How do I make the Optima 20 electic stapler model 48208 work after putting in the staples. I put the paper in as usual and it does not work. I have put the staples in correctly as I normally do, but
I have shut off the stapler to see if it will reset, then plugged it back then tried to put the paper in the slot so it will staple but it is not working?
Office Equipment & Supplies - Swingline - 48208 Optima ® 20 Electric Stapler
Answers & Comments
Unplug it, take it apart and examine the switch actuator and switch to see why they don't trigger the stapler. There's a good chance you'll find the actuator is broken or jammed by a foreign object, or the switch is worn out. Metal-filled epoxy works well for repairing ABS plastic parts.
Another possibility is a broken power cord. You can test the electrical parts for continuity with an ohmmeter (unplugged, of course!).