If your workplace is in need of heavy duty
electric stapler that can staple a wide variety of documents, one device
you need to check out is the Rapid 106. We recently had the opportunity
to try this machine out so we could fill you in on what it has to
offer. Here's what we discovered along with how we rate this product on a
scale on 1 to 10.
If your workplace is in need of heavy-duty
electric stapler that can staple a wide variety of documents, one device
you need to check out is the Rapid 106. We recently had the opportunity
to try this machine out so we could fill you in on what it has to
offer. Here's what we discovered along with how we rate this product on a
scale on 1 to 10.
You can use the 106 to staple either flat or
folded documents, such as booklets. So this device is really two
staplers in once which is really convenient.
The
106 has two different stapling capacities depending on the size of the
staples you're using. If you use staples with legs that are 1/4" long,
you can fasten documents containing up to 20 pages. The capacity goes up
when you use staples with 5/16" legs. In that case, the documents can
contain as many as 40 pages.
This machine
comes with a foot pedal so you can keep your hands free as you're
stapling. This will give you more control over your document fastening
so you'll be able to get the results that you need. There's also a bump
switch you can use.
Safety was definitely a
priority when this machine was designed. It has a safety shield and the
device won't operated unless it's in the "down" position. This feature
will keep you from experiencing a painful injury.
You can use the 106 in a shared work area because it operates quietly. It would be a good choice for print shops and copy rooms.
This
isn't the kind of stapler you can stick in a drawer and forget about.
It will require a fair amount of room so it's not a great choice if you
want something really compact. In fact, you need to attach it to the
edge of a desk or table. There's an optional stand available if you'd
prefer to have a free-standing unit to keep your work surfaces clear.
Finally,
the 106 has a rather disappointing limited warranty. It only lasts for
90 days so it's not the ideal machine if you really want something with a
substantial warranty.
Final rating: 8. Overall, we found the Rapid 106
Electric Stapler to be a pretty impressive machine. We really
appreciated the two different stapling capacities (20 and 40 sheets) and
that this device is able to handle both flat and folded documents. It
will be really helpful if your company produces a mixture of booklets
and other materialss. It's great that the 106 can be operated one of two
ways and that it even comes with a foot pedal. This device is pretty
easy to use and you'll find that the safety shield offers a good amount
of protection. Just keep in mind that this device isn't a handheld unit
and that it needs to be attached to a horizontal surface. If that works
for you, consider using the 106 for your stapling needs.
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