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Laminator adhesive buildup: when to use a Fellowes cleaning card

Pouch laminators can accumulate glue residue. Fellowes recommends passing the model-appropriate cleaning card through at regular intervals; do not scrape or open a hot machine.

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Fellowes' FAQ explains that small amounts of pouch adhesive can remain in a laminator and eventually contribute to jams or smoke. Use a designated cleaning card only when the machine's manual allows it; the schedule is not universal for other brands.

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Identify the laminator model and consult its manual for whether and how a cleaning card is supported.
Use a purpose-made card supplied or approved for the relevant Fellowes model. Never improvise with metal objects, loose cloth or arbitrary sheets.
Follow the maker's specified machine setting and card feeding direction. Do not put hands into the feed opening while the machine is hot.
Fellowes' FAQ suggests a card at startup, after roughly 20 laminations and at the end of a session for the relevant models; defer to your exact manual.
Use approved pouch thickness and feed orientation to minimize jams and adhesive leakage. Do not wipe a hot roller with a wet cloth.
Stop operation if smoke, unusual odor or a jam develops; disconnect power and allow safe cooling. Seek manufacturer support instead of forced disassembly.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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