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Envelopes with double side seams
Double
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1 Acceptable envelope construction
2 Unacceptable envelope construction
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a
Envelope margins
The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.
Type of address | Top margin | Left margin |
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Return address | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
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Delivery address | 51 mm (2 in) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
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NOTE For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 in) from the edges of the envelope. Avoid printing over the area where the envelope seams meet.
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope might wrinkle during printing.
For more information, see Printing on envelopes.
ENWW | Paper specifications 185 |