Is there a trick to putting staples in? I put staples in but it is not working. Maybe I have a defective stapler?
1515774
Had that same issue with one of the2 I bought! The other worked fine, so it was a defect. (Not to insult your intelligence, but just in case, "be sure you're using the right staples.") Otherwise return, there's no cure I found!
1515775
I brought some P22 1/4 (6mm) staples from Amazon it did not work, and I brought P22 5/16 (8mm) staples from Amazon it work fine. P22 say it work with 1/4 and 5/16 but my experience 5/16 (8mm) work for me.
1623818
Mine did that and I did everything... Finally, I found it was the paper I got on special at Staples.... It was sticking up someway.... I switched to another brand... worked fine...
611052
pull the base of the stapler down and the rest will pop away. As you do that the slide that holds the staples will pop out and you will load the staples face out and push the slide back in place. Flip the bottom back in place and you will be all set
32455
I have found that you have to set the stapler on your desktop (instead of holding with your hand). Apparently, you apply too much pressure by holding it in your hand. With it on your desk, there isn't as much pressure.
1399162
Loading staples wasn't intuitive for me either. Look on YouTube for the guy having his 4 yr old demo the proper way. It is simple.Hint. Turn stapler bottom up, slide out the tray, then drop staples point-up into the body of the stapler, close it up. Voila.
716367
Look at the end of the handle where the Red plug is. Push it in and then lift it up slightly and then slide the Red plug along with the spring out. Then put the staples on the rail inside and then use the red plug and spring to push it inside and then push the red plug down while it is inside to lock it. If you are reloading and there are any small groups of staples inside. Shake it loose and throw them away other wise it will jam.
963114
We tried that and the cartridges still didn't work. I took it to staples and they said they were no good especially the colored one.
383844
Make sure the staples are pushed down all the way. Sometimes I have to use a screwdriver to push them down so they lie flat against the bed of the stapler.
1779366
I remember my first set jammed too. Try placing a new set of staples toward the back of the "chamber" and letting the guide push them forward, then staple. Does this help?
383843
I had the same problem until I figured out the staples load from the bottom. Goog luck.
217485
I don't know of anyway to adjust the tension but I have had something similar happen with another stapler it was because I had it loaded with too long of staple so you might want to check that.
1779367
Mine jammed every single time out of the box as well, it sucks!!! On their own website, people have the same issue!!http://www.swingline.com/swingline/us/us/v/6454/1595/swingline%C2%AE-optima%C2%AE-70-desk-staplers.aspx
1180570
I got the same thing. Bad cartridges. I bought some new ones from Staples and they were fine. Don't buy from this vendor. They are sending out a lot of faulty cartridges.
2151771
It uses standard staples, at least until it breaks. For me that was on the 3rd staple.
82035
Just push down on bottom it should open.If its jamed I don't know how you would get the staple out.Maybe needlenose pliers?
1794062
Gail I agree with Joshua. I used my stapler all through tax season and continue to use it without any jams. I would unload the hatch and see if a staple is somehow stuck at the very front. Next I would check the paper to see if there are any marks on it where the staple would go. If you do not see any indentations the staple is not going through and you may have a defective unit. I hope this helps since my stapler was been overworked and is still doing great.
840845
I use staples for mine, you may want to look into buying carpet tape. That tape is usually stronger.