GBC 4402134 A3 Fusion 6000L Large Office Laminator, Black

The A3 Fusion 6000L looks like a very smart and robust laminator. It can handle a variety of pouch thicknesses which is why I bought it. When it works well it produces lovely flat and clear laminated documents. But it is not designed very well and certainly not designed to last. I sent back the laminator immediately as it wrinkled and ruined the first three documents. The replacement started off perfectly well, it was extremely quiet (unlike the first) and produced immaculate laminations. But it wasn't too long before it developed a clunking noise and once again ruined some of my charts. So I suggest there could be a design fault with this laminator, maybe to do with the automatic pouch thickness gauge. I would not recommend this laminator. I am now using the A3 Swordfish laminator with manual temperature setting, it is ugly but so far it works just fine.

Used it only a couple of times, quite pleased with it. Delivered quickly, working fine, heats up quickly, comes out sealed nicely on the tray at the back. Does not make much noise. I lost a couple of bids on ebay got annoyed so I got this one for disconunted price. I could not afford it full price, no way... It has 2 years manufactures waranty I bought the 3 year cover too. I never used one before so it took me some time to figure out which is better in my case. I am quite happy with this product.

Having had a previous GBC laminator that had served me well for 16 yrs I had no qualms about looking for like for like quality a second time. I was not disappointed at all, product arrived well packaged and delivery for me was next day! amazing . The laminator delivers a quick and high quality service every time.

The media could not be loaded.  I have had several gbc laminators and one of them has lasted over 10 years which this was intended to replace. I think the quality of the professional models is very poor as every single one I have bought has broken or been delivered broken. Poor quality control.

Does overheat very easily so watch out. Does first class job glad I got it.

3 months latter and it broke down! Literally, I've almost burned my school because of this laminator. Out of the blue, while it was warming up, an awful smoke came up from it. Unfortunately, there is no repair solution.Not worth it at all.

Was temperamental and difficult to use from new. Jammed frequently and at approximately 2 years old broke down completely making crunching noises and emitting smoke !!!A complete waste of money.

Product OK but if on 'Auto' takes ages to heat up.