
Ryman XC-808M Paper Shredder for Home Office Review
2013
The Ryman XC-808M is a paper shredder for the home office. In larger offices
it can be used as a low-duty personal, desk-side shredder.
The XC-808M is a “lift off” paper shredder of the
cross-cut type. The shredding cutter sits on top of a see-through, metal mesh waste basket. So you know when
the basket is full with paper chaff.
A paper shredder is a convenient way to dispose of unwanted confidential papers and financial
statements. It preserves privacy and removes personal data from the eyes of would-be identity theft fraudsters.
This particular Ryman model cuts paper into narrow strips and then cross-cuts the strips into tiny
rectangles 4x18mm in dimension. It has a security or DIN rating of DIN 3. That means the paper particles produced
are unreadable.
Ryman XC-808M - What’s in the Box?
1 x Ryman XC-808M cross-cut paper shredder
1 x Compatible see-through shreds collection basket
1 x illustrated user instructions
1 x 1 year guarantee
Ryman XC-808M at a Glance Benefits
The Ryman XC-808M is a classic domestic cross cut shredder design.
The cutter head nests atop a wire mesh waste basket.
Easy Operation
• The XC-808M suitable for home office or as a personal, desk-side shredder
• Clear simple operation
• Manages to shred 7 sheets A4 in one pass as manufacturer claims
• Reverse function to cope with jams
• Safety cut out when cutter lifted from basket
• Probably needs to be side of desk as controls are on top
• Chews up CDs/DVDs but deposits both plastic & paper in same bin
• DIN 3 security rating – 4x18mm confetti shreds
Compostable Paper Waste
• Paper shreds fall into the generous 21L mesh waste basket
• Stores shreds from c200 sheets of A4
• You can see into the basket so know when to empty
• The paper chaff is easy to compact/dispose of in recycling
• You can also compost
Best Cheap Paper Shredder
• At around £40 not the cheapest but the best rated by owners
All Ryman XC-808M Benefits &
Features
Model |
Ryman XC-808M |
Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating |
9.43/10 |
Home Office best buy |
Y |
Office best buy |
# |
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Expect to pay |
£40 |
|
|
Home or office use |
Home Office |
Personal or shared |
Personal |
Static or castors |
Static |
Cross-cut (XC) or ribbon cut (RC) |
XC |
No sheets cut in 1 feed |
7 x A4 sheets |
Shred speed |
2m/min |
Continuous shred endurance |
2 mins |
Cool down period |
30 mins |
Lift off or slide out |
LO |
Waste bin capacity |
21 L |
Waste bin capcity in A4 sheets |
c210 |
Anti-dust waste bin |
Lift off |
|
|
|
|
Shred paper clips |
# |
Shred staples |
Y |
Shred credit cards |
Y |
Shred DVD/CDs |
Y |
Security rating |
DIN 3 |
Shred size |
4x18mm |
Throat width |
220mm |
Power |
Mains |
|
|
SafeSense |
# |
Auto stop/start |
Y |
Reverse |
Y |
Thermal cut-out |
Y |
Safety cut out on bin removal |
Y |
WxDxH mm |
310x170x385mm |
Noise |
c70 Db |
Ryman XC-808M Criticisms
The metal mesh waste unit lets paper dust out onto the surrounding surfaces.
When you lift off the cutting head to empty the bin, paper confetti sprinkles on the floor/desk
top.
It’s relatively noisy.
It’s tricky to operate if placed under a table. The controls are on top, as is the paper
throat.
[Editor’s note: These are common complaints about this design of “lift-off”
paper shredder.]
This home use paper shredder has a safety pressure switch on the base of the cutter head. This
“senses” when the cutter is removed from the basket. Some users reported you need to gently jostle the cutter to
make sure it is properly nested in the waste basket in order to restart shredding.
At Best Buys for we look out for not only the cheapest, but also the best paper shredders for home
use.
You can’t beat a cross cut shredder for the simple and relatively mess-free secure disposal of
private and confidential papers or statements. It’s what your privacy and identity deserve.
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