Can you use other brands of lamination with this machine? Specifically ones that use a carrier?
1988759
I have not used any other type of lamination with this machine, but that's not to say you couldn't. The only problem I see if you were to use the laminate that requires a carrier is it might be to thick to travel through the heating rollers and could get stuck.
1101191
Unfortunately I haven't printed anything but standard letter size paper on this machine. I worked in Graphics Design for over 40 years. My best advice is not to use cheap paper. For all sheet printing I will only use Hammermill paper. I hope someone with envelope printing experience answers. I'd like to know myself. Good Luck.
810281
We aren't using them on laminated paper; we use it on special card stock that's slightly glossy and have no problems. I use it on al types of calendars and have no problems
639036
This is a metallic topped paper. The silver is bonded to white paper backing. I don't see how it would work with a laminator.
1895774
Yes. This is why I bought one. You need the straight paper path becaus heavy stock won't work with a regular paper tray. This printer has both.I have used 110# paper, but I really like the Hammermill 80# card stock.It is bright white and folds well.
268466
Yes. I use the amazon brand (basics) which, by the way is a great machine! I have had zero issues and used many other apache and other brands with no problems. My machine will work with 3 and 5 Mil laminating materials.
187449
I don't know why you couldn't use any brand. I have only used verbatim brand
1572735
Yes. I made luggage tags and I laminated them together and then cut into a smaller size for the tags. As long as you have a decent margin where the laminating sheets are able to be heated and laminated around whatever you are laminating when you make your cuts it should be fine. I tried a few by cutting them smaller before putting them through the machine and they worked fine. I am really happy with the laminating sheets and this machine! Excellent value!
672021
I have sent 1/16" thick PCB's through this laminator, no problem. I used it for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Toner-transfer-no-soak-high-quality-double-sided/?ALLSTEPS
673431
Sure you can. There is a 'straight path' tray you load, as opposed to the 'curved path' feeder on top. You can get the card stock from Epson too if you have problems finding quality stock in your area. Prior answer is correct about single sheet feeding as I dimly recall, having used the heavy card stock printing feature only once when I originally got mine. It'll also print CD disks as well.
896588
With this machine, you are limited to 81/2 x 11 laminate sheets. You would have to cut the long border into the mentioned size and depending on the width of the border, two might be able to fit in the 81/2 x 11 sheet. But I don't think this is what you want to do, so you should look for an industrial laminator that has two rolls of laminated and can accommodate any length.
1290239
I use rolls of ordinary adding machine paper. It takes no special paper and prints out just fine. I'm really pleased with mine. I bet you will be, too, if you get one.
292692
Yes, there is a small black lever on the right side towards the back that will release the item you are laminating so you can pull it out. I've used this machine for a lot of laminating and it hasn't failed me yet! I only needed to use the release lever once and it worked great. No problems after, either. Just don't yank and pull hard--use the release and pull gently.
117842
I am having great results using this laminator without a carrier. I highly recommend that you sample different mil sizes and the temperature setting that will give you the best seal results. Note your finding for future use.
1409012
I never have used a carrier & it works just fine. The carrier usually comes in the box of laminating sleeves.
411979
Absolutely, but I must say that the Fellowes laminator sheets and the laminator work great together. I use it all the time and it hasn't malfunctioned once.
1463439
Oops, I retract the "laminating sheets" statement. They are not for use with a laminator machine; more of a big clear sticker.