This shredder will definitely cut vertically and shred paper to ribbons. The cross-cutting works maybe 90% of the time, so you might have to tear some of the ribbons by hand afterwards.
The shredding is great, but the basket is designed in such a way that a liner bag can't be positioned very well so shredded material falls everywhere when the basket is pulled open to dump the material.
Used for 1 month barely and has stopped working. Doesn’t turn on anymore.
Response from StaplesBy AL, Social Media, May 28, 2026
Hi, I regret to hear this happened, and I understand your frustration. Please contact our Product Brands Group at (800) 425-0049 or via email at ProductBrandsSupport@Staples.com for further assistance. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9AM to 8PM EST. ^AL