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Hi all:
First post...glad to be here!
I just modded  a new AL13P with the following new features:

Build a single sided thru hole PCB , 2" x 2.5" to add these laminator capabilities:
1) Thermal sensor failure protection
2) Speed control ( down to 1/12th) using multiple automatic fwd/rev passes suitable for synchronous AC motors.
3) Cool down function (push button) for rollers that over rides the heater.
4) No other mods required other than tightening the rollers as standard.
5) Under 2 hours including building the PCB kit.
6) Achieve 10mil traces with 1 oz copper reliably.
7) Plug n Play operation, no soldering or mods to the laminator circuitry.New mod connects directly to OEM 6pin headers with its own cables.
8) Fully reversible mod.
9) Uses baking parchment or magazine paper. Special Toner transfer paper unnecessary.

Tested with HP1102W printing.
here are the details:
Apache AL13P laminator - One Pass PCB Toner Xfer