Fellowes Jupiter 125 - laminator - pouch
$579.99
$329.99
Mfg # 5746301
CDW # 7547624
| UNSPSC 44122000
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The Fellowes Jupiter 125 Thermal Laminator Machine enables the user to quickly laminate cold and hot pouches that are up to 10 mil thick. This 6-roller system operates at a speed of up to 55 inches per minute. It has a pouch tracking feature that prevents jamming by automatically reversing after the detection of misfeeds.
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Rated 5 out of
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PUPPYDOG from
Great Laminator
I love this laminator, it is very easy to use, no problems with jamming or anything else. It laminates really well, no bubbles at all. As a teacher, I laminate a lot of things, and it was so fasrt to laminate regular paper, card stock, anything I have used for my class. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
quarterhorse64 from
Jupiter 125
This laminator is a beast, but compact for the size. It heats up quickly and I like the fact that if the pouch jams it will automatically unjam itself.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pamh from
quiet and quick
This unit replaces an older version of this laminator. It is much quieter and quicker, at a good price point!
Date published: 2021-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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Traumamomma from
Quality Laminating
This laminator is so easy to use! It's fast to heat up and has no problem with big quantity projects. What a gem to help make our training documents easy to laminate and accessible to staff. Colored documents maintain their true colors and look great after being laminated too. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AccountingClerk from
Great for Office Use- with beginners in mind
We use this laminator in an office of about 120 employees. Some employees do not know how to work a laminator let alone a copier or shredder. I placed this laminator in our copy room with a sign that says to come get me for instructions on how to use the laminator if needed. I give a quick run down of instructions like place the folded end in the machine or trim/cut the paper down before you laminate with space around each item for tags or labels so they can seal, etc. Employees have commented on how easy this machine is. In the past we've used the Venus 2 and the Jupiter 2. These older machines have lasted 10+ years. This new Jupiter machine is right up there with them. I expect to get 10+ years out of it. A few differences I've noticed- It doesn't take forever for the machine to 'cool off' after you turn it off, no more lingering noise when your done. It's also much easier to switch between hot and cold laminating which in past models, this has been a struggle to figure out how to switch it back to 'hot' after an accidental button push. I also like the clean white look over black or silver and that Fellowes has added handles grooves on the sides for easy carrying when you need to relocate the machine for special projects. The only thing that can make this laminator even better is if there was a cord wrap area for the power cord so if you didn't have a designated area and had to store the laminator when not in use, it would keep the power cord nice and tight. We currently use a Velcro strap to keep the cord bundled if we need to store it. Overall, it is an easy machine that I expect to last for several years! Great investment for any office. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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CPS1Librarian from
Very nice laminator!
I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. This is a great laminator for home or office use. It warms up quickly and laminates fast. I like that it automatically detects how thick the medium is and adjusts speed accordingly to provide uniform lamination. Great product!
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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SLPteach from
Laminator for the Ages
This is the best laminator that I have used in my teaching career. It is sturdy, efficient and heats up before my first sip of coffee is gone! What more can I ask?!! "I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbaised review."
Date published: 2024-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FoxyRoxy from
Jupiter 125 review
After using the LX Series Jupiter 125 Laminator, I have nothing but good things to say. The one thing that I really liked was the feature which allowed it to auto reverse when it jammed. This was wonderful as was the short warm up time. I will definitely be able to use this within my classroom. "I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review."
Date published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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BellaAngel from
A fantastic laminator
This laminator heats up quickly, does an excellent job laminating, and is very good looking. Does not look like the laminators of old. A very nice addition to home or office. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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Dluxmom from
Fantastically easy and fast laminator
This laminator set up,heated up ,and was ready to go in under 2 minutes after I unpacked it. The slot size will accommodate small photo pockets up to standard pages. It works quickly and quietly. My dog didn’t even react whe it started working. I was able to laminate 25 copies of charts for my students to use when writing in under 15 minutes. This is the best laminator I’veused in my 30+ years of teaching. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
2ndGradeTeacher from
Great Laminator
I tested this laminator in my classroom and invited fellow teachers to try it out. We were impressed at how easy it was to use. It heats up quickly and the sheet goes through quickly as well. I tried both the 3 mil and 5 mil sheets. I haven't ordered larger sheets yet, but I plan to do so soon so I can laminate small posters. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NightFire from
A solid performer
I have 5 laminators and will compare the Jupiter to the Venus 2 125, which I bought for my office about 5 years ago. I’ll organize my review to show performance results first and then aesthetics/user interface. The Jupiter is new and the Venus 2 has laminated thousands of pages.
