Print on Envelopes

You can print envelopes from the following trays:

• Standard Trays 1–4

• Bypass Tray

High Capacity Feeder does not support envelopes.

Guidelines for Printing Envelopes

• Use only paper envelopes.

• Do not use envelopes with windows or metal clasps.

• Print quality depends on the quality and construction of the envelopes. If you do not get the desired results, try another envelope brand.

• Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.

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

• Remove air bubbles from the envelopes before loading them into the tray by setting a heavy book on top of the envelopes.

• In the print driver software, select Envelope as the paper type.

• Do not use padded envelopes. Use envelopes that lie flat on a surface.

• Do not use envelopes with heat-activated glue.

• Do not use envelopes with press-and-seal flaps.

Loading Envelopes in Standard Trays 1–4

To load envelopes in Standard Trays 1–4, do the following:

1. Pull out the tray until it stops.
   
   
   
   

2. Remove any paper that is a different size or type.

3. To move out the length or width paper guides, pinch the guide locks, then slide out the length or width paper guides.
   
   
   
   

4. To avoid jams, flatten the envelopes.
   
   
   
   

5. Load envelopes in the tray. For envelopes with the flap on a long edge, load envelopes with the flaps on the top and closed. Keep the flaps toward the left.
   
   
   
   

6. Move the width paper guides from the edges of the tray to fit the envelops.

7. Slide the tray back into the printer.

8. At the control panel, select the correct paper size, type, and color. Ensure that the paper type is set to Envelope.
   

9. To confirm the settings, touch Confirm.

10. To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.

Loading Envelopes in the Bypass Tray

To load envelopes in the Bypass Tray:

1. Open the Bypass Tray.
   
   
   
   

2. Move the width guides to the right edge of the tray.
   
   
   
   Note: If you do not load envelopes in the Bypass Tray right after they are removed from the packaging, they can bulge. To avoid jams, flatten the envelopes.
   
   
   
   

3. Load envelopes in the tray. For envelopes with the flap on a long edge, load envelopes with the flaps face down and closed. Keep the flaps toward the left.
   
   
   
   Note: An envelope such as 6 x 9 in. (152 x 228 mm), with the flap on the short edge, insert the envelope with the flap toward the feed direction.
   
   

4. At the control panel, select the correct paper size, type, and color. Ensure that the paper type is set to Envelope.

5. To confirm the settings, touch Confirm 

6. To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.