Intimus 852CC is a cross-cut paper shredder that is a perfect centralized shredder for large offices because of its perfect feed technology. This level 3 paper shredder is recommended for firms with 10 or more people. You can either feed paper through 17" slot or you can simply empty an entire waste basket into large hopper. This machine having both a hopper and regular paper slot allows you to put both smooth and crumpled paper into shredder, eliminating need to try and feed crumbled paper through opening and risking machine jamming. Intimus 852CC can shred up to 80 sheets at a time, with a shred speed of 47 feet per minute. This machine shreds paper clips, CD/DVD, floppy disks, plastic cards and passports; so there is no need to worry about taking apart some documents that are already stapled together. hopper on this machine is about chest level on most people, offering a comfortable working station for everyone. Intimus 852CC automatically stops when shredder is full, eliminating risk of overfilling and also letting you know when you need to empty bin. 852CC is designed for simple, worry free operation. It features automatic start / stop that's light barrier controlled or it can operated manually using a soft-touch membrane keypad. If there is a paper jam, automatic reverse will work to clear it.