Archive for March, 2009
Posted by: Morgan on March 27th, 2009
Some of our customers are surprised to learn that we offer a wide variety of magazine racks and other various display racks. In fact, our selection of magazine racks may be the most deep and wide assortment 
available online. Magazine racks help you professionally present magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets and other professionally printed publications.
Magazine and display racks are often found in doctors’ offices, hospitals, colleges, university lobbies, public libraries, professional businesses and much more. At Office Zone, we carry a wide variety of magazine rack styles, colors and formats, including acrylic plastic, wire and wood. Be sure to take a closer look at our magazine racks today.
Posted by: Morgan on March 26th, 2009
The highly versatile Martin Yale 5000CC paper shredder destroy CDs, DVDs, ID badges, credit cards, security access cards, and more. These are inserted into a separate safety slot. Oh, and it also shreds paper as well, up to 22 sheets at a time.
However, we always recommend backing the manufacturer’s capacity rating by a couple of sheets. It’s simple to empty this shredder, thanks to its pullout-drawer style waste bin. This is a level 3 security cross cut shredder. It will also accept staples and paper clips.
Posted by: Morgan on March 25th, 2009
If you need to shred a variety of items from your office in seconds, then the Martin Yale 3000SC paper shredder is the machine for you. This strip shredder comes equipped with a separate slot for shredding CDs, DVDs, ID badges, credit cards, and more.
The shredder’s cabinet is dust-proof and stays relatively clean. The Martin Yale 3000SC paper shredder is simple to empty, thanks to its pull-out style shred bin. The 3000SC sits on top of four casters and is easy to move around the office. The model 3000SC shredder will also accept paper clips and staples.
Posted by: Morgan on March 20th, 2009
Paper shredder manufacturer Martin Yale recently unveiled a new, very interesting machine: a prescription bottle shredder. It’ called the ScriptStroyer UC5500. This new shredder takes most prescription bottles, typically found at a pharmacy, measuring up to 3-1/2 inches in diameter, and completely shreds the label, bottle and cap. Pharmacists will find this especially useful when trying to destroy 
sensitive prescription labels stuck to the bottle.
In the past, pharmacists had to employ someone to peel these labels from the bottle before shredding. This was a time-consuming and costly process, but necessary to comply with federal privacy laws such as HIPPA. The machine also shreds paper, up to 10 sheets at a time of 20-pound bond. Be sure to take a look at the new Martin Yale ScriptStroyer UC500 shredder today.
Posted by: Morgan on March 13th, 2009
Small Office Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
Techko Model SH261PO Deskside Cross Cut Shredder
Although the Techko SH261PO is a smaller-sized shredder, it’s still rated by the manufacturer to shred 10 sheets of standard 20 lb. paper at a time. However, we recommend backing that off by a few sheets. Its auto-start feature engages the shredder whenever it detects paper. A reverse switch comes in handy when you need to clear out paper jams. This is a cross cut model that shreds papers at security level three.
Price: $135
Office Zone rating: 2 Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
Kobra 240 Cross Cut (C4) Office Paper Shredder
This highly versatile shredder is also listed in our Home Office Deskside Shredders category. You can read 
the review here. The Kobra 240 C4 performs works extremely well in both home and office environments.
Price: $1,005
Our rating: 3-1/2 Stars
Small Department/Multi-user Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
HSM 104.3 Paper Shredder
The HSM 104.3 is designed for continuous use, and it does just that. This is a shredder that handles some 
of the most difficult shredding jobs. It features several sensors and switches that make operation simple. The HSM 104.3 has an automatic sensor that detects paper and turns the shredder on and off as needed. Another sensor tells you when the shred bin is full. This is a strip cut, security level two shredder.
Price: $490
Our rating: 3 Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
GBC 3890D Micro-Cut Office Shredder
Keep your sensitive business information safe with the GBC 3890D paper shredder. This cross cut security level five shredder features SmartShred visual indicators that make operation a snap. The model 3890D 
also has unique Jam-Stopper features that help prevent annoying paper jams.
