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Staples® One-Touch™ DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black

Staples® One-Touch™ DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black

Item: 768308    Model: 16873

Staples® One-Touch™ DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black
4.5stars
( 193 reviews)
  • Plastic construction
  • Full strip
  • Staples up to 20 sheets
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Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black
 
4.4

(based on 193 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (123)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (46)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (12)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (158)
  • Strong staple power (77)
  • Handles large volumes (66)
  • Compact (50)
  • Jam resistant (50)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (15)
  • Unreliable (8)
  • Inefficient (7)
  • Difficult to use (4)
  • Hard to use (4)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (56)
  • Larger volumes (42)
  • Smaller volumes (40)
  • Organization (22)
  • Every day use (15)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (87), Budget shopper (57), Midrange shopper (33), High-end shopper (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (129), Personal (59)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (70)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Solid and dependable

A year ago, I bought a similarly priced, name-brand stapler to use at work. It broke two months ago and I purchased this stapler as a replacement. I never realized how many jams,...Read complete review

A year ago, I bought a similarly priced, name-brand stapler to use at work. It broke two months ago and I purchased this stapler as a replacement. I never realized how many jams, mis-staples and problems I had with the old one until I got this stapler. I've been worry free with stapling since this new one arrived.

And the design is amazing, you can literally staples 10 sheets using your index finger. I can't believe how much force I've used in the past just trying to staple a few sheets.

While it seems odd to get excited about a stapler, anything that takes a little frustration and aggravation out of my day is welcomed. I would highly recommend this product.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Shaky at best

For [$], I don't want to be wondering if stapling 10 pages together is going to cause the stapler to jam or give me a staple that's sticking up from the paper.This thing was...Read complete review

For [$], I don't want to be wondering if stapling 10 pages together is going to cause the stapler to jam or give me a staple that's sticking up from the paper.This thing was a lemon right out of the packaging. I treated myself because I got sick of the 4 dollar staplers jamming during my tax season.Well, this thing aint the answer. It looks good, and is studily built, but it just was not reliable and I was not pushing it beyond it's capabilities by any stretch.I'd stay away, spend another 8 dollars and get a true heavy duty stapler.

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(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Solid and dependable

By Randy

from Princeton, NJ

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Jam Resistant
  • Strong Staple power

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Smaller Volumes

    Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

    A year ago, I bought a similarly priced, name-brand stapler to use at work. It broke two months ago and I purchased this stapler as a replacement. I never realized how many jams, mis-staples and problems I had with the old one until I got this stapler. I've been worry free with stapling since this new one arrived.

    And the design is amazing, you can literally staples 10 sheets using your index finger. I can't believe how much force I've used in the past just trying to staple a few sheets.

    While it seems odd to get excited about a stapler, anything that takes a little frustration and aggravation out of my day is welcomed. I would highly recommend this product.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review(earn points)

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love It!

    By Mom in Softball

    from Overland Park, KS

    About Me Value Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Stable
    • Well Built

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Every Day Use

      Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

      I so love it when a product delivers as promised...especially on those promises that are more subjective. This stapler works so easy and I cannot believe just how thick of a stack of papers it has stapled with no effort. And another awesome feature is that it folds the staple flat...the underwires are not rounded like usual. No more protruding staple ends catching on other papers and giving me little cuts here and there on my fingers.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great stapler, but bulky

      By Garoth

      from Cincinnati, OH

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Stable
      • Well Built

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Classroom
      • Every Day Use
      • Occasional Use
      • Office

      Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

      Best stapler being made. Easily staples 28 pages as claimed. Easier to load staples than any other PaperPro staplers - uses traditional method for loading staples. Would be perfect, except that it's bulky. The next generation probably will solve the bulkiness. This model creates a "flat" staple, so it's a little harder to remove a staple, but a stack of papers lies flatter (a net plus attribute). I very highly recommend the stapler. I'm giving some as presents for the holidays.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Nice but....

      By Copy Gal

      from Minnesota

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use With One Hand
      • Heavy Weight-stays Put
      • Quality Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Desktop

        Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

        This is for school use so it has to be able to open for use on bullititn boards, and this one does not open.

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

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not consistent

        By Super Shopper

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Unreliable

          Best Uses

          • Light use

          Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

          I bought several of these for our company. Some people love them and some hate them. I've had two break and one that looks like it's close to the end (they're all only a few months old). The other's that work, work great. I wouldn't recommend it because you don't know what you're gonna get.

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

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          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Biggest piece of Garbage I have owned!

