Fujipla ALM-3222 Alternatives:
Comparing Your Options

If you're replacing an ALM-3222, start with a few jobs you already run. Sealed menus and instruction sheets need different finishing from covers that will be cut or creased later. A machine may feed and laminate sheets automatically but still leave you with extra trimming.

FUJIPLA confirmed that ALM-3222 production had ended in its October 2025 notice. The four alternatives below, LAMI Revo Flex, FUJIPLA HLA-2301, LAMI Revo T14 and KOMFI Amiga 36, handle finishing differently. Your choice will depend on the edges you need, the film you use and how much work remains after lamination.

Before You Compare Machines

• Decide whether each job needs a sealed film border, a flush cut or further cutting after lamination.
• Check film coverage and finished dimensions. A sheet that fits the feeder may extend beyond the film.
• Use a demonstration to compare completed jobs. Published maximum speeds tell only part of the story.
• Confirm the specification sold in your region, along with film availability and local service.

Which ALM-3222 Functions Do You Need to Keep?

The ALM-3222 laminated, cut, trimmed and stacked sheets in one pass. Dry-Lam's archived US specification lists a 200-sheet feeder, 12.6-inch film coverage (approximately 320 mm) and flush-cut or border-cut finishing. Film thickness ranged from 1.5–10 mil, approximately 38–254 µm, with 10 mil film limited to border cutting. These figures apply to the published US configuration; check them against your own machine.

Your job records will help narrow the search. Note the sheet size, paper weight, film used on each face and required border, plus any cutting or binding afterwards. Include the awkward occasional job as well as the work you run every day.

For each job, describe the finish you need:

• Sealed edges need film extending beyond the paper to form the required border.
• Flush-cut output needs edges cut to the intended paper dimensions.
• Sheets for further finishing need film covering every final piece after cutting, folding or punching.

Check how the machine produces those edges. Automatic sheet separation alone does not tell you whether all four sides of an encapsulated document are finished.

Fujipla ALM-3222 Alternatives at a Glance

Each machine below suits a different type of work.

Product	Feeding and finishing	Work to assess	What to check
LAMI Revo Flex	Automatic feeding and four-side trimming	Double-sided jobs needing flush cuts or encapsulation borders	Supported film thickness and finished dimensions
FUJIPLA HLA-2301	Automatic feeding and four-side cutting	Jobs you want to keep on a FUJIPLA automatic laminator	Regional paper limits and dedicated HLA film requirements
LAMI Revo T14	Automatic feeding with cross-cutting between sheets	Jobs where you can trim the sides separately	Film coverage and any guillotining needed afterwards
KOMFI Amiga 36	Automatic feeder configurations with film perforation and sheet separation	Print work suited to production lamination and further finishing	How the finished edges compare with four-side trimming or sealed-edge encapsulation

How the Four Alternatives Handle Your Jobs

Use these specifications to build a shortlist, then test your own jobs. Maximum speed, feeder capacity and finished dimensions can depend on different operating conditions, so don't assume a machine achieves every listed maximum at once.

LAMI Revo Flex: Automatic Trimming on All Four Sides

Revo Flex feeds, laminates and trims sheets on all four sides. LAMI lists both bordered and borderless finishing, making it a candidate for jobs that need either a film border or trimmed edges.

Key specifications

Item	Published specification
Maximum laminating width	320 mm
Maximum laminating speed	2.0 m/min
Film thicknesses	38, 80, 100, 125 and 150 µm
Side trimming	Included
Warm-up time	Approximately 5 minutes; depends on conditions
Assembled dimensions	1,300 × 610 × 1,080 mm

LAMI's September 2024 English catalogue gives these figures. It lists 150 µm film in the specification table but leaves that thickness out of the consumables table. Ask the supplier which film options are available for the machine being quoted.

What happens after feeding?

Automatic feeding → lamination → four-side trimming → delivery.

A menu printed at its finished size may be ready to use when it leaves the machine. Several cards printed on one sheet will still need cutting apart.

Example: bordered and borderless menus

Check the finished dimensions before laying out the artwork. LAMI's Japanese specification gives these basic A3 results:

Setting	Published finished size
With border	303 × 426 mm
Without border	294 × 417 mm

The borderless setting trims the sheet smaller than A3. Leave room for that cut when positioning text and images, and check the finished-size settings on the version you'll receive.

The Japanese page also lists a 200-sheet copy-paper feeder and a stock range of 64–240 gsm. Confirm those limits with your supplier, along with the film thickness approved for your jobs, because configurations can vary by market.

FUJIPLA HLA-2301: Four-Side Cutting with Dedicated HLA Film

The HLA-2301 offers automatic feeding and four-side cutting for buyers looking at another FUJIPLA machine. It uses dedicated HLA film, so check consumables carefully if you have ALM film left in stock.

Key specifications

Item	Published specification
Minimum / maximum sheet size	182 × 148 mm / 330 × 500 mm; long mode has separate conditions
Maximum paper width with film margins	297 mm
Paper weight / thickness	64–209 gsm / 0.07–0.25 mm
Maximum total laminating thickness	0.5 mm, including film
Feeder capacity	Approximately 200 sheets of 64 gsm copy paper
Laminating speed	0.5–2.1 m/min; single-cut and long mode fixed at 1 m/min
Supported film	Dedicated HLA film: 38, 75, 100 and 125 µm

These figures come from FUJIPLA's English product page. If a supplier gives different limits, ask which specification applies to the quoted machine.

Cutting modes

Automatic feeding → lamination → four-side cutting → delivery.

