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Printing on special media
This section provides information about how to print on media such as envelopes, postcards,
and transparencies.
Printing on envelopes and cards
You can print envelopes from the envelope slot or Tray 1. You can print cards from Tray 1.
Cards must be at least 3 by 5 inches (76.2 by 127 mm) in size.
Note Use the envelope slot to print a single envelope. If you need to print cards or more than one
envelope, use Tray 1. See “To load envelopes or cards in Tray 1”.
Tips for printing envelopes
Observe the following guidelines to avoid jams and wrinkled or torn output:
z Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows.
Also avoid envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that are wrinkled, torn,
or otherwise damaged.
z Use a sturdy envelope of approximately 16 to 27 lb (60 to 101 g/m
2
) weight. Use tightly
constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
To print envelopes from the envelope slot (Windows)
1 On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. (The actual steps can vary; this
is the most common method.)
2 On the Paper/Quality tab, select Manual feed (Tray 1) in the Source is box.
3 Change other print settings, if necessary, and click OK.
4 When the Resume light on the printer blinks, insert one envelope with the flap facing
upwards into the envelope slot. Ease the envelope to the right edge.
5 Press the (resume button) on the printer to continue printing.