Why does stapler keep jamming?

It’s possible that you’re using poor-quality staples that crumple easily, or that the paper you’re using is too thick for the stapler. Make sure you’re using staples with an appropriate strength rating for your staple and that you’re not trying to staple through too many pieces of paper at once.

How do you fix a stapler that keeps jamming?

Try using the jammed stapler on a piece of scrap paper. Forcefully push the stapler head down to dislodge the jammed staple. Use the stapler a few times on the scrap paper to ensure it is working properly. If the manual stapler is still jammed, it is time to open the stapler.

How do you unblock a staple gun?

Clear the jam with needle-nose pliers. Check out the top of the stapler where the staples are discharged. Use the pliers to pinch the staple and pull towards you, pulling the staple out of the stapler’s nose. After that, reassemble the staple gun by putting the magazine back in and screwing in the screw.

Why does my Swingline stapler keep jamming?

A manual Swingline stapler that jams on a regular basis is most likely using the wrong staples. Take out any staples that are jammed into the Swingline stapler by twisting them as you pull with a pair of needle nose pliers.

Why is my Swingline stapler not working?

A manual Swingline stapler that jams on a regular basis is most likely using the wrong staples. Take out any staples that are jammed into the Swingline stapler by twisting them as you pull with a pair of needle nose pliers. Review the instructions to be sure you are properly operating the stapler.

How do you unjam a Swingline Optima 45?

Turn the stapler upside down and shake it to clear out staples you can’t reach with your fingers. Grip the jammed staple with the needle-nose pliers and, while holding the stapler securely, pull it up. Twist the staple until it breaks into two pieces if it will not pull straight out. Pull out the two individual pieces.

Why do my staples keep bending?

Bending staples = (1) NOT ENOUGH FORCE, (2) improper technique/angle or (3) combination of (1) and (2) collectively…. I have Duo-Fast, Surebond, Grex and Senco air operated guns that serve different purposes with different length and width staples or brads…

Why are my staples bending?

The setting most people use is the one that causes the legs of the staple to bend inward to hold a stack of papers firmly together. Staples that go through paper with the legs bending outward, rather than curling inward, are easier to remove and do less damage to the paper when pulled back out again.