Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X)

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, 2011 I'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!

Works better than expected. Great price easy to use.

I’ve had a great first experience with the Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X. I ordered it last night and it arrived at my doorstep just hours later, and I was able to start using it immediately. I paired it with the recommended Scotch thermal laminating pouches and have already laminated 5 items with zero issues. The laminator is very fast, taking about 10–20 seconds per item, and the seal is clean and smooth every time. Setup was easy, and the instructions are clear and photo-based, which I really appreciated. Everything feels straightforward and beginner-friendly while still delivering professional results. So far, I’m extremely happy with it and plan to update my review after a month or two of regular use, as I’ll be using this frequently for work. First impressions are excellent, and I’d definitely recommend it.

Never owned a laminator before but I can’t think of anything I would change. Warms up quickly, and the final product is exactly what you would expect.

Of course I’m a teacher. Of course I bought one. Of course I laminated everything in sight once I got it. Amazing quality, value, and it works great!

Great and easy to use. Kinda self-explanatory. Slightly louder than expected, it sounds like I’m in a horror movie, lol Overall, good! It is so satisfying, I can just laminate all night long! Hoping this lasts long oppose to some other reviews

I can't speak on longevity, as I only just received it today, but I can say that this thing far exceeded my expectations and even under a brutal test of laminating outside in 35°f with 15mph winds, it still did its job like it is supposed to. I don't care if there are fancier, newer models. I'm going to use it maybe 10 times a year and at this cheap price and level of performance, you simply can't beat it.

Great laminator used to make a large assortment of educational reusable sheets for our younger grandchildren. Super easy to use with both the 3 and 5 mm sheets. Straight forward and simple. Recommend you check this product out if you need one for light to medium use at home.

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Llevo más de un año ocupado la y sigue sirviendo a la perfección los materiales quedan hermosos. Tarda un poco en calentar pero funciona bien

very good

Unfortunately I can't use! It's a U.S. Plug and it works with 120v 60hz 400w and 2,2 A. Nothing was mentioned. But even, the supplier could inform us and propose us a solution...........

Works so well! I love the quality of the laminate film. So much thicker than anything I’ve ever worked with. I love how it’s compatible with Amazon basics laminate film. Quick and easy to set up and use.