Brother Backster LX-570 Multi-Finisher Laminator

by Brother

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.2 x 6 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004Y87T
• Item model number: LX-570
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,743 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #2 in Office Products > Office Electronics > Printer Supplies > Printer Finishers & Staplers > Printer Finishers
  • #79 in Office Products > Office Electronics > Presentation Products > Laminators
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For work or play, the Brother Backster LX-570 multifinisher has hundredsof possible applications. It doesn't require any special pouches or powersources, and the processes are all cold finish, so there is no danger ofburning yourself or your items. There is no limit to the length of the itemyou can process, and the maximum width is 5 inches, making this aperfect machine for scrapbookers, retail locations, and schools. TheBackster can apply finishes to one side or both, and the finishes rangefrom simple adhesive sheets to magnetic panels. Laminate one side and youhave an instant sticker, or, finish both sides to protect your item fromthe elements. Photos, awards, ribbons, to-do lists, and price sheets arejust a few of the possibilities.

Manual operation means that no batteries are required, and its 2.5-poundtotal weight makes it easily portable. A built-in cutter with replaceableblades is included, as is a starter cartridge of adhesive film. Themanufacturer provides a one-year warranty on parts and service.

Product Description

Make stickers or magnets, protect photos, enhance your scrapbooks... endless uses for the Brother Backster Laminator! Apply adhesive, laminate or magnetic backing on virtually anything! No heat, no battery and no electricity so it's safe to use anywhere, anytime and by anyone... even the kids! Turn your item through the unit and the special finish is applied, just like that! Handles items up to 5" wide and any length up to banner size, ideal for photo albums, signs, recipe cards, crafts and more. For home, school or business: Set includes five 5 x 18" repositionable adhesive-only cartridges, four permanent adhesive-only cartridges and one double-sided laminate cartridge; Additional cartridges can be found at any craft store; Safe, easy and fast manual operation; Uses all acid-free adhesives that won't damage treasured photos. Portable 8 3/4 x 8 x 5 3/4"h. size. Weighs just 2 lbs.; Get yours today! Brother Backster Laminator

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely POOR Quality laminates, June 28, 2006

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Pauloha - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother Backster LX-570 Multi-Finisher Laminator (Office Product)

I would be very wary of the positive reviews on this product. I find it hard to believe that such a piece of garbage could be thought of so highly. First off, you must hold the top down to get the item being laminated through the machine. This would be a minor inconvenience if this was the only problem. The really bad news is that the laminate bubbles horribly, and it is hazy rather than clear. How anyone would use this for photos is beyond me. Next, the magnetic backing doesn't stick at all to whatever your laminating. It just falls right off. There is absolutely nothing worthwhile about this piece of junk. I bought this based on the reviews of the others here. Shame on them for misleading people in this way. If you want to use this as an arts and crafts type of toy for pre-kindergarteners, maybe. For serious use, never. Spend the extra money and get a quality heat laminating machine.

67 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of uses!, March 19, 2001

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Karen Donahue (Clinton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother Backster LX-570 Multi-Finisher Laminator (Office Product)

I bought this little multi-finisher to apply adhesive to photos and other items for my scrapbooks. I have since come up with all different uses. There are 5 different cartridges and I use them all. I've made magnets out of photos, special stickers for my children's school projects and I've laminated all my recipe cards. This little machine uses no heat, no electricity and no batteries. It is so easy! The cartridges snap in without difficulty. I love this machine. I've purchased a few of them as gifts for friends.

52 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the Kids!, May 3, 2001

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"kamom" (Bridgewater, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother Backster LX-570 Multi-Finisher Laminator (Office Product)

My kids love crafts and this little Backster has been a wonderful addition to our craft project collection. In the past, their paper projects have been thrown out after awhile because the edges get frayed or the entire item gets torn. Not anymore! They simply laminate their finished project and we can keep it forever! The machine is also a great size - very small -so storage is not a problem either. If you have kids who enjoy crafts or photography, you need the Backster!