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05-08-2021 02:38 PM
Envelope printing is fairly straight forward.
Your printer supports the basic needs to print envelopes.
That said, a "Graduation Envelope" indicates that at the least, the number of envelopes you have available might be limited.
That means you cannot make mistakes, for example.
Things to consider before trying to print on "graduation envelopes":
- Labels are easier to print, can be even be made a bit fancy (with tiny pictures, for example), and can be tested.
- Envelopes supported in the printer are limited to plain white (maybe off-white) in color, not embossed, not with foil liners, not with scalloped edges, not too heavy (weight limitation).
- Envelope Sizes - including any custom sized envelopes - are restricted to the paper sizes the printer supports.
- "Envelopes" are further restricted in size, though it's not in the spec notes. If you try to print an unsupported custom size envelope, the job fails and "alternate" printable size is offered. Useless in some ways, but at least the envelope doesn't end up jammed inside the printer where you cannot reach it.
HP Officejet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer (B9S76A, B9S78A, B9S79A) Specifications
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Media Size (facet) | A4; Letter; Legal; B5 |
Media Sizes Custom (imperial) | 3.85 x 8.5 to 5 x 14 in |
Media Sizes Custom (metric) | 97.79 x 215 to 127 x 355 mm |
Media Types | Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, the HP premium media, iron-on transfers, borderless media |
Media Weight Recommended (imperial) | 18 to 22 lb |
Media Weight Recommended (metric) | 70 to 90 g/m² |
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial) | 16 to 72 lb |
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric) | Tray 1: A4: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP Photo Paper: up to 250 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 250 g/m² |
Examples - Word > Mailings > Envelopes - #10 envelope / Custom Envelope / Adjust Delivery Address size
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Rabbits_and_Chickens_Test_Envelope_7x5_2
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What else?
Before you print...
The printer must be aware that you are printing envelopes (that you have loaded envelopes in the printer).
Printing Preferences should be set to "Everyday printing" or similar so the "preferences" don't interfere with your setup to print the envelopes.
For example
- Load the envelopes into the printer (stack of five) according to the instructions in the User Guide Starting on Page 13
- Tell the printer display panel about the paper size / type
and / or
- Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to check / adjust the paper size / type
- Set / Check the Printing Preferences
Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Display Panel
Section is not applicable to printers lacking a printer display panel.
Open Printer Tray,
If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type
Wait a couple of seconds…
Close Tray
IF applicable for your printer:
Look for a message on the Printer Control / Display Panel,
Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK
Note – Printer Display Panel > Adjusting the paper size:
If the size of your Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu,
Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)
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Embedded Web Server (EWS)
EWS option is applicable to network connected printers.
If the printer is on the network,
If the EWS feature is supported on your printer,
Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to view / configure your printer.
Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management
If applicable, check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)
Click Apply to save changes
NOTES
- Size not listed in the Drop-down menu? Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)
- EWS is also available in HP Smart Windows and HP Smart Mobile > Settings > Advanced
- Features and options differ by printer model and type.
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Set the Preferences – Windows
This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.
Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver and / or might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" (or similar) from within printing software / applications.
Preferences and Envelopes:
Select / leave Printing Preferences shortcut to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign.
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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”
Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners
UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer
Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default
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Printing Preferences - Selections
Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners
Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences
Next
Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight your preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit
Make changes to a Shortcut (Model Dependent)
- Select shortcut (locked or custom) >
- Adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings
- Check all sub-menus in all Tabs
- Click OK to save / leave sub menu
Custom Shortcut
Save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save as a new / different file name
Click OK to save the setup
Side Bar: Scan Menu for HP Scan
Open More > section,
Check / adjust settings in each sub-section
Click OK to save sub-menu changes
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What else?
Ignore this part if not interested ...
You need not use Word > Mailings > Envelope.
You can try printing by creating a custom size Word document and designing your own "cover" art for the envelope.
Examples
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Manual_10_Envelope_Watermark_1
References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
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