FellowesSaturn 3i 125 Thermal Laminator Machine for Home or Office with Pouch Starter Kit, 12.5 inch, Fast Warm-Up, Jam-Free Design (5736601)

We needed a laminator machine to use for various things , especially for the Medicare and Social Security cards made of paper. We all know how difficult it can be to replace these valuable items if they get damaged, and this device helps to protect them. This is also good for preserving important documents and cooking recipes, besides those important cards. That variety pack that is recommended is a great buy as well, because of the different things you may need protected, and I highly recommend that as well. This is easy to use, works well and has durability. Does the job quickly, too.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️As a classroom teacher with 28 years of experience, I've gone through my fair share of laminators, and I have to say, the Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 takes the cake! This laminator heats up in just 60 seconds thanks to its InstaHeat Technology, which is a huge time-saver when you're juggling a million tasks.I've laminated thousands of sheets with this machine, and it just keeps going strong. Whether it's been used by fellow teachers, curious students, or even my own kids, it has withstood the test of time and use. The 12.5-inch wide entry accommodates documents of multiple sizes, making it perfect for both professional and personal use.One of the standout features is the jam release lever, which makes it super easy to re-center or remove pouches if they get stuck. No more frustrating jams! Plus, the automatic shut-off function is a nice touch, as it reduces energy use and prevents overheating.The Saturn 3i 125 offers both hot and cold lamination settings, allowing you to choose between hot lamination for 3-mil or 5-mil pouches and cold for self-adhesive pouches. This versatility makes it a great all-around laminator.To top it off, it comes with ten 3-mil letter-sized pouches to get you started. Fellowes' commitment to quality and innovation shines through with this product.If you're looking for a reliable, efficient, and sturdy laminator, look no further. This one is a workhorse that won't let you down. Highly recommended!

Big improvement over my previous Fellowes Laminator. Heats up very quickly, and has a reminder beep to remove the project after laminating. It gets the job done on the first try, and I really like the wider opening. I think it needs the fold-down panel in the front, though, so you don't have to stand there and hold the project flat.

I bought this machine (Saturn 3i 125) to replace a 14 year old other brand that finally gave out. I had originally ordered one of that same brand, but it had some issues-loud noise and wrinkles. Ordered a replacement of the same make and model and that one, too, had the same wrinkling issue! I decided on this Laminator and it has so far produced results that I have come to expect from a quality machine. It heats up very quickly, is quiet, produces perfect laminations, and is easy to feed. If I was to nit pick, the only thing I could suggest is a slightly longer out feed rack. I have some other Fellowe's products and those have lasted a long time so I would expect this one to do the same.

Compact. Lightweight. Very fast warmup. Perfect lamination. Needs no cover for laminate as my old one does. Love it.

Very easy to use. Gives excellent results. Includes enough heat activated 3mm (thickness) laminate material to make ten 8.5”x11” laminated sheets. The laminating process takes about 10 to 15 seconds, and can be handled (stacked, trimmed, stored, etc) almost instantly after exiting the laminator out-feed. Worth it. A good product.

I love my laminating machine! No problems with it so far!

My goal for this laminator was to laminate multiple pieces of cardstock, paper and cards for some of my tabletop games. Here are my results:4/20/18 - I received the laminator today from Amazon, in a damaged box with hardly any packaging. (Pictures below) This is on Amazon not Fellowes.As for the product, it is not working as advertised. My results have been very subpar, with extreme curling, waves, and ripples (even after multiple passes).I have attempted the following:1. Attempted to laminate objects per the instructions (level surface, 20" of space behind the machine).2. Put it on level ground (floor) with books to keep the sheet stable through the entire process.3. Attempted all 3 heat settings on multiple different pieces to see if it made a difference.4. Multiple runs on the same sheets.5. Tried photo sized pouches (4x6) which had the best results.6. Attempted 3 and 5 mil pouches, 3 mil was ok but the machine could not handle 5 mil.I didn't expect perfection, but for the $100, I'd rather go to the copy center at a big box store. I hoped for mediocre results since the items I would be using would be in use for years to come, but I did not even get the chance to test them since the first 10 test pieces were so bad. This was not a great experience.***Update***4/21/18 - So I attempted a few more cardstock items, in 3 mil sheets, on the 3 mil heat. The first 2 items came out pretty decent. Then I noticed the sheets were starting to jam 3/4 of the way through the process. The machine was putting large streaks down the side of my items and one of the rollers is clearly malfunctioning.Will be returning this item since it cannot hold up for more than 24 hours.