What is it?
The Photolam Pro 330 Laminator seals documents up to 11” wide in a clear, protective film using a heated roller system. Allow 10 minutes for the machine to heat up before using.
What can I do?
Use this machine to laminate insurance cards, printed menus, small posters, signage, important documents, or even workbook pages for use with dry-erase markers! Can only be used with paper no thicker than cardstock.
What does the Makerspace provide?
Laminate pouches are sold in the following sizes:
Cost Type Size Thickness*
$.05 Business Card 2 ¼” x 3 ¾” 7mil
$.05 Luggage Tag 2 ¼” x 4 ¼” 5mil
$.15 Luggage Tag Loop 6” long
$.10 Index Card 3 ½” x 5 ½” 5mil
$.20 Photo 6” x 9” 5mil
$.15 Letter 9” x 11 ½” 3mil
$.25 Letter 9” x 11 ½” 5mil
$.50 Tabloid 11 ½” x 17 ½” 5mil
*mil is a unit of measurement that represents a thousandth of an inch
(3mil = .003 inches, 5mil = .005 inches)
How do I use it?
Place the document inside of the appropriate sized clear, laminating pouch and place the pouch inside of a carrier envelope. A carrier envelope protects the laminating sheet from melting inside the machine and will be provided for you. Do not laminate an item without a carrier envelope. A staff member will be available to assist you during the process. You do not need to make a reservation to use this machine.
What do I need to bring?
Just bring your paper to be laminated.