This dispenser really does not work well at all. Not recommended.
on November 10, 2020
Posted by: JOE S.
Verified Purchase:Yes
I recently lost my good tape dispenser so went to Staples to buy another. This Staples brand dispenser was a good bit cheaper than the brand-name dispenser next to it so I thought "how much difference can there really be between these devices?" As it turns out there's a LOT of difference. This dispenser is difficult and frustrating to use at every stage. I have to rethread the tape after just about every use and it's difficult to thread without the tape sticking to itself and folding causing more tape to be wasted. Feeding is not straight. The cutting mechanism frequently doesn't work resulting in more wasted tape. My advice is to cough up the few extra bucks and get a better one.
I have many boxes to prepare. I found this tape continued to jam or would not cut when needed so that I had to use a scissors. Finally I gave up and just went back to the less expensive plastic dispenser.
This tape holder/dispenser is horrible. I have cut myself twice on the blade that cuts the tape which is an act of God to get it to work! Will never purchase this brand again.