Protective packaging device variable support

A protective packaging formation device for sealing a flexible web, the device comprising:

• a housing having a plurality of housing supports disposed to collectively define a plurality of support plane areas each operable for separate contact with an underlying surface, such that the housing is positionable in a plurality of different dispensing orientations by placing the housing on the different housing supports;
• a web support depending from the housing and having a first end positioned distally from the housing and a second end positioned proximal to the housing such that the web support supports a supply of a flexible web in a position extending from the housing beyond the housing support;
• and
• an adjustable stand connected to the first end of the web support and extending down to form an additional point in at least one of the plurality of support plane areas such that the stand operably limits the tilting of the housing in the direction in which the web support extends from the housing.