Scotch Thermal Laminator, 1 Thermal Laminator, 2 Thermal Pouches

I’ve been using the Scotch Thermal Laminator for a few weeks now, and I’m really impressed with its performance! The 2 roller system ensures a smooth, professional finish every time. Whether I’m laminating important documents for work or school projects, this machine gets the job done quickly and efficiently.It heats up in just a few minutes and works with various pouch sizes, making it very versatile. The laminator is compact, so it doesn't take up much space on my desk, which is a huge plus. The results are perfect — no bubbles or wrinkles, and the laminated items look sharp and durable.It’s an easy-to-use machine, and I love that it's so reliable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-quality laminator for home or office use!

Purchased this when it was a daily Amazon special and am so happy I did! I've used it to laminate aging sheet music and to protect recipes from the ravages of kitchen spills. Both were easily and quickly done, with great results.The Laminator:It's a lightweight, small footprint device that is very simple to operate. On/Off switch, a release lever to use if the item you are laminating jams, and a 3mm or 5mm switch - relates to the thickness of whatever you are laminating; use the 5mm for thick paper or two regular sheets of paper which are back to back. The 5mm setting is the hottest and the machine takes about 8 minutes to heat up for initial use at this setting.When placing two regular sheets of paper back to back (with recipes on each side), inserting them in the 9 x 12 pouches with the crease into the machine first (any bubbles escape out the open end), I was able to laminate my project in less than 10 seconds. Very quick and easy, and the front end (the part that comes out of the machine first) is cool to the touch with the end out last cooling off in approximately 15 seconds.The laminator remains hot and after multiple sheets, I noticed no change in the output quality of this laminator.The Pouches:The laminating pouches that are used with this machine come in several brands including the Scotch brand. All are on Amazon and you can choose smaller sizes than the 2 large sized ones that come with this unit, but I'd suggest the same size and if you choose to laminate two smaller items you can simply use one pouch and cut the final sheet into two.Tips:Make sure when you are laminating that you have at least a quarter inch around the item you are laminating so that the pouch can adhere to itself - sealing the sides and protecting your item. If you leave the item sticking out, proper adhesion can't occur.Don't put lumpy items in the machine to be laminated. This will jam the machine and won't get the item laminated!Overall, it's a great item for under twenty dollars, and the only real costs are in the laminating pouches so shop around and get the best deal. Some on Amazon include: 5 mil Letter hot Laminating Pouches 100/box 9" x 11.5" glossy thermal laminator pockets, Clear Laminating Pouches, 5 mil, 2-1/4" x 3-3/4",, and Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9 Inches x 11.4 Inches, 50 Pouches (TP3854-50). Check 'em out to see what works best for your needs, but all will work with this super-easy to use, quality laminator.UPDATE: July 25, 2011I've been using this product to laminate back to back sheets of recipes, printed on regular printer paper. It works great! Using a 3-hole punch I then put my recipes into a 3-ring binder to have handy in the kitchen. If a page gets wet, I simply wipe it off and keep going. School awards and artwork get the same treatment before being put into safe-keeping.All in all, this is one of the best products I've ever purchased for home and office use. Highly recommend it!

This laminator heats up quickly and laminates smoothly every time. It’s simple to use with intuitive buttons and doesn’t take up much space. I’ve used it for laminating worksheets, photos, and labels, and the results are always consistent. It works great with both thin and thick pouches. Definitely a must-have for teachers, crafters, or home offices.

I wanted to wait a full year before writing this review to make sure this laminator truly worked long-term. I can confidently say this is the perfect small laminator!The only issue I had at first was a pretty strong odor when I first used the machine. It worried me at first, but the smell faded after 2-3 uses, so it wasn’t a big deal. Besides that, I have no complaints. I’ve laminated hundreds of items over the past few months, and it has worked perfectly every time.It’s small, easy to use, and does the job quickly. If you’re looking for an affordable, reliable laminator for personal or light business use, this is a great choice!

Got this laminator back in 2011 and it is still great. I don't use it often, but I know I can count on it every time. I've recently made some math flash cards for my daughter and other items for elementary school. A great buy for anyone crafty or not.

this is a good entry laminator , it does 3 and 5mm applications. it does take some time to warm up and the alignment for the pages have to be pretty accurate before letting the roller grab onto it. if its is off slightly , then the end of the page will catch the side walls of the rollers and ruin the laminated piece.

Very easy to use, fast, inexpensive, and does a good job!! I’ve used one a work- this is the same thing just a newer model that I bought for home use.

This is a great laminator! I purchased it to laminate items for a 2's and 3's Sunday school class. I had previously tried the self-laminating packs but they were tough to do and it took a while to do. This laminator is fast (faster than manually) and worked flawlessly. I tried to laminate everything I could in one sitting. Got so much done. It was fun to use. Definitely recommend. Wish I had gotten one sooner.