--- product_id: 58042911 title: "GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L, 12 Inch, 1 Min Warm-Up, 3-10 Mil, with 50 EZUse Laminating Pouches (1703098F)" brand: "gbc" price: "VT147222" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Gbc" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58042911-gbc-thermal-laminator-machine-fusion-7000l-12-inch-1-min store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 1 min warm-up speed 12-inch laminating width 6 rollers for wrinkle-free finish GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L, 12 Inch, 1 Min Warm-Up, 3-10 Mil, with 50 EZUse Laminating Pouches (1703098F) **Brand:** gbc **Price:** VT147222 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power through projects with pro-grade speed and precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L, 12 Inch, 1 Min Warm-Up, 3-10 Mil, with 50 EZUse Laminating Pouches (1703098F) by gbc - **How much does it cost?** VT147222 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58042911-gbc-thermal-laminator-machine-fusion-7000l-12-inch-1-min) ## Best For - gbc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gbc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous 12-Inch Width:** Handle a wide variety of projects with ample margin for error and versatility. - • **Lightning-Fast Warm-Up:** Start laminating in just 60 seconds—no downtime, no delays. - • **Smooth, Professional Finish:** 6 precision rollers ensure wrinkle-free, flawless lamination every time. - • **Bonus EZUse Pouches & Warranty:** Includes 50 premium pouches that cut processing time by 22%, backed by a 3-year warranty. - • **Smart Auto Thickness Detection:** Automatically adjusts settings for perfect seals on 3-10 mil pouches. ## Overview The GBC Fusion 7000L Thermal Laminator is a high-performance, 12-inch wide laminator designed for busy offices and heavy use. It heats up in just 1 minute and laminates at 55 inches per minute, delivering up to 45 documents in 10 minutes. Featuring 6 rollers for smooth, wrinkle-free results and advanced auto pouch thickness detection, it supports 3 to 10 mil pouches. The package includes 50 EZUse Premium Speed Pouches that reduce processing time by 22%, plus a 3-year warranty for peace of mind. ## Description GBC Fusion 7000L Laminator will exceed expectations in quality, speed and ease of use. Our laminators are best in class and will keep up with all of your projects. Perfect for busy offices with heavy laminating needs. Warms up in just 1 minute, allowing you to get started on projects right away. Laminate up to 45 documents in 10 minutes, with 55" per minute laminating speed. The 12" laminating width allows for greater speed and variety on projects, and is compatible with any 3, 5, 7 and 10 mil pouches. With 6 rollers, projects will be smooth and wrinkle-free. Auto pouch thickness detection identifies the mil thickness of your pouch and document. Comes with a 3 year warranty and 50 EZUse Premium Speed Pouches, which seal on the longer side to reduce processing time by 22%. Lamination is simple with touch button interface and feed guides for quick adjustments. Auto jam detection and motorized reverse quickly clear errors. Also includes auto shut off and cold lamination setting. Review: Great Laminator! - Swingline GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L ~ I'm not sure why this laminator had so many negative reviews. Maybe the only people leaving reviews were the ones who were frustrated and had a negative experience. I purchased this laminator for $126.37. I received a special price for purchasing a used, but like new product. Despite this... I haven't had any issues. The price for the same laminator on desertcart (new) is $286 at the time of writing this review. I was very impressed with this machine. I purchased based on a few factors. I researched prior to purchase and learned the more rollers the better. This one has six. The laminator warms up in 1 minute. No need to find something else to do while waiting for it to warm up!!! Also, laminating speed was a factor. All these things make the lamination process smooth. As a side note, I purchased another laminator for comparison... it was cheaper and I wanted to see if you could get the same results from a cheaper model. Warm up time for my comparison laminator was 4 minutes. So, you have to find something to do while you wait. Then, when I was laminating, the slot available to feed the sheet was exactly the same and therefore there was no room for error. In other words, on the Swingline GBC, you have 12 inches, but the comparison laminator, only had 9. I used the Swingline GBC first, since it arrived first. It was awesome. I was able to complete all my project in very little time. When the comparison laminator arrived, I tested it. Basically, the problem I had was that the sheets that come with both