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Fellowes® Powershred® 79Ci Jam-Proof 16-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder Item # 541155
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Description
Cross-cut shredding for confidential personal and business documents
- Shreds up to 16 sheets per pass into 5/32" x 1 1/2" cross-cut particles.
- Powers through tough jobs. Durable cutters accept CDs, staples, credit cards and small paper clips.
- Includes a 6-gallon pull-out bin.
- 100% Jam Proof System helps eliminate paper jams.
- SilentShred™ Technology offers ultra-quiet performance.
- SafeSense® Technology for safer shredding. Stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening.
- Maximum run time: 20 minutes on/30 minutes off.
Product Details
| Item # | 541155 |
| OfficeMax # | 21540664 |
| Manufacturer # | 3227901 |
| assembly required | No |
| automatic document feeder | no |
| automatic start/stop | yes |
| brand name | Fellowes |
| color | black; silver |
| continuous run time | 20 on / 30 off |
| Cool Down Time | 30 Minute |
| cut style | cross-cut |
| depth | 10.4 in. |
| dimensions | 21 5/16"H x 15 3/8"W x 10 7/16"D |
| full-wastebasket indicator | yes |
| height | 21.3" |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC |
| manual reverse | yes |
| manufacturer | Fellowes, Inc. |
| maximum shred speed | 10 fpm |
| model | Powershred 79Ci |
| Noise Level Without Load | 54 dB |
| number of sheets per pass | 16 |
| number of users | 1 |
| overload protection | yes |
| Product Line | Powershred |
| quantity | 1 |
| recommended shredder use | household or personal office |
| Reverse Type | Auto |
| security level | Level 4 (confidentiality is a must) |
| shred size | 0.16" x 1.5" |
| Shredder Type | Non-continuous Shredder |
| shredder use | CDs/DVDs; credit cards; paper clips; staples |
| Status Indicators | Sheet Capacity Indicator |
| throat width | 9 in. |
| Warranty Details | Machine: 2 years ¦ Cutter: limited lifetime |
| warranty length | 2-year limited |
| wastebasket capacity | 6 gal. |
| Weight (Approximate) | 28.22 lb |
| width | 15.5 in. |
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Customer Reviews
Fellowes® Powershred® 79Ci Jam-Proof 16-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder is rated
out of
5 by
1045.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AuntZee from
A Startling Surprise
I’m a collector, an octogenarian, so have for many years saved cards, letters and poetry from my husband, mother, children and friends; love letters from old boyfriends; receipts, and records of work and business, all too personal to throw in the curbside trash.
Did I want my children to encounter this mountain of paper clutter? NO! So I bought three shredders one-by-one. By file fifteen, or less in one case, they clattered, stopped, had to be begged to take one sheet at a time. Finally growing discouraged I started looking at other people’s opinions of better shredders; perusing reviews by those who’d tested several shredders and discovered the Fellowes PS-79Ci had a good reputation. I bought one, however I was dubious of its staying power. I am having a grand surprise.
To empty the previous shredders I had to lift off the tops which were awkward and heavy. And they all filled much too quickly. My Fellowes container is large enough to hold one stuffed file which works for me, the weight being just right to manage as I slide out the basket and dump the pieces into a garbage bag.
Too often the other shredders were hot, quit working, always before I could get the contents of one file folder through them. This shredder gets hot after about three stuffed files. That’s just right, too, for I’m tired of sitting by then, ready to walk around for awhile, smell my roses and admire the moss rose … or start lunch, drink a cup of coffee, relax.
Forty-six large black garbage bags of shredded paper later, I am thankful to all of the people who suggested I buy one. I estimate I have forty-six more bags at least to go, but now have the faith … my Fellowes is up to the job. And happily, in a final win-win, a nephew is plowing under the shredded material as mulch for his next year’s garden so my lifelong collection of memories will live on. I visualize them now … as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers.
Date published: 2010-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Miraculous from
Eco-Friendly Packaging
I received the Fellowes shredder today. It was very easy to set up. And it's working great. It's replacing a Fellowes shredder that I had for about 10 years. I have been impressed by the continuing availability of the Fellowes customer support and by the reliability of the shredder itself. The new shredder has extra features and makes emptying the bin much easier. The main reason I'm writing this review today is to commend the way the shredder was packaged. Recyclable formed cardboard instead of styrofoam. I'm so grateful that the folks at Fellowes care. Thank you!
Date published: 2018-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KVEN from
Sooo Quiet!
