Product Description
The Fellowes Jupiter 125 12.5" Pouch Laminator is quick, versatile, and does a great job. The control panel is extremely easy to use. It’s right on the front and you can choose between cold and warm lamination, and between 3, 4, 5, and 7mil thickness of pouches. Audio and visual cues let you know things are ready. Warm up time is just four minutes. We love the Jupiter 125 extra wide 12.5 inch throat. It allowed us to quickly and easily laminate really anything we wanted to laminate. We could go from a 3mil 8.5×11 to a quick switch over to a 5mil ID badge. If the machine took time to warm up, it would just signal us and we could move on. We also looked for really large pouches, where we could do extra large documents or side by side multiple documents in the same pouch. The machine was fast, performed perfectly, was jam free, and we were generally pleased with all the results. This device has walls that are double insulated, which keeps the heat inside the machine and cool to the touch. Unfortunately, the Jupiter 125 will not work with 10mil pouches nor can it accommodate mounting boards. The laminating speed is 19 inches per minute.
Product Details
- High performance laminator for business use.
- Laminates pouches up to 12-1/2" wide and 7-mil thick; no carrier required.
- 5 temperature settings for hot and cold lamination.
- Heats up in 4 minutes, laminates in just over 30 seconds.
- HeatGuard Technology keeps heat inside so laminator is cool to touch.
- Accessible machine design opens up for cleaning, maintenance, or document removal.
- Reverse mode disengages pouch for re-centering or removal.
- Auto shut-off prevents overheating when not in use.
- Includes laminating starter pack (ten 3-mil letter pouches).
Specifications
- Item Number: 5215801
- Item H x W x D (inches): 4.81 x 21.88 x 9.63
- Qty Per Pack: 1
- Maximum Laminating Speed (inches/minute): 19
- Mounting Board Capable: No
- Photo Capable: Yes
- Carrier Required: No
- Cold Lamination: Yes
- Temperature Settings: 5
- Usage: Frequent
- Number of Rollers: 4
- Heat-up Time (minutes): 4
- Maximum Pouch Thickness (mil): Up to 7 mil
- Throat Width (inches): 12.5
- Easy-Access System: Easy Access System
- Auto-Lam Technology: No
- Warranty: 2 Yr
- Model Number: JUPITER A3/125
- Color: Metallic Silver
- Material Type: Plastic
- InstaHeat: No
- Auto Shutoff: N/A
- Jam Prevention Features: Reverse
- Energy Efficient Features: Auto Shut Off
- Hot Swap Technology: None
- Safety Features: HeatGuard
Staff Review
Fellowes Jupiter JL-125 Pouch Laminator Review
Selecting a laminator can be kind of tricky these days just because there are so many of them to choose from. However, one manufacturer that stands out is Fellowes and they have several great devices that are ideal for the laminating needs of today’s busy offices. Their Jupiter JL-125 pouch laminator is one such product and it has a lot of great characteristics and capabilities. Continue reading to learn all about the pros of this machine, as well as discover its few cons.
The Pros:
- The JL-125 is a laminator that can handle both large and small jobs. It has a feed opening that’s 12.5 inches wide so it can accept larger documents.
- This machine has five temperature settings, including one for cold lamination. You can use Fellowes self-sealing pouches on the cold setting for the protection of your heat-sensitive documents.
- Pouches that are 3, 5, and 7 mil thick can be used with this device. The instructions state that you do not need to use a carrier, but you should do so anyway to keep your machine from getting sticky from excess adhesive.
- The JL-125 is pretty speedy. It can warm up and be ready for use in just 4 minutes and it can laminate a document in just 30 seconds.
- Like some of the other Fellowes laminators, this device was designed so you can easily open it up to clean the rollers, clear a jammed pouch, or do routine maintenance. This type of design is terrific, albeit fairly uncommon.
- This device has walls that are double-insulated which helps keep the heat inside the machine. This reduces the risk of an injury.
- Each unit has an automatic shut-off feature to protect your machine from overheating. It will shut off when it hasn’t been used for an hour. Also, a reverse function makes clearing pouch jams simple and also allows you to reposition your document, if necessary.
- This machine has a very compact design that includes a carrying handle and a document ledge to make inserting your document easier.
- A starter pack is included with this device. The pack includes several 3 mil pouches so you can get started with your new device right away.
- Finally, the JL-125 comes with a limited two-year warranty.
The Cons:
- Unfortunately, the JL-125 will not work with 10 mil pouches nor can it accommodate mounting boards.
- Although this product has several temperature settings, you can’t “fine tune” the settings. You also can’t adjust the laminating speed.
- The four-minute warm-up time might be too long for some users, especially those who are in a hurry to get their work done.
Overall, the Fellowes Jupiter JL-125 is a very good pouch laminator that would be a great choice for moderate use in a busy office. Although it’s disappointing that this unit won’t accept 10 mil pouches and you can’t adjust the speed setting, it has other features that make it worthwhile, such as the automatic shut-off and sleek design. So if you need a laminator, you should really consider this product.