Envelopes

This section describes loading envelopes.

Only envelopes (1) and (2) as shown below are supported.

Envelope types	Supported/Not supported
	Supported ^*1
	Supported ^*1
	Not supported

*1 Misfeeds might also occur when using envelopes (1) and (2) depending on the length and shape of the flaps.

To print on envelopes, load them on the bypass tray or in the Wide LCT, and be sure to specify the appropriate paper type. See "Copying from the Bypass Tray", Copy and Document Server Reference and "Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray", Printer Reference.

Specifications for envelopes are as follows:

	Metric version	Inch version
Weight	72 - 90 g/m²	19 - 24 lb.
Recommended weight and size	80 g/m², 114 × 229 mm (C5/6) 80 g/m², 114 × 162 mm (C6) 95 g/m², 162 × 229 mm (C5)	24 lb., 4¹/₈ × 9¹/₂ (Com10)

Metric version

Inch version

Weight

72 - 90 g/m²

19 - 24 lb.

Recommended weight and size

80 g/m², 114 × 229 mm (C5/6)

80 g/m², 114 × 162 mm (C6)

95 g/m², 162 × 229 mm (C5)

24 lb., 4¹/₈ × 9¹/₂ (Com10)

Before loading envelopes, flatten their leading edges (the edge going into the machine) by running a pencil or ruler across them.
Some kinds of envelope might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or print poorly.
Print quality on envelopes may be uneven if parts of an envelope have differing thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check print quality.
In a hot and humid environment, the envelope might be output creased or improper printing quality.