Icon/Phone 0 Home / Articles / Laminating Articles / Laminating Machines / When to Use a Laminator’s Cold Setting When to Use a Laminator’s Cold Setting Written by: Diana A. Topics: Laminating Share this: Why is there a cold setting on a thermal pouch laminator? Good question. Technically, when using a cold pouch, you don’t need a machine. You can seal a document with your hand, a ruler or credit card. At the same time, a laminating machine distributes more pressure, more evenly. That’s where the cold setting on your machine comes in handy. Why buy a pressure-sensitive pouch if it’s going to run through a pouch laminator, anyway? Another good question. Some documents are heat-sensitive and risk being damaged when entering a thermal machine. These may include aging photos, a hand-written family recipe or ultrasound image. In summary, your hot setting works great for everyday documents, but for special pictures and documents, we recommend keeping it cold. Shop Laminating Pouches Share this: Related Articles Foton 30 in Healthcare Laminating Ideas for Teaching at Home Roll laminators and the Foton 30 make a great team! Factors to Consider When Choosing a Laminator Common Questions About the GBC Foton 30 Laminator View All Related Articles Account Services My Account Track Order Corporate Account Tax Exempt Information Service & Support Return Policy Shipping Information FAQs Place Service Request Contact Service & Support About GBC About GBC Visit accobrands.com Sitemap SEAL Graphics Connect Contact GBC Newsroom Sign Up for Savings and Tips * Opt-in for Communication Submit Thank you for signing up to receive our emails. View our privacy notice Facebook icon Twitter icon YouTube icon LinkedIn icon Instagram icon ©2021 GBC, a division of ACCO Brands. Privacy Notice Cookie Notice Legal Notice Manage My Data ACCO Brands Careers We use cookies to improve our site. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies. For full details, see our Cookie Notice where you can also manage your cookie preferences. OKCookie Preferences