If you run a print or copy shop, do you often run into these problems with occasional lamination jobs for bids, business cards, or posters?
· Sending jobs out costs too much and takes too much time?
· Struggling with alignment, bubbles, and wasted film on manual cold rollers?
· Worried a new machine will be too complex for your staff to use?
Don’t worry. Choosing the right laminator for a print shop comes down to just three key points:
1. Flexibility is Priority One
Print shop jobs are diverse—one minute you are laminating an A4 bid, the next an A2 poster. Your machine needs to handle it all.
How to choose: Look for a machine that handles both cold and thermal lamination. You don’t need the biggest size; a desktop or compact vertical model (around 650mm width) will cover most jobs, saving space while remaining versatile.
2. It Must Be Simple, Ready to Use Immediately
Your staff might not have specialized training. A complicated machine will just gather dust.
How to choose: Focus on models with “one-button start” and digital temperature controls. The best choice is a machine that lets you change films and adjust pressure without tools. If a new intern can operate it after watching for two minutes, you are set.
3. Protect Your Prints, Avoid Bubbles
Most print shop work is digital, where inks or toners can be sensitive to high heat.
How to choose: Definitely choose a machine with low-temperature lamination technology. This ensures a crystal-clear, bubble-free finish without damaging your high-quality prints.
For a print shop, you don’t need the biggest or most complex machine. You need something efficient and flexible. A reliable machine pays for itself quickly by saving on outsourcing costs and improving delivery speed.
LF1700-D2 Auto Laminator (28 m/min)
LF1700-D3 Semi-auto Laminator (8 m/min)
LF1700-D4 Auto Laminator (8 m/min)
LF1700-B5 Manual Laminator
Still unsure which model fits? Contact us and tell us about your typical jobs. We will recommend our best-selling starter model for free!
