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M by Staples™ Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity

M by Staples™ Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity

Item: 324688    Model: 40836

M by Staples™ Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity
4.5stars
( 64 reviews)
  • Punches up to 8 sheet of paper
  • Easy-open drawer for no-mess emptying
  • Adjustable paper guides for Arc junior and letter size notebooks
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M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity
 
4.6

(based on 64 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (53)
  • Well built / quality (52)
  • Easy to set up (38)
  • Efficient (37)
  • Reliable (32)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Organization (38)
    • Everyday use (36)
    • Presentations (11)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Budget shopper (26), Midrange shopper (25), High-end shopper (7), Quality oriented (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (33), Business (30)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (63)

    Most Helpful Positive Review

     

    I'm in love...

    My daughter (BS in Art/Drama) bought this, so it came into my life unbidden. But we all love it. I have a laminator, guillotine paper slicer, and Lassco corner rounder, ...Read complete review

    My daughter (BS in Art/Drama) bought this, so it came into my life unbidden. But we all love it. I have a laminator, guillotine paper slicer, and Lassco corner rounder, so we've been able to create custom covers and page sizes. I created a 3x5 "mini-PDA' booklet using laminated postcards (Van Gogh's "Branch with Almond Blossoms") and a 8.5x11 notebook in which I keep my Outlook calendar, action items, sent items (autopreview, which I review during my commute for follow-up) and task lists. Plenty of Cornell note paper (print your own http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/cornelllined/) and personal reference stuff in the back. The punch makes this all possible without making me buy everyone's high-priced covers/inserts. Sweet!

    VS

    Most Helpful Negative Review

     

    Pages are difficult to turn

    I've been using Levenger Circa products for a few years and PINING after a punch, so I was excited to see Staples Arc products priced more appropriately for those of us who are currently on...Read complete review

    I've been using Levenger Circa products for a few years and PINING after a punch, so I was excited to see Staples Arc products priced more appropriately for those of us who are currently on "recession budgets" - INCLUDING the all-important punch.The holes this punch cuts are terribly tight to the discs, so pages do NOT turn freely. Circa punches make much larger holes, resulting in pages that turn very freely. This one works, sorta, but I'm really glad I got it on 25% sale rather than full price.Unless Staples has the manufacturer retool to make punches that cut larger holes and offers an exchange discount for those of us who invested in a POOR imitation, when I can AFFORD a Circa punch - I will be buying one and giving this thing away to someone who is willing to put up with the small holes it cuts. I'll limp along with this one in the meantime only because I need to, NOT because I want to.Right now? I wish I had socked away the [$] I spent so that I could have put it toward a Circa punch instead of this close-but-no-cigar punch.

    Reviewed by 64 customers

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    5.0

    Necessary tool for the Arc System

    By John

    from MA

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to Use
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use
      • Presentations

      Comments about M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity:

      A muset if ytou want to use the Arc System for purposes other than calender and notebook. I used it for a Photo Album of the construction of an office building

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review(earn points)

       
      5.0

      Good devise

      By Teacher

      from Rome, ga

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to Use
      • Efficient
      • Quality Construction
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use
        • Organization
        • Presentations

        Comments about M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity:

        Works well

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Needed to get full value from Arc System

        By Mark the Business Performance Driver

        from West Bloomfield, MI

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Quality Construction
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use

          Comments about M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity:

          I've been using the Arc system for last 10 months or so, and have liked it, but never went beyond using Arc paper and accessories. This really extends the utility of the Arc system - I add critical documents, emails, etc. to my notebook, and find it invaluable. Well made, rugged and easy to use. Wish it could handle more sheets, but not a deal breaker.

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Great Punch!

          By lisaknits

          from Washington DC

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Quality Construction
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Organization

            Comments about M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity:

            I really like being able to customize my Arc system folder - thank's to this punch. My organization possibilities are endless!

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            ARC SYSTEM DESKTOP PUNCH

            By N/A

            from PORT ST LUCIE FLORIDA

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Easy to Use
            • Efficient
            • Quality Construction
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about M by Staples� Arc System Desktop Punch, 8 Sheet Capacity:

                BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I HAVE ENJOYED THIS PRODUCT. WHAT TOOK Y'ALL SO LONG?

