cCaution:

❏When printing on envelopes, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print

head. For information on the printable area, see the paper

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specifications in Appendix C.

❏ Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions.

Using Postcards

You can print on a variety of postcards, loading them in the same way as you load single sheets: from the paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. For instructions on loading single sheets, see “Using Single Sheets” on page 2-20or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder” on page A-6.

For LQ-680 users:

Before printing, set the paper thickness lever to 2. Then select Card by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button on the control panel.

For LQ-680Pro users:

Before printing, make sure the paper thickness lever is set to Auto or 2. Then select Card by pressing the Tear Off/Special Paper button on the control panel.

Load postcards printable side up, top edge first.

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