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Envelope Specifications

Product support for
Xerox Versant 180 Press, Xerox Versant 280 Press, Xerox Versant 3100 Press, Xerox Versant 4100 Press, Xerox Versant 2100 Press, Xerox Versant 80 Press
Article ID
KB0013856
Published
2020-11-03

 Envelope

 Size

 Feed Direction

 Monarch

 3.875 x 7.5 inches

 Short Edge Feed (SEF)

 #10

 4.125 x 9.5 inches

 Short Edge Feed (SEF)

 C4

 229 x 324 mm

 Short Edge Feed (SEF) or Long Edge Feed (LEF)

 C5

 162 x 229 mm

 Short Edge Feed (SEF) or Long Edge Feed (LEF)

 Envelope Feeding Guidelines and Limitations

  • Other size envelopes can be used, but performance is not guaranteed.

  • Envelopes should be loaded in the feed direction shown in the table above, and must be run simplex only.

  • The recommended tray for printing envelopes is the Bypass Tray – Tray 5. Recommended capacity is 30-40 envelopes. Capacity may vary based on envelope type and manufacturer.

  • Tray 6 or Tray 7 can be used if the Postcard Bracket is mounted and the stack height is limited to no more than 100 envelopes. Capacity may vary based on envelope type and manufacturer.

  • Always load envelopes with the flaps closed and flaps faced down.

  • When loading SEF, place the flaps facing the front of the press;

  • When loading LEF, place the flaps facing the lead edge.

  • When submitting your print file, select a custom paper as the Paper Type and enter the dimensions of the envelope. The Width is measured from the lead edge to the trail edge of the envelope. This means that if you are loading the envelope SEF, you should enter the long dimension of the envelope as the Width. If you are loading the envelope LEF, you should enter the short dimension of the envelope as the Width.

  • Enter a heavy weight for the media, such as 176 gsm or greater for 24lb envelopes. Best results will vary based on envelope type and manufacturer.

  • Select the Bypass Tray, Tray 6, or Tray 7 as the Paper Source.

  • Do not use padded envelopes.

  • Store unused envelopes in their original packaging to avoid the excess moisture or dryness which can affect print quality and cause wrinkling. Excessive moisture can cause the envelopes to seal before or during printing.

  • Some wrinkling or embossing may occur when printing on envelopes. Successful envelope printing depends on the quality and construction of the envelopes. Try another envelope brand if problems occur.

  • Greater image registration variance may be experienced on envelopes.

  • Removal of the envelopes from the top tray is recommended to minimize poor stack quality and possible jams.

  • Envelopes can only be output to the OCT or the top tray of the BR or Production Ready Finishers.

    Please note that there are many kinds and manufacturers of blank envelopes that are available on the market today – the combination of different sizes, paper stocks, windows, flap styles, envelope vendors, etc. translates into many thousands of envelope options that could be used for digital imaging. Due to this extremely wide variety of envelopes, Xerox Corporation does not guarantee the performance of any particular envelope or envelopes. If a desired envelope type is fed and performance is not optimal (e.g. frequent jams occur), we encourage you to try alternate types of envelopes to see if performance improves.