Xerox 4400 manual Envelopes, Guidelines for envelope printing

Specialty Printing

Envelopes

Envelopes can be printed from the optional envelope feeder, the Multi-Purpose Tray, or Tray 1, 2, or 3.

Note

Some envelopes may curl or wrinkle, even with the envelope feeder. For best results, test a few envelopes to determine what works best for you.

Guidelines for envelope printing

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Use only paper envelopes.

Do not print on the back of the envelope.

Never use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or exposed gummed surfaces.

Keep unused envelopes in their packaging to avoid the effects of moisture and dryness, which can affect print quality and cause wrinkling.

Envelopes may wrinkle depending on weight and stiffness of the envelope.

Many applications include a tool for creating an envelope document. For example, Microsoft Word includes an Envelopes and Labels feature in the Tools menu. Be sure to:

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Select faceup.

Clear Clockwise Rotation.

Select the feed method with the image centered and the stamp on the envelope to the upper left.

Caution

Never use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or exposed gummed surfaces; they can damage the printer. Damage caused by using unsupported envelopes might not be covered by your printer’s warranty.

Note

The heat from the printing process can melt certain types of envelope glue. If the envelope flap sticks shut after printing the test print, tuck the flaps inside the envelopes when printing the remaining envelopes.

Phaser™ 4400 Laser Printer 27