Envelopes with Double Side Seams

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

Correct

C

Incorrect

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 machine. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing or even jams and may even damage the fuser.

Envelope Margins

The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.

Type of Address

Minimum

Maximum

 

 

 

Return address

15 mm (0.6 in.)

51 mm (2 in.)

 

 

 

Delivery address

51 mm (2 in.)

90 mm (3.5 in.)

 

 

 

NOTES:

•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’s 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 may wrinkle during printing.

SPECIFICATIONS C.11