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A great choice for any stapling job, the Optima 20 Compact Electric stapler delivers ergonomic automatic stapling in a convenient size. This dynamic Jam Free guaranteed for fast, high-volume stapling when used with Swingline S.F. 4 Premium or Optima Premium Staples. Staples up to 20 sheets at once. Formerly referred to as Optima Grip, the Optima 20 Compact ensures comfortable handheld stapling Operates quietly without compromising power or speed. Switch between automatic and manual stapling modes with the control switch for handheld or desktop use. QuickLoad technology makes for easy staple reloading. Eject empty staple magazines with the press of a button. Built-in Intelligent Paper Alignment Guide and Stack Height Gauge assist in accurate staple placement and sheet count measuring. Operate using battery power or with the included AC adapter. 4 AA batteries required (not included). Not compatible with rechargeable batteries. Limited 7-year warranty and 100% performance guarantee.
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Swingline
A. Hames
2025-08-24 11:51:35
This type of stapler I have used in a busy tax office with several pages to staple, I have recently purchased for my officev where I am now. Have had it so far over a month and with the Optima staples I still have yet to experience a staple jam. I can even staple more than twenty pages but the back side of the staples can't obviously finish folding with more than the recommended pages. But if I have 22 pages, I am going to try to get them all in one bunch.I am looking now into the larger capacity for those thicker bunches, but for small 2-10 pages, it works like a dream saving my wrist from repeated clinching of a manual stapler. Works over and over no problems. It is also not very loud, and keeps you working quickly and efficiently.Battery usage is great too. Requires 6 AA batteries and still strong like it's plugged into power. Many times I have to take it with me to the copier and it works just as good away from power. Not to mention it is so sleek. I thought this one had the "cylon" type blink to let you know it's out of staples but I think that is the other model. I accidentally ordered this one but have been very happy with it.The only cons I have found is no blink to let me know I am out of staples and it won't take a full stick of staples. Other than that, it's a great little stapler very handy for couponing, or bills, any kind of every day paperwork, but I highly recommend purchasing the staples that are made for it. You can easily find them as a cheap add on item here on Amazon.
Marta B
2025-08-03 18:39:24
I work as a pharmacist and have to staple several hundreds prescription labels to bags. This little stapler has been one of the best things I've invested in. After using a manual stapler for many years, I could feel it taking a toll on my hand. I figured I would get this and even if it last only a few months it will still be better than having to manually staple everything. Stapler works great and it is small and compact. It came with a power adapter, however, the cable on that broke in a few months because we move the stapler back and forth, which created too much pressure on the cord. However, this little thing can be operated with 4 AA batteries, so that's how we've been running it, and that allows us to take it anywhere. The other nice thing on this is it has an auto and manual stapling feature. On auto it would staple automatically if you place paper under it, and on manual you gently touch the top and it staples for you. The auto feature broke after a few months, a spring fell out. The manual feature continues to work. You can use regular staples with it, the only time it seems to jam is when it's down to the last few staples. We've been using this stapler for over a year and a half and it's still going. Hopefully, it will keep going, but will definitely get another one if it stops working.
Martin
2025-07-12 15:21:43
First of all, this is NOT a quiet stapler as stated in the description. It is so loud that even if I try to expect the loud BANG it still scares the crap out of me. I had my previous optima 45 for 10 years and it was the best stapler ever! This is nothing like the old one. The other thing I hate is most stapling I do is about 2-3 sheets and they come out so loose the papers just look messy. It doesn't curl the end of the staple but instead just folds the ends of the staple. (Once again old one was not like that.) There is no option to use a smaller size staple either (like the last one). You can only use the 3/8" which is just too big. This works great for staple jobs over 15 pages so if you are using it for major staple jobs it might work for you. I hate it and wish I hadn't thrown the box away so I could return it.
Ray32
2025-05-28 13:29:42
Works good
Bert
2025-05-23 12:14:51
I liked the colors (black, silver, orange) and design so I purchased to replace the manual Swingline stapler that I had for ~ 3 decades. Dimensions (footprint) are ~9" L x2" W x 2.75" H, should space be a problem. It weighs 14.9 oz, short of a pound, a comfortable weight for me, with arthritis. The silver feels like plastic. The black is a rubbery cushiony surface that ensures a non-slippery grip with a good feel if using in grip mode. I used it for awhile with the AC adapter with no problems. The port to the staple is in the rear below the button to release the staple tray. I then switched to batteries (4-AA). As per the ad, it does not work with rechargeable batteries. The door to the battery bin is in the back on the belly of the stapler, the latch was a little difficult at first, but it not a problem now. Of course I didn't read the manual, but there is a diamond on the door that points towards the back, but one has to pull the lever towards the front to open. Button in the back easily opens the tray for staples. I used Swingline standard staples, which worked fine, and easy to load. The staples I have are 4" long, and the staple takes about 2.5". There are two orange lines in the front to give guidance as to where the staples are (width), to not miss the paper.Performance wise it will do 20 sheets easily with the Swingline standard staples, which are 4/16" tall. It seems to have adequate power to go through 20 sheets easily. It is probably a little noisier than the manual stapler, seems like a "standard" noise, not an irritating sound, just the expected electric staple sound. No other electric stapler to compare to. On the auto mode you can have the stapler on the desk top and push the paper in to staple, the depth if you go gentle is ~1/2" deep into the paper. If you go more quickly and forcefully you might get to ~3/4" and on grip mode about 1-1/4" deep. Grip mode requires pressing the front of the black rubber, like with your thumb while holding the pages.Overall pleased, I wish it would work with recharge batteries, hence a 4-star rating.Hit the helpful button if you found the additional measurement and details helpful, it's motivation to do these experiments for this great community. Thank you for reading!
Dawn Willis
2025-05-18 11:41:25
I did not realize it was that big
Kay M
2025-05-09 13:29:21
I puchased the stapler on September 20, 2024. As of November 27, 2024, the stapler stopped working. I was loving not having to pick up to staple the numerous papers at my workplace. I spent over $40.
A. Trew
2025-04-14 16:47:48
A replacement for a less advanced older model. Flawless performance. Good price from Amazon.
Richie
2025-04-01 18:51:19
Se ve extremadamente chafa
Faisal alshalhoub
2025-02-25 14:23:54
Powerful ðŸ‘ðŸ»
Joel
2025-01-13 14:46:07
We specifically asked if this came with an Australian AC adapter and they said "yes".It came with a USA plug. Frustrating
Rajesh Sood
2025-01-07 17:12:43
Good Product
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