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Staples XRX 9.5in. Thermal & Cold Laminator

Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator

Item: 472249    Model: 17466

Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator
4.0stars
( 190 reviews)
  • Laminates up to 9.5" wide documents
  • Thermal & Cold laminating style capable of using laminating pouches up to 5 mil in thickness
  • Ready in 7 minutes and laminates up to 12" per minute
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Laminates up to 9.5" wide documentsThermal & Cold laminating style capable of using laminating pouches up to 5 mil in thicknessReady in 7 minutes and laminates up to 12" per minuteEachMultiuse LaminatorLaminates up to 9.5" wide documentsThermal & Cold laminating style capable of using laminating pouches up to 5 mil in thicknessReady in 7 minutes and laminates up to 12" per minuteStaples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminatorhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0331157_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0331157_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0331157/Staples-XRX-95-Thermal-Cold-Laminator/product_472249Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator4.0190
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Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator
 
4.0

(based on 190 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (74)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (78)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (18)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (166)
  • Tight seal (75)
  • Easy to set up (47)
  • Efficient (43)
  • Wide mouth (43)

Cons

  • Weak seal (7)
  • Inefficient (6)
  • Unreliable (5)
  • Flimsy construction (3)
  • Large footprint (3)

Best Uses

  • Documents (90)
  • Presentations (69)
  • Cards (68)
  • Photos (66)
  • Graphics (45)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (79), Budget shopper (36), Technically challenged (28), Midrange shopper (23), Gearhead (10)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (99), Personal (87)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (58)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great Performance and Economical Too!

I used this machine to laminate name badges for a reunion. It saved me a lot compared to having the job done professionally and the result was excellent! The proof was in the comments ...Read complete review

I used this machine to laminate name badges for a reunion. It saved me a lot compared to having the job done professionally and the result was excellent! The proof was in the comments of the recipients.........they loved them! Had I been a bit more forward thinking, I would have left the date off the badges. They could then have been used for many years. Oh well, live and learn.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

entry level laminator

This laminator is OK, but not great. If you've never used a hot laminator before (and have nothing to compare it to), it will seem fine. If you've used other more expensive ...Read complete review

This laminator is OK, but not great. If you've never used a hot laminator before (and have nothing to compare it to), it will seem fine. If you've used other more expensive laminators, you will understand that you get what you pay for. It can run a little cool, so the lamination pouches don't always fuse properly, leaving a slightly opaque (rather than clear) seal. I re-run those to fix the problem, but that takes time. If you plan to do several laminations in a row, you will likely have to pause between each to allow the machine to heat up. The "ready" light clicks off if multiple laminations are attempted in a row, and then the fusing problem (mentioned above) is a major issue. If you laminate one or two items a week, buy this. If you laminate several items at a time, buy a laminator with a little more horsepower.

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(88 of 90 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

entry level laminator

By Jeff

from Portland OR

Verified Reviewer

Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

This laminator is OK, but not great. If you've never used a hot laminator before (and have nothing to compare it to), it will seem fine. If you've used other more expensive laminators, you will understand that you get what you pay for. It can run a little cool, so the lamination pouches don't always fuse properly, leaving a slightly opaque (rather than clear) seal. I re-run those to fix the problem, but that takes time. If you plan to do several laminations in a row, you will likely have to pause between each to allow the machine to heat up. The "ready" light clicks off if multiple laminations are attempted in a row, and then the fusing problem (mentioned above) is a major issue. If you laminate one or two items a week, buy this. If you laminate several items at a time, buy a laminator with a little more horsepower.

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(28 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Could Be Better

By Home School Mom

from Spokane, WA

About Me Technically Challenged

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Wide Mouth

Cons

  • Weak Seal

Best Uses

  • Cards
  • Documents

Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

As a home schooling mom I needed a laminator to laminate all my charts, flash cards, graphs, etc... that I need to last for the school year and for future school years. I almost always buy the Staples brand, because the quality is outstanding without the marked up price tag of name brands, but that is not the case with this laminator. In fact I actually exchanged my 1st one for a 2nd one because I was positive that I just had gotten a lemon-it happens sometimes. But, that was not the case, with both machines I had to run items through 2-3 times for them to seal correctly. I had to return the Staples brand, which I exchanged for a GBC, that was a bit more. But, I am very please with the results.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

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(17 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Get's the job done!

By Lori

from Minneapolis, Kansas

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Tight Seal

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cards
    • Documents
    • Photos
    • Presentations
    • Scrapbooking

    Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

    This product is great for small at home uses. I'm into scrapbooking & it's perfect for those newspaper articles & photos out of our town paper that I don't want to yellow & crinkle with age. My kids will thank me later that I took the time to preserve those lasting childhood memories.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

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    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Product!

    By Den

    from Brooklyn, NY

    About Me Technically Challenged

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Tight Seal

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All my teaching stuff
      • Cards
      • Documents
      • Graphics
      • Photos
      • Presentations

      Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

      I'm a teacher and it helps to laminate a lot of my stuff. This machine met all my needs. The only down side I see is the cardboard jacket is getting frayed on the edges. Don't know if it's me...or the machine.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Performance and Economical Too!

