Envelopes - Pitney Bowes DocuMatch Integrated Mail System Application Notes

DocuMatch Application Notes
Selecting, Storing and Loading Materials (continued)

Envelopes

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Do not print within 1/10 inch of the perforations. To avoid
contaminating and scratching the printing drum, load
perforated paper with the smooth side up.
Avoid using offset printer paper, which looks like copier
paper but is made differently and tends to be very dusty.
The envelope printer will handle only No. 10 size envelopes
(9-1/2 x 4-1/8 in., ± 1/16 in.). Envelopes with a basis weight
of 24 pounds work best, but you can use 28 # envelopes.
Lighter weight envelopes tend to cause problems in the
envelope transport.
High quality envelopes designed for automatic insertion
generally work best, but a variety of styles can be used, as
long as they meet our published specifications.
Because of the glue used in their construction, proper
storage is especially important for envelopes. If they be-
come too dry, some envelopes will develop curled flaps,
which can cause flap opening problems. Too much mois-
ture can cause envelopes to warp or curl excessively,
which can cause feeding problems. Always store enve-
lopes in closed boxes until ready for use. It is best to
remove the envelopes from the DocuMatch hopper and
return them to a box if the system will be idle for several
hours or over night.
For best results, use envelopes which will lie flat on a table
top with no more than 0.25 inches of curl. Folds, especially
along the bottom edge of the envelope, should be crisp
and uniform.
Always follow the envelope loading instructions on the
printer carefully. When the envelopes are loaded correctly,
the back of the stack in the hopper will be smooth, with a
smooth curve towards the printer at the bottom and no
sudden offsets in the stack.
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