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Fellowes 5736606 Laminator Saturn3i 125 12 5 inch Rapid 1 Minute Warm up Laminating Machine with Laminating Pouches Kit
Last Updated: January 28, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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Product Reliability
19stopped, laminator, sheets, sealing, laminating
+32%
-68%
" ... Used this 4 times and the roller has already quit working ... "
" ... Anyway, I decided to use the laminating machine that does not look new either and it worked for 5 pages and then stopped. ... Had to power off/on cycle for another few pages and stopped again. ... "
" ... I only opened it and started using it this week. ... "
" ... We have purchased 2 over the past few years. ... "
" ... I have only had it a month and not happy with it. ... "
" ... AFTER ONE MONTH OF NOT MUCH USAGE IT BROKE AND I AM UNABLE TO USE IT. ... "
" ... This laminater was awful, even the sheets that seemed to seal quit sealing within days. ... "
" ... It is not working good. ... "
Ease of Use
18size, machine, laminating, heat, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... They are so easy to use and are excellent quality. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works very well. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to move around. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Great product that is easy to use, very low maintenance needed. ... "
" ... Portable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very fast to heat up ... "
Fit
13laminator, laminate, laminating sheets, laminating, stopped
+38%
-62%
" ... It came with the name brand Fellows laminating sheets which has the Fellows brand embossed in it so that became a problem as it doesn't look professional. ... "
" ... Laminate paper getting stuck in machine. ... "
" ... The laminator stopped pushing product through. ... "
" ... I sent this back on its first use with half melted laminate STUCK inside. ... "
" ... Every laminated paper comes out wrinkled. ... "
" ... Worked on three pages, then ruined several of my originals, then jammed even the cleaner sheet. ... "
" ... Lasted 70 days and then sheets got stuck inside. ... "
Heating
12heats, heat, easy to use, super fast, minute
+92%
-8%
" ... It heats up quickly when needed, multi usage for 3 and 5 mil pouches. ... "
" ... Heats up quickly and easy to use. ... "
" ... Heats up quickly . ... "
" ... It heats up quickly. ... "
" ... Love it, heats up quickly and not shield needed ... "
" ... Heats up in under a minute. ... "
" ... This heats up within 1 minute, performs flawlessly every time! ... "
" ... Works great, heats up fast, and doesn’t jam easily. ... "
Build Quality
9plastic, thicker, tension, months, laminate
+44%
-56%
" ... We read reviews that said that it broke within a year but I was hopeful the good reviews would in fact weigh out the bad. ... "
" ... Broke 2nd time of using it. ... "
" ... This particular one we purchased in March 2020 and it stopped working after a belt tension issue(youtube). ... "
" ... Smells like burnt plastic even when nothing going through. ... "
" ... Broke in a 8 months ... "
Storage
7laminate, size, laminator, easy to use
+86%
-14%
" ... What good is a wide laminator if you can't use the full capacity right? ... "
" ... pocket sheets for 3mil. ... "
" ... So far, it fits my needs perfectly, Easy to use and love the larger size. ... "
" ... It’s able to laminate both full size sheets and IDs easily. ... "
" ... I must admit, it took me a minute to realize that I no longer needed the protection sleeves on the pages anymore . ... "
" ... Can laminate multiple size papers and is as described! ... "
Price
6worth the money, worth, laminator, investment, best
+83%
-17%
" ... Best laminator first the price. ... "
" ... This is more than worth the price! ... "
For Kids
5teacher, special, school projects, laminator, investment
+100%
" ... As a first year teacher this will come in handy a lot ... "
" ... My son is autistic and he uses the laminator everyday. ... "
" ... It is used every week to make items for our daughter-in-law’s special needs classroom. ... "
" ... I use mine in the classroom and for school projects my own children have. ... "
As Gift
4christmas, bought, early, buying
+100%
" ... This was a gift to a teacher and she loved it! ... "
" ... Bought as a Christmas gift, so much for buying early. ... Wont be buying Christmas presents early again from Amazon. ... "
" ... Bought as Christmas gift ... "
" ... Bought as a gift ... "
Print Quality
4sheets, separately, printing, photos, lamination
+75%
-25%
" ... And I bought one for home to use for laminating photos, drawings, certificates and everything . ... "
" ... The quality of the printing is great ... "
" ... *** Instructions actually say to use “cleaning sheets” (purchased separately) but I have always used a few clean sheets of printer paper without any problems. ... "
Overall performance
4slow, results, quick, machine, job
+100%
" ... I laminate a lot at a time and was looking for the fastest most efficient machine. ... "
" ... Quick warm up and excellent results. ... "
" ... does the job nicely. ... "
" ... Great and fast ... "
Delivery
4quick, product, delivered, damaged, box
+75%
-25%
" ... This was shipped Via UPS ... "
" ... Well made, delivered quick and on time. ... "
Size
4size, sheets, duty
+100%
" ... pocket sheets for 3mil. ... "
" ... So far, it fits my needs perfectly, Easy to use and love the larger size. ... "
" ... Portable and easy to use. ... "
Sound Quality
3turned, started, month, make, later
-100%
" ... This laminator was great except it had a grinding noise from the minute I turned it on, especially grinding as the film went through, and all during the waiting time for the next sheet. ... I thought I could accept the irritating noise, as long as it doesn't break. ... So now I want one that doesn't make noise. ... "
" ... Already makes bad noise when turned on. ... "
Returns
3window, since, returning
-100%
" ... I finally gave up and attempted to return it. ... NOPE, non returnable! ... "
" ... And now I can't return it since there is only a 30 day window. ... "
Marketplace
3product, quick, delivery, advertised
+100%
" ... This was shipped Via UPS ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
3clean, sheets, separately, rollers, residue
+67%
-33%
" ... We followed the directions and regularly cleaned the machine within the recommended time frames and with recommended products. ... "
" ... It has never been dropped, and (as per the instructions) I always run a clean sheet of paper through it a few times before shutting it off and putting it away (to remove any residue from the rollers.) ... *** Instructions actually say to use “cleaning sheets” (purchased separately) but I have always used a few clean sheets of printer paper without any problems. ... "
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