Kokuyo Harinacs Stapleless Stapler, Large Desktop Staple Free Stapler, 12 Sheet Capacity, Black (SLN-MS112D)

First, I acknowledge that, as other reviewers have stated, the instructions are only in Japanese. However, these instructions come with diagrams, which will be sufficient for most users. And, let's also consider whether-and-when a product created for a market in one country should be dinged for not providing instructions in the language of another. I am glad to be able to get this device, even though the Japanese did not create it with me in-mind. This staple-less stapler is essentially a descendent of the Bump staple-less stapler (invented by American George P[endleton] Bump, 14 May 1870 – 19 Feb 1947); it cuts tabs and slits into the papers, and then folds and feeds the tabs through the slits. Generally, this method creates a more reliable attachment than that of crimping papers together, as do some staple-less staplers for five sheets or fewer. Unlike the Bump device, this device creates tabs with flanged heads, making the attachment a bit more secure. The producer makes a number of staple-less staplers, some of which crimp and others of which use the Bump method. This particular model seems to be their high-end device, with a slightly higher capacity and conceived to make it easier to produce results of professional quality. If you can survive only able to attach ten-or-fewer sheets, and are unconcerned about precisely placing the attachment, then you can save some money by getting a different model; but both stationery geeks and supermodels will sneer at you.

Where metal staples are band, this is THE product. Highly recommend.

I like that this is a heavy-duty staple-less stapler. I got through so many staples at work and I'd like to decrease that. I put the images through AI for translation to English: Image 1: Handle Lock Function ​Main Heading ​Features a handle lock for compact storage. ​Explanatory Text ​​Locking is achieved by hooking the metal locking piece on the back of the handle into the hook mechanism. ​Label ● When locked ​Image 2: Side Gauge for Binder/File Binding ​Main Heading ​​Includes a side gauge compatible with file/binder binding. ​Explanatory Text ​​By using the side gauge to bind the paper in two places, the resulting binding holes will perfectly line up with standard flat folder/binder punch holes. ​*Exclusively for the long edge of A4 paper. ​Label ​​Side Gauge ​Image 3: Margin/Depth Adjustment Gauge ​Main Heading ​​The depth adjustment gauge allows you to set two types of binding depths: "Shallow Binding" and "Deep Binding." ​Section 1 (Top Right) ​​● For Shallow Binding ​Edge of the paper ​8.5mm: 8.5 mm (The distance from the paper edge to the binding hole) ​Section 2 (Bottom Right) ​​● For Deep Binding Edge of the paper ​13.0mm: 13.0 mm (The distance from the paper edge to the binding hole) ​Label (Bottom Left) ​Depth Adjustment Gauge ​Image 4: Binding Options & Neatness ​Main Heading ​Two binding methods are possible. ​Top Row Labels ​When binding along a straight edge ​When binding a corner ​Middle Row Labels ● Normal use ​● Reverse use ​Raised flap / fold (the arrow points to the raised tab of paper that locks the sheets together) ​Bottom Explanatory Text ​● If you are concerned about the raised part of the binding, you can place it on the back side instead by turning the document upside down before binding. ​Image 5: Eco-Friendly Benefits ​Main Heading ​Staple-free and eco-friendly. ​Left Column (No Sorting Required) ​Can be put straight into the shredder Can be disposed of as-is ​Right Column (No Consumables Required) ​No hassle of refilling staples No worry about foreign object contamination (e.g., staples accidentally getting into food or machinery) ​Image 6: Product Dimensions & Hole Specifications ​Main Heading ​Desktop Stapleless Stapler – Single-hole binding type. ​Boxed Sub-heading ​Copy paper (PPC paper): Binds approximately 12 sheets. ​Product Dimensions (Left Diagram) ​155mm (95mm): Height is 155 mm (95 mm when the handle is locked down) ​85mm: Width is 85 mm ​155mm: Length/Depth is 155 mm ​Hole Dimensions Box (Right Diagram) ​〈Binding Hole Dimensions〉 ​Edge of the paper ​5.5mm: 5.5 mm (Width of the main arrow slot) ​8.5、13mm: 8.5 mm or 13 mm (2-stage adjustable distance from the paper edge) ​10.5mm: 10.5 mm (Length of the main arrow slot) ​19.5mm: 19.5 mm (Total length including the locking fold flap)

This is a high-quality stapleless stapler, but in terms holding the sheets of paper together, the staplers that use the metal binder is more solid.