FUJIPLA describes two-stage cutting as favouring consistent dimensions. Single-stage cutting reduces film waste and processing time, but has restrictions on front and rear margin settings. Choose the mode with the finished job in mind.

Example: A3 instruction sheets with a sealed border

For bordered work, the maximum paper width is 297 mm, even though the feeder accepts wider sheets. Give the supplier your feed orientation and required border so they can confirm the cutting mode and finished dimensions.

Include your heaviest paper-and-film combination in the trial and ask for the compatible consumable codes. The English and Japanese pages list different lateral-slitter adjustment ranges; have the supplier confirm the range for your machine.

LAMI Revo T14: Cross-Cutting with Separate Side Trimming

Revo T14 automatically feeds sheets and cuts between them. It may suit jobs where you already use a guillotine for the remaining cuts. Unlike Flex, it has no side-trimming function, according to LAMI's catalogue.

Key specifications

Item	Published specification
Maximum laminating width	305 mm
Maximum laminating speed	1.6 m/min
Film thicknesses	50, 80, 100 and 125 µm
Side trimming	Not included
Warm-up time	Approximately 5 minutes; depends on conditions
Dimensions	530 × 900 × 420 mm, excluding the up/down lever
Mobile stand	Optional

LAMI's English range page lists a feeder width of 330 mm. Film coverage is narrower, with the catalogue giving a maximum laminating width of 305 mm.

Allowing for the remaining cuts

Automatic feeding → lamination → cross-cutting between sheets → delivery → separate trimming where required.

AfterPrint describes a rear cross-cutting blade that produces sheets ready for guillotining. Include that guillotine work when comparing time and labour with your ALM-3222.

Example: several cards on one printed sheet

Keep every finished card within the film coverage and check where the guillotine cuts will fall. The parent sheet may fit the feeder while some of its printed area falls outside the laminate.

Confirm feeder capacity and the approved stock range as well. LAMI's Japanese page lists 60–160 gsm; ask whether that range applies to the version being supplied.

KOMFI Amiga 36: Lamination Before Further Finishing

KOMFI lists brochures, business cards and soft covers among the Amiga 36's applications. For these jobs, assess how the laminated sheets move through the cutting, creasing or other finishing equipment you use afterwards.

Key specifications by feeder configuration

Item	Feeding head	Bottom suction feeder
Maximum laminating speed	20 m/min	15 m/min
Minimum sheet size	200 × 200 mm	200 × 200 mm
Maximum sheet size	360 × 700 mm, without extensions	360 × 700 mm
Paper weight	115–350 gsm	115–350 gsm
Film thickness	24–50 µm	24–50 µm
Maximum pile height	40 cm	6 cm, depending on sheet length
Required air pressure	At least 6 bar	At least 6 bar

These figures come from KOMFI's English configuration tables. The manufacturer also lists a feeder output of 8,000 sheets per hour, but that figure measures feeding, not completed lamination.

Sheet separation and finishing

Automatic feeding → lamination and decurling → film perforation and sheet separation → delivery → subsequent finishing.

The optional film slitter adjusts the roll width. It does not provide four-side document trimming.

Example: covers laminated before cutting and creasing

Run the laminated covers through your cutting and creasing steps during the trial. Sheet size needs checking too: a standard A5 sheet falls below the published minimum feed size when fed individually, so smaller products may need to be printed on a larger parent sheet.

Ask the supplier to confirm the feeder configuration, any processing needed for the second face and installation requirements. If your jobs need sealed borders, request samples showing that finish; automatic sheet separation alone does not confirm the capability.

What to Include in the Supplier's Quote

The quote should identify the exact machine configuration and who will install and maintain it. Ask the supplier to put local film supply, spare-parts availability and service arrangements in writing.

• Machine and installation: regional specification, electrical supply, any compressed-air requirement, operating space, delivery, installation and training.
• Consumables: approved film codes, widths and finishes, minimum orders, local stock and replenishment lead times.
• Support: service provider, response arrangements, travel charges, maintenance requirements and parts lead times.
• Cost: machine, options, film, servicing and any additional finishing equipment, with tax treatment stated clearly.

Base every quotation on the same sample jobs. If a machine leaves an extra finishing step, add the equipment and labour costs before comparing totals.

Run Your Existing Jobs Before Choosing

Send each supplier the same samples, using your own paper and printed output. Include an everyday job and a more demanding one, such as heavier stock, dense ink coverage or a particular border size.

1. State what an acceptable job looks like: finished dimensions, film, border, appearance and any cutting, folding or punching afterwards.
2. Run a representative batch. Record setup and loading time, interruptions, rejected sheets and how often the operator needs to intervene.
3. Inspect sheets across the batch for film coverage, adhesion, flatness and consistent edges.
4. Complete the remaining finishing steps and check the pieces again.
5. Compare total elapsed time and hands-on labour per acceptable finished item.

A trial should show both whether the machine can produce your jobs and how much work it takes to finish them. Compare those results alongside the written service offer, including every extra step a replacement requires.

FAQs About Replacing the ALM-3222

Can I still obtain ALM-3222 parts?

FUJIPLA's October 2025 notice says ALM3222 parts supplies are available until 2030, subject to stock levels. Some parts may run out before then. Give your service provider the machine details and required part numbers to check whether keeping it running is practical.

Can I use my remaining ALM film in a replacement?

Check with the replacement supplier before counting that stock towards your purchase. The HLA-2301, for example, specifies dedicated HLA film. Provide your exact film product codes and ask for confirmation of compatibility. A roll that physically fits is not necessarily approved for use.