How to Choose a Paper Shredder

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Try a low-level security shredder.. Consider a mid-level security shredder.. Advance to a high-level security shredder.

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1

Try a low-level security shredder.

Step 1

Try a low-level security shredder.

2

Consider a mid-level security shredder.

Step 2

Consider a mid-level security shredder.

3

Advance to a high-level security shredder.

Step 3

Advance to a high-level security shredder.

4

Find an affordable shredder at all security levels.

Step 4

Find an affordable shredder at all security levels.

5

Choose shred speed.

Step 5

Choose shred speed.

6

Identify daily usage.

Step 6

Identify daily usage.

7

Determine multiple page capacity.

Step 7

Determine multiple page capacity.

8

Consider anti-jam technology.

Step 8

Consider anti-jam technology.

9

Look for a warranty.

Step 9

Look for a warranty.

10

Note energy saving features.

Step 10

Note energy saving features.

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Make safety a priority.

Step 11

Make safety a priority.

12

Keep the noise level down.

Step 12

Keep the noise level down.

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