| You have a new laminator or perhaps picked up | | | | films are perfect for this type of job. Also several |
| used one along the way. Chances are it came | | | | IDs or business cards can run through a letter |
| with a good supply of laminating film. However, | | | | sized laminator at once. |
| since you have discovered the many wonderful | | | | Machine Free Laminating Films |
| uses for a laminator, you've run out and it's time | | | | There are films that are self adhesive and don't |
| to replenish your supply. Here are some tips for | | | | even require the heat of a laminating machine. |
| making sure you get the right product for your | | | | These seals can be just as durable, but take a bit |
| machine. | | | | more skill and patience in applying them. |
| Finding the Right Replacement Film | | | | For example, a certificate or document that |
| 1. You can replace your film with the exact | | | | needs to be protected would be laid out on a flat |
| product supplied by the manufacturer. That is | | | | surface. A backing would be removed from the |
| always a safe bet. | | | | film and then the film itself would be laid over the |
| 2. When purchasing online, be sure to have the | | | | paper. It is necessary to start at one end and |
| exact make and model number of your laminating | | | | smooth the plastic film as you go to remove |
| machine. There are some standard sizes for | | | | wrinkles and air bubbles. It can be extremely |
| sheets and rolls of laminating film, but they are | | | | difficult to do this your self and not have the |
| not universally used by every machine. | | | | paper move from under the film as you are |
| 3. Measure the feed area of the laminator if you | | | | applying it. Also once the film is stuck, it is difficult |
| are unable to locate the model number on your | | | | to lift and smooth out, although you usually get a |
| unit. | | | | couple of tries before it is stuck for good! |
| You can also type in the style in an online search | | | | If you do more than a couple of laminating |
| and compare it to pictures found on most | | | | projects a month, it is probably a wise investment |
| website. Then you will be able to compare the | | | | to save your time and sanity to go with a |
| packaging with the product you need. | | | | laminating machine. The laminating films are |
| The Right Size for the Job | | | | affordable especially if you stock up on your |
| Laminating films also come in different thickness | | | | supplies all at once. Online, you can also often get |
| levels to protect at different levels. Your laminator | | | | free shipping of your laminating films with minimal |
| should be able to accept cardboard, so it can also | | | | order requirements. |
| take the thicker laminating films. | | | | Laminating film is the one essential office supply |
| To further save money on your laminating, you | | | | today. Laminators are ranking in importance right |
| can group jobs together and run them as a | | | | up there with other office equipment such as the |
| continuous project. The roll style laminators and | | | | copy machine and even office furniture! |