If you find yourself setting aside materials to be shredded because your current machine cannot perform to necessary level of speed, it is time to consider upgrading to a more efficient unit. Royal HD1400MX CC is a cross cut shredder that can handle larger quantities of paper or other materials, and has a lot of added technologies available. Royal HD1400MX CC can process up to 14 standard sized pages in one pass, but it also has a special slot to use for more difficult items. slot can be fed ID badges, credit cards, CDs, DVDs, and other similar materials. This ensures optimal security and that very best results are obtained for each unique item. machine uses a special photo sensor to trigger auto stop and start functions, and it also has an automatic stop function on 1 HP motor when there is a jam in cutters. materials are reduced to standard confetti sized pieces that cross cutters are known to create, and they are sent into 6.2 gallon basket that serves as a base for Royal HD1400MX CC.This is not a light weight machine, but it is not as powerful as some of heavier duty units available. This makes it a good choice for those looking for a super effective desk side solution. With pull out bin and narrow width, this can be used in almost any office, copy center, print shop, or even in a home setting in order to deliver truly optimal shredding results. easy to use control panel along top of Royal HD1400MX CC makes it easy to select appropriate speed or process. This area also serves as an indicator should any of sensors be triggered by an action in unit. This machine is designed with performance and with safety in mind. It will not respond to anything other than properly sized materials, and it is safe and easy to clear of jams by using auto stop and reverse keys. When you are looking for an affordable, reliable, and well sized solution to your multiple shredding needs, this is machine to use. It does not require a tremendous amount of room, has rugged design and can handle same challenging materials as some of larger machines.