Printing Envelopes in Apache Open Office Writer 4.13

[parametric1]

The 8100 feeds envelopes longitudinally in the CENTRE of the Paper tray.

No matter what I do, I CANNOT get the address to appear anywhere near the centre of the A4 sheets I use for testing.

There is also no way back IN to the setup to alter things without creating a new document each time.

My ANCIENT DeskJet 840C could print envelopes in Oo with no problem at all

Why is the 8100 not able to do such a simple thing?

ATB

[Rainbow23 · Accepted solution]

@parametric1,

Welcome to HP Forums, this is a great place to get support, find answers and tips.

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you. 

I understand that you are unable to get the address near the center of the A4 sheets.

This issue could occur if print settings are not correct.

Let's go through a few steps to troubleshoot this issue.

And here's the step by step guide for you in the link: Printing Envelopes (Windows)

Let me know how this works. 

You have a good day ahead.

[parametric1]

Thanks Rainbow23,

I followed up the guide to print in wordpad, and began to understand how  to fine-tune the positiion with the margin settings.

The problem WAS getting my head around setting the media for landscape - when the printer was wanting to feed LOGITUDINALLY . . . 

To save envelopes, I trimmed some A4 to DL size 22cm x 11cm (well, ok they are 1 cm short) - and drew a line on one side to mark the "flap"

All worked as expected, with the address correctly oriented AND on the correct side of the "envelope - and I transferred the procedure to Open Office Writer - and again it all worked fine.

Thanks for your help AND patience . . . 

Chris Miller

[Rainbow23]

@parametric1,

You are welcome.

I am happy to know that the issue has resolved.

I also appreciate your time and patience.

Feel free to ask your queries as this forum has some of the best people in the world available and ready to help.

It was a pleasure assisting you. You have a good day ahead.

[parametric1]

@rainbow23

No problem.

I moderate on three Synthesiser-related forums, most of which is in the nature of technical support.

We urge members to post any tips and hints they have, as these are often useful to other users having similar problems.

Hence my tip about trimming A4s instead of spoiling envelopes . . .

All "Grist to the Mill" so to speak . . .

Best Regards

parametric1