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7.4.4 Envelopes
Use envelopes designed for laser printing. We
recommend the following:
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High quality envelopes of 90 g/m
2
(24 lb.)
paper,
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Envelopes that have thin, sharply creased
leading edges,
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Envelopes that have diagonal seams, and
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Envelopes with a moisture content of 4% to
6% by weight.
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Use the multi-purpose input tray to print
envelopes.
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You can load up to 5 envelopes of 90 g/m
2
(24 lb.) paper at a time for printing, print-
side down.
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Printed envelope will be stacked on the
upper output tray.
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Remove each envelope after printing.
Note:
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Wrinkles and waving may occur in some
cases, even if high quality envelopes are
used.
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Avoid printing in high humidity. High humidity
may cause the envelope to curl or seal the
envelope.
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Store envelopes away from moisture and
humidity, where they can lay flat and their
edges will not be bent or damaged.
Do not use envelopes with any of the
following characteristics (using these may
result in paper jams):
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Irregularly shaped envelopes
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Envelopes with curls, wrinkles, nicks, twists,
dog-ears or other damage
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Envelopes with side seam construction
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Highly textured envelopes, or envelopes with
extremely shiny surfaces
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Envelopes that seal by removing a peel-off
strip
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Envelopes with more than one flap to be
sealed
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Self-adhesive envelopes
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Envelopes that are baggy or not sharply
creased
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Embossed envelopes
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Envelopes that have previously been printed
on
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Envelopes that include cotton and/or fiber
material
Do not attempt to print on any of the
following types of envelopes (these may
cause damage to the unit):
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Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings
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Envelopes with transparent windows
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Envelopes that use encapsulated types of
adhesive that do not require moistening but
rely on pressure to seal them
Side seam
construction
Peel-off strip
Multiple flaps
Twisted
Curled
Bent-edged
Waved
Dog-eared
Self adhesive
Clasp
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