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Ÿ Have excessive curl or twist
Ÿ Are stuck together
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Are damaged in any way
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Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing
Ÿ Have exposed flap adhesive when the flap is placed in the sealed or closed
position
Ÿ Have interlocking design
Ÿ Have postage stamps attached
Table 13 summarizes recommendations that can help you and your envelope
supplier choose envelopes that are the most suitable for your 3130.
The 3130 supports the following standard envelope sizes:
Commercial: #10: 114 x 241 mm (4.5 x 9.5 in)
ISO international DL: 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in)
Table 14 and Figure 5 on page 36 show other allowable dimensions.
Table 13. Envelope Recommendations
Parameter Recommendation
Fiber Composition Preferred: 100% chemical wood pulp
Acceptable: 25% cotton bond
Total Basis Weight 75 to 90 g/m ò (20 to 24 lb)
Table 14. Envelope Dimensions
Dimensions Maximum Minimum
A 254 mm (10 in) 162 mm (6.4 in)
B 140 mm (5.5 in) 95 mm (3.7)
C - 41 mm (1.6 in) See note.
D 200 mm (7.9 in) 137 mm (5.4 in)
E - 110 mm (4.3 in)
F 70 mm (2.8) -
Note: The C dimension must be 41 mm or greater and the angle (0) must be greater
than zero.
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