Laminator will not heat up - Fellowes JL 125 Laminating Machine, 12-1/2 Entry, 2 - 5215801

There could be a few possible reasons why your Scotch laminator has stopped heating up. Here are some things you can check:

1. Power supply: Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the laminator. If it is plugged into a power strip, try plugging it directly into the wall outlet to eliminate any potential issues with the power strip.
2. Overheating protection: Many laminators have an automatic shut-off feature that kicks in when the machine gets too hot. Wait for the laminator to cool down and try turning it on again.
3. Thermal fuse: The laminator may have a thermal fuse that has blown due to overheating. This fuse is designed to cut off the power to the heating element if the temperature exceeds a certain level. If this is the case, you will need to replace the fuse.
4. Heating element: The heating element itself may have failed. This is less likely than the other possibilities, but it is still a potential issue. If this is the case, you will need to replace the heating element.

If you have tried the above steps and are still having issues with your laminator, it may be best to contact the manufacturer or a professional repair service for further assistance

Maybe it just doesn't heat up to a needed temp

Ordinarily, laminators have speed controls to allow the laminated substrate to get hotter.

well it sounds like you may have cut a wire or pull one somewhere. i would go ahead and take it apart carefully and check everything. may have unplugged something hopfully! let me know whwat happens!

This is just rediculous. Where's the friggin answer?
Mine won't even come on. JUNK!

Each heat shoe has a small thermal fuse, if either fuse is blown, the laminator keypanel will not operate. 99% fix everytime, just follow the wires from each heat shoe (right side of laminator) cover off. Ohm each set of wires and look for an open circuit. replace fuse (TCO) and it will work everytime......Westco Laminating Service 405-324-6092.

Hot laminators are the most common types of laminators. They use heat (220 to 300 degrees F) to apply the lamination. Hot laminators provide a better quality lamination that is more resistant to wear and tear. This is the preferred method of lamination for materials that are not effected by heat.

Cold laminators use pressure sensitive adhesives to bind the lamination film when the material being laminated is sensitive to heat. Certain inks in standard ink jet printers are known to have the ink melt in the machine. There are other types of printers that use heat sensitive paper. For these types of applications the cold laminator is the best choice.

We have an old Fellowes laminator which won't heat up. It shows the red light on permanently. What do you recommend?
thank Tracey