Printing on envelopes or postcards

Execute a print job on your computer then load envelopes or postcards into this machine to execute a print job on it.

The following explains how to load standard-size envelopes or postcards.

  1. Open document data using the application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  2. Check that the desired printer is selected in [Printer:].

  3. Select [Envelope] or [Postcard] from [Paper Size:].

    supplementary explanationVarious sizes of envelopes are available. Select the correct paper size for the envelopes you have loaded.

    supplementary explanationIf Postcard is selected, [Paper Type:] is automatically set to [Postcard]. If [Envelope] is selected, [Paper Type:] is automatically set to [Envelope].

  4. Click [Paper Settings for Each Tray...].

  5. Select [Bypass Tray], specify the relevant paper type in [Paper Type:], then click [OK].

    supplementary explanationTo print on envelopes, select [Envelope].

    supplementary explanationTo print on postcards, select [Postcard].

  6. Execute printing.

    The following screen appears on the Control Panel of this machine.

  7. Load envelopes or postcards into the Bypass Tray with the print side facing up.

    supplementary explanationInsert envelopes or postcards into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

    NOTICE

    • When loading envelopes or postcards into the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

    supplementary explanationWhen loading envelopes, remove air from them, and securely press along the flap fold line. Otherwise, it will result in an envelope wrinkle or paper jam.

    supplementary explanationDo not under any circumstances use envelopes with stamps, clips or any metal affixed, as well as window envelopes or those with a gloss coating or adhesive. Using such envelopes may cause serious damage to this product.

    supplementary explanationWhen loading curled postcards, uncurl the postcards as shown in the figure in advance.

  8. Slide the Guide Lever to fit the size of the loaded paper.

  9. Check that the paper size set to the Bypass Tray matches the size of the actually loaded paper, then tap [OK].

  10. Tapping [Complete] starts printing.

    supplementary explanationIf you cannot tap [Complete], check whether the paper setting of the printer driver matches that of the main unit. In addition, remove envelopes or postcards loaded in the Bypass Tray, then reload them.