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Q87503: Envelope Return Address Smudged on HP LaserJet Printers

Article: Q87503
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you print an envelope on a HP LaserJet series printer, the trailing edge
(right side) of the return address may be smudged or smeared.

CAUSE
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This problem is caused by air pockets created within the envelope as it travels
through the paper feed mechanism. This problem does not occur on HP PostScript
printers.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, set at least one-third of an inch margins on the
top and trailing edges of the envelope.

MORE INFORMATION
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The phenomenon known as a "37 millimeter smudge" can cause text or graphics
close to the trailing edge of an envelope to be smeared. The air pockets that
cause the problem always exist, but only cause problems when you try to print on
the trailing edge of an envelope, such as printing a return address. The air
pockets force the trailing edge of the envelope to flutter, which causes a
disruption in the static charge during the printing of the return address. This
disruption often produces a smearing effect.


HP Technical Support has confirmed this to be a problem with all laser printers
that feed envelopes with the left side as the trailing edge. For more
information about this issue, call HP Technical Support.


Additional query words: 3.10 LJII LJIII LJIIP LJIID LJIIID LJ2 WIN31 LJ3 LJ2P LJ2D LJ3D series 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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