Chapter 2

Types of envelopes to avoid

CAUTION

DO NOT use envelopes:

•that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape

•that are extremely shiny or textured

•with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings

•with self-adhesive closures

•that are of a baggy construction

•that are not sharply creased

•that are embossed (have raised writing on them)

•that were previously printed by a laser machine

•that are pre-printed on the inside

•that cannot be arranged neatly when stacked

•that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the machine

•with edges that are not straight or consistently square

•with windows, holes, cut-outs or perforations

•with glue on surface as shown in the figure below

•with double flaps as shown in the figure below

•with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase

•with sealing flaps as shown in the figure below

•with each side folded as shown in the figure below

If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.

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