Will it handle sticky prescription labels or will it damage the item, I shred this stuff and my last shredder broke due to it sticking in the 'teeth.'
1328239
Yes it will but remember to oil the shredder in order for it to last longer. The oil also helps with keeping the labels from sticking to the teeth. I have had no problems with it.
1328240
If the labels are still sticky, place them on a sheet of paper that you're planning to shred. Too much glue isn't good for any shredder.
1328241
The instruction booklet that comes with this product says to never shred any items with adhesives. I do not put sticky labels in my shredder. I would think sticky labels would surely ruin any shredder.
981
take old tooth brush and brush it off :) but for future, when and WHEN/if the adhesive stops working, i'll be adding some sticky glue to it. The ones you buy in office depot are awesome for this. p.s the adhesive still works. I had the pad for over a 8 months now
64714
I've done a few unopened mailers through here and it sounds like it's definitely maxing out the shredder. 3 pieces of a paper folded three times and a sample credit card inside (for example) would exceed the spec of the shredder and possibly cause a jam. In the past with lesser shredders, I've killed them by running unopened mail through them. I've had this shredder stop in the middle of unopened junk mail, and was able to recover, but wouldn't push the limit again.
2226107
Apparently, no it didn't damage it. I had this stuck to a "wood" shelf (you know, the stuff they say is wood, but its compressed saw dust or wood chips, glue, and a plastic veneer) for months, and it remained there until I pulled it off to see if the shelf was damaged. I did not observe and glue residue, either.
1402621
My experience is the same as the other respondents. Proper filling will keep the label dry any liquid that May have contacted the label while I'm drying it has not done any damage.
1015591
I really can't say as I do not usually label those items. I will say the tape does stick well to the items in the office...plastic and paper and if I want to change the label it is better for me to put a new label over the old as opposed to trying to remove the old label. My husband, an electrician, uses the wire labels given to him and those labels are not as sticky as the TZ tape.
1499256
I have never experienced any part of a label lifting from the disc. If you are afraid that the label will make the disc too thick, that is not a problem at all.
1484821
Being old school, I kick it old school with quartered sheets of whatever comes off the shelf. I'd suggest avoiding the sticky stuff because the clamp system works well, and the sticky stuff will stick a bit too well and not always come off in one piece unless you dust the plate with sanding dust, which negates the value of the extra cost of the sticky stuff.
1624045
You shouldn't put any labels directly on a CD/DVD. The disc will become unbalanced and will potentially be irretrievable if it spins out of the holder. Use a felt, permanent type marker.
1473611
The warning label on my unit was at the end of the cord around the thicker area that does not retract into the dryer. If possible you might try moving it there. any sticky residue can probably be cleaned with a paper towel slight dampened with acetone (nail polish remover). That way the card will fully retract and you still keep the warning label (no risk of federal indictment, losing your firstborn, or whatever the penalty is)
1552316
I haven't owned it long enuf to make this necessary. Office supply stores can advise what to use. One such product is a specially coated sheet that can be fed thru the shredder mechanism to "flush out" any bits that might stick in the teeth.
608257
my sticker came off pretty easy. I have googled before how to get sticky off of items left by stickers and I have always found Dawn Dish liquid to work with a mild abrasive sponge. I read vinegar works and WD-40 can help too. Peanut butter (same as when you use it to get gum out of things like your hair). Maybe google and find out other methods but it came off pretty easy for me for some reason.
554658
I use an office depot shredder lubricant I bought about two shredders ago and still have most of that bottle left because I only use it VERY occasionally. I just run a line of it across a sheet of paper and run it through. I must admit it sounds smoother after that. Probably should use it more often, but I forget until it sounds a bit ragged.
1402616
I've done hundreds of records with no label damage. You get an very occasional drip across the label but it's over 99% distilled water (you *are* using distilled water, right?) so you can blot it right off with no worries.
1568029
You shouldn't put anything with a sticky label in a dishwasher. You don't want it coming off and damaging your washer.
196784
You should oil it, it will last longer. The manual says cooking oil is OK. Youtube has videos on how to oil shredders.
1854049
I sticks well and dries hard. I used it to repair a shelf in the fridge, so likely it will work for you.