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Swingline® Optima® High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver

Swingline® Optima® High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver

Item: 752473    Model: 87875

Swingline® Optima® High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver
4.0stars
( 36 reviews)
  • Metal construction
  • Half strip
  • Staples up to 70 sheets
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Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver
 
3.9

(based on 36 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (8)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (26)
  • Handles large volumes (10)
  • Stable (10)
  • Strong staple power (10)
  • Lightweight (8)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (5)
  • Jam prone (5)

Best Uses

  • Office (10)
  • Every day use (7)
  • Larger volumes (6)
  • Occasional use (4)
  • Smaller volumes (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (24), Budget shopper (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (30), Personal (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (3)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

best manual stapler I ever used

This Swingline Optima 70 is a vast improvement over Swingline's other High-Capacity stapler model S7077701, Staples' item# 854548. There are three notable improvements in this new model: 1. The staples that come ...Read complete review

This Swingline Optima 70 is a vast improvement over Swingline's other High-Capacity stapler model S7077701, Staples' item# 854548. There are three notable improvements in this new model: 1. The staples that come out have a virtually flat bottom. 2. The stapling point is moved to the front of the stapler for an unobstructed view and for better positioning and control. 3. Even less force is needed than model S7077701. The Optima 70 relies on a trigger mechanism to build up the force to shoot out a staple. Since I just bought the stapler I don't know how long the trigger mechanism will last. I mention this because some of the display models at [...]with this kind of trigger mechanism seem to quit functioning. This tells me long term durability may be an issue.I tested the Optima 70 to verify that it can indeed staple up to 70 sheets of 20-lb. paper with perfect ease.I truly enjoy the fact that it produces flat bottom staples. Flat bottom staples have three major benefits compared to traditional curved bottom staples. 1. The flat staples do not ever project sharp ends that endanger fingers. With traditional curved bottom staples, particularly when used on thick stacks of paper that exceed the capacity of either the stapler or the staples, there are frequent dangers of sharp points protruding on the underside. 2. The flat bottom staples are also much less likely to damage envelops. 3. Documents with flat bottom staples take up much less room in the file cabinet.It has a wide usability range. It can easily handle 2 sheets just as well as 70 sheets, all the while keeping the staple bottoms flat.Durability aside, which I have not had time to test, the Optima 70 is undoubtedly the best manual stapler I have ever used.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Not what I expected

I needed to staple student handouts (45 pages printed on 24 lb paper). This would not even put a staple through half the pages without messing up the top. May have enough umph ...Read complete review

I needed to staple student handouts (45 pages printed on 24 lb paper). This would not even put a staple through half the pages without messing up the top. May have enough umph to push a heavier duty staple through but no heavier staples were provided nor recommended; I returned the product for a heavier duty lever action stapler.

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5.0

DOES THE JOB. USE IT FOR 40 TO 50 PAGES

By KEN TAX MAN

from PORTLAND OR

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Handles Large Volumes
  • Strong Staple power

Cons

  • none

Best Uses

  • 40 To 50 Pages

Comments about Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver:

USE TO STAPLE LARGE TAX RETURNS.

  • Primary use:
  • Business

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4.0

Dependable and erogonomic

By Officebuyer

from North Carolina

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Handles Large Volumes
  • Jam Resistant
  • Strong Staple power

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver:

      This is our second one for the office and we made sure to purchase the exact same item.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review(earn points)

       
      5.0

      great stapler

      By rose

      from columbus ohio

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer
      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Handles Large Volumes
      • Jam Resistant
      • Strong Staple power

      Cons

      • Low Capacity

      Best Uses

      • Larger Volumes

      Comments about Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver:

      None

      • Primary use:
      • Business

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      1.0

      Consistantly jams!!!

      By Designer

      from Fresno

      About Me Quality Oriented

      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

        Cons

        • Jam Prone

        Best Uses

          Comments about Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver:

          When it actually works it is great, however we find that it hardly ever works!!!!!

          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          This stapler amazes me!

          By Legal Secretary Susie

          from Spokane, WA

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • An excellent stapler
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Quality Construction
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Organization
            • Presentations

            Comments about Swingline� Optima� High Capacity Half Strip Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Silver:

            This stapler is so easy to press down, it amazes me! I have heard comments by other employees about how nice it is to actually have a high capacity stapler that actually works! Thank you Swingline!

