Envelopes

Envelope Construction

Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:

Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 28 lb (105 g/m2), or jamming may result.

Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 0.25 inch (6 mm) curl, and should not contain air. (Envelopes that trap air may cause problems.)

Condition: Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

Sizes in Tray 1: From 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm) to 8.5 by 14 inches (216 by 356 mm).

Sizes in the optional envelope feeder: From 3.5 by 6.3 inches (90 by 160 millimeters) to 7 by 10 inches (178 by 254 millimeters).

If you do not have an optional envelope feeder, always print envelopes from Tray 1 (page 37). To print envelopes with the optional envelope feeder, see page 39. If envelopes wrinkle, try opening the rear output bin.

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Specifications A-9