Too Many options!

[APIM]

We are looking to purchase a laminating machine for our new Epson GS6000 and we haven't quite figured out what route to take. Any suggestions? Hot or Cold, is there a difference? Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[MikePro]

highly recommended to look into Seal and GBC cold laminators 48"+.

search function on the forums can guide you to similiar threads on this topic for pros/cons/etc.

 

[HulkSmash]

Get cold with heat assist..

 

[Edserv]

Our GBC rocks. Make sure you check Craigslist and ebay for used-machines if you're ok with used machines!

 

[Custom_Grafx]

64" Royal sovereign with heat assist here.

Complaints - I had heaps before the take up/feeder got installed. Now, she's all good.
Praise - Good price, easy to learn, pretty straight forward, for the price - not bad quality.

I don't use heat often to be honest, but it's good to have - will cost you much more to later get a heat assist one if you choose. Minus well go with the heat assist from the start.

 

[APIM]

Thanks for all the great advice! Is there any application that the cold lam can't do?

 

[Edserv]

We purchased a GBC on craigslist for $500 (38-40") and are very happy with it. It works like a charm. Try to find a bargain, then try to figure out how to use it correctly!

 

[Custom_Grafx]

Thanks for all the great advice! Is there any application that the cold lam can't do?

No silvering with heat assist. With cold, it's still ok, you just gotta wait a day or two till it goes away. Most customers are fine with that.