Yes, like the older manual devices, you still need to make certain that your pages are inserted all the way in or your holes won't be where you want them, however, gravity helps out in doing this since you are inserting the pages into the device from the top, as opposed to laying the pages horizontally in the old device.

If a hole puncher is needed on a frequent basis for reams of paper, then this would work as it has good power and it is very sturdy.