This is a very simple machine to use for laminating documents. Just put the paper in the proper plastic pocket, drag the set into the slot in front, and all spring about thirty seconds later from the rear of the laminator. Preheating thereof requires a few minutes. I tried several types of documents, without any problems for normal thickness sheets or index cards. It should not be too thick because there is a risk of jamming, or see the plasticising out completely warped. Avoid too, the materials 'live' kind of fresh flowers because they tend to melt with the plastic bag when passing through the laminator. Jams are released easily, simply lowering a small lever (that must not forget to return to its original position after stripping) A few minor complaints: The French translation of the manual is poor There are only two plastic bags for testing The laminator is not very fast if you have many documents Laminating