Transparent Tape has a glossy finish, while Scotch® Magic™ Tape is frosty on the roll, but invisible on paper making it perfect for writing on in pen or pencil.

No. While all of our clear tapes are available in snail dispensers, they are not all available in refill rolls.

Scotch® Magic™ Tape, Double Sided Tape, and Transparent Tape are all available on 3” cores.

No! The glitter in Glitter Tape bonded to the surface of the tape, so it won’t shake off and make a mess.

Washi Tape comes in a variety of colors and patterns, making it ideal for decorating, crafting and adding personality to projects. The paper backing makes it easy to tear and it can be written on in pen or pencil.

Check out our Shipping and Moving and Storage pages to learn everything you need to transport items safely and securely.

Storing in damp areas is risky, but there are a few things you can do to prevent/minimize damage. Plastic or metal storage items like vacuum sealed bags, rubber containers and metal frame shelving are preferable to cardboard or wood.

Scotch® Packaging Tapes will withstand a moderate amount of moisture for a short period, but they are not designed to hold through prolonged exposure to weather.

Because they use particularly strong adhesives, packaging tapes may leave residue when removed. You may be better off with masking tape

1: Remove the old tape core. Place the new roll of tape on the large roller and press all the way down. Make sure that the when you unroll the tape the sticky side is facing down. 2: Pull the tape over the guide bar – near the handle – and under the second, smaller roller. Some packaging tape dispensers have a spring loaded bar here. If so, hold it back so that you can easily pass the tape through. 3: Pull the tape against the serrated edge. 4: Tape away!

No. The color of the tape has no meaning. The most common colors for packaging tapes are clear, off white, and tan. Many are transparent after they are applied so writing can be visible, such as mailing labels.

First, unplug the device. With the pouch release lever held down, try gently pulling the pouch back out of the laminator. Do not pull the pouch through the machine. If this doesn’t work, please call the 3M Laminating Help Line at 1-800-772-4337 or contact us online.

You’ll get the best results when you give the laminating machine the time it requires to warm up. (From one minute to less than six minutes, depending on the model. Please refer to the instructions for your specific model).

With Scotch™ Thermal Laminating Pouches - letter, legal, and menu size use 3mil heat setting. For most other smaller thermal pouch sizes, use the 5 or 6 mil setting. If in doubt, start with a lower heat setting and work your way up if laminating quality is not good.

Yes! Laminating smaller items together is a great way to save time. Here’s how:
Step 1: Place items—such as flash cards, ID cards or recipes—into one Thermal Pouch. Place items in the Pouch with minimum of ½ inch of space between them to allow room for trimming items upon completion.
Step 2: Send the Thermal Pouch through the Thermal Laminator, sealed edge first, then allow it to cool on a flat surface.
Step 3: Hand trim around the thermal laminated items. Scotch™ Thermal Laminating Pouches completely seal around your document, meaning there are no air pockets or gaps when you trim.
NEVER cut a pouch before laminating or it will jam inside the machine.
NEVER laminate Social Security cards, or one-of-a-kind items that cannot be replaced.

No. NEVER cut a pouch before laminating or it will jam inside the machine.

For best results, use Scotch™ Thermal Laminating Pouches in your thermal laminating machine.
• Model TL901: 3 mil, 5 mil pouches up to 9” wide
• Model TL902: 3 mil, 5 mil pouches up to 9” wide
• Model PRO TL906: 3 mil, 5 mil pouches up to 9” wide
• Model TL1302: 3 mil, 5 mil, 6 mil pouches up to 12.3” wide
• Model PRO TL1306: 3 mil, 5 mil, 6 mil pouches up to 12.3” wide

Yes! Always laminate your Thermal Pouch first, let it cool, and then trim.

Yes! That’s one of the beauties of laminating. In fact dry erase markers work great – they’re easy to wipe off so laminated items can be used repeatedly.

No. Items not intended for use with any laminator include: currency, Social Security cards, stamps, credit cards, or cards with a magnetic strip. Some of these items incorporate important authentication features that are hampered by lamination.

Also, do not laminate sharp objects, unheatable plastic, historically significant papers or one-of-a-kind items.