Printing on special media
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2. Media and Tray
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Envelope
Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.
To print an envelope, place it flap side down with the stamp area on the top left
side.
• When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:
- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m
2
(16 lb) otherwise, a jam may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than
6 mm (0.25 inches) curl, and should not contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or damaged.
- Temperature: Use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and
pressure of the machine during operation.
• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp-and well-creased folds.
• Do not use stamped envelopes.
• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-
adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
• Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the
corner of the envelope.
1 Acceptable
2 Unacceptable
• 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 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.
• For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6
inches) from the edges of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.
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