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Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine, White

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12-Inch
Brand Amazon Basics
Color White
Product Dimensions 16.85"L x 5"W x 2.68"H
Item Weight 3.17 Pounds
Warm Up Time 4 minute

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  • Laminates documents up to 11x17 inches; compatible with letter, legal, business-card, and photo-size papers
  • Works with any 3-mil or 5-mil thick laminating pouch; includes (2) 3-mil thick, 8.9 x 11.4-inch laminating pouches
  • 2 heat settings: 3-mil (best for normal documents, photos, and card stock) and 5-mil (best for thinner papers)
  • Quick 4-minute warm up with Ready LED indicator light; jam release lever for easy clearing
  • Dimensions: 5 x 16.85 x 2.68 inches (LxWxH); ships in Certified Frustration Free packaging
  • Note: Reading the full User Manual is recommended prior to the first use of this product
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Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
34,859 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the laminator. They mention that it works well, the speed is not bad, and it saves them time and money. They are also satisfied with portability. However, some customers are disappointed with the durability and jams. Customers also have different opinions on quality and heat.

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3,184 customers mention2,421 positive763 negative

Customers like the performance of the laminator. They mention that it works well, runs smoothly, and never had a single problem. The speed is not bad, and the thermal pouches create a seamless and reliable laminating system.

"...it pairs perfectly with Amazon Basics thermal pouches, creating a seamless and reliable laminating system...." Read more

"...The amazon sheets work really well with it. I'm definitely happy with this laminator, and would purchase it again should a need arise." Read more

"...It works great and has provided an easy and flawless experience thus far...." Read more

"...simple enough, but I've had a few issues -- namely, the feed motor doesn't work right away, when the pre-heat light goes off, like it's supposed to,..." Read more

1,561 customers mention1,483 positive78 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the laminator. They mention that it is a simple cheap home laminating machine that works well for its price and saves them time and money.

"...It's a great value for the price, offering a level of convenience and functionality that makes it a fantastic addition to any home office or..." Read more

"...It does the job, produces quality laminations, and is inexpensive." Read more

"As a 2nd grade teacher- this is one of my favorite purchases! GREAT VALUE!" Read more

"...PROS▪ Cost of unit is very reasonable▪ Sleek, clean design. Not an eyesore if left out unless you're opposed to the color white...." Read more

1,416 customers mention1,314 positive102 negative

Customers find the laminator easy to use. They mention it offers a level of convenience and functionality that makes it a fantastic product. Some say that it has saved them an immeasurable amount of time and frustration, and that they have zero problems loading them into the machine.

"...It's a great value for the price, offering a level of convenience and functionality that makes it a fantastic addition to any home office or..." Read more

"...It works great and has provided an easy and flawless experience thus far...." Read more

"...That said, it takes a bit of getting used to. The instructions seem simple enough, but I've had a few issues -- namely, the feed motor doesn't..." Read more

"...Easy to use. I always read the manual on things and it was refreshing that see one that was a quick read...." Read more

456 customers mention453 positive3 negative

Customers like the portability of the laminator. They say it is compact, lightweight, and easy to move around. Customers also appreciate the simple operation and that it fits almost anywhere to store.

"...The machine is light weight, but not so light weight it can be knocked around...." Read more

"...Compact design: The sleek, white design of the laminator easily blends in with your workspace and is easy to store when not in use.-..." Read more

"...▪ Very lightweight, easy to move around▪ Very simple to operate▪ Has the option for 5mil and 10mil thermal laminating sheets..." Read more

"...The cord is thin (but not flimsy) and easily compacted, with a reasonable reach, so I can plug it in on the floor and have it resting on the table...." Read more

2,546 customers mention1,667 positive879 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the laminator. Some mention that it's a pretty good laminating machine if you can work around those issues, while others say that it started ruining every page they laminated. Obviously, this is not a professional grade machine, and it is not worth their time or Amazon's time.

"...that I can trust this machine to consistently deliver high-quality laminated documents without any issues...." Read more

"I think this is a fine machine, for the price. That said, it takes a bit of getting used to...." Read more

"...While laminating back to back items the green light will go off for a bit and then back on...." Read more

"...LOL!!! Other than that, this thing is a workhorse!!! It is mostly indestructible!!!..." Read more

883 customers mention480 positive403 negative

Customers are mixed about the heat of the laminator. Some mention that it heats up quickly, holds heat, and indicates when it is ready to be used. It is lightweight, doesn't get so hot, and has 2 heat settings, 3 mil and 5 mil. However, some say that it comes out a bit warm on the other side, stops heating up, and takes about 5-7 minutes to heat up.

