why won't the bloody thing staple anything? I got all of one staple out before every subsequent one jammed and bent in the cartridge. I bought the recommended 70s in the metal box.
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I wouldn't know mine quit working after 50 or less staples and I thew it away
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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?
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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
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We have two of these staplers, one short and one long and they work beautifully. Never had a problem with it. It does require specialty staples however
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I use Optima brand staples and mine works great! I did purchase another brand that was supposed to be the HEAVY DUTY and the same size. They did not work properly. They would get hung in the stapler.
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I had one and it was a piece of junk. My neighbor had one and it was also a piece of junk. When hurricane Sandy hit New York it blew out one of my living room windows. My downstairs neighbor helped me staple sheets of plastic over my bookshelves to protect them from the rain. By coincidence we both had powershot staplers and neither of them worked. They would fire two or three staples and jam -- repeatedly. I contacted the manufacturer and got no response. I suggest you throw it out and buy a better stapler, that's what I did.
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I had to upgrade to the next closest model when my old printer died, but this one is very similar. If you lift the lid, there should be a black handle on the large plastic piece that hold down the paper near the back. lift that, and release the paper that is jammed. Then make sure to clearly press the black piece in place again, and it should work fine. Your manual should clear up any questions as well. Good luck!!
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Sorry to say that I had the same trouble with mine. I ran the pressure up to 110 and it started to drive the nails. Just to add I thought this gun would shoot staples but only pin nails. Wish I had better news for you.
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I have not had a problem with mine. If you are using duo-fast staples, then your driver may be bent or your pressure is insufficient.
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I think your second cartridge is not working. I had the same thing happen. I just ordered a new cartridge. Hopefully the next one will work. Or I will be returning it.
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I had the same problem. It shredded the paper around the can into whatever I was opening, that is when it actually opened a can. Amazon was good enough to replace it and I ended up ordering a Hamilton Beach which works exactly as it is suppose to. They should really take the Proctor Silex 75217F off the market. It doesn't work!!
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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.
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See my review a few weeks ago - my cartridge worked right away, perfectly. I cannot remember a strip. I hove two more cartridges but do not want to break their seals to investigate. Take the cartridge, look for a strip on it - that's what I would do. Good luck. RORIDORY
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Take it out and gently shake the cartridge. Try it again. If not, the cartridge might be defective and you need to return it.
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I think so. Have you tried adding toner? it seems very simple like cut a hole with circle bit provided, pour in toner and cover with tape also provided. I'll do that next time. Still if this cartridge works, it is easier. I've needed to take my new out and shake it hard once. goog luck K
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Hey joenaples,did you try removing the cartridges and put them in back?when doing that press each cartridge firmly near the lock until you hear a click for each cartridge,the chip on the cartridge's has to ground properly for the printer to recognize it,worth a try,it works for me..
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I just got my lexmark pro 705. I tried to print business cards (Avery 8873). It has trashed every sheet, refusing to load it. The printer goes ahead and prints on nothing and then when it tries to kick out the paper it indicates a jam.
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No - Stapler jams constantly. It jammed the first day I bought it so I returned it. I was unable to clear the jammed staples. Used the staples as recommended on the box.
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Sounds daft but have you pulled the tab off the new cartridge properly? Theres sometimes a clear film over where the ink comes out for stopping it drying out whilst on the shelf. Try print head alignment through the maintenence function
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I used Bostitch crown staples and had no issues. I also used finish nails along the outside edges where I couldn't use the stapler and that worked fine as well. Good luck!!!
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Hi Mabel. My printer refused to align also so I just bypassed it. It printed fine. If t gets blocked check the cartridge holder to make sure you don't have any dried ink or if the cartridge is bleeding to much. Hope this helps. Also, when I use rice paper, the pictures are not that great. But when I use sugar sheets (inkforcake) it comes out beautiful. Good luck