F | 340 × 530 mm | 125 × 200 mm | 340 × 265 mm | 125 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-450F | 440 × 595 mm | 175 × 200 mm | 440 × 297 mm | 175 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 3,000 books/hour |
| MW-550F | 550 × 595 mm | 260 × 200 mm | 550 × 297 mm | 260 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 3,000 books/hour |
Not sure which model fits your work? Tell us your max sheet size and monthly volume — we will recommend one.
Request a RecommendationHow MW-480F Works
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Feed Sheets
Sheets are placed by hand.
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Stitch
Wire stitching across the spine.
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Fold
The stitched set is folded.
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Front Trim
The front edge is trimmed in the same pass.
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Collect
Finished booklets collect here.
Before you enquire
What sizes of booklet can it make?
It takes flat sheets from 145 × 200 mm to 340 × 480 mm and delivers finished, folded booklets from 145 × 100 mm to 340 × 240 mm.
What stitching thickness can it handle?
It can handle a stitching thickness of 0.2 – 2.5 mm measured at the spine. The actual page count depends on the paper type and weight.
What paper can it run?
Sheet and cover from 55 – 250 g/m², so light text paper through to a heavy cover.
How fast is it?
Up to 2,800 books/hour, with 2 stitching heads working across the spine.
How many stitching heads?
It stitches with two heads across the spine.
What do the suffixes — F, FS, FSP, FSC — actually mean?
They are the units fitted to the same body; the base machine stitches and folds only. F adds an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass; FS adds top-bottom trimming to complete three-side trimming; FSP adds a collating system that assembles multi-page sets before stitching; FSC adds an automatic cover feeder that places the cover before stitching. FSC and FSP are alternative feeding solutions rather than successive steps: neither includes the other, and both are fitted at the feeding stage, before stitching and folding.
Which configurations does this model come in?
The MW-480F does stitching, folding and front trimming.
Is this a single-output machine?
Yes — in its standard form it is single output: one booklet per pass.
Which model should I choose?
Choose according to your sheet size, finished booklet size, paper weight, production volume and required finishing functions. If you are unsure, send us your specifications and we'll recommend a suitable model.
Can a base model be upgraded later?
Configuration options are available on the same platform. Please contact us to confirm the suitable setup for your production requirements.
What happens after I order?
Quoted lead time is typically 25–35 days. Every machine is tested before it leaves and packed for sea freight. Installation and operator training can be arranged — tell us what your team needs and we will include it in the quotation.
What warranty comes with it?
12 months on core components. Wear parts are consumables and are stocked as spares.
Need the Right Booklet Maker for Your Business?
Tell us your booklet size, paper type and production requirements. We'll recommend a suitable configuration.
