Manufacturer | Amazon Basics |
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Brand | Amazon Basics |
Item Weight | 3.17 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.85 x 5 x 2.68 inches |
Item model number | PBH-55651 |
Color | White |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 12-Inch |
Manufacturer Part Number | PBH-55651 |
Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine, White
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 |
About this item
- 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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Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Heat output | 3.9 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
Light weight | 4.6 | — | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Cassness | BEISIJIA Inc | Amazon.com |
size | 12-Inch | 9-Inch | 12-Inch | 12.8"(L)*4.53"(W)*2.56"(H) | — | — |
weight | 3.17 pounds | 2.47 pounds | 3.19 pounds | — | — | 2.2 pounds |
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ASIN | B01M0FNZD1 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #34,962 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #45 in Office Presentation Laminators |
Date First Available | October 11, 2018 |
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Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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What's even better is that it pairs perfectly with Amazon Basics thermal pouches, creating a seamless and reliable laminating system. The compatibility ensures that I can trust this machine to consistently deliver high-quality laminated documents without any issues. 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 workspace. Whether you're preserving cherished photos or protecting important documents, this laminator and its pouches make the process a breeze, ensuring my materials are safe and secure.
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. It has a weird burning smell when it's heating up. Again, since I'm not a heavy user, this is not a problem. I don't know if this smell will burn off after time or not. I've had other electronics with this scent that it burns off after so many uses and others where it stays.
The amazon sheets work really well with it. I'm definitely happy with this laminator, and would purchase it again should a need arise.
The laminator can handle two pouch thicknesses - 3mm and 5mm. I've only used the 5mm pouches and can't comment on the difference in quality between the two. The 5mm thickness gives the item your laminating a sturdy, but flexible feel. If using a driver's license as a comparison, it would be a little less rigid than that.
After turning 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. While laminating back to back items the green light will go off for a bit and then back on. I assume this is do to a drop in temperature while the lamination process is taking place. When I saw it happen the first time I was worried that the quality of the lamination would decrease. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it did not. If there was a temperature drop, it wasn't big enough to effect the quality.
The body of the unit does get warm to the touch. I would suggest a flat, hard surface with some space around to let the heat move away from the machine. The items being laminated come out almost cool to the touch. A little warm, but not much at all. That was a surprising and positive quality to the laminator as well.
I'm extremely pleased with the purchase. I would recommend this laminator to anyone and tell you to buy it with confidence. It does the job, produces quality laminations, and is inexpensive.