Chapter 2
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Types of envelopes to avoid 2
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 figure
below
with double flaps as shown in figure
below
with sealing flaps that have not been
folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown in figure
below
with each side folded as shown in 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.