Squareback booklet finisher & trimmer · Formax
Formax Square IT 2
Speed: Up to 900 booklets per hour · Sheet capacity: Up to 50 stapled and folded sheets / 200-page booklet, 20# bond
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | Square IT 2 |
| Type | Squareback booklet finisher & trimmer |
| Functions | Squares bindings and face trims in a single pass; full-bleed trimming with multiple passes; automatic belt stacker |
| Speed | Up to 900 booklets per hour |
| Sheet capacity | Up to 50 stapled and folded sheets / 200-page booklet, 20# bond |
| Paper weight | 63-350 gsm |
| Booklet size | Input 5.85" W × 4.15" L (149 × 105 mm) to 12.6" W × 12.2" L (320 × 310 mm) |
| Duty cycle | Up to 20,000 booklets per month |
| Electrical | 100 / 240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 56" W × 27" D × 39" H (1422 × 689 × 990 mm) |
| Weight | 313 lb |
Formax notes that squaring and trimming depend on the number of sheets and paper weight.
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