| One choice in a sea of office shredders is Standard's | | | | confidential client information you may have. The |
| 3030x cross cut shredder. Designed for durability, this | | | | miniscule pieces also fill up the 10 gallon bin much |
| compact shredder is packed with features to meet | | | | slower than traditional strip cut shreds, therefore |
| all your medium level security needs. The automatic | | | | reducing the number of trips needed to the recycle |
| on/off allows for uncomplicated use and the bag full | | | | bin. And when it does need to be emptied, the |
| jam auto off as well as the waste container open | | | | casters on the bottom of the machine make |
| detection system alerts you when a minor problem | | | | transportation simple. |
| does occur. This machine reduces documents to | | | | This model also features waste container open |
| confetti 15 sheets at a time as fast as 15 feet per | | | | detection. Users are alerted when the bin is still open, |
| minute through a 9.5 inch opening, quickly protecting | | | | preventing shreds from spilling out onto the floor |
| your confidential information. Here is a deeper look at | | | | instead of into the trash. |
| some of the pros and cons of owning a 3030x. | | | | Weaknesses: |
| Strengths: | | | | The 3030x only comes equipped with a 9.5 inch |
| At 25 inches tall, this shredder is still small enough | | | | throat width. While this may be adequate for many |
| to neatly tuck under a desk. It is also capable enough | | | | offices, others may find the small opening to be |
| for access by multiple users for higher volume | | | | limiting. If your office needs to dispose of many |
| shredding. | | | | longer documents, you might think about upgrading |
| Another nice feature of this model is the | | | | to a higher model with a larger paper entry slot. |
| automatic on/off function. Simply slide your | | | | The waste container is only 10 gallons. For most |
| paperwork into the 9.5 inch opening and the machine | | | | users, this is an ample amount of space, especially |
| wakes up and starts shredding. This also allows | | | | considering how slowly those tiny particles will fill up |
| electricity to be saved by not powering a machine | | | | the bin. However, for larger offices with high volume |
| that isn't in use. The automatic off feature is also | | | | use, Standard offers machines with bigger waste |
| activated when the bag is full or when there is a jam, | | | | containers. |
| letting the problem be fixed instead of made worse. | | | | For a small to medium office, Standard's 3030x is an |
| This speedy machine can handle 15 sheets at a | | | | excellent choice. The compact size and automatic |
| time at a rate of up to 15 feet per minute. This leave | | | | features make for convenient and uncomplicated |
| you free to less time shredding and more time on | | | | shredding. The speed of the cross cutting blades |
| more important things. | | | | quickly leaves you and your clientele secure. And the |
| The cross cutting mechanism renders documents | | | | large waste container means you can put off taking |
| into tiny 1/12 inch by 7/8 inch particles, making it | | | | out the trash for a few days. This office shredder |
| practically impossible to reassemble. This results in | | | | would be a great choice for your office. |
| increased security not only for you but also for any | | | | |