Printing an envelope in portrait orientation is OK, but printing in landscape orientation is blurry

[J2_L]

I have been printing the same file on a size 11 envelope for years.  I had an ASUS computer and at the first of the year, purchased a Dell.  Now, when I print the envelope in landscape (to run horizontally on a size 11 envelope), the printing looks like cross stitching.  I can print the contents of the file on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper in portrait orientation and the print looks fine.  At first I thought it was the envelope thickness, but the same thing happens if I just change the orientation on plain paper.

To make things more confusing, I turned on my old computer and was able to print the envelope just fine.  The only difference I can come up with is the change from Windows 10 to Windows 11.  The printer is the same, the file is the same....??? Help!

[Dragon-Fur]

@J2_L 

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I had to check on the size of the Envelope.

Envelope No. 11 (#11)
Size > inches: 4.5 x 10.375 (mm: 114.3 x 262.525)

Suggested insert size > (size depends on thickness)

inches: 4.25 x 10.125 (mm: 107.95 x 257.175)

OK - Not sure -0

I can suggest some ideas, places to check, and a workaround (manual envelope)

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Printer - Specifications

The paper size is supported as a Custom Paper Size.

Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e All-in-One Printer (1K7K3A)

Section Paper handling

Input capacity	Up to 225 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)	Up to 60 sheets
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	Up to 10 sheets
Output capacity	Up to 60 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)	A4, A5, A6, B5(JIS), Card (A4, Hagaki, O**bleep**u Hagaki); Photo (13 x 18 cm, 10 x 15 cm); Envelope (A2, C5, C6, DL. Chou #3, Chou #4); 8.5 x 13 in
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	Letter; Legal; Government Legal; Executive; Statement; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; Envelope( #10, Monarch, 5.5 bar); Card (4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in)
Media sizes, custom (metric)	Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Thick Plain Paper,Light/Recycled Plain Paper,HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper, Glossy
Media weight supported (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	16 to 28 lb (plain paper); 60 to 75 lb (photo); 20 to 24 lb (envelope); 90 to 110 lb (card)
Borderless printing	Yes, on photo paper only, up to 8.5 x 11 in (US letter), 210 x 297 mm (A4)

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Windows

Printer - Full Feature Software

If you have not yet done so, install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.

HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver generally adds at one, possibly least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and/or HP Scan.

NOTES:  

HP Scan is not installed if the printer does not support Scan.

The Printer Assistant is not installed if the type of full driver software does not support it.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.

No Sign-in required to use full driver printer software.

Reinstalling?

• Uninstall existing full driver printer software from Programs and Features.
• If your printer includes a separate "help" in Programs and Features, uninstall that, too.
• Restart the computer and log in.
• If the printer is connected to the computer using a printer USB cable, remove / disconnect the cable before loading the software.

Details Page - Driver - For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / (then) Install <<<

HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 All-in-One EasyStart Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only 

If / When asked, opt for the Full Driver / Full Software to be installed.

If using a printer USB cable, connect the cable when asked to do so, near the end of the installation process.

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in. 

The installation of the full driver generally adds at least one or more shortcuts to the Desktop.

 Note:  Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and HP Scan are dependent on printer model and supported software options.

• Printer Assistant – Where still supported as part of the full driver printer software
• HP Scan Assistant – For those printers that no longer provide the Printer Assistant
• HP Scan – Shortcut on Desktop named for the printer model
• When installed, HP Universal Scan software adds a separate self-named “HP Scan” shortcut

Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

Or

HP Scan Assistant shortcut > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

General Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed

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Custom Paper Size Form

HP Document: HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

Details

Custom Paper Size Form

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Top Ribbon > Print Server Properties > Tab Forms

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Under Related Settings > Print server Properties > Tab Forms

OR

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Right-Click on Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Select Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Note

After setting / creating your Custom Form in Printing Preferences,

Save the setup and Exit Printing Preferences.

(Re)Open Printing Preferences and check the paper list for your new custom paper size form.

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Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_7

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Printer - Tray and Paper - EWS

EWS > HP Document / How-to (Original Format)

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTE:  Find printer IP address

Section Open the EWS over a local network orientation

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

EWS – Tray and Paper Management

Standard EWS

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)

Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type

Model and EWS version Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

OR

Example - (Alternate EWS format - select new OfficeJet Pro printers and at least some LaserJet printers)

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Section Paper > Trays > click on Tray to configure

And (in addition and as available)

Section Print > Default Print Options > Select default tray

Tray and Paper – Paper Size / Paper Type / Paper Weight

Paper Size, Type, and Weight loaded in the printer tray must be supported for use in that tray.

EWS (Embedded Web Server) provides access and control for Settings, including Tray and Paper.

Reminder

HP Smart Mobile might require that paper size / type is rechecked / adjusted before the content is opened for print.

Notes

Depending on the printer model, the Printer Control Panel touchscreen might provide access to Paper Size / Type settings immediately after the paper is (re)loaded into the appropriate printer intake tray.

New printer?  Touchscreen Printer Control Panel locked against making changes?  Try username "admin" and the PIN located on the sticker on the inside of the front door of the printer.

Trays

• If the printer lacks a second tray, all paper / types are supported in the single available tray.
• Printers that include a Photo Tray generally restrict the paper sizes and paper type supported in that tray.

Custom size?

If your paper is a custom size, look for "Custom" in the full list of paper sizes.

Remember >> Printers with more than one tray might only support custom paper sizes and types in one tray.

If EWS does not allow setting the paper size or size “Custom”,

If the printer includes a touchscreen display printer control panel,

Look for the setting for “Custom” in the Printer Control Panel after (re)loading the paper to be used

NOTE:  Size Custom is not available for all printers

What? 

Paper Size, Type, and Weight must be appropriate for the tray in which that paper is to be used.

Depending on the printer model, Tray 1 might be used for Custom media. 

In this scenario, Tray 2 might only support Plain paper, perhaps in limited sizes.

OR

If the "Custom Paper Tray" is Tray 2, then Tray 1 might only support Plain paper / limited sizes.

Printers that include a Photo Tray generally limit the size and type of paper that the Photo Tray supports.  Example:  Depending on the printer model, the Photo Tray might support only 4x6 inch photo paper.

EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_11

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Job Configuration

Standard - Word > Mailings > Envelopes

Note - Select size Custom and enter envelope dimensions

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Method - Word Document - Size and Shape of Envelope

Create an "manual" Envelope shaped document in Word and Print that document right from Word.  Doing it this way certainly supports some extra "fancy" bits - pictures, art, whatever your Post Office will tolerate on an Envelope.

This method requires the Custom Paper Size having been created so the "document" can be printed.

Example - Word - Manual Envelope Shaped Document

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

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NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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