Staple
A product patented in 1841, today a stapler can be found in almost every modern home and office. This indispensable tool helps users to quickly attach two or more sheets of paper. While there are several types of staplers, the most common include desktop, electric and heavy duty staplers. The heavy duty and electric varieties are better suited for large jobs and thick stacks of paper than are desktop staplers. Whether you are performing routine office tasks or putting materials together into packets, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the proper operating techniques for each stapler type.
Instructions
Desktop Stapler
1. Slide several sheets of paper between the two plates, positioning the spot where you wish to insert the staple onto the anvil.
2. Press down on the metal head until you hear a clicking sound.
3. Release the head and remove the stapled sheets.
Heavy Duty Stapler
4. Load a stack of paper sheets into the stapler by sliding it into the feed slot.
5. Pull down on the lever.
6. Depress the lever once you hear a click and retrieve the stapled stack.
Electric Stapler
7. Push the edge of a paper stack against the back of the feed slot.
8. Hold the sheets in place until a staple is automatically inserted into the stack.
9. Slide the stack toward you to remove it from the stapler.
