Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes

When the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper and Types of envelopes.)

Open the back cover (back output tray).

Pull down the two grey levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side, toward you as shown in the illustration below.

Open the MP tray and lower it gently.

Pull out the MP tray support flap (1).

Put paper in the MP tray. Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (

Note

•	DO NOT put more than 3 envelopes in the MP tray.
•	Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.
•	The side to be printed on must be face up.
•	All sides of the envelope should be properly folded without wrinkles or creases.

While pressing the paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guide to fit the paper size.

Choose the following from the printer driver:

Paper Size......(1)

Media Type......(2)

Paper Source......(3)

and any other settings you may want to make. (See Driver and Software.)

•	Windows^® printer driver

•	BR-Script printer driver for Windows^®

Note

•	To use the BR-Script printer driver you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD‑ROM.
•	When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size.
•	For other envelopes which are not listed in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... (For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size.)

•	Macintosh printer driver

Note

For other envelopes which are not listed in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose Custom Page Sizes. (For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size.)

Send the print data to the printer.

When you have finished printing, reset the two grey levers which are pulled down at step 2 back to the original position.

Note

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Remove each sheet or envelope at once after printing. Stacking the sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to jam or curl.

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If envelopes get smudged during printing set the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to increase the fixing temperature.

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If envelopes are creased after they are printed, see Improving the print quality.

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(For Windows^® users) If DL size double flap envelopes are creased after printing, choose DL Long Edge in Paper Size, from the Basic tab. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in the MP tray with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again.

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When you put paper in the MP tray, remember the following:

•	Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray.
•	Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position in the MP tray. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

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