laminators are the size for printer paper, which is what I wanted and need, but when I put it through the comparison laminator, it was exactly the slot size, and if there was the slightest angle in entering the pouch, then the laminator sheet would go off to the side and I feared that it would crinkle or jam or even just give a poor job. Luckily, even though one of my sheets badly veered to the side on the comparison laminator, it didn't wreck the lamination job. Still, I feel it is possible and could happen. I watched a video on the comparison laminator and there were errors with it, over time. I feel overall, the Swingline GBC will be better for me, because I won't have to be so very careful about lining the pouch up with very little error. The margin for error is so very small on the comparison laminator, which was a nine inch, versus the Swingline GBC 12 inch. So, the size option actually helps. Even though I may only laminate printer paper size, I like the bigger size laminator to give me the room for error. I feel it will virtually eliminate mistakes/jams. I prefer a margin of error. Also, another comparison that I really liked with the Swingline GBC vs. the comparison laminator was the speed. The comparison model was slower. I wouldn't mind it being slow (as much) if the warm up time was faster on the comparison model. The Swingline GBC was 1 minute warm up time and the comparison model was four minutes. The comparison laminator was smaller. So, that part I did like. The Swingline GBC is quite large. Also, for some reason on the comparison laminator, when I laminated a sheet of paper that had been folded the sheet came out laminated, but still bent and not completely straight where the paper had been folded. Review: Disappointed - I purchased this laminator because it was advertised as a commercial machine, but from the start, it didn’t live up to that claim. When it arrived, the packaging looked unusual — not like what you'd expect from a brand-new product — which made me wonder if it had been used or returned before. Right away, I had issues. The rear feeder wouldn't clip on properly, so I had to leave it off. Then, when I tried to laminate 10 mil sheets (as advertised), the machine repeatedly jammed or reversed halfway through the process, causing the sheets to get stuck inside. It was incredibly frustrating. Although the product claims to have an "auto jam" feature, it seemed like the machine caused more jams than it could fix. After a month of trying to make it work, I gave up and returned it to desertcart. I spent nearly $300 on this machine, expecting professional results, but ended up purchasing a less expensive laminator in hopes of better performance. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product. ## Features - HIGH PRODUCTIVITY – Our sleek, modern laminators are best in class and will keep up with all of your projects. Perfect for busy offices or any environment with heavy laminating needs. - LIGHTNING SPEED – Get more done in less time. Laminator warms up in just 1 minute for quick and easy use. Laminate up to 45 documents in 10 minutes, with 55" per minute laminating speed. - PROFESSIONAL RESULTS – With 6 rollers, projects remain smooth and wrinkle-free. The 12" laminating width allows greater speed and variety on projects. Compatible with any 3, 5, 7 and 10 mil pouches. - THICKNESS DETECTION – Advanced auto pouch thickness detection identifies the mil thickness of your pouch and document. It automatically adjusts to the optimal settings to create a perfect seal. - WARRANTY & POUCHES INCLUDED – Laminator comes with an industry best 3 year warranty and 50 letter size EZUse Premium Speed Pouches, which seal on the longer side to reduce processing time by 22%. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B074T4XV91 | | Best Sellers Rank | #95,419 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #86 in Office Presentation Laminators | | Brand | GBC | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (185) | | Date First Available | August 14, 2017 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 22 pounds | | Item model number | 1703098 | | Manufacturer | ACCO Brands | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1703098 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 26 x 8.7 x 12.6 inches | | Sheet Size | 12 Inches | | Size | 12" | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GBC - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 22 Pounds - **Sheet Size:** 12 Inches - **Warm Up Time:** 1 minute ## Images ![GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L, 12 Inch, 1 Min Warm-Up, 3-10 Mil, with 50 EZUse Laminating Pouches (1703098F) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KVmk0EusL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Laminator! *by C***9 on April 14, 2021* Swingline GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 