There are instructions on how to use the stapler on the unit, which I definitely needed because I've never used a stapler like this. However, the instructions are in Japanese. I was able to use google to translate the instructions, so this was an easy solution. This is wider than a traditional stapler and takes up about the same room as a double hole punch. Due to my job, I sometimes have to take packets of paperwork to people who are not allowed staples, so this allows me to keep the paperwork organized for them without getting them in trouble.

use google lens AI on your camera for the japanese language instructions and they will translate in speak to you. then it 's no longer a problem!

I wrote a very long and thorough and professional review, but Amazon said it violated their policies which is total Bee$. So I'll just say, I love this product. Happy Amazon?! hopefully this comment passes your ridiculous TOS.

I got the big bad version of this because I figured the bigger the better for these things. This thing works pretty well. And it's kind of interesting. Does it hold as well as a metal staple. Of course not. But it'll let you just shove anything into a shredder without worrying about Staples ruining your day. So it's definitely worth it when it comes to that. If you're only going to staple two pages together. Don't use this it will not work. I mean it will cut it and twist it and make it kind of stick together. But because there's only two pages, it doesn't want to stick very well. You can just shake it and it will undo itself. When you're doing three four five pages that's when you get to the pages sticking very well and holding up.

Excellent performance, really ingenious, no doubt best for paper, which does not need to be stored for long periods ( albeit the sheets are hard to separate from each other, they can be ) BUT THE MANUAL WAS COMPLETELY IN JAPANESE! It has to be translated because there are tricks involved with this little machine too. You can figure them out experimentally, but a good manual would be a gift from Heaven.

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Me gusto que sujeta varias hojas y que trae la opción de que la perforación sea en 2 posiciones. Se siente resistente y que va a durar mucho tiempo. Trae una guía en un lado, por si se quiere sujetar la hoja de ambos lados, volteando las hojas. todas las instrucciones vienen en japones, pero por las ilustraciones, se entiende. No he tratado de sujetar 12 hojas. Pero creo que no debe de tener problemas en hacerlo. Recomiendo esta engrapadora sin grapas. Otra cosa es que lo que sujetes con esta engrapadora, no tienes problemas para después de que ya no sean necesarias las hojas, las tritures en cualquier trituradora, ya que al no tener grapas no dañara la trituradora.

Dieses Teil ist einfach unglaublich. Stanzt eine Lasche aus dem Papier und fädelt sie wieder unter eine andere Stanzung, sodass die Papiere durch diese eingefädelte Stanzung gehalten werden. Ich hab einen Ordner mit Papieren, die alle geklammert waren, und der an der gekalmmerten Ecke fast voll, ansonsten aber nur eindrittel voll war, mit dem Kokyo geheftet und die Draht-Klammern rausgemacht - und in dem Ordner ist wieder jede Menge Platz. Ich versteh zwar nichts von dem, was in der Beienanleitung steht, ich kann keinerlei Japanisch, aber ich hab die anleitung noch nicht gebraucht. Möglicherweise steht da ja noch was drin, was man sonst noch alles mit dem Gerät anstellen kann. Ich werd also in absehbarer Zeit wohl mal versuchen, eine Übersetzerin kennenzulernen..... ;)

Over the last year our business has been using staple-less staplers and found ourselves needing ones which can handle more than 5 sheets. We tried several bigger ones (used hand held 5 page staplers and then discovered 10 page desktop staplers) and this one can handle the most number of pages - 12. It's build quality is top notch and it is noticeably bigger than the others we have (not a bad thing). Also it's features are much more extensive than the others. Only problem is all the instructions are in Japanese and the supplier does not have English ones. Definitely more expensive than the others we have but it works fine and as I said build quality is top notch. English instructions would have enabled me to give this a 5 rating. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again and highly recommend it for large stapling situations (read thick). I have asked a Japanese friend for a translation of the key points, if I can I will post them once I get them.