ScotchPRO TL906 Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, White/Blue, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, for Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in.

There are a number of things that I would prefer in a laminator, such as being able to feed sheets through like a printer tray does so that it can reheat itself if necessary between feeds. An ability to handle larger lamination pouches, or even just a continuous laminator. Heck even this specific design could have a deeper tray woth a lower angle, or a better way of placing laminated items afterheating.All that said this was an absolute blast and I hate myself for all the years I wish I had a laminator instead of just purchasing one, and this laminator is really easy to use with awesome results so it's making this a wonderful experience

I bought this laminator for curriculum prep for our special needs class at church. It works great! Heats up quickly, seals well. I have used it weekly for the last several months and have had no problems with it at all.

I've used a few different types of laminators, and this one is hands down my favorite. I've only had it crinkle up a sheet one time out of the hundreds of sheets I've laminated, and that was only because I put it in really strangely. For reference, with other laminators I would have to be so careful about lining it up perfectly and making sure it went in at a 90 degree angle. You don't have to worry as much about that with this one, it can tolerate quite a bit of user error. It's also fairly quiet, although it has a moment of making some noise when heating up, and then after heating up if I don't put in the next sheet right after, but even with those noises it's quieter than other laminators I've used.When I laminate, I often cut up small pieces of paper to have them laminate separately (like for making paper dolls), and as long as I use the right kind of laminating sheet (i.e. one with enough static electricity to hold the laminating sheet closed) the tray works great for that. My biggest issue now is that I have bad laminating sheets, so loading it from the top can mean the pieces start to fall.

6 years of frequent use, including at times very heavy use for office and homeschooling classroom use it performed wonderfully. Handles 3mm and 5mm thickness. Clarity has never been an issue. Typically, very smooth and not wrinkly. This morning 6 years after first use it is no longer heating enough to turn on the ready light. Happily ordering a new one.

This laminator is perfect for around the house or for a small business. It’s compact enough to easily store, but still gets the job done. Great value for the price.

As a crafter, I often need to laminate my projects for durability and a professional finish. I purchased this machine in August 2023, and I've been using it regularly ever since.The laminator arrived well-packaged and in perfect condition. Its clean white and blue design fits nicely into my craft space without being bulky, which is a plus for storage.The warm-up time is advertised as five minutes, and from my experience, that is quite accurate—it heats up relatively quickly. It accommodates standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper, which is ideal for most of my projects. The two rollers ensure a smooth lamination process. I’ve used it for everything from laminating project instructions to creating durable tags and labels, and I have not experienced any jams.I appreciate having two different heat settings, as they provide flexibility for the thickness of the laminating pouches. The results have consistently been clear, bubble-free lamination that adheres well to the surfaces.So far, the laminator appears to be durable. I have used it quite a bit over the past couple of years, and it has held up well. The housing feels sturdy, and the rollers are still functioning flawlessly. The auto shut-off feature after an hour is an excellent safety addition that gives me peace of mind.**Pros:*** Quick warm-up time* User-friendly and easy to operate* No jams experienced* Two heat settings for versatility* Auto shut-off feature for safety**Cons:*** Not very compact for portable use. While it's a decent size for home use, it's not ideal for traveling or taking to craft classes. A more compact design would be beneficial for portability.For the price, the Scotch Brand Pro Thermal Laminator offers excellent value. It is a reliable and efficient machine, perfect for both occasional and frequent crafters. It delivers great results, and even though I wish it were more portable, there isn't much else to complain about. I highly recommend this machine; it has made my crafting projects much easier and more professional-looking.

Update: I tried the laminator again because it dawned on me that I was trying to use it the wrong way! That's embarrassing to write, but it is what it is. The error was MY fault. The product works well!I bought this laminator in July 2018. It was kept safely in a closet, unused, until December 2019. A few days before Christmas 2019, I took the laminator out of the closet, read the instructions, prepped the machine, and used the laminator for the first time on a test sheet. The test went well. I then proceeded to laminate 4 bookmarks that I was going to give as gifts. The laminated bookmarks turned out beautiful. After the laminator cooled down, I repacked it into the original box and placed it back in the closet for storage. Fast forward a few weeks to January 2020. I took the laminator out hoping to laminate a few items. After warming up the machine, I inserted the first item. It would not catch and pull through. I tried again. I tried with several other items. The laminator would not catch and pull. I unplugged the laminator and let it cool off. I tried the laminator again a few hours later. It still would not work. I tried again a couple of hours later... No joy. I put the laminator away and tried again the next day. It will not work. Because I waited so long to use the laminator, I've missed the return window. Do yourself a favor and use the laminator a few times before the return window closes!

Easy to use and cost effective.