Based on the manual and the spec page, both machines are rated for up to 10 mil. I don’t keep pouches larger than 5 mil, so I couldn’t test thicker than 5 mil. I only do hot laminating, though both are also rated for cold laminating.
I ran the same tests several times over 4 days, laminating a total of 56 pages on each machine. Each one did 28 3 mil and 28 5 mil. I used Fellowes brand pouches. I cleaned the rollers every 20 pages and at the end of each day, I used a clean piece of 110 lb cardstock to clean the rollers, which is the recommended interval to run a cleaning sheet.
On day 1, I ran 7 sheets, on days 2 & 3 I ran 14 pages and on day 4 I ran 21 pages, that’s for each machine.
I did a total of 8 runs, each run was a single page to get a single page speed test and then 6 pages in a row to get inches per minute, I averaged results from each run. The average times are +/- 2 seconds from the high and low times. I removed power and allowed the machines to fully cool down between each run.
Warmup times for 10 mil*: Jupiter – 1:09 minute, Venus 2 – 1:10 minute. *The Jupiter has a single ready light, the Venus has a ready light for each pouch thickness (3, 4, 5, 7, 10). For the Venus, 3 mil was ready in 30 seconds, 5 mil was ready in 40 seconds.
Feed speed for a single page: Jupiter - 15 seconds. Venus 2 - 14 seconds.
Inches per minute: Jupiter – 60 inches per minute. Venus 2 – 62 inches per minute.
Quality of laminated page: All pages had secure bonds that I was not able to peel apart.
Jams: No jams for either
Neither the Jupiter or Venus 2 have a feeding tray, that makes it a little difficult to load pages. In general, laminators do not have feeding trays. It takes a few pages to get used to loading them without needing to back the page out and try again. I had no issues with loading the Jupiter, but I have a lot of experience with the Venus, which is nearly identical. Cheaper laminators will simply jam if they aren’t loaded right, the Jupiter and Venus 2 do not jam when that happens, they simply stop and you back the page out and put it back in.
The power button on the Jupiter fully turns it off, the Venus requires flipping the switch on the back to fully turn it off.
Both have touch sensitive buttons, the Jupiter’s buttons are slightly sunk in, which makes it much easier to operate without looking at it. The Venus 2 buttons are completely smooth and you cannot feel when you touch one.
Cleaning the rollers is important, the pouches will leave glue residue on the rollers, if it’s not cleaned up it will mar pages and if it builds up enough, it will damage the laminator. The Jupiter has a reminder light to clean the rollers, the Venus 2 does not have a reminder. The reminder will automatically turn off if you use the Fellowes cleaning sheets, but you can also manually turn it off. I’ve always used card stock for regular roller cleaning and use a Fellowes cleaning sheet every 100 laminates. There is a different feel to the cleaning sheets, when compared to new card stock, I’m not sure if that makes a difference.
My final impressions: I would recommend the Jupiter to anyone looking at this class of laminator. Based on the feel and build quality, I would be confident that it would last for years in a home office with moderate laminating needs. Keep in mind that’s it’s large and heavy, it’s not something you just put in a drawer and take out when you need it, I have a wall shelf system dedicated to printing, binding and laminating. It’s about 1 ½ times wider than my color laser printer (HP MFP M479fdw).