          By Adam the West Coast Operations Manager

          from Apple Valley, CA

          About Me High-end Shopper

          Pros

            Cons

            • Inefficient
            • Unreliable

            Best Uses

              Comments about Staples� One-Touch� DX-3 Desktop Flat Stack Full Strip Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black:

              I bought this thinking that it was a quality product due to the rating. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Sometimes it works, 80% of the time. The other 20% of the time it miss fires and gets jammed. It is now in my trash can because it jammed again and in an attempt to get it working again it fell apart. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE!

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

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              • Q:

                Can I open this stapler up to use it on a wall? I'm a teacher and have to make bulliten boards.
                Asked on 1/16/2013 by jerrivw from Houston, TX

                1 answer

                • A:

                  This stapler doses not open to staple flat surfaces.

                  Answered on 1/16/2013 by Community Answer from None
              • Q:

                Will this stapler work with longer staples, 3/8"?

                Having trouble stapling 20 sheets.
                Asked on 11/30/2012 by MJB from Mt. Prospect, IL

                1 answer

                • A:

                  The staple size you can use with this stapler is unspecified, but by the details and reviews, this stapler is capable of easily stapling 20 sheets together.

                  Answered on 11/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • Q:

                Is this stapler easily picked up and used as a hand-held grip stapler as well as a desktop?
                Asked on 8/6/2012 by Danny

                1 answer

                • A:

                  You can pick up the stapler, but it is primarily designed as a desktop stapler.

                  Answered on 8/6/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • Q:

                I do not know how to refill staples
                Asked on 2/25/2012 by Anonymous

                2 answers

                • A:

                  At the back of the stapler there is a silver or gray tab, press the tab and the stapler opens. The stapler can also be opened from the front, pulling the silver and black parts apart.

                  Answered on 3/1/2012 by Community Answer from None
                • A:

                  at the back of your stapler have a little tab press it down and the stapler shoots out in the front. hope this helps.

                  Answered on 2/26/2012 by anna ramroop from st albans
              • Q:

                I just received my stapler today. It isn't closing the staple when I use it. The part of the staple which goes through the paper is slightly bent towards the center, but I'm having to push the two sides down manually on each one.
                Asked on 2/1/2012 by Hannah from Atlanta, GA

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  I apologize for the issues you are experiencing with your stapler. For assistance, please contact our product support team by dialing 1-800-425-0049. We would be happy to further assist you.

                  Answered on 2/15/2012 by Liz C from Staples
              • Q:

                Where is this stapler manufactured?
                Asked on 11/7/2011 by Anonymous

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  The manufacture of this great one touch stapler is the Staples Brand Products Group and we can be reached at (800) 425-0049.

                  Answered on 11/11/2011 by Laura B from Staples
              • Q:

                I LOVE thhis stapler and I am using the correct staples but just today, it is not working properly. I will staple one staple and then it is as if it is empty of staples. I put in the new strip and it works for the first staple then it staples but no staple comes out. I can't afford to just buy a new one so I really need to know how to fix this one.
                Asked on 8/24/2011 by Mary - Staples #1 Customer from Florida

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  Hi Mary, I am sorry to hear about your stapler -- please contact our Staples Brand Group directly at 888-736-2141 as they will be able to help you fix it.

                  Answered on 8/29/2011 by Curtis D from Staples
              • Q:

                I purchased this stapler and it works fine. The only problem is that when the staples finished I loaded more but it's not stapling anymore. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to purchase special staples?
                Asked on 7/30/2010 by Gloria from Glendale, CA

                2 answers

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  Item number 108985 are the compatible staples.

                  Answered on 8/23/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  Make sure you have standard staples in your stapler. This stapler does not require special staples, but you may have mistakenly put special staples in it. Else, you may have a jam inside the staple tray near the end. Check to make sure the staple pathway is clear and try stapling again.

                  Answered on 9/15/2010 by Tom the Secretary from Morganton, NC
              • Q:

                I have gotten the spring unhooked and don't know how to fix it. Any ideas?
                Asked on 6/8/2010 by Anonymous from Indiana

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  Please contact a product specialist at (800)425-0049.

                  Answered on 6/23/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
              • Q:

                Re reloading staples. Saw the answer to this question, and cannot locate any "gray tab" to pull under the word Touch. Please help- all I want to do is reload staples !!!!
                Asked on 5/19/2010 by Jerry from Arlington,VA

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  When looking at the image you will see the word One Touch, directly under this is the gray piece

                  Answered on 5/25/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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