I use carriers with my current smith corona laminator which is worn out after 32 years of teaching. Thinking abouut this model to get through to retirement.. Does this use a carrier cover? It adds thickness but protects fron glue ruining the rollers. Many products include a carrier but I don't see any comments here about use of one. I use carriers with my current smith corona laminator which is worn out after 32 years of teaching. Thinking abouut this model to get through to retirement.. Does this use a carrier cover? It adds... » Read More I use carriers with my current smith corona laminator which is worn out after 32 years of teaching. Thinking abouut this model to get through to retirement.. Does this use a carrier cover? It adds thickness but protects fron glue ruining the rollers. Many products include a carrier but I don't see any comments here about use of one. « Show Less
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This doesn't require carriers. "Lamination" sheets that are single-sided and have adhesive aren't really lamination sheets at all. They are more of an adhesive protector sheet. The difference is that a lamination pocket that doesn't require a carrier will give you a plastic-like covering on both sides of your sheet, with extra plastic around the edges that seals it closed. A protective lamination is more for projects that are printed on an adhesive surface (think decals) or paper that are cold-laminated with the "lamination" (clear plastic-like top sheet that has adhesive), then mounted to a rigid surface, such as foam-core, aluminum, or something similar. This doesn't require carriers. "Lamination" sheets that are single-sided and have adhesive aren't really lamination sheets at all. They are more of an adhesive protector sheet. The difference is that a lamination pocket that doesn't require a carrier will give you a plastic-like covering on both sides of your sheet, with extra plastic around the edges that seals it closed. A protective lamination is more for projects that are printed on an adhesive surface (think decals) or paper that are cold-laminated with the "lamination" (clear plastic-like top sheet that has... » Read More This doesn't require carriers. "Lamination" sheets that are single-sided and have adhesive aren't really lamination sheets at all. They are more of an adhesive protector sheet. The difference is that a lamination pocket that doesn't require a carrier will give you a plastic-like covering on both sides of your sheet, with extra plastic around the edges that seals it closed. A protective lamination is more for projects that are printed on an adhesive surface (think decals) or paper that are cold-laminated with the "lamination" (clear plastic-like top sheet that has adhesive), then mounted to a rigid surface, such as foam-core, aluminum, or something similar. « Show Less
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The instructions don't specify usage of one, so I haven't used a carrier with this laminator. In answering your question, I am laminating without the use of a carrier and haven't encountered any problems. No glue ruining the rollers. Hope this answer helps.
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I don't know the answer to this question. I bought this for my daughter, who is also a teacher. All that I know is that she loves this machine. She said it was the best thing ever. She had specifically asked for this machine and she has been really pleased with it.
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I use mine quite often and it did not come with a carrier sheet, nor do I use one. I have not had any problem with the glue running out of the sheeting so I don't know what to advise you on this point.
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I am currently using Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches. They work great. I use these because I can find them at my local grocery store and for the price also. I would think any laminating pouch would be fine with this. I've made a work horse out of this machine with those pouches and haven't had a problem yet.
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No it does not. It allows you to set the temperature based on the mill thickness of the lamination plastic you use. I won't work well at all if you use a carrier.
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It does, but it sometimes it causes paper jams. For me, the 110# stock seems to work better from Tray 1 than the multi-purpose tray. From the printer menu, under tray configuration you can specify 3 card stock types. I have yet to figure out what the 3 different options mean. I've guessed that card stock number 3 is the heaviest weight stock, so I usually use this setting. I have the best luck using the MP tray with 80# cover and feeding each sheet one at a time. Works perfectly every time this way.
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The newer ones are worse than the older ones. But someone else suggested using a mallet to tap it loose, then untighten by hand. Same for closing. It works--but it's the only way it works for me. There may be a lubricant to help it slide, but I haven't used one. Sad to say, but I keep a new one of these with my pool stuff just in case the old one stops working.