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

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            11 Questions | 16 Answers
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            • Q:

              Can this stapler load both standard (1/4 in) and high capacity (3/8 in) staples?
              Asked on 4/17/2012 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                No, this stapler is designed for 3/8" staples only. The 1/4" will jam the stapler.

                Answered on 4/18/2012 by Cindy R from Staples
              • A:

                No, you should only use 3/8" staples, as the 1/4" tend to jam in this unit.

                Answered on 4/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              If I use 10,000 3/8 heavy duty staples in this stapler, will it cause the stapler to break?
              Asked on 1/4/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                The Staples are the same size, it should work, however I will reccomend that you stick to the Staples item number 854518 Swingline High-Capacity Staples, 3/8" .

                Answered on 1/18/2012 by Laura B from Staples
            • Q:

              I would like to know the size specifications of this particular stapler. We already have a huge, heavy duty one but are now in the market for a high capacity stapler that won't take up much more desk space than a regular sized one.
              Asked on 4/19/2011 by Donna from NY

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                The size specifications of this stapler is 6.2" x 10.1" x 2.5" inches and weight is 2 lbs

                Answered on 4/21/2011 by Stephen_C from Staples
            • Q:

              Do i have to use the optima staples or can i use any 3/8?
              Asked on 2/4/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Although this is recommended for use with the Optima staples, any 3/8" staple will function in it.

                Answered on 2/14/2011 by Steve S. from Staples
            • Q:

              Will this open for bulletin board use?
              Asked on 9/5/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                No, it does not open up. You'll need to have a standard stapler that opens up. But this is still the greatest stapler made.

                Answered on 9/20/2010 by NKlur from Philadelphia, PA
            • Q:

              I see we all had problems with opening & closing the staple loader and I am not an exception. I got it open and to slide out but now I can't get the staple loader to push back into the stapler. I see another women had the same problem and she was given the number 800-820-6220 to call them for help. Well I called it and I didn't get to speak to anyone. Just sat on hold for way too long so I hung up. I am a busy women and I don't have time for this foolish stuff. A stapler shouldn't be this hard to use. What is the secret to closing this???? If I don't get an answer soon, I will be returning the item back to staples. I spend thousands of dollars at staples and this is the first time a little ole stapler got me stumped.
              Asked on 6/10/2010 by Brenda from Corning, NY

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Due to the specific nature of your question it will be best to contact cSwingline customer service at 800-820-6220

                Answered on 8/2/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Got the stapler open but can't get the tray that holds the staples to go back in the stapler. Help
              Asked on 4/16/2010 by Sandy

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Due to the specific nature of your question it will be best to contact swingline customer service at 800-820-6220

                Answered on 5/10/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this stapler work for just stapling a couple of sheets of paper?
              Asked on 4/9/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes it will work for stapling 2 - 70 sheets of paper.

                Answered on 4/21/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              I am looking for a high capacity stapler 2-70 sheets with little to NO noise option. I recently purchased the PaperPro Professional 65 from Office Depot which has a noise level of a BB gun being shot. Which is not suitable in a court room setting. Please advise. Thank You.
              Asked on 3/31/2010 by gillette from Visalia, CA

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Unfortunately there is not a noise rating on staplers. I would recommend item 612365. The stapler you purchased uses a spring action to apply additional force that you did not create. Item 612365 requires manual power and you can control the noise.

                Answered on 4/20/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              How do you load staples in this stapler? I have pushed the button in the back but the staple loader only opens about 1/2 inch and the retractable portion only allows about 15 staples at a time.
              Asked on 11/19/2009 by Frustrated from Lancaster, PA

              3 answers

              • A:

                Pull the loader a little harder. The loader will then come out fully and easily allow a full High Capacity staple strip to be inserted.

                Answered on 1/11/2010 by Wayne from Stafford, VA
              • A:

                When you press the relese button the basket only comes out about an 1/2 an inch then simply pull gently on the basket until it releses to extend it to full capicity.

                Answered on 2/4/2010 by Rage from Indiana
              • VERIFIED BUYER

                A:

                That is as far as it goes -- the staples that come with the unit were about 1 inch long groups and I had to break that into 3rds to get any into the unit.

                Answered on 11/24/2009 by Sky from Kansas
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