By any chance have you ever laminated anything? I have a weird obsession with laminated papers. I think it's so awesome saving papers in time forever.
I think laminators are one of the most underrated pieces of office equipment. People have a tendency to think something like an envelope or filing system will be protection enough for your special documents. That is a false statement.
Another misconception, you have to have an office or home office to need a laminator. It's the opposite, you do not need to have an office or home office to own a laminator. I do have several professional pages laminated but I also have special notes from my kids, letters they have written, pictures they have drawn and even their report cards. There is room in every professional and nonprofessional range to have an awesome laminator.
What is the purpose of a laminator or laminated paper? The purpose is to protect documents from moisture, damage, and age. I have had so many pages that the integrity of the page is kept while the writing fades. This can be because of the quality of ink, the pressure of the writing instrument, and so much more. With the use of the laminator, all of the pages and inks are kept safe from the aging process. It's like it's very own clear time capsule.
When I got my first laminator I laminated every important document I had. I was proud of myself until Aron informed me that he knew I didn't pay attention to what I was doing. Clearly, I was a lamination pro after my first piece and I was being proactive in preserving all of our documents.
Really, I wasn't paying attention I was just laminating anything that wasn't framed. I didn't want him to know that. If I were, I would have known that I wasn't supposed to laminate certain items like social security cards. Yes, I had to get replacement legal documents. So, beginner mistakes, they happen.
Hot Laminator
Cold Laminator
Corner Rounder
Paper Cutter
This machine is so cool!! It has two temperature settings. Hot and cold. For the cold option, it's ready as soon as it's turned on to work. If you are using the hot option, it takes just a few minutes to warm up. It has a power and ready light right on the front so you know immediately when it's ready.
The paper cutter has an awesome safety feature. It has a lock to keep even the most curious of little-helping hands, safe. Cutting is so simple too. The cutting blade has a one hand operational lock that slides really easy to keep the blade from coming up unexpectedly.
The lamination process is super simple. Decide on the temp you want to laminate with. Both options do the job but in my opinion, the hot cycle gives is a glossier finish.
All you have to do is find the right size pouch and insert your paper to the folded edge. Close the pouch and make sure there are no wrinkles. Slide the pouch into the slot on the front of the laminator. The dual rollers feed the pouch through all on its own without a guide. It's really cool! The finished laminated piece comes out of the back and you can do whatever you want with it.
I love the corner rounder. I didn't expect it to be a separate piece. It has its own compartment in the back for convenient storage. Just slide the corner of your paper into the center and clip. TaDah! Rounded Corners!!
Check out my video to see the whole laminating process and what to expect.
If you are looking for a great accessory for your home or office, check out this 4 in 1 Laminator from JZBRAIN.
I received this product for free to facilitate this review. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly.
Amy Groves- [email protected]
Wow, that looks like a handy thing to have. I remember the days when we bought those clear sticky things and places things between them, lol.
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