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I just performed a test to see how it will do. I loaded 5 sheets of heavyweight card stock in the tray. The first one fed and printed fine, the rest jammed. I tried a couple times with no success. It will feed a single sheet at a time through the front feed (what I call the envelope feeder), but it is not reliable at feeding a stack of heavyweight card stock. EDIT******** Well, I'll be darned. Looks like I just need to do a little more reading. I tried what Stephen suggested, (Setting the paper to thick) and it worked fine. My apologies, it works with card stock. Ry I just performed a test to see how it will do. I loaded 5 sheets of heavyweight card stock in the tray. The first one fed and printed fine, the rest jammed. I tried a couple times with no success. It will feed a single sheet at a time through the front feed (what I call the envelope feeder), but it is not reliable at feeding a stack of heavyweight card stock. EDIT******** Well, I'll be darned. Looks like I just need to do a little more reading. I tried what Stephen suggested, (Setting the paper to thick) and it worked fine. My apologies, it works with card stock. Ry
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Most of the time I find it stays separated from the roll, depending on where or how I place it when I'm through using it. I use this for my job on a daily basis and just love it. However when using a weaker/thinner brand tape it's best to fold the outer end of tape under a smigin to prevent from sticking to the roll and never finding the end again. Hope this was helpful?
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I'm not sure what the correct answer to your question is, but I can tell you that it is recommended to keep the Waves covered when not in use. Allowing the media to accumulate dust will shorten its life. That said I'm using a wave that is probably 10 years old and I have a newer one that is currently stored until the older one bites the dust, no pun intended. We love our Wave 6's. Keep them covered when not in use and they should serve you well. Remember to allow ventilation (marginally opening a window, etc) when using any un-vented gas heater. I hope this helps.
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You shouldn't have to use a "cardboard carrier" but if you don't they wrinkle and glue oozes out the end and gets on your rollers. Hope this helps, I won't buy this brand again, a little cheaper but not worth the extra hassle.
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I have not used carriers in this machine and don't believe I saw anything in paperwork requiring them. It is fast and not a lot of time to use a carrier if doing lots of lamination. I've used this a lot for lost dog flyers and glad no carrier needed. Have used with 3, 5 and 7MILL 12x18 sleeves
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I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver brand as well as Seal-A-Meal brand. This is just my personal experience, hope it helps. I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver... » Read More I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver brand as well as Seal-A-Meal brand. This is just my personal experience, hope it helps. « Show Less
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There are two consumable parts in this type of bag sealer: The metal strip which acts as the heating element, and the teflon foil which lays over this heating strip so that the heating element does not come into direct contact with the plastic bag you are sealing and just melt right through it. How long these last depend on how much you use the sealer, and what setting you use. No company is ever going to warranty consumable items such as these. The unit comes with one spare of each item, and additional heating strips/teflon covers can be purchased separately. I have used similar sealers ( not this exact model, but the picture looks identical to the one I use, except mine has a sliding cutter attachment) to seal mylar bags for long term food storage. They do a good, but not great, job. The seal is a bit thinner in width than is optimal for sealing mylar bags (~ 1/8 " wide, when ~ 1/4 " wide seal is best). I seal twice, slightly offset, to be sure of the seal. The use of oxygen absorbers will create a light vacuum overnight (assuming you press out as much air as you can before sealing), and the presence of this vacuum is a good test of the seal. I get &gt; 95% success in creating a vacuum-tight seal this way, as long as the heating element and teflon foil are in good condition.
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Yes. You should always use a protective sleeve. It's primary purpose is to keep glue from getting on the rollers. I have not used 10 mil sheets yet (5 handles most jobs), so you may need to experiment with temperature and possibly two runs. I really suggest that you let the machine reach temperature and the let it soak there for a while before laminating.
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It is illegal to laminate a drivers license and social security card but I don't know about a medicare card but would assume that too would be illegal. I says this in the brochure that comes with the laminator and I have heard this elsewhere too. Sorry, I thought it was a good idea too!
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Pam, not knowing how frequently you use your laminator and how much you laminate at any given time, it is hard to say what might be causing the wrinkling on the backside of your documents. My first guess is that the bottom roller needs to be cleaned, but how you go about doing this is a mystery to me! Keep in mind that this particular laminator is not a commercial laminator and depending on usage could just be worn out.
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I haven't used it but the way I understand it, you have to have cold laminating sheets. They basically have adhesive on both sides and you put your paper or photo between the adhesive sides and run it through the laminator to seal it. I don't think it would be useful unless you had something that could be ruined by heat like a thin plastic collage.
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Have no idea but if you have ever had something laminated, this is what it will end up like. I have used it on my SS card, my insurance info, etc. and it ends up actually thinner than a credit card but still protected and you cut it to size so it will fit in your wallet or whatever.