Price: $3,021
Our rating: 2-1/2 Stars
Posted by: Morgan on March 11th, 2009
If you run a small business where processing coins is vital, then a coin counter/sorter is definitely in order. A coin counter will save you several hours per month in coin counting time alone. It makes the tedious task of sorting and counting mixed coins a simple, affordable process.
The model ABC440 coin counter is a small, compact unit and easy to operate. This is a lightweight machine, not intended for large coin counting jobs. But its light weight makes it easy to move the machine from one location to another.
The ABC440 holds up to 300 coins and counts/sorts up to 600 coins per minute. It drops coins into separate bins. The machine also shows you the total value of money counted, plus the total number of coins counted. The ABC440 will also tell you how many coins of each denomination have been counted. Be sure to take a closer look at the model ABC440 coin counter/sorter today.
Posted by: Morgan on March 9th, 2009
We’ve enjoyed the use of our Formax model FD 8400 CC on our showroom floor for over a year now. It’s a rather inconspicuous looking shredder, it really doesn’t stand out from the crowd; but looks and be deceiving. This is a high-performance paper shredder that quietly gets the job done.
The FD 8400 CC can tear through almost any shredding task in short order. The speed of this machine is one of the first things you will be pleased with. It quickly grabs a stack of paper and tears it apart in seconds thanks to a powerful motor.
The manufacturer’s specifications say the FD 8400 CC will shred 20 sheets of paper at a time, but we recommend no more than 16. This is a security level 3 shredder. That means your sensitive information will remain safe after it’s passed through the cutting heads. The 8400 is also a relatively quiet machine when compared to most cross cut shredders in its class.
The FD 8400 CC is made with a durable all-metal cabinet. On the inside of its front door sits a handy metal pocket. This is where you can store a spare bottle of shredder oil. This is a hefty machine, but easy to move around thanks to four strong casters. Formax is so confident in the performance of the FD 8400 CC that it backs up this model with a lengthy 10-year warranty on the cutting heads.
Be sure to take a closer look at the Formax FD 8400 CC shredder today.
Posted by: Morgan on March 6th, 2009
Customers often ask, “What’s the best paper shredder out there?” There are a lot of quality machines available that we could recommend. The answer however all depends on what you need the shredder to do for you and what kind of budget you are working with. There are several models available today that can tackle most jobs. The following review spotlights the various shredder categories, and then rates the lowest and highest priced shredders in each category.
Today’s blog entry features shredders from two very popular categories …
Home And Desk Side Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
Techko SH51006 Paper Shredder
Strip cut, security level one (the lowest security level). Its shredded paper strips measure seven millimeters 
in width. Intended for light to medium use; recommended for use in a home or small home office.
Price: $31
Office Zone rating: 1-1/2 Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
HSM 102.2 Compact Paper Shredder
The HSM 102.2 has a powerful motor capable of chewing through paper with ease. This shredder features a convenient automatic on/off sensor, and a front waste bin window that lets you see how full the shredder 
is. The strip cut model shreds at a number two security level, while the cross cut model shreds at level three.
Price: $327 (strip cut model), $377 (cross cut)
Our rating: Four Stars
Small Office Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
Techko SH1524CP Paper Shredder
The Techko SH1524 CP shredder is capable of shredding up to 18 sheets of paper at a time, but we recommend shredding about half that amount. It has a 7.8-gallon basket. That means you won’t have to 
spend a lot of time emptying its waste bin. The Techko SH1524CP is an adequate deskside paper shredder. It features casters that allow you to roll the shredder from one location to another. This strip-cut model shreds at security level two.
Price: $85
Our rating: Two Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
Kobra 240 Cross Cut C4
The Kobra 240 Cross Cut C4 is a highly versatile paper shredder capable of shredding a variety of paper and other materials. The cutting heads can even handle hard-to-see staples. The C4 is actually one of five 
different models in the 240 series. It shreds paper at security level three.
Price: $1,005
Our rating: 3-1/2 Stars
Next week we’ll take a look at Small Department/Multi-User paper shredders and Departmental Heavy Duty paper shredders.