      By Ms. Creative

      from Corvallis, Oregon

      About Me Innovative, Quality Oriented, Value Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Small Footprint
      • Tight Seal
      • Wide Mouth

      Cons

      • Lag on re-heat time

      Best Uses

      • Documents
      • Graphics
      • Name Badges
      • Photos

      Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

      I used this machine to laminate name badges for a reunion. It saved me a lot compared to having the job done professionally and the result was excellent! The proof was in the comments of the recipients.........they loved them! Had I been a bit more forward thinking, I would have left the date off the badges. They could then have been used for many years. Oh well, live and learn.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Worked Wonderfully! Highly Recommended.

      By Tracey

      from Mesa, AZ

      About Me Quality Oriented, Value Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Quick heat up

      Cons

      • A few jams
      • Smell made us dizzy

      Best Uses

      • Cards
      • ID cards

      Comments about Staples XRX 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminator:

      This machine worked great. It heated up quickly and worked for over an hour straight without overheating. However, a few times the pouch did slide out of the carrier and jammed up. That was a drag. And, we noticed that we felt dizzy after we'd been laminating for about an hour, so I would suggest good ventilation while the machine's in use. I don't think that has anything to do with the laminator, itself -- just the nature of laminating and probably common to them all. Overall, this machine worked great creating Teacher and Student ID cards for our home school support group. I would highly recommend it.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

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      21 Questions | 22 Answers
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      • Q:

        I seem to have lost my instructions and have not used this machine yet - how can I get instructions? are they online somewhere?
        Asked on 10/28/2012 by Heidi from Maine

        1 answer

        • A:

          You can contact customer service at 1-800-333-3330.

          Answered on 10/28/2012 by Community Answer from None
      • Q:

        trying to laminate with this new laminator... Using GBC heatseal pouch 3 mil. The machine won't make it stick. What am I doing wrong. It's on the heat setting.
        Asked on 10/13/2011 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          For assistance with using the XRX 9.5" Laminator, please contact the Staples Brand Group directly at 1.800.425.0049.

          Answered on 10/19/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
      • Q:

        Product says it takes up to 8 1/2 " paper, but pouches are 9 1/2"........how does that work?
        Asked on 6/21/2011 by t-bird from Southern Colorado

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Yes, this product accepts 8.5" paper. The pouch will laminate the 8.5" paper and leave a 1" border. The specifications list the throat size of this laminator to be 9.5". For further assistance, please call us at 1-800-333-3330.

          Answered on 6/27/2011 by Dawn B from Staples
      • Q:

        Does this printer take film as well as pouches? If not, can you recommend a model that does?

        Thank you
        Asked on 4/23/2011 by Ali from Denver, CO

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          This multiuse laminator, item number 472249 is designed to uses pouches up to 5 Mil.
          May I recommend the Staples item number 681906, Fellowes Venus VL-125 laminating machine that is capable to laminate both film & pouches, up to 10 mil.

          Answered on 5/2/2011 by Laura B from Staples
      • Q:

        Does this machine require the use of a carrier, into which one places the laminating pouch? So you would have a piece of paper which is inside a pouch, all of which is inside a carrier?
        Asked on 3/25/2011 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          I received your inquiry through the Question and Answer Feature of Staples.com and wanted to respond to you directly. Because your inquiry is specific in nature it would be best resolved by a member of our customer service team. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 800-333-3330. Thank you for your inquiry.

          Answered on 4/1/2011 by Sarah P from Staples
      • Q:

        Do the pouches have a slot to attach lanyards or clips for wearing badges?
        Asked on 1/14/2011 by Anonymous

        2 answers

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          The pouches included with this laminator are not pre-punched for a clip or lanyard.

          Answered on 1/25/2011 by Ryan W from Staples
        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          The pouches included with this laminator are not pre-punched for a clip or lanyard, however those pre-punched pouches are available seperately. The item number is 790251.

          Answered on 1/25/2011 by Ally from Staples
      • Q:

        Does this product seal the paper so completely that it is entirely waterproof (and may be used as a sign, for instance?)
        Asked on 11/15/2010 by Dee from Pa

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          When using the laminator it will seal shot the document.

          Answered on 12/23/2010 by Rebecca from Staples
      • Q:

        Can something as thin as newspaper articles be laminated by this machine?
        Asked on 11/15/2010 by Jane from Macomb

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          This item uses laminating pouches up to 5 mil, so something as thin as newspaper should be safe. As with any laminator, we'd recommend testing a non-important section of similar paper first!

          Answered on 1/3/2011 by Steve S. from Staples
      • Q:

        Can you laminate 8-1/2 x 14 paper?
        Asked on 8/31/2010 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Yes, you can laminate 8.5" x 14" paper.

          Answered on 10/1/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
      • Q:

        Is the 5 ml pouch only for photo or index size such as the Fellowes Cosmic CL-95, or is is for all size documents?
        Asked on 8/3/2010 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          This laminates items up to 8.5" wide.

          Answered on 8/12/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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