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This is a Good buy at $3495 shipped! EVEN BETTER at $3195 shipped Includes Fedex shipping and Insurance!! $3070 Plus $125 shipping $3195 total includes Fedex Ground Shipping with Insurance Add to cart then begin checkout or keep shopping! 90 Day limited warranty commences on the date the thermofax is received by the buyer. For repair under this warranty, buyer must ship the machine to me. Buyer is responsible for paying the shipping and insurance of the machine to me, and the return of the machine to the buyer. We will repair for free during the warranty period. There will be no charge to the buyer for parts and labor. As they are consumables, the lamp and the belt are not covered by this warranty. Why buy from Us? Easy to reach--Send an email we are here.(Fast response time usually 1-24 hours.) Buyers Comments CLICK HERE! to see what our buyers have said about us! We are established and dependable and ship almost daily. Email notification when shipping label is printed. Personal email from jleasure@tampabay.rr.com Fast and Free Priority Shipping for bulbs. $50 insurance included, free of charge, for bulbs. Great Prices and Great Service. Your supporting a family business. Simple Secure Checkout with PayPal. Please NOTICE web site has NO advertising ads or annoying pop up windows.(yuck) Go ahead and place your order--you will get your item FAST! Celebrating 25 Years in Business 1999 - 2024 DONT MISS OUT!   3M Transparency Maker Model 3M 4500. (The 3M 4500 is the ONLY model with a wide 12" clear copy belt. It is the 2nd most recently manufactured 3M machine and is one of the most highly sought after models.)  Also called a 3M Thermo-fax "The Secretary" Copier / THERMOFAX / Thermal Copier SEE ACTUAL PHOTOS of this machine below(not a stock photo) 3M Transparency Makers For Sale & ThermoFax For Sale The Details are in the PHOTOS & Description, Be a smart shopper. USED Good Condition:  3M model 4500 Copier / Transparency Maker | THERMOFAX | 3M Thermo-fax | The Secretary Copying Machine  | Thermal Copier Cleaned, Serviced and Tested $500 value.  New 12" Copy belt just installed $200 value New 12 amp 1350 watt Lamp just installed a $110 value NOTE: Machine had a very small chip in the front left console, I repaired it and it is hardly notacable(see photo). Both front lower console tabs were broken and repaired with stainless tie wire. Dont miss out on this machine! NOTE: This machine was very clean on the inside. See the 12 ACTUAL photos and video testing this machine below.  Serviced Tested and Cleaned. This machine is in Good Condition for its age. I Buy and Sale Thermofax machines! I have serviced hundreds of Thermofax machines. This machine has been Serviced, Tested and Cleaned by a DEALER.  Cleaned not just wiped with a cloth. This is Professional Tattoo Equipment -- The Industry Standard 3M 4500 Wide machine  SEE ACTUAL PHOTOS (not a stock photo). TESTED, see photo--3 ACTUAL STENCILS made with this machine, see video below.  The dial pointing at number 12 position Note flash and thermal paper only going through machine  your position may vary.  Thermal paper has 4 layers.  Pull out the thin brown wax layer (its trash), Now pick up 2 layers and place artwork against back layer face up and pass through machine.  I will test the machine again the day of packing / shipping.  I will include 1 sheets of thermal paper and The sheet of FLASH to test it when it arrives. I have been refurbishing thermofax machines since the late 90's celebrating 25 years 1999-2024, My phone number has been the same for 35+ years   SEE ACTUAL PHOTOS of this machine(not a stock photo), it is one machine--Good condition, Cover shows scratches and scuffs marks and NICKS--USED--SOLD AS-IS--No Returns--No Warranty  TIP: Regular belt cleaning, belt alignment and roller cleaning are a good idea!  (NOTE: belt cleaning instructions are on the inside of the cover) DON'T miss out, Buy it Now!! No Warranty for rollers, belt or the bulb.  If bulb breaks in shipping buyer agrees to purchase a new one.  Also Not responsible for any damage caused by dropping, one more time, No Returns. Note in the 3rd photo latches are down, red lever is down. This is the proper position--12" wide copy belt is centered and tight. Note in the 4th photo latches are up, red lever is up, print roller, lamp and copy belt can be seen--copy belt is loose. Will test the machine again the day of packing and email you a link to see that video I will include 1 sheet of thermal paper for testing when you get it. NOTE: after purchase Owners manual for the 3M 4550 can be sent with email just ask.

In below photo latches are down, red lever is down. This is the proper position--belt is centered and tight.   In below photo latches are up, red lever is up, print roller and 12" belt can be seen--copy belt is loose. You can also see the 12 amp lamp         Note photo below shows a 8.5" x 11" piece of paper sideways, you can see the belt on the 3M 4500 machines are 12" notice longer roller in the back for the 12" belt. (Compair to the next photo showing a 9" machine) Photo below is a sample 3m 4500 machine. NOTE THOSE DATES on the 2 photos below Note photo below shows a 8.5" x 11" piece of paper sideways, you can see the belt on the machine below is 9" (machine below not included only showing you a 9" belt machine).                                 Movie testing machine below. Works like it should, (if the machine is hot) the machine fan will continue to run until cool -- with the light out.       Note flash and thermal paper only going through machine, you may need to adjust the dial for best stencil lines. link to Video below. ACTUAL Stencil made in video below.    Click Here to Play the Movie/Video file Note flash and thermal paper only going through machine.  Your dial position may vary. If the link above does not work, you have to copy and paste the below link into your browser. http://www.bulldogsandbirds.com/thermofax2024/IMGP1842.mp4 IMPORTANT information Buyer agrees to pays 125.00 Shipping, Handling & Insurance. I pack the machines very good.  Machine will be Shipped FedEx--Home or Ground, include your phone number with payment. Insurance Is Included All sales Final, NO Returns. No Warranty NO RETURNS By purchasing buyer agrees to these terms before and after all other terms and conditions. Will only ship to continental US states. US Bidders ONLY. NO Returns. No Warranty for rollers, belt or the bulb.  If bulb breaks in shipping buyer agrees to purchase a new one.  Also Not responsible for any damage caused by dropping, one more time, No Returns. WE TRY TO DESCRIBE ALL OF OUR ITEMS AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE. ALL OUR ITEMS ARE SOLD AS USED UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.  EVERYONES OPINION OF CONDITION IS DIFFERENT SO PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. Tips: Flash must be laser printed or photo copied, NOT Ink jet or bubble jet. Always run machine at fastest setting possible(at least until you are familiar with your machine) to avoid burning clear carrier belt. Don't adjust speed when making stencil.  It is important to feed the stencil paper straight into the machine to avoid jamming the machine with the paper. When the light comes, you need to pause slightly to allow to light to get hot.  (slight pause 1-3 seconds) When you insert the stencil paper (the machine comes on) make sure the light is on before continuing to insert stencil paper. If the machine ever continues to run...and the light is on...to avoid melting the clear carrier belt--Quickly--unplug the machine open the cover and grasp back roller and turn the belt manually (it turns easiest turning the belt away from you).  Practice turning the roller now so you know how. If you ever insert the thermal paper and the machine comes on, including the light but it does not take the paper...to avoid melting the clear carrier belt--Quickly--unplug the machine open the cover and grasp back roller and turn the belt manually (it turns easiest turning the belt away from you).  Practice turning the roller now so you know how.  This machine uses Thermal paper, you must purchase yourself, no thermal paper included!