GBC Ultima 65 A1 Heavy Duty Roll Laminator: 42.5 - 75 Micron Film, 10-Minute Warm-up, Superfast Speed

GBC Ultima 65 A1 Roll Laminator for Education, Print Shops and High Volume Use

The GBC Ultima 65 is a wide-format roll laminator designed for education, in-house print shops, commercial printers and demanding high-volume environments. It is ideal for laminating A1 posters, class photos, classroom displays, teaching resources, signs, notices, presentation materials and printed media up to 685 mm wide.

This A1 roll laminator uses compatible GBC laminating film rolls up to 75 micron per side and supports both EZLoad® film technology and Standard load film. With AutoSpeed, a pivoting table, heat shield, one-touch control panel, AutoGrip shafts for standard film, ready/wait visual and audible signals, rear stop button and inbuilt manual film cutter, it is a practical choice for busy users who need wide-format lamination with simple film loading and consistent results.

Key Features

• A1 roll laminator for education, print shops and high-volume environments
• Laminates documents, posters and printed materials up to 685 mm wide
• Suitable for A1 format and all sizes up to A1
• Uses compatible GBC laminating film rolls up to 75 micron per side
• Supports EZLoad® film technology and Standard load film
• EZLoad film rolls are easy to mount correctly, helping reduce the chance of film wraps
• AutoGrip shafts make it simpler to remove and add standard film
• AutoSpeed helps ensure quality lamination and removes guesswork over speed selection
• Pivoting table and heat shield provide easier access when changing film without needing to remove the table
• Easy-to-use one-touch control panel with large Run, Stop and Reverse buttons
• Ready and Wait visual and audible signals alert the operator to laminator readiness
• Additional stop button on the back of the machine allows the user to view output and stop the machine easily
• Removable shaft hooks reduce the chance of common film wraps and provide storage for AutoGrip shafts
• Inbuilt manual film cutter
• Uses 25 mm core film rolls
• Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty

Best For

The GBC Ultima 65 is best suited to schools, colleges, universities, in-house print shops, commercial printers and busy departments that need regular wide-format roll lamination. It is a good choice for A1 posters, class photos, teaching resources, signage, displays, presentation materials and everyday print finishing where ease of loading and consistent output are important.

What Film Thickness Can It Use?

This machine uses compatible GBC laminating film rolls up to 75 micron per side. It supports a maximum feed width of 685 mm, making it suitable for A1 format and smaller sizes. For compatible supplies, use GBC laminating film rolls.

Important Laminating Advice

The GBC Ultima 65 is a roll laminator and must be used with compatible GBC laminating film rolls. It is not designed for standard laminating pouches or pouch carriers.

Because this machine laminates from roll film, it is well suited to A1 posters, class photos, classroom displays, signage, printed media and other large-format materials up to 685 mm wide. Use the correct film type, roll core size and feed method for the material being laminated.

When using Standard Film, AutoGrip shafts help make film loading simpler. When using EZLoad film, the roll design helps ensure the film is mounted correctly, reducing the risk of film wraps and loading errors.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GBC Ultima 65 suitable for schools and education?

Yes. The GBC Ultima 65 is a popular choice for education and is suitable for schools, colleges and universities that need to laminate A1 posters, class photos, classroom displays, teaching resources, signs and presentation materials. For other education-focused options, view our school laminators.

Is it suitable for print shop or commercial use?

Yes. The GBC Ultima 65 is designed for demanding, high-volume environments such as in-house print shops and commercial printers. For more specialist options, view our professional laminators or roll laminators.

Does this laminator use standard laminating pouches?

No. The GBC Ultima 65 is a roll laminator and uses compatible GBC laminating film rolls, not standard laminating pouches.

What film thickness does it accept?

The GBC Ultima 65 accepts compatible laminating film rolls up to 75 micron per side.

What width can it laminate?

The GBC Ultima 65 has a maximum 685 mm feed width, making it suitable for A1 format and all sizes up to A1.

Can it use EZLoad film?

Yes. The GBC Ultima 65 supports EZLoad® film technology as well as Standard load film. EZLoad film rolls are designed to be easy to mount correctly, helping reduce the chance of film wraps.

Does it need a pouch carrier?

No. The GBC Ultima 65 uses roll film and is not designed for standard laminating pouches or pouch carriers. Use compatible GBC laminating film rolls and the correct loading method for the film type being used.