Learn how easy it is to print your own creative and professional-looking envelopes, find useful HP products, and discover beautiful envelope templates for special events, business, and everyday correspondence.
Most HP printers can print on envelopes, but if by chance you don’t have this capability currently, go here to find a wide selection of single-function printers that do.
To print on envelopes when using a word processor application such as Microsoft Word 2007, simply follow these steps.
Step 1: Click on the Mailings tab. (If using an older version of Word, click the Tools tab, then select Letters and Mailings.)
Step 3: Select Options to choose a font, and select an envelope size from the drop down menu. (Check your envelope packaging for exact sizes). If your size is not available, select Custom Size and enter your dimensions.
Step 5: Click Print to print a test envelope. If you find that your settings are incorrect, click on Printing Options to choose a different feed method.
Step 2: Select Envelopes (if using an older version of Word, Envelopes and Labels). Enter your delivery address, and if you like, a return address in the appropriate field.
Step 4: Insert your envelope into your printer’s document feeder the same way you insert paper. Most printers will indicate which way to insert your envelope with an illustration on the document feeder (vertically vs. horizontally, face up vs. face down).
Before printing, follow these additional tips to avoid paper jams and other printing mishaps:
Check the packaging to be sure your envelopes are compatible with your printer.
Avoid printing on envelopes that are loosely constructed, as they can get caught in your printer or document feeder.
Do not try to print on envelopes that have clasps, strings, or buttons. Hand address or use labels instead.
If you’re printing a stack of envelopes, stack them loosely to avoid a jam.
Most printers have built-in support for popular envelope sizes. Some even have special trays for feeding envelopes. If your printer has an envelope tray, be sure to enable the "load from envelope tray" option in the print dialog box before printing.
Need to add class and professionalism to your business mailings? Try printing on envelopes and stationery with professional business templates from HP:
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