Laminator info needed

[Danieve]

HI,

I'm in the market for a laminator to go with the VP540 I just ordered. Money is definitely an issue so I'm looking for something I can afford but won't regret the minute I open the box. I really don't want to spend $7000 if I can help it. Any suggestions on a good entry-level laminator? The Daige seems to be more affordable than the Seal & Royal Sovereign, but I don't want buyers remorse, either! I'm just starting out so I don't know how to use any of them. ANy suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I'm located in the Sacramento, CA area.

Thanks!

 

[coastek]

I heard a brand "USTECH" laminator, very solid build, reasonable price, better than Daige, I have friend bought from them in Califonia.

 

[zmatalucci]

daiges take a while to get the hang of. I couldn't tell you how many prints I ruined when I first got mine. I used to curse every time I had to use it.
Now, I got the hang of it, and run it everyday seamlessly.
Also, their tech support up in NY is Top Notch!

 

[spectracolor]

daiges take a while to get the hang of. I couldn't tell you how many prints I ruined when I first got mine. I used to curse every time I had to use it.
Now, I got the hang of it, and run it everyday seamlessly.
Also, their tech support up in NY is Top Notch!

I can say the same thing about Daige. It is a very good and inexpensive machine, just needs a better user manual.
Put it this way, if I were to do it again, I'd buy Daige again because it works perfectly and doesn't cost much. Good job Daige~!

 

[blackicefx]

Depending on the tolerances of your table, you could fab your own. I will post more info/pics once I have mine setup. If it's successful, I'll share all info. It takes less than $200 to build the frame, the only costly part is the roller itself.

Matthew
BlackIceFX

 

[Vital Designs]

I have a daige and a ustech and they run about the same price... The ustech is a much better bet.

 

[B Snyder]

I agree with zmatalucci and spectracolor.

 

[The Big Squeegee]

Welcome to the forum Danieve and coastek.