Desktop staplers
Applications
- Desktop stapling or in hand
- For any desk in the office or at home
- Smaller models for school, university or for use on the go
Features
- Staple up to 40 sheets (80 g/m² paper).
Stapler
Buying Guide
Home Office and Office Stapler Buying Guide
Stapling is an everyday activity in the office and at home, as well as at shop counters and hotel receptions. From individual sheets to whole brochures, staples hold our information and materials together. There is a wide range of manual and electric models, as well as different stapling methods and staples. In our buying guide, we provide you with an overview of which Leitz staplers are best suited to different applications, helping you to make an informed decision when buying your next stapler.
Stapler anatomy
Which is the right stapler for me?
Before choosing a stapler, it’s best to think about where and how often it will be needed and how many pieces of paper you will need it for. This will help make stapling as easy and time-saving for you as possible.
Pliers
Applications
- Stapling in hand – no desktop required
- E.g. for retailers, florists and offices
Features
- Staple up to 40 sheets (80 g/m² paper).
Electric staplers
Applications
- Quick and hassle-free stapling
- One-handed operation – ideal for multitasking
- For frequent stapling, e.g. in offices, at the till in retail outlets, at hotel receptions or at home
Features
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Staple up to 20 sheets (80 g/m² paper).
Heavy duty staplers
Applications
- High-performance models, larger than desktop staplers
- Often shared by multiple users, e.g. in offices, at post offices, in copyshops or in schools
Features
- Staple up to 120 sheets (80 g/m² paper).
What types of staples are there?
We refer to the two parts of U-shaped staples that pierce through the paper sheets as "staple teeth". The teeth are the ends of the "staple legs". The top bar of a staple, visible on the top side of a stapled sheet is known as the "crown". The legs are crimped by the stapler in various ways based on the finish the user needs and appropriate for the task – there are therefore different types of staple for you to choose from. Many staplers also offer two options thanks to a rotating staple guide plate on the base of the unit.
Closed stapling
- Legs of the staple are bent inwards here
- Provides firm hold
- Staples can be removed using a staple remover
Open stapling
- Staples are bent outwards
- Primarily for temporary stapling
- Staples are also easy to remove without a staple remover
Flat stapling
- Legs of the staples pressed very tightly inwards onto the paper with no curve
- Takes up to 40% less space in folders and files
- Provides from hold
- Staples can be removed using a staple remover
Nailed stapling
- Legs of the staples are pressed directly into the base material
- Suitable for stapling items to the wall or on to wood, for example
- The stapler is opened to an angle of 180° to achieve this
How to find the right staples
Using the right staples extends the life of your staple gun. They should match the corresponding stapler system so that the device functions smoothly without staples becoming jammed, and so that neat stapling results are achieved and long-term damage to the stapler is avoided.
You will find the specifications for the relevant staples in the following places:
- colour-coded packaging
- on the base of the stapler or in the magazine
- in the starter kit yincluded with every Leitz stapler
Good to know: At Leitz, we support you with up to a 10-year stapler guarantee on when you use the correct Leitz staples.
What types of staples are there?
Staple types are defined by a combination of various design details and performance characteristics.
Leitz staple types explained:
Power Performance (P)
- · For desktop staplers, pliers and heavy-duty staplers
- · Recommended for all stapler brands
Electric (E)
- · Specially developed for electronic staplers
Softpress (S)
- · Specially developed for Softpress staplers
- · Enable fast and effortless stapling
Colour-coded staple cartridges (K)
- · For Leitz 5551 heavy-duty staplers
- · Enable fast and easy switching between different staple sizes
Good to know: only 24/6 staples are subject to DIN standardisation. The first character indicates the wire thickness. In this case, the lower the number, the thicker the wire. The second character refers to the length of the staple leg, and indicates how many sheets of paper (80 g/m²) it can hold together.
Softpress Technology
You're probably familiar with the situation: in order to get the staples through the paper, you have to apply a fair amount of pressure. Thanks to our patented Softpress technology, you can staple with the minimum of hassle, regardless of where you press down on the stapler handle.
- The physical effort required is up to 60% lower in comparison to conventional staplers.
- The models are nonetheless compact and well-suited for daily use, either manually or on a desktop.
- Special Leitz Softpress staples are available for use with Leitz Softpress staplers.
The right material
- Stapler bodies are usually made of metal or plastic.
- The mechanical components, such as the magazine or the anvil, are normally made of metal.
- High-quality staplers are either made entirely of metal or at least with metal reinforcement if the external housing is made of plastic.
Loading staples into a stapler
There are three common magazine systems for staplers, which are each loaded in a different way.
Spring-load mechanism
- The staple compartment pulls out from the front and can then be loaded and closed again.
Top-loading mechanism
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Here, the top of the stapler is opened up to 180°, loaded, and then simply closed again.
Rear-loading mechanism
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The magazine is pulled out from the rear, loaded with staples and pushed closed again.
To let you know when the staple magazine needs to be refilled, most Leitz staplers have a small window or even a colour-coding system, which shows you when it’s time to reload the staples.
Desktop staplers
Pliers
Electric staplers