Works 2.0: Printing Envelopes on the HP LaserJet 4/4M MP Tray (97154)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a

This article was previously published under Q97154

SUMMARY

To print standard business envelopes (Com #10) from the multipurpose (MP) tray of the Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 or 4M, use the settings listed below.

PAGE SETUP AND MARGINS

   Setting           Value       Notes
   ----------------------------------------------------

   Top                .25"       With return address
                      2"         Without return address
   Bottom             0"
   Left               1.8"       With return address
                      5.75"      Without return address
   Right              0"
   Header             0"
   Footer             0"
   Length             8.5"
   Width              11"
				

PRINTER SETUP

   Setting           Choice
   -----------------------------------

   Printer           HP LaserJet 4/4M
   Paper Size        Letter 8 1/2 x 11"
   Paper Source      MP Tray
   Orientation       Landscape
				

PRINTER SETTINGS

The following settings are set directly on the printer. Consult the "HP LaserJet 4 and 4M Printers User's Manual" for more information about changing these settings.
   Menu              Setting
   -----------------------------------

   Printing Menu     Set Manual Feed=ON
   Config Menu       Set MP Tray=Manual
				
All other printer settings should be defaults.

MORE INFORMATION

When you print standard business envelopes, use the following guidelines:

  • If you are printing without a return address, type the mailing address in the upper-left corner of the document.
  • If a return address is included, type the return address in the upper-left corner of the document. Insert six blank lines between the return address to the mailing address. Set a left indent at four inches before you type the mailing address.
  • Slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the right side of the envelope. Feed the envelope face up and stamp end first. For more information on loading envelopes, see pages 3-22 through 3-24 of the "HP LaserJet 4 and 4M Printers User's Manual."
  • For this printer to pick up envelopes "on the fly" without requiring you to press the printer's ONLINE button to continue with the next envelope, the following options must be set:

    Printer Settings

    The following is set directly on the printer:

          Menu           Setting
          ----------------------
    
          Config Menu    Set MP Tray = CASS  This setting is crucial!
          Printing Menu  Does not matter
    							

    Page Setup

    While the cursor is in the envelope portion of the document, set the Paper Source to Manual Feed=ON

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/26/2003
Keywords:KB97154