We had a DM12ct previously which was at least 8 years which performed amazingly well. It was powerful, and well built. This shredder is just as well built, has a great energy saving feature, and also is so amazingly quiet compared to the last one. The feed is slightly slower and it has a thickness sensor to prevent you from putting in too many sheets at one time. (With the old shredder, you wouldn't know it was going to jam until you had already put the paper in and it was feeding.) Overall a solid performer and with the Fellowes brand, you can't go wrong.
Date published: 2018-10-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bilbo from
Flawless performance, Easy to install & use!
My brother warned me about buying a sub-standard shredder. I am very glad I bought this shredder. It was as close to American-made as I could find. Thanks, Fellowes.
Date published: 2018-10-04
Product Q & A
From the Manufacturer|Powered by 
79Ci Key Features
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Advanced Jam Prevention
Paper jams are the #1 frustration among shredder users. That’s why Fellowes® shredders are engineered to take on every job, no matter how tough. The Fellowes® 79Ci delivers three levels of advanced jam prevention with the patented 100% Jam Proof System. Level One prevents overfeeding by measuring paper thickness via a sensor in the paper entry. Level Two powers through tough jobs caused by wrinkles or folds that may occur as paper is shredding or will auto reverse cleanly. Level Three maximizes productivity by providing instant feedback as to whether or not you are within the recommended sheet capacity (watch the light bar as you feed stacks of paper into the machine).
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Advanced Safety
Protect yourself and your family while shredding with patented SafeSense® Technology. The Fellowes® 79Ci features an advanced electronic safety sensor that surrounds the paper entry and automatically disables the shredder when hands touch the paper opening. -
Ultra-Quiet Performance
We’ve proven it – shredding doesn’t have to be noisy! The 79Ci features ultra-quiet SilentShred™ performance, a technology that virtually eliminates loud shredder noise. Now you can shred any time you like without noisy interruptions. -
Energy Efficiency
The 79Ci also features our Energy Savings System, which is the only system that saves energy while in use – when it matters most! When it comes to shredding, 80% of energy consumption comes from in use activity.* Fellowes’ Energy Savings System maximizes shredder energy savings 100% of the time – both in and out of use.
In Use Savings – performance and power supply efficiency
Out of Use Savings – Standby and Sleep Modes* Average daily consumption based upon derived daily usage values from 3 competitive commercial shredders
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Superior Performance
And there’s more – the Fellowes® 79Ci is built to last with solid steel cutters, a powerful motor, and parts that are engineered to outperform our competitors. With its cross-cut capability, it is also tough enough to cut through plastic credit cards, paper clips, staples, CD/DVDs, and junkmail while ensuring confidential documents are shredded into unreadable pieces. Additionally, the 79Ci features a simple 6-gallon pull-out bin for easy, mess-free waste disposal.
79Ci Product Tour
79Ci Demo Video
79Ci Comparison Chart...
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| Fellowes 79Ci 100% Jam Proof Cross-Cut Shredder | Fellowes 99Ci 100% Jam Proof Cross-Cut Shredder | Fellowes 125Ci 100% Jam Proof Shredder | |
| Specifications | |||
| Cut Type |
Cross-Cut
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Cross-Cut
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Cross-Cut
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| Sheet Capacity |
16
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18
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18
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| Speed (FPM) |
10
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10
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16
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| Run Time |
20 on / 30 off
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30
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45
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| Bin Capacity (Gallons) |
6
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9
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14
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| Also Shreds |
CDs/DVDs, Plastic Credit Cards, Paper Clips, Staples, Junk Mail
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CDs/DVDs, Plastic Credit Cards, Paper Clips, Staples, Junk Mail
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CDs/DVDs, Plastic Credit Cards, Staples, Paper Clips, Junk Mail
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| Features | |||
| Jam Prevention |
100% Jam Proof
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100% Jam Proof
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100% Jam Proof
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| Safety |
SafeSense®
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SafeSense®
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SafeSense®
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| Noise |
SilentShred™
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SilentShred™
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SilentShred™
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| Energy Savings |
Energy Savings System
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Energy Savings System
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Energy Savings System
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79Ci Product Images
Choosing The Right Shredder
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Cut Type
Shredders with a smaller cut size help keep your information more secure. The smaller the cut size, the higher the security level.
Strip-Cut - Basic
Cross-Cut - Higher Security
Micro-Cut - Superior Security
High-Security - Ultimate Security
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Productivity
Shredder productivity goes beyond mere sheet capacity or speed. When shopping for a shredder, consider the machine’s throughput, or the efficiency in which it can get the job done. Throughput combines the three most critical features that contribute to a shredder’s performance:
Sheet Capacity x Speed (feet per minute) x Duty Cycle = Throughput -
Quality and Durability
Fellowes is committed to offer the most innovative solutions, exceptional product quality, and first class service and support. Our higher standards ensure you get a quality shredder.
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