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Staples 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

Item: 790443    Model: SPL-TXC18A

Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
4.0stars
( 321 reviews)
  • 18-Sheet, Cross-Cut, Deskside Shredder, Shreds Credit Cards, CDs/DVDs and Staples
  • 10 minute continuous run time
  • Shreds 7 feet per minute
  • 7 gallon wastebasket capacity
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Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
 
4.0

(based on 321 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (124)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (122)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (19)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (262)
  • Easy to empty (216)
  • Adequate bin capacity (212)
  • Shreds quickly (209)
  • Doesn't jam (208)

Cons

  • Noisy (78)
  • Small bin capacity (40)
  • Messy (32)
  • Difficult to empty (25)
  • Overheats quickly (13)

Best Uses

  • Confidential documents (230)
  • Everyday shredding (227)
  • Junk mail (173)
  • Non paper items (81)
  • Occasional shredding (66)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (196), Technically challenged (64), Gearhead (21), Midrange shopper (14), Budget shopper (8)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (187), Business (121)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (24)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Quality Product with Plenty of Power

Quality product with plenty of power. Runs a little noisy compared with smaller units. Much of this noise is coming from the plastic bin. It would be nice if the bin capacity was increased...Read complete review

Quality product with plenty of power. Runs a little noisy compared with smaller units. Much of this noise is coming from the plastic bin. It would be nice if the bin capacity was increased (cuts off with lots of space left). Another design consideration would be to create a better way to attach bags in the bin.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Wasn't worth the effort of purchasing

After using a cheap shredder for 5 years I needed a replacement. This one looked promising with the 18 page capacity, large basket, anti jam, and overheat function. After 9 days, the ...Read complete review

After using a cheap shredder for 5 years I needed a replacement. This one looked promising with the 18 page capacity, large basket, anti jam, and overheat function. After 9 days, the shredder would no long function. The anti jam light stayed on and it would only run in reverse. I called and was told you can't shred envelopes because of the glue. Nowhere in the user manual did it say that. Gee, the cheap one was able to shred envelopes for 5 years? It was returned.

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(15 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Very poor engineering

By Retired software engineer

from NH

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Adequate Bin Capacity

Cons

  • Casters stick
  • Feeding very difficult
  • Shreds slowly

Best Uses

  • Everyday Shredding
  • Junk Mail
  • Occasional Shredding

Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

I could live with slow shredding and I can tolerate casters that don't swivel and turn, but to not be able to rapidly stuff some paper in the input slot and have the unit grab it a start shredding makes this product exceedingly frustrating. Any other aspect of this product that is well engineered is totally lost. Don't buy it.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

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(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Wasn't worth the effort of purchasing

By Disapointed

from Seekonk, MA

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Empty

Cons

  • Jams Easily
  • Lacks Power
  • Noisy
  • Overheats Quickly

Best Uses

  • Occasional Shredding

Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

After using a cheap shredder for 5 years I needed a replacement. This one looked promising with the 18 page capacity, large basket, anti jam, and overheat function. After 9 days, the shredder would no long function. The anti jam light stayed on and it would only run in reverse. I called and was told you can't shred envelopes because of the glue. Nowhere in the user manual did it say that. Gee, the cheap one was able to shred envelopes for 5 years? It was returned.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

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(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Quality Product with Plenty of Power

By Darrin

from Plasticville, PA

About Me Gearhead

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • Large Sheet Capacity
  • Shreds Quickly

Cons

  • Noisy
  • Small Bin Capacity

Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding

Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

Quality product with plenty of power. Runs a little noisy compared with smaller units. Much of this noise is coming from the plastic bin. It would be nice if the bin capacity was increased (cuts off with lots of space left). Another design consideration would be to create a better way to attach bags in the bin.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

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(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A Good Piece of Equipment

By The Doctor

from Glenview ,Illinois

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Adequate Bin Capacity
  • Doesn't Jam
  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • Large Sheet Capacity
  • Shreds Quickly

Cons

  • Noisy

Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding

Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

None

  • Primary use:
  • Business

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(5 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not what I was expecting

By David

from Framingham, MA

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

    • Noisy
    • Small Bin Capacity

    Best Uses

    • Occasional Shredding

    Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

    I guess it comes down to 'Gee, they don't build 'em like they used to'

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

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    (4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    It does what it's supposed to do!