I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MimiG from
Top-Notch Performance: Fellowes Jupiter 125 Laminator
The Fellowes Jupiter 125 Laminator is an absolute game-changer! This laminator has made my life so much easier. The pouch starter kit included is a fantastic bonus. It heats up quickly and laminates efficiently without any jams or issues. The A3 size capability is perfect for laminating larger documents and posters. The build quality feels sturdy and durable, making it a reliable addition to any office or home workspace. I highly recommend the Fellowes Jupiter 125 Laminator to anyone in need of high-quality laminating performance. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Resa77 from
Awesome laminator
This is a great,wonderful laminator. I love it. I had to get use to allowing the sheets to go through. I wanted to push it through but it took and wow what a beautiful laminating sheet that came out. I’m glad to have this. I have cold or hot lamination as well. The lamination is so crisp and professional looking. It’s top of the line lamination from this Jupiter 125. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
suggabare from
It is the BEST laminator it ever used!!!
I was so happy when I received my Jupiter™ 125 Laminator with Pouch Starter Kit. I was so excited I immediately warmed it up which took no time at all and began laminating all my work that I have been putting off. It worked so well that I told the other teachers and staff about how terrific it was. It now sits in our teachers workroom where all the primary grade teachers are able to utilize it. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Thank you so much!
Date published: 2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Crisnut from
Better than Scotch
Love this laminator!!!! The Jupiter 125 is the ultimate laminator with its quick warm-up and quick speed. As an elementary teacher, I laminate often. This laminator impressed me from the start. The speed is impressive when compared to the Scotch laminator. Works well with 3 and 5ml pouches. This is my new go-to. It is heavier and more bulky than your average home/portable laminator, but it appears to be better quality. Highly recommend! **I received this product free and exchange from my honest and unbiased review.**
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bsuzy from
Major Time Saver
I received this laminator a week ago. It surprised me how hefty it was, but I suppose that is due to its high quality material. I am a teacher, and have used this several times in the last week. It is literally ready to go - just plug it in and turn it on. It heats up quickly (the 60 second estimate is not an exaggeration!), runs through & cools down quickly. The 4 stars for ease of use is because it you do have to be fairly precise when putting the item in, or it will spit it back out. I'm sure I will not lose any materials to jams anymore! Once I got the feel of it, all went smoothly. I have laminated paper & cardstock, and both the 3 mil & 5mil pouches. All worked wonderfully! Because of the quick heat and cool times, I don't feel I have to get a bunch of things ready before I can laminate - I just do it as I need it. * I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Title1Educator from
Best laminator ever!!!
I've had other laminators over the years as an educator but I must say the Jupiter 125 laminator is the best one. It heated up quickly and I didn't need to run my item through twice. Also, I had no problems with it jamming and scrunching up my resources. It is very durable and is my number 1 aid in my classroom to make lasting resources for my students to use over and over. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sara from
Awesome Job!
Really like this laminator!. It was literally ready to use after a minute and did a great job of laminating. I used it with both paper and to protect some pictures. It handled the different thicknesses without issue. It was also very easy to use. I recieved this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TerriJH from
Love this Laminator!
I am a middle school teacher and in order to insure that things last in my classroom, lamination is a must. So when I heard about the laminator, I jumped at the chance at trying it out. I received the laminator (packaged with great care) and it included two sets of pouches (one for 3 mil and one for 5 mil) to use with the device. Upon turning it on, I was super impressed with how quickly it heated up (within a minute) and how easy it was to use. I also love the fact that it has an auto-reverse since the second time I used it I had to use the anti-jamming feature and it worked perfectly! I also really like that it can be used for hot and cold lamination - which is a great feature in and of itself. I would highly recommend this to anyone at a school or office that uses lamination. It has been a great addition to my classroom. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Katelynn from
Overall Not Impressed
I am a teacher and do a lot of laminating. I was hopeful that this laminator would be quick and easy; however, I found that it actually took me much longer to complete my projects. I like the auto reverse feature in case something is not aligned correctly; however, every single page I send through reverses back out and I have to start it again. I am also finding many of my pages are not as sealed as they should be. I would like to see a laminator with a tray in the front to lay the pouch on as it goes into the machine so that the items inside the pouch do not slide.
Date published: 2024-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
3rdgradeteacher from
Cadillac of laminators
This laminator is amazing! The time for it to heat up was so quick. The time that it took to laminate one sheet was so quick. I couldn't believe it. I could laminate 3 sheets in the time it took for my old laminator to laminate one sheet. It was so quiet and shut off automatically. I am very pleased with this product. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00