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2.4 Special Paper
2-19
Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first.
Figure 2-22
Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not
always possible to ensure consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.
Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. See section Grain on page 2-6. This
direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer.
Before purchasing envelopes, make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the
envelope.
Other handling cautions follow:
• Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
• Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope printing can cause
premature printer wear.
• If jams do tend to occur, try setting a lesser number of envelopes on the MP tray.
• To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack the printed envelopes no higher than
10 on the output tray.
Thick Paper
Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray. Some types
of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case,
put the paper on a flat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to
smooth them in the same way as described in Postcards on page 2-18. Feeding rough edged
paper may cause paper jams.
If the paper jams even after you smooth it out in such a way, set the paper in
the MP tray with the leading edge raised up a few millimeters as shown in
the illustration.
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