    By USSP-USA

    from Portage, Wisconsin

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adequate Bin Capacity
    • Doesn't Jam
    • Easy To Empty
    • Easy to Use
    • Shreds Quickly

    Cons

    • Noisy

    Best Uses

    • Confidential Documents
    • Everyday Shredding

    Comments about Staples® 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder:

    It's a SHREDDER! and it Shreds paper into little pieces. It costs too much...but it gets the job done!

    What more can one say...about a shredder....

    • Primary use:
    • Business

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    • Q:

      There is an extra insert slot for a cord on the top right corner in the back..... What is this for and does something have to be plugged in here for the shredder to work? Thanks, Sonya
      Asked on 3/27/2013 by Sonya from Benton Ky

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    • Q:

      All the lights stay on. Power, Foward, Reverse, and Cool down. Machine has been idle for days and all lights stay on when power button is pushed. Basket is empty.
      Asked on 2/19/2013 by SSB from Baltimore, MD

      1 answer

      • A:

        It sounds like the machine is broken, I suggest returning it if you are still within the return window. If not, consult the manual included to call for warranty service.

        Answered on 2/19/2013 by Community Answer from None
    • Q:

      How does the shredder empty? Can the basket be emptied without moving the shredder itself by simply pulling the basket out? We want to place the unit under a counter.
      Asked on 2/29/2012 by Dr. Krauss from Brooklyn, NY

      2 answers

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        Yes, this printer is emptied by pulling out the basket.

        Answered on 3/2/2012 by Cara B from Staples
      • A:

        This shredder has a basket that pulls out from the front. The shredder itself does not have to be moved to empty the basket.

        Answered on 3/7/2012 by Community Answer from None
    • Q:

      Is it possible to put in a plastic bag over the bin for easy removal of the confetti? If so, what size bags are needed?
      Asked on 10/2/2011 by Anonymous

      1 answer

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        This shredder has an 8 gallon basket. We stock shredder bags that would compatible with this machine. Please refer to item number 889529. To place an order for this item, please contact us at 1-800-333-3330.

        Answered on 10/3/2011 by Liz C from Staples
    • Q:

      The antijam light comes on regardless of the number of sheets I try to feed. I can usually override it with the forward button but it is inconvenient. Is there a "home maintenance" fix?
      Asked on 8/20/2011 by Anonymous

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    • Q:

      How can I get a users manual for this shredder.
      Asked on 6/19/2011 by Gil from Casa Grande

      1 answer

    • Q:

      Why does the "Full" sensor come on when the bin is only 1/4 full? Does this mean the shredder is faulty? Where is the sensor located inside the unit anyway?
      Asked on 4/30/2011 by Anonymous

      3 answers

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        I received your inquiry through the Question and Answer Feature of Staples.com and wanted to respond to you directly. Because your inquiry is specific in nature it would be best resolved by a member of our customer service team. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 1-800-3STAPLE (1-800-378-2753). Thank you for your inquiry.

        Answered on 5/4/2011 by Liz C from Staples
      • VERIFIED BUYER

        A:

        The bin sensor is top, back of bin and gets hit when papers pile up towards back. Just mash em down n keep going.

        Answered on 6/1/2011 by dakrygier from Mesa,az
      • VERIFIED BUYER

        A:

        The way that the paper falls in the bin causes the sensor to activate. Just shake the bin to settle the paper and it should be good for a while longer.

        Happens to mine also.

        Answered on 6/2/2011 by Rebecca from New London, CT
    • Q:

      how long until the automatic turn off activates
      Asked on 9/17/2010 by CapJ from DeerPark, NY

      1 answer

      • VERIFIED BUYER

        A:

        About 10 minutes.

        Answered on 11/17/2010 by DAD from Perrysville, OH
    • Q:

      Does this have a pull-out bin to empty contents?
      Asked on 9/15/2010 by Mare from Santa Monica, CA

      1 answer

      • A:

        Yes. Just as one of the pictures show.

        Answered on 10/6/2010 by OfficeSupplyGuy from Wisconsin
    • Q:

      Is it safe to leave this shredder turned on 24/7 and used as needed? Ten on and eighty off is understood.
      Asked on 8/10/2010 by KK

      1 answer

      • VERIFIED BUYER

        A:

        I leave mine turned on all the time. It goes into "sleep mode" after a period of time, and you need to push a button to activate it before you can shred.

        Answered on 8/19/2010 by Liz from Gladwin MI
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