7000L ~ I'm not sure why this laminator had so many negative reviews. Maybe the only people leaving reviews were the ones who were frustrated and had a negative experience. I purchased this laminator for $126.37. I received a special price for purchasing a used, but like new product. Despite this... I haven't had any issues. The price for the same laminator on Amazon (new) is $286 at the time of writing this review. I was very impressed with this machine. I purchased based on a few factors. I researched prior to purchase and learned the more rollers the better. This one has six. The laminator warms up in 1 minute. No need to find something else to do while waiting for it to warm up!!! Also, laminating speed was a factor. All these things make the lamination process smooth. As a side note, I purchased another laminator for comparison... it was cheaper and I wanted to see if you could get the same results from a cheaper model. Warm up time for my comparison laminator was 4 minutes. So, you have to find something to do while you wait. Then, when I was laminating, the slot available to feed the sheet was exactly the same and therefore there was no room for error. In other words, on the Swingline GBC, you have 12 inches, but the comparison laminator, only had 9. I used the Swingline GBC first, since it arrived first. It was awesome. I was able to complete all my project in very little time. When the comparison laminator arrived, I tested it. Basically, the problem I had was that the sheets that come with both laminators are the size for printer paper, which is what I wanted and need, but when I put it through the comparison laminator, it was exactly the slot size, and if there was the slightest angle in entering the pouch, then the laminator sheet would go off to the side and I feared that it would crinkle or jam or even just give a poor job. Luckily, even though one of my sheets badly veered to the side on the comparison laminator, it didn't wreck the lamination job. Still, I feel it is possible and could happen. I watched a video on the comparison laminator and there were errors with it, over time. I feel overall, the Swingline GBC will be better for me, because I won't have to be so very careful about lining the pouch up with very little error. The margin for error is so very small on the comparison laminator, which was a nine inch, versus the Swingline GBC 12 inch. So, the size option actually helps. Even though I may only laminate printer paper size, I like the bigger size laminator to give me the room for error. I feel it will virtually eliminate mistakes/jams. I prefer a margin of error. Also, another comparison that I really liked with the Swingline GBC vs. the comparison laminator was the speed. The comparison model was slower. I wouldn't mind it being slow (as much) if the warm up time was faster on the comparison model. The Swingline GBC was 1 minute warm up time and the comparison model was four minutes. The comparison laminator was smaller. So, that part I did like. The Swingline GBC is quite large. Also, for some reason on the comparison laminator, when I laminated a sheet of paper that had been folded the sheet came out laminated, but still bent and not completely straight where the paper had been folded. ### ⭐ Disappointed *by A***R on September 2, 2025* I purchased this laminator because it was advertised as a commercial machine, but from the start, it didn’t live up to that claim. When it arrived, the packaging looked unusual — not like what you'd expect from a brand-new product — which made me wonder if it had been used or returned before. Right away, I had issues. The rear feeder wouldn't clip on properly, so I had to leave it off. Then, when I tried to laminate 10 mil sheets (as advertised), the machine repeatedly jammed or reversed halfway through the process, causing the sheets to get stuck inside. It was incredibly frustrating. Although the product claims to have an "auto jam" feature, it seemed like the machine caused more jams than it could fix. After a month of trying to make it work, I gave up and returned it to Amazon. I spent nearly $300 on this machine, expecting professional results, but ended up purchasing a less expensive laminator in hopes of better performance. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super easy to use, Buy this one! *by A***R on October 5, 2018* I received the Swingline GBC Laminator Fusion 7000L today. It is a heavy unit. It seems to be a quality made product. I couldn't understand the minimal instructions so I just tuned it on. Seconds later it indicated it had warmed up. I placed my document in a pouch and fed it in. It is super quick. The finished product was beyond my expectations. It is what I had hoped for and it delivered. I whole heartedly recommend this product. P.S. 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