Loading Envelopes
Load envelopes in the paper drawer or multi-purpose tray. When printing on envelopes, to prevent paper jams and wrinkles, make sure to flatten any curls on envelopes before loading them. Also pay attention to the orientation of envelopes and which side is face up. Note that neither envelopes nor postcards can be loaded in the paper drawer.
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This section describes how to load envelopes with the proper orientation, as well as procedures that you need to complete before loading envelopes. For a description of the general procedure for loading envelopes in the multi-purpose tray, see Basic Paper Loading Method. |
Before Loading Envelopes
Follow the procedure below to prepare the envelopes before loading.
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Do not use envelopes that have glue attached to their flaps, as the glue may melt due to the heat and pressure of the fixing unit. Envelopes may become creased, depending on the type of envelopes or the conditions in which they are stored. Streaks may appear where envelopes overlap. |
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Flatten any curls.
Pick up about five envelopes. Flatten any curls, and loosen the stiff areas in the four corners.
Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.
2
Smooth the envelopes out, and remove any air inside them.
Place the envelopes on a flat surface, and move your hands in the direction of the arrows to remove the air inside the envelopes.
Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.
3
Press down on the four sides.
Press down firmly on all four sides. In particular, carefully press down on the side facing the direction in which the envelopes will be fed. Press down firmly so that the flap stays flat.
Failure to firmly press down on the flap may result in a paper jam. If this happens, press down firmly on all four sides of each individual envelope.
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Align the envelopes on a flat surface.
Check that no envelopes are tucked underneath the flap of the envelope above or below them.
Loading Envelopes in the Multi-Purpose Tray
Load the envelopes in portrait orientation (with the short edge toward the machine), with the non-glued side (front side) face down. You cannot print on the reverse side of envelopes.
Yougatanaga 3, ISO-C5, Monarch, No. 10 (COM10), DL
Load the envelope so that the edge with the flap is toward the left side as shown in the illustration.
Nagagata 3, Nagagata 4, Nagagata 40
Insert the envelope with the flap toward you.
