2. Printing Methods
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Types of envelopes
Most envelopes will be suitable for yo ur printer. However, some envelopes may hav e feed and print quality
problems due to the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-
creased folds and the lead ing edge should not be thicker t han two pieces of paper. The env elope should lie
flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using th e envelopes in a laser printer. Before you print a lot o f envelopes, test
one to make sure that the print results are what you want.
Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the
envelope specifications. You are responsible for the quality and performance of the envelopes you use.
Do not use damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes.
Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, tie strings, self-adhesive components, windows, holes, cutouts
or perforations.
Do not use envelopes that are of a bagg y construction, not sharply creased, emb ossed (have raised
writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside.
Do not use envelopes that were prev iously printed by a laser printer.
Do not use envelopes that cannot b e arranged when put in a pile.
Do not use envelopes that are made o f paper that weighs more than the paper weigh t specifications for
the printer.
Do not use envelopes that have bee n badly made, with edges that are not stra ight or consistently square.
If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your printer. This damage is not
covered under any Brother warrant y or service agreement.
Note
• Do not put different types o f paper in the paper tray at the sa me time because it may cause paper jams or
misfeeds.
• Do not print envelopes using duplex printing.
• For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your application as the paper in the tray.