How to choose laminator A4 - recommendations and reviews. Rating of laminators A4. Film for laminator A4

Lamination is a good way to save your documents and photos for years to come. A special film will be an excellent defender for the paper base, protect it from dust, dirt, water and even sunlight (partially).

Consider one of the most popular and versatile equipment for this procedure - laminator format A4. The article will help beginners navigate the choice of the device, as well as familiarize themselves with the basic principles of the operation of this technique.

The lamination procedure is quite simple and does not require any specific knowledge in this area. All you need is an A4 device and a film for A4 laminator (package). Next, consider some of the features of this equipment.

Objectives

If you do not use the printer and laminator from time to time to process a small number of documents, it makes sense to look at inexpensive models that are designed for household use or as a modest help in a small office.

A simple laminator A4 has the simplest design, and the output film protects the document to a minimum. Its thickness for modest devices varies within 80 microns. The film in this case will well protect the document from dust, moisture and other small contaminants, but from mechanical action, alas, only to the smallest part. That is, this equipment is suitable for cases - laminated and put in a folder / on the shelf.

Moreover, if you have enough protection for 80 microns, but the intensity of work in the office is just off scale, then buying a simple laminator A4 also does not make sense. It will burn out or simply dissipate in a week or two, because it's simply not designed for such serious loads.

If you want to process dozens of documents every day, the best option will be a high-performance A4 laminator for the office. Models of such a plan are not only equipped with an enhanced design, but they can process a noticeably larger number of documents. In addition, smart models can use a different thickness of the film.

Film

As already mentioned above, the standard A4 laminator can work with a conventional 80 μm film and up to 125 μm in bags. The latter provide not only the basic protection of the document, but also perfectly protect the sheet from mechanical damage.

The most advanced and expensive models of laminators can pack originals in film up to 250 microns. This protection allows you to completely eliminate moisture and prevents paper jams, as well as the appearance of scratches on it. This option is extremely reliable, but such a film is very demanding on the design of the device, that is, it needs a very good laminator, correctly cooling the package at the end of the cycle.

For some non-standard tasks, you can find a film with perforations for filing in folders, glued on one side, multi-colored, and so on.

Functionality of devices

Most office laminators work, as they say, as they will. That is, they process the originals unintentionally - at first 250 microns, then 80, then 100, and then again 80. Some models simply can not switch quickly between films and they need time (about 20-30 minutes).

In order to avoid such unnecessary delays, manufacturers develop and implement some technological "chips" in their products, which significantly save not only time, but also equipment resources.

For example, the Fellowes brand patented a very useful technology AutoSense, solving the above problem. The working principle of the new functional is quite simple and at the same time effective. The device automatically selects the optimal mode of operation due to optical sensors, which determine the thickness of the embedded film. That is, the user just needs to place the document in the package and put it in the laminator receiver, and the rest of the device will do it himself. In this case, the operator does not need to wait for the apparatus to cool down after the film at 250 μm, but immediately proceed to laminate, for example, a 100 μm package, which is very convenient. Have this moment in mind before choosing the A4 laminator.

Models

In the world market of equipment for the printing plant dominated by venerable Xerox and Canon. Yes, their equipment is almost impeccable, and the long-standing reputation inspires respect. But despite the abundance of service centers around the world, and in Russia in particular, device maintenance costs a tidy sum, as well as buying these.

In the domestic market quite a long time (since 1994) a very successful company Fellowes, which, as they say, the dog ate on laminators. Price tags for brand devices are quite democratic, as well as maintenance of their own equipment. The company's products can be called omnivorous and non-selective to third-party consumables, which is a significant plus for the domestic consumer.

Let's try to designate a small rating of A4 laminators of this brand, it includes the most notable models in terms of reliability, versatility, and also distinguished not only by qualitative impressions at the output, but also by a good price / return ratio.

The best devices:

1. Callisto A4.
2. Saturn 3i A4.
3. Lunar A4.

Lunar A4

This is an entry-level device for a modest or home office. If you use a laminator from time to time, then the Lunar model is the optimal and inexpensive option. The machine works with film from any manufacturer, but not thicker than 80 microns (30 cm / min).

Management is simple and intuitive. The green diode will alert you that the device is ready for operation (6 minutes after switching on). The structure has a folding type, so if the original is jammed, it is easy to remove it. The case is made of high-quality material and does not heat up during operation.

If you need to process business cards, photos, letters, cards, instructions and other similar sources, Lunar is the ideal laminator (A4) for such documents. Feedback from users about the model is mostly positive. Owners appreciated the unpretentiousness of the device, quality prints at the exit and quite a democratic price tag.

The price is about 3 000 rubles.

Saturn 3i A4

"Saturn" - this is the laminator of the last generation, distinguished itself by rapid heating before starting work (just under one minute). The model has an attractive appearance and can work with packages up to 125 microns (30 cm / min).

The device has three modes for cold and hot lamination. The body of the device does not heat up during operation and is completely safe for touching. The presence of sensors will eliminate the full jam of the original, and the folding structure will help to extract the document. The model perfectly suits for the average office and copes with the most complex tasks.

Users in their reviews very warmly took this "average", which is relatively inexpensive, and has attractive features.

The price is about 9,000 rubles.

Callisto A4

The model is designed for regular use and works with a film up to 125 microns (up to 40 cm / min). The functional of the device includes several modes for cold and hot work, as well as technology AutoSense, which eliminates the waiting time after changing the film.

The reverse function allows you to remove the original in the event of a jam or misfeed. The case is absolutely not heated and absolutely safe for touching. The device is suitable for the most complex tasks in the field of lamination, and numerous reviews in a positive way at specialized forums have made the model very popular with medium and large offices.

The price is about 13 000 rubles.