School finishing equipment

Laminators for Schools

Compare laminators for schools: a 27-inch hot poster laminator and a 25-inch cold school laminator, plus the film refill we stock. Use this guide to pick the best laminator for schools that finish 24-inch prints from an Education Graphics Poster Maker — not to replace our method guide on cold versus hot lamination.

Request school pricing 27″ hot laminator 25″ cold laminator

27″ hot · $1,850Thermal roll, 5 mil film, UL Listed

25″ cold · $2,300Pressure lamination, no warm-up

Film refill · $279.99Xyron XM2500 set

POs and TIPS #240804Same purchasing path as our printers

School laminators we sell

Only the products listed in our shop appear here, with the prices and specs shown on those pages. If a detail is not published, we leave it out rather than guess.

EGS 27 inch hot roll laminator for schools

Hot · thermal roll

EGS 27″ Hot Laminator

$1,850 as shown on the product page

A thermal roll laminator for school workrooms, media centers, and front offices. It seals posters, anchor charts, and signage up to 27″ wide.

Max film width	27″
Max film thickness	5 mil
Film core	1″
Temperature	Adjustable, digital readout
Speed	Variable speed motor
Safety	Electric reverse, automatic shutoff, wraparound prevention bar, motor key lock, UL Listed
Support	3-year warranty, free lifetime technical support
Shipping	Free standard shipping; ships within 24 hours of your PO

View the 27″ hot laminator

EGS 25 inch cold roll laminator for school posters and classroom prints

Cold · pressure roll

EGS 25″ Cold Laminator

$2,300

Protects posters, charts, and photo prints using pressure instead of heat, so colors stay true and prints are less likely to warp or bubble. No heating elements and no warm-up.

Width	25″ — handles full-size classroom posters and most large-format prints from a 24″ poster maker
Process	Pressure-based cold rollers; even, bubble-free lamination
Warm-up	None
Best for	Inkjet prints, photographs, vinyl, and other heat-sensitive materials
Use	Simple enough for staff to feed posters with no special training; jam-resistant feed
Purchasing	School purchase orders accepted

View the 25″ cold laminator

Which poster laminator width do you need?

A laminator has to be wider than the print. The listed school laminators fit posters up to 24 inches wide.

Print width versus laminator width

24″ packages: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the Z6 24-inch. Listed models fit posters up to 24 inches wide. Contact us for 36-inch lamination options.

Hot versus cold, in brief

Hot lamination uses heated rollers and thermal film to seal a print. The EGS 27″ machine lets staff set temperature on a digital readout and vary the speed, then reverse the motor if film wraps. It is UL Listed and includes automatic shutoff and a key lock for a shared workroom.

Cold lamination uses pressure, not heat. There is no warm-up and no heating element, which is why the EGS 25″ machine is the safer process for inkjet prints, photographs, vinyl, and anything heat-sensitive. Our product page notes that heat can shift pigment or dye inks and can bubble or curl some glossy or coated stocks.

That is the buying difference. For the full method explanation — film types, when each process is kinder to a print, and classroom examples — read Cold vs. Hot Lamination: Your Guide to Choosing the Best Method. This page does not repeat that guide.

Best laminator for schools, by use

Elementary or single-building workroom

If teachers print 24″ classroom posters, both machines cover the sheet. Schools that laminate classroom rules, word walls, and anchor charts for reuse often pick hot film for durability, or cold film when the prints are inkjet-heavy.

Hallways, PBIS, and all-year signage

Shared PBIS expectations, emergency procedures, and safety signage take more handling. The hot laminator’s 27″ width and 5 mil capacity are built for that duty cycle. Staff safety features (UL listing, shutoff, key lock, reverse) matter in a room many people share.

Art, photos, and specialty media

Student artwork, photographs, and vinyl are the cases our cold-laminator page calls out. There is no warm-up, so a media specialist can load a print and run it. See fine-arts night and science-fair templates for the kinds of pieces schools finish this way.

School laminator specs, side by side

Every cell below is taken from the live product pages. Unpublished details are omitted instead of guessed.