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                6 Questions | 11 Answers
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                • Q:

                  What type of paper is best used for this or weight of paper?
                  Asked on 11/9/2012 by J4 from Lexington, SC

                  1 answer

                  • A:

                    The thickest paper stock recommended for use is 60 pound.

                    Answered on 11/9/2012 by Community Answer from None
                • Q:

                  I live in the UK and I am very interested in getting the ARC System Punch. However although I make good use of the ARC products as available in Staples (UK), I have been told that I cannot (as yet) get this Punch in UK. How can I purchase this without having to wait a while?

                  Many thanks

                  Carl
                  Asked on 6/19/2012 by Carl from UK

                  2 answers

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    We appreciate your interest in the M by Staples Arc System. Unfortunately, there is no timetable as to when the Arc System Punch will be available in the UK and the US website would only ship within the lower 48 States. I do apologize but at this time we are unable to fulfill your request. Please continue to look at the Staples UK website, or feel free to contact a customer service representative at (+44) 0844 546 7777 for additional information.

                    Answered on 6/20/2012 by Justin G. from Staples
                  • A:

                    Unfortunately, Staples.com only ships to customers in the US, with US addresses (for both shipping and billing). Your only option to purchase this desktop punch without waiting until it's available from Staples in the UK would be to know someone in the US that could buy it and then send it on to you in the UK.

                    Answered on 6/21/2012 by Community Answer from None
                • Q:

                  What the thickest stock that you can put in the punch? Can I punch something that is plastic or nylon?
                  Asked on 4/5/2012 by Happy girl from Phoenix

                  2 answers

                  • A:

                    The M by Staples Arc System Desktop Punch is not recommended for use on plastic or nylon material. The thickest stock recommended for use is 60 pound card stock.

                    Answered on 4/6/2012 by Community Answer from None
                  • A:

                    I have used materials made for comb binding systems with my Arc punch with good results. GBC and Fellowes have stiff clear plastic covers which don't jam in this punch. I layer them with a sheet of card stock to make my own booklets.

                    Answered on 5/14/2012 by scg from Philadelphia, PA
                • Q:

                  will this punch be suitable for A4 documents
                  Asked on 4/2/2012 by Isaac from warks uk

                  3 answers

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    For more information on the Staples Brand products please call the Staples Brand Product Support Group at (800) 425-0049, our representatives are available from 8-8 EST Monday through Friday.

                    Answered on 4/3/2012 by Anonymous
                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    A4 paper (8"W x 11.7"L) is about 11/16 of an inch longer than letter size paper. This paper punch is specifically designed to fit plain, letter size paper into an 8" x 11.5" Arc Binder.

                    Answered on 4/3/2012 by Justin G from Staples
                  • A:

                    This punch is designed to punch paper to specifically fit in the 'ARC' System of folders, inserts, and covers. These only come in 2 sizes, the larger being the US 'Letter' size, which is 8.5" x 11".

                    A4 paper is longer than letter size (11.7" vs 11"), so it will not fit in this punch.

                    Answered on 4/5/2012 by Community Answer from None
                • Q:

                  Will the Arc System Desktop Punch also work for Levenger brand notebooks (are they the same size)?
                  Asked on 2/1/2012 by Anonymous

                  2 answers

                  • A:

                    The Levenger brand notebooks commonly come in the same sizes as Arc ones, so the Arc System Desktop Punch will likely work.

                    Answered on 2/6/2012 by Community Answer from None
                  • A:

                    Mine works fine with my Levenger binders and clips. It's a little harder when turning the pages than the pre-made sheets, but I think that was more to do with the fact that Levenger uses a higher paperstock quality than your average sheet of paper.

                    Answered on 2/9/2012 by JGoss from Arkansas
                • Q:

                  I have the smaller size Arc system. Does this punch work with those pages as well? Or is it only for the larger size books?
                  Asked on 1/2/2012 by Anonymous

                  1 answer

                  • A:

                    From the product description:

                    •Adjustable paper guides for Arc junior and letter size notebooks

                    So I would assume it works for the smaller sizes as well.

                    Answered on 1/8/2012 by Dave from Concord, NC
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