| ard developed their 4000 line of shredders specifically | | | | gallon waste bin, well able to hold a reasonable |
| for centralized departmental shredding needs. The | | | | amount of shreds before needing to be emptied. |
| Horizon 4040s is a durable, low level security | | | | When the bin does get emptied, the waste container |
| shredder built for multi user and high demand use. Its | | | | open detection system alerts a user if the door is still |
| extensive automatic features make it convenient for | | | | open and the blades will not shred. This prevents any |
| easy, medium duty use and the casters give added | | | | accidental injuries from occurring in the event that |
| mobility. With high sheet capacity and rapid rates of | | | | someone's hands came too close to the shredding |
| shredding, the 4040s can accommodate the | | | | blades while in use. |
| shredding needs of your busy office. A huge, easy to | | | | Weaknesses: |
| empty waste bin ensures minimal trips to the trash. | | | | * This is a low-level security device. For generic, |
| Here is a closer look at what this machine has to | | | | everyday shredding, 1/4 inch shreds are secure |
| offer. | | | | enough. However, if your office needs higher than a |
| Strengths: | | | | level 2 security rating, Standard offers comparable |
| * The many automatic functions on this device make | | | | machines to this one in cross cut models. |
| use a breeze. The machine begins shredding as soon | | | | * The strip cut shreds fill the waste container much |
| as it senses your papers in the feed slot. Unlike many | | | | quicker than a contemporary cross cut shredder. The |
| smaller devices, this one does not need any down | | | | sizable 35 gallon waste bin ensures that this is not a |
| time, providing you with continuous shredding. When | | | | problem for most medium to larger offices. But if |
| you have finished, it automatically switches itself off | | | | you're looking to further reduce your trips to the |
| and saves electricity. It also shuts down when the | | | | recycle bin, Standard also designs departmental |
| bag is full or if there is a paper jam. If a jam does | | | | shredders equipped with higher volume waste |
| occur, the auto reverse slides the items out of the | | | | containers. |
| machine, preventing the problem from worsening and | | | | The specs on this machine speak for itself; the |
| helping you to unclog the machine. | | | | Standard Horizon 4040s is well suited for the needs |
| * An extra wide opening of 16 inches allows | | | | of many medium to larger offices. Packed with |
| documents of all sizes to easily pass through. The | | | | automatic features, it offers simple and convenient |
| paper entry can handle up to 27 sheets at once and | | | | use. The generous capacity and speed abilities |
| quickly slices paper and other documents into quarter | | | | promise rapid efficiency. Finally, the oversized waste |
| inch strips at impressive rates up to 50 feet per | | | | bin provides ample storage for the shreds. For a |
| minute. This results in little time spent shredding, | | | | medium duty shredder in high demand, the Standard |
| allowing you to focus on more important tasks. | | | | Horizon 4040s is a great choice. |
| * This shredder comes equipped with a massive 35 | | | | |