REVIEW – Despite being a gadget nerd, I have never managed to check off the laminator machine needed from my list. I always seem to have the need to laminate stuff for my kids or myself and I always end up going to Staples or some other stationary store to get it done. While I still have not fulfilled that gadget need on my own, The Gadgeteer has done so for me. Let’s check out this Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine.
What is it?
The Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine is a 9-in-1 portable laminating machine that features a 60-second warm-up time.
What’s in the box?
- 1 x Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine
- 1 x Paper Cutter
- 1 x Corner Rounder
- 1 x Hole Puncher
- 3 x Binder Rings
- 1 x User Manual
- 12 x 3mil Laminating Sheets(3*A3, 3*A4, 3*A5, 3*A6 )
Hardware specs
Design and features
- 9-in-1 THERMAL & COLD LAMINATOR: 2 Roller System
- RAPID WARM-UP: Ideal for the office classroom or home, the QFUN thermal lamination machine features a fast 1-minute warm-up with Advanced Technology
- PORTABLE PERSONAL LAMINATOR: 11x 17 inches, Perfect for use as a professional or personal laminator. This small portable laminator features a 13-inch wide entry, Compatible with any 3 and 5 mil laminating sheets, including legal size, letter, business card, and photo-size papers.
- PROTECT YOUR MEMORY: 2 Roller system provides precise heat and pressure to ensure high-quality lamination. It prevents wrinkling, bubbling, and hazing from preserving and protecting your documents. The laminating speed and warm-up are faster by 60% than other machines.
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: The laminator machine has an automatic shut-off function that helps save energy and prevents overheating.
- HOT & COLD 2 ROLLER SYSTEM: This is the ideal laminating machine for home, work, or school. 3mil (best for normal documents, photos, and card stock) and 5mil (best for thinner/fatter papers); The cold method is great for some special old pictures and documents.
- WARRANTY: Laminator comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee for any reason and a 12-month warranty for quality-related issues warranty.
The Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine is made mostly of plastic. Under the top lid, there are compartments to hold all of the included accessories. On the front, there is a paper-size guide and the media inlet to feed media through. On the top right there are the control buttons and on the back the media outlet slot and the ABS anti-blockage system.
Setup
Performance
Once the Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine is warmed up, you just place your media within the appropriately sized laminate sheet and you are good to go.
Here is a video of the Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine in action:
What I like
- It is lightweight and compact
- It comes with all of the accessories you need
- It warms up quickly and laminates smoothly
- I can handle most common sizes of media
- Silent operation
What I’d change
- The cold lamination requires single-sided cold laminating film that is not included.
Final thoughts
The Qfun 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine is a lightweight, compact machine that I can take with me on the go or leave on the desk in my home office. It laminates very easily and its operation is quiet. I was able to laminate several documents via heat with no problem. I was not able to test the cold lamination but when I do I will post an update. For me, this is a nice device. Well done.
Price: $69.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Qfun.
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I did not receive user manual with my laminator which is the SL88 model Qfun laminator. Would you please send me an email copy of the manual? Thank you.