Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes contributes to good print quality. You should store envelopes flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might wrinkle during printing.
Card stock and heavy media
You can print many types of card stock from the input tray, including index cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer.
For optimum performance, do not use paper heavier than 157 g/m2 (42 lb). Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
NOTE You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use paper with a smoothness rating of
In either the software program or the printer driver, select Heavy (106 g/m2 to 163 g/m2; 28- to
Card stock construction
●Smoothness:
●Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl.
●Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
Card stock guidelines
●Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges.
●Use tray 1 for card stock (135 g/m2 to 216 g/m2; 50- to
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