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 print on standard-size envelopes or postcards loaded into the Bypass Tray.

  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 [Thick 3]. If [Envelope] is selected, [Paper Type:] is automatically set to [Envelope].

  4. Execute printing.

    The following screen is displayed.

  5. Load envelopes or postcards into the Bypass Tray with the print side facing down.

    supplementary explanationWhen loading into the Tray 1, note the following points.
    When loading envelopes: [Loading envelopes]
    When loading postcards: [Loading postcards]

    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 use envelopes that have glue or release paper on the flap or the part covered by the flap on the body. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged or a failure may occur.

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

  6. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

    NOTICE

    • When using the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

    supplementary explanationDo not put spare envelopes into the Bypass Tray. Doing so causes a size detection error.

    supplementary explanationDo not put spare postcards in the Bypass Tray. Doing so causes a size detection error.

  7. 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.