Phoenix 44" Wide Format Mounting Laminator With Roll Film Kit

• The Phoenix is a wide-format laminator that was designed to be used with items such as pre-coated mounting boards. (It's also compatible with pouch and gator boards, foamboard, etc.) The boards you use with it can be up to 1/4" thick so you'll be able to create professional-looking graphics and visual aids for a wide variety of uses.

• In addition to mounting products, this machine is compatible with laminating film. You need a special kit to prepare the device for film, but it comes pre-installed on the machine. The rolls you use can have 3" cores. Ideally, the film should be either 3 or 5 mil thick.

• This device has four rollers to ensure that everything you laminate will look terrific, whether it's a paper document or a mounting board.

• The Phoenix works pretty quickly and is capable of laminating a foot-long item in one minute. You'll be able to complete your work in no time when you use this device. Also, you'll stay safe while doing so because it has a safety shield to keep your hands away from the heating element.

• You can use pressure-sensitive film when laminating because the Phoenix has a cold setting. This will allow you to laminate ink-jet printouts, pictures, and more.

• This machine comes with a one-year warranty so you can have it repaired or even replaced if the need arises.

• You can order an optional cart, stand, or cutter with this device. The cutter will help you trim excess film while the stand and cart will enable you to store the machine in a convenient spot.

• If you need some supplies to get you started, you'll be pleased to know that the Phoenix comes with a starter kit. The kit contains a number of boards you can use right away and yo u don't have to shell out any extra money for them.

Weaknesses:

• As you would expect from a device that has a 43-inch laminating width, this device is pretty large. It's also heavy. The Phoenix's dimensions are 58" (width) x 12" (depth) x 15" (height) and it weighs 225 pounds.

• This machine only has two temperature settings: hot and cold. It also only has two speed settings: slow and fast. (The "slow" button has a turtle on it while the "fast" one shows a rabbit, so they're easy to identify.) Therefore, this product wouldn't be a good choice if you like to have total control over your laminating experience.