"...Another reviewer said to run it through again.* It heated up fast, I think I heard it make a click when it was ready even though it's not in..." Read more

"...Some general feedback on it. It takes about 5-7 minutes to heat up. Since I'm not a heavy user, this is definitely not an issue for me...." Read more

"...Two heat settings: The laminator offers two heat settings for 3 mil and 5 mil pouches, allowing you to choose the right setting for your specific..." Read more

"...on the laminator and switching it to the 5mm option it takes about a minute to warm up and give you the green light to go ahead...." Read more

614 customers mention62 positive552 negative

Customers are disappointed with the durability of the laminator. They mention that the lamination falls apart right away, the whole thing fell apart, and the corners remained bent. The unit has warped due to its own heat, and one of the corners folded over.

"...2. There is a learning curve to the sheets. Each sheet has a curve to it. Place the laminate sheets into the machine with the curve facing down...." Read more

"...careful when feeding it through, it entered misaligned and one of the corners folded over and began crumpling the rest of the page...." Read more

"...” and needed to be pushed back into place and the dent on top was really noticeable (will include a picture.)..." Read more

"...I really only used it a handful of times, and then months later, it broke. Just plain stopped working. I couldn't believe it...." Read more

465 customers mention42 positive423 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the jams in the laminator. They mention that the corners get jammed, and there is no way to clear a jam. Some customers also report that the machine has a problem with always cringling the first page. They say that the laminate is not designed to do bulk lamination and that one page almost got eaten.

"...Feed won't pull sheets through. Nothing blocking it. Like the rollers stoped working all of sudden...." Read more

"...Well, it jammed, crumbled, and permanently creased my card. I was pissed to say the least...." Read more

"...I tried the release lever, but the paper is still jammed. I might take the thing apart later." Read more

"...Out of the 8 sheets I laminated, one jammed and ruined my sheet, which means I have to print that again in color which is a bummer since colored ink..." Read more

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4 Stars
Great Buy
Ordered this for a project I'm working on. For the price of the unit and the laminating sheets, it just made more sense to purchase my own machine - taking them to an office store can get pretty pricey per sheet, adding up in cost very quickly. I don't intend to use it much beyond this project but it will be nice knowing one will be here and readily available in case something else does come up. I'm sure I'll find random reasons to turn it on and laminate. Here are some PRO's and CON's that may help.PROS▪ Cost of unit is very reasonable▪ Sleek, clean design. Not an eyesore if left out unless you're opposed to the color white.▪ Compact size - easy to put away or store in small spaces▪ Very lightweight, easy to move around▪ Very simple to operate▪ Has the option for 5mil and 10mil thermal laminating sheets▪ Has a jam release lever▪ The outside of the machine (bottom/top) only gets warm, not hot to the point of being unable to pick-up, move or cause damage to surface of desk, table, etc.▪ Operates quietly▪ Heats up and ready to use in about 5 - 7 minutesCONS▪ The unit ONLY comes in the color white▪ Does NOT have "guides" to help when feeding the sheet into the machine - as a result (if you're not careful), sheets can enter in at an angle and cause crumpling and folding while going through the rollers - which may potentially and permanently damage your document/photo/etc.▪ Has a particular scent when initially heating up - nothing too strong or unbearable, but a slight "burning plastic" smell none-the-less▪ Takes about 5 - 7 minutes to initially heat up. Apparently other brands are competing with a 1-minute heat-up▪ Does NOT shut itself off automatically if you happen to forgetThe box includes 2 sample sheets to test out the machine. It was with one of those sheets that I realized I was going to have to be more careful when feeding it through, it entered misaligned and one of the corners folded over and began crumpling the rest of the page. I grabbed what had already gone through from the back of the machine and pulled very lightly from one side in an effort to realign the rest of the page. That worked, just remember the plastic coming out will be hot to touch, make sure you have enough to pull on that has already cooled. I turned the sheet around and ran it through again beginning from the side that hadn't crumpled to smooth out the folds. That did help some. Since it was a test sheet it didn't matter, but I probably would have been upset had it been the only copy of something important. The machine tries to reheat itself to maintain the temperature after every sheet so the red light will come on. If I'm only doing a couple of sheets or a small few - I ignore the light and continue laminating, the machine is still hot enough. More than that will require some patience between each sheet or a full 5-10 minute break to let it completely reheat. Neglecting to do so will result in "foggy" looking lamination that hasn't completely bonded or sheets that will begin to bubble and peel open.In all, I would recommend this to someone who desires to laminate small jobs at a time or infrequently.The temperature on this unit isn't high enough to allow for a faster pass through so larger jobs will take more time.I am satisfied with my laminator. Thank you to those who submitted all the other reviews, they helped me in deciding to purchase this. If my review has also helped you, please let me know.
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