I want to laminate 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" flyers. What would I need to cut the larger pouches to size? Would I cut the pouches before or after laminating?
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If you don't have different size pouches you would need to laminate first, then cut around the item allowing enough edge to seal it. We sent for Universal Laminating Pouches #84622 and the package came with wallet, business card, 4 X 6 as well as letter size film.
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I did use them for a bit with the "your Story " laminator... just make sure you don't get the 10 mil laminating pouches to use with the laminator as mine stopped working after using the heavier pouches.
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Krystal: Yes, you can laminate multiple papers as long as they fit inside the "pouch". You can also cut them to their respective edges and not worry about the lamination peeling away--the heat from the laminator seems to seal the plastic film tightly to the paper inside. I've been extremely pleased with its results, saving me $1+ per page for the same result at Office Max or Office Depot. Richard
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The laminator will do a full sheet. The plastic sleeves are slightly larger than the standard sheet of paper. Your piece of paper is placed in the plastic sleeve and will be finished with a slight edge around your standard piece of paper. I am completely satisfied with this product!!
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I cut mine into 3 to laminate it, but it is about 54" x 39". It is a very weird size, that's for sure.
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Depends on exactly what you are trying to laminate. The "pouches" are sturdy but flexible plastic. One side has adhesive and the other does not. The adhesive sticks to one side of the material being laminated and seals to the plastic side where it extends beyond material being laminated. The resulting unit can be trimmed as desired as long as a reasonable margin, say 1/8" or more is left beyond the edge of the material laminated. The material to be laminated should be reasonably thin, perhaps not thicker than good construction paper. The resulting laminated unit is quite sturdy. If your letters and projects meet these conditions and are within the specified size limits, the product should work satisfactorily. Depends on exactly what you are trying to laminate. The "pouches" are sturdy but flexible plastic. One side has adhesive and the other does not. The adhesive sticks to one side of the material being laminated and seals to the plastic side where it extends beyond material being laminated. The resulting unit can be trimmed as desired as long as a reasonable margin, say 1/8" or more is left beyond the edge of the material laminated. The material to be laminated should be reasonably thin, perhaps not thicker than good construction paper. The resulting laminated unit is quite... » Read More Depends on exactly what you are trying to laminate. The "pouches" are sturdy but flexible plastic. One side has adhesive and the other does not. The adhesive sticks to one side of the material being laminated and seals to the plastic side where it extends beyond material being laminated. The resulting unit can be trimmed as desired as long as a reasonable margin, say 1/8" or more is left beyond the edge of the material laminated. The material to be laminated should be reasonably thin, perhaps not thicker than good construction paper. The resulting laminated unit is quite sturdy. If your letters and projects meet these conditions and are within the specified size limits, the product should work satisfactorily. « Show Less
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I don't really have a definitive answer for you. I know I chose the TL902 because it was the new version of the TL901 and had good reviews. I believe you can cold laminate by merely selecting the lower heat setting for 3mm thicknesses and run the pouch through before it heats up. I don't recall if the rollers turn before you select a heat setting or not. This would work for one or two cold laminations before it heated up. I don't know what heat does to a cold lamination pouch. Guess you could find out.
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Yes, you can cut the sheets after laminating. I've laminated whole sheets of paper and then cut out the individual pieces I need. They are holding up very well. I'm a first grade teacher and laminate a lot of things for use in the classroom.
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yes, you can. I use it to laminate charts size 17 x 22. Therefore, something smaller definitely will work. You only need the right size laminating pouch.
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Yes, I was doing that yesterday with cheap 7mm laminate! The blade acts equally over the whole surface of the laminate, so the wider the piece (or if you cut at an angle), then the harder work it is to cut.
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From one of the 5-star reviews... "The instructions list: 1.5mil 230deg 3mil 266deg 5mil 302deg 7mil 328deg 10mil 356deg Allow about 5min after reaching temp, before laminating."
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Yes, but it's a little wonky. You take the full-sized pouch and place your items at the folded end, then insert that end into the machine. After the items are laminated, you'll have to cut them out with scissors or an exacto knife, being careful to leave a little border of plastic around them. I did this with several small cards when I first unpacked the laminator.
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One end of the pouch is already sealed together and must lead through from that end. I find that you need to have paper completely across that leading edge, even if that means I use scrap paper to fill. I personally have never cut the pouch as I have pouches in several sizes. Just make sure that "sealed" edge goes through first. You will love having a personal laminator, I use mine all the time. In fact I bought one that will take tablet size pouches because I manage a condo complex and use it for signs. I hope this helped.
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I have used these laminates quite extensively, and I do not believe that you will be able to fold the items after lamination. I do keep many items in binders and the laminates hold up well as far as punching holes. As I answered this question, I am folding one of my laminations and it does not crease well and rebounds to the open position when let go. Markum
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You can laminate a page full of business cards & then use a paper cutter to cut them precisely. You can not cut the laminate sheets prior to putting them through the machine.
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When you pull off the backing you put two sticky side sheets together to get the lamination effect. The backing is ruled in sections so it is easy to cut to the size you need. It's softer than lets say an old laminated drivers license, but it does the trick.s
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This machine takes Pouches, You will have to purchase the laminating pouches. I went with the 3 Mil Large Menu Size 12" x 18" Hot Laminating Pouches Qty 200 Glossy Thermal 12x18 Laminator Sheet Pockets. I have also tried the 5 Mil pouches as well. Both worked great for me.