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 components listed below. Many envelope manufacturers are now making envelopes optimized for laser printers.

●Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should be 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lb), or jamming may result.

●Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 in) 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 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in) to 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in).

●Sizes in the optional envelope feeder: From Monarch (#7-3/4) (98.4 by 190.5 mm, or 3.88 by 7.50 in) to B5 (ISO) (176 by 250 mm, or 6.93 by 9.84 in).

If you do not have an optional envelope feeder, always print envelopes from tray 1 (see “Printing envelopes” on page 55). To print envelopes with the optional envelope feeder, see “Feeding envelopes automatically (optional envelope feeder)” on page 57. If envelopes curl, try opening the rear output bin.

Envelopes with double-side-seams

Double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle unless properly constructed. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.

Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps

Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams.

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