Detail	EGS 27″ Hot Laminator	EGS 25″ Cold Laminator	Xyron XM2500 refill
Price	$1,850	$2,300	$279.99 per set
Process	Hot / thermal roll	Cold / pressure roll	Cold film, two-sided
Width	27″ max film width	25″	Sized for XM2500 / listed compatible machines
Fits 24″ posters	Yes	Yes	Depends on the machine you load it into
Warm-up	Heated rollers; adjustable digital temperature	None	No heat
Safety / listing	UL Listed; reverse, shutoff, wraparound bar, key lock	No heating elements	Non-toxic, acid-free

Current prices from the shop

Visible listing prices, not estimated street pricing.

Scale is proportional to those three prices ($2,300 = 360px). Sources: the hot laminator, cold laminator, and Xyron refill pages.

Film and supplies

The 27″ hot laminator uses hot laminating film up to 27 inches wide and 5 mil thick on a 1-inch core — those limits are published on the product page. Call 1-877-891-8411 if you want film included with the machine.

The Xyron XM2500 laminate refill is a two-roll set of standard two-sided cold film listed for the Xyron 2500, CoolLam, and 3M or Scotch Brand cold laminators, at $279.99 per set.

Paper and ink for the printer itself are on the poster printer paper, ink, and laminate supplies page, including coated poster paper and heavyweight matte poster paper. Let prints dry fully before you laminate so ink does not smear under the film — that advice is also on the supplies page.

Pair it with a poster maker

Most schools buy a laminator alongside a printer so they can print and finish in-house. Compare Education Graphics Poster Maker packages (from $2,495) or pick a model on the models comparison page.

If you are still choosing a machine, use the how to choose a poster printer checklist or the 2026 buyer’s guide. For print cost after you own the printer, see about $1.30 to $2.84 per 24×36 poster versus $20 or more at a typical shop, and run the savings calculator on that page.

Need classroom artwork to feed through the laminator? Start with free poster templates, including growth mindset and lab safety.

School laminator FAQ

Which laminators do you sell for schools?

We currently list three laminating products: the EGS 27-inch hot roll laminator at $1,850, the EGS 25-inch cold roll laminator at $2,300, and the Xyron XM2500 standard laminate refill at $279.99 per set. The refill is listed for the Xyron 2500, CoolLam, and 3M or Scotch Brand cold laminators.

Should our school choose a hot or cold laminator?

The 27-inch hot laminator uses heated rollers and adjustable temperature to seal thermal film up to 5 mil thick. The 25-inch cold laminator uses pressure instead of heat, with no warm-up, and is the safer process for heat-sensitive inkjet prints, photographs, and vinyl. Read our cold versus hot lamination guide for the method comparison, then choose based on what you print most often.

Will these laminators handle 24-inch posters?

Yes. The 27-inch hot laminator and 25-inch cold laminator both accept film wider than a 24-inch print from our Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Z6 packages. Contact us for 36-inch lamination options.

What laminating film do we need?

The hot laminator uses hot laminating film up to 27 inches wide and 5 mil thick on a 1-inch core. The Xyron XM2500 refill is a two-roll set of standard two-sided cold film listed for the Xyron 2500, CoolLam, and 3M or Scotch Brand systems. Contact us if you need film with either school laminator.

Can we buy a school laminator with a purchase order or TIPS?

Yes. We accept school purchase orders, and Education Graphics is on TIPS contract #240804. The hot laminator ships within 24 hours of your PO and includes free standard shipping. Return terms for the hot laminator include a 14-day money-back guarantee on equipment returned in its original packaging.

What warranty comes with the 27-inch hot laminator?

The 27-inch hot laminator includes a 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

How much do the school laminators cost?

The EGS 27-inch hot laminator is $1,850. The EGS 25-inch cold laminator is $2,300. The Xyron XM2500 laminate refill is $279.99 per set. Volume discounts on film are available by phone.

Do we need a laminator if we already have a poster printer?

Not required, but many schools add one so hallway signs, PBIS posters, and anchor charts last the year instead of being reprinted each term. A laminator is the finishing companion to an in-house poster printer. You can include both in the same funding request or purchase order.