The pros:

• The NR-1201 can accept laminating pouches that range from 3 to 10 mils in thickness. (A mil is equivalent to 1/1000th of an inch.) The thicker the pouch, the more sturdy your document will be. The machine is compatible with both hot and pressure-sensitive pouches.

• This device is capable of performing both hot and cold lamination. Choosing which temperature setting you should use is easy - just press the appropriate button for the type of pouch you're using.

• This machine has a feed opening that is 12 inches wide. You will be able to laminate both letter- and legal-sized documents, as well as smaller items such as ID badges and index cards.

• One of this machine's best features is the numbers of rollers it has. The NR-1201 has an incredible four rollers so your items will be perfectly laminated and completely free from imperfections such as heat marks, bubbles, and wrinkles.

• The NR-1201 warms up very quickly. Once you switch it on, it will be ready for use in just two or three minutes. Lamination is also pretty fast as the device is capable of laminating up to 1.3 feet of material in just a minute.

• If looks matter, you'll be glad to learn that the NR-1201 is sleek and eye-catching. It won't take up very much room in your office either.
• This laminator has a limited one-year warranty. It's also reasonably priced.

The cons:

• The NR-1201 lacks an automatic shut-off feature. This will make it more prone to overheating, so make sure you shut the machine off as soon as you're done with it. Doing so will also reduce the risk of injury and fire.

• This laminator does not have a reverse mode so you'll need to be careful when using it so it doesn't become jammed. Resolving a jam will probably be difficult due to the lack of this feature.

Conclusion:

The Royal Sovereign NR-1201 is a very solid laminator that would be good for office use. It's capable of working with lots of different pouches, plus it runs both hot and cold and warms up very quickly. Plus, it can laminate a variety of different items as long as they're less than 12 inches wide. If you do purchase this laminator, just be careful when using it so you don't wind up with a jammed pouch. And be sure to shut it off after use so you don't burn out the motor. If you follow those two guidelines, you'll find that this is a good machine for everyday lamination in your busy workplace.