MW-550F
Wide-Format Booklet Maker with Front Trimming
Built on the MW-550, it adds an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
MW-550F Booklet Maker
MW-550F is the MW-550 platform with an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass. The MW-550 is a wide-format saddle stitching and folding platform for larger sheet sizes. It is available in single-output and dual-output configurations depending on your production needs. Its four stitching heads distinguish it from the two-head 480 / 490 / 530 platforms.
Front Trimming
Fitted to the MW-550: an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
4 Stitching Heads
Four stitching heads for wide-format booklet production.
Wide Format
Built for wide-format booklet production.
Stitching + Folding
Both finishing processes in one machine.
Choose Your MW-550F Configuration
One platform, multiple configurations — the same machine body can be supplied with different finishing or output options.
- 1MW-550BasicStitching + Folding
- 2MW-550F+ Front TrimmingStitching + Folding + Front Trimming
- 3MW-550D+ Dual OutputStitching + Folding + 3-Side Trimming + Slitting
Need a different configuration? Contact us for a customized setup.
What Can You Produce with MW-550F?
Wide-format brochures, catalogs, manuals and booklets.
Large-format Magazines
HR Handbooks / Reports
Wide Catalogs
Newspapers / Tabloids
Brochures
Instruction Manuals
MW-550F — Front Trimming
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A Long Spine Held Flat
On a long spine, too few wires let the ends lift; spreading the load across it lets the booklet open flat.
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For Thicker, Wider Books
Industry magazines, HR handbooks and reports — work that has grown into wide formats.
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Front Trimming
Fitted to the MW-550: an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass.
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Front Trimming as a Unit
The face edge is cut in line, without a separate guillotine pass.
MW-550F specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. sheet size | 550 × 595 mm |
| Min. sheet size | 260 × 200 mm |
| Max. finished booklet | 550 × 297 mm |
| Min. finished booklet | 260 × 100 mm |
| Stitching thickness | 0.2 – 3 mm |
| Stitching heads | 4 |
| Speed | Up to 3,000 books/hour |
| Paper weight | 55 – 250 g/m² |
| Front trim length | 110 – 295 mm |
| Max. front trim width | 550 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 3600 × 920 × 1210 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-480F | 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-550FYou are here | 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 RecommendationBefore you enquire
What sizes of booklet can it make?
It takes flat sheets from 260 × 200 mm to 550 × 595 mm and delivers finished, folded booklets from 260 × 100 mm to 550 × 297 mm.
What stitching thickness can it handle?
It can handle a stitching thickness of 0.2 – 3 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 3,000 books/hour, with 4 stitching heads working across the spine.
How many stitching heads?
It stitches with 4 heads. That is the clearest difference from the two-head 480 / 490 / 530 platforms, and it is what lets a wider sheet be stitched across its full width.
What do the suffixes — F, D — actually mean?
The MW-550 platform is available in different finishing and output configurations according to production requirements. F adds an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass; D adds dual output, allowing two booklets to be produced from one sheet.
Which configurations does this model come in?
The MW-550F 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. The MW-550D configuration adds dual output, allowing two booklets to be produced from one sheet.
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.
