Printing on special media
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2. Media and Tray
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Construction:
Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than
6 mm (0.25 inches) curl and should not contain air.
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Condition:
Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, damp, or
damaged.
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Temperature:
Use envelopes that are compatible for use in Laser
Printers.
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Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds.
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Do not use stamped envelopes.
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Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-
adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
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Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
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Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the
corner of the envelope.
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Acceptable
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Unacceptable
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Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that
folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing
temperature of about 170°C (338 °F) for 0.1 second. The extra flaps and strips
might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.
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For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6
inches) from the edges of the envelope.
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Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.
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Do not attempt to print on the back of envelopes.
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Wrinkles may appear while printing envelopes.
