LaserWriter 16/600 PS: Using the Envelope Feeder W/ QDrw GX 4/95


I am using QuickDraw GX 1.1 and a LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer. I want to print envelopes from the envelope feeder, but I have not been able to print from the envelope feeder. Is it possible to print from this feeder?

Yes, you can use the envelope feeder with QuickDraw GX 1.1. Here are the steps required to setup and use the envelope feeder.

Step 1
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Print something from the desktop printer. Until you use the desktop printer, you will not get the options you need to use the envelope feeder.

Step 2
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Highlight the LaserWriter 16/600 GX desktop printer icon, and choose Input Trays from the Printing menu.

Step 3
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Select Envelope - Edge Fed.

Step 4
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Configure the internal paper trays for the paper size installed, and click OK.

Step 5
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From the File menu, select Page Setup. For paper type select Envelope - edge fed, and select landscape (sideways) orientation.

Step 6
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To the right of Format For, select LaserWriter 16/600 PS and click Format.

Step 7
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From the File menu select Print, then click Paper Matching.

Step 8
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Make sure that the option Ignore paper matching and direct all document pages to is selected.

Step 9
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