How to Prevent Paper Jams in a Paper Shredder

Paper jams are one of the most annoying aspects of working in an office. One of the main culprits of paper jams is the paper shredder. Here's how to prevent paper jams while using a paper shredder.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A paper shredder
• Paper

1. A paper shredder is one of the most common fixtures in an office workspace. Many times, paper jams can slow down your work and cause you more trouble than you would think is necessary.

2. To prevent paper jams, never try to shred too much paper at once. A good rule of thumb is to never try to shred more than 6 sheets of paper at a time. This will help you prevent paper jams, as paper jams usually are caused by trying to shred too much paper.

3. Putting large objects through a paper shredder can cause it to jam. Remove any paper clips, binder clips, or anything else that can get caught in a paper shredder's blades.

4. 
   Remove the waste shreddings from the paper shredder's basket

   Another way to prevent a paper shredder from jamming is to empty out the shredder's waste basket. If the basket is not emptied from time to time, paper can get backed up and could get jammed. If you follow these steps, you should be able to prevent a paper shredder from jamming ever again.