Whether you are working with wedding invitations, printing certificates or need a unique look on your business cards, you may be able to benefit from foil fusing technology. One model that has a great reputation and years of trouble-free use is the Banner American Model 1200 foil fuser. I have used this model for years and this is my review.

Many people confuse foil fusing with foil stamping. I can understand. The end results look very similar, but the process is completely different. Foil fusers (aka color foilers) take metallic foil, of multiple colors, and fuse it to toner. This is the same toner that is used in laser printers and toner-based copy machines.

This means you can print text, a logo or an intricate design and completely fuse it with foil. The end result is foil covered text, logo or design. The foil fuses in a professional way with nice clean edges.

I have personally used the Model 1200 foil fuser to fuse certificates, CD labels and business cards. The Model 1200 can use foil rolls up to11-inches wide, however, eight-inch rolls are more commonly used because they can cover most of an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.

Some people have asked me, “What if I don’t want the entire paper foil fused?” This isn’t a problem and there is an easy solution. What you need to do is print what you need foil fused, then fuse the paper and later run it through the printer or copy machine again to add the rest of the text.

The Model 1200 foil fuser can easily be used throughout the day without breaking down or suffering any damage. I have used the foil fuser for eight-hours straight, foil fusing CD labels, and didn’t have any problems.

There are two adjustments that are important for making sure the Model 1200 runs properly. These adjustments are the speed and the temperature, both of which are completely adjustable. If the foil doesn’t seem to be sticking properly, this may indicate the machine is either running too cool or too fast. After a few minor adjustments, the machine is up and ready to go.

The Model 1200 foil fuser is a must-have item if you run a copy shop, a print shop or operate a business making invitations, certificates or cards. I personally really like the machine and am confident that it will provide you with years of trouble-free use.

You can find the Banner American Model 1200 foil fuser here. You can find our entire selection of foil stamping and printing machines here.

Would you like to use a laminator but don’t have the funds available to purchase one at this time? One laminator you may want to look at is the Banner American QuickFinish PL100 pouch laminator. This laminator is packed with many high-end features, but won’t break the bank. This is my review.

First of all, the QuickFinish PL100 is made by Banner American, which is a good thing. Banner American has been making laminators for well over a decade. This includes both pouch and roll laminators. This should come as peach of mind. You know that not only is the PL100 made by a reputable manufacturer, but it will also be supported for years to come.

Once plugged into the wall, the Banner American PL100 only takes about three minutes to warm up. This is pretty fast for a laminator in this price range. The PL100 is capable of using both 3 and 5 mil laminating pouches.

The laminator is 10-inches wide and can be used to laminate documents up to 9.5-inches wide. This is really nice because it means you can laminate 8 ½ x 11 and legal-size documents without a problem.

While the PL100 isn’t designed for high-volume use, it can be used in the home or at the office for various laminating jobs throughout the day. You can use the PL100 to laminate important documents, business cards, report covers and more. Simply place your document in a pouch, put it in a carrier and run it through the laminator.

While this is an entry-level laminator, I have to say that it does a pretty good job at laminating. Results are clear and clean.

You can find the Banner American QuickFinish PL100 pouch laminator here. You can find our entire selection of pouch laminators here.

We are proud to announce the addition of the Banner American Green roll laminator to our site. This new laminator is not only green in appearance, but is also green in the way it works. This roll laminator includes several energy-saving features that will save you money and cut down on electricity use.

Energy Saving Features:

Standby Temperature: This laminator will cut the temperature from 300 degrees down to 150 degrees when it isn’t being used. Most roll laminators will maintain the operating temperature when not in use, wasting energy. When needed again, the Easy-Lam Green will warm back up to 300 degrees in only seven minutes. This is a great way to cut down on energy use.

Automatic Shutoff: The Easy-Lam Green will shut off after one hour of inactivity. This is a rare feature that will also save you additional money in energy costs.

If you are concerned about energy savings, your carbon footprint or your impact on the environment, you should consider looking into the Banner American Easy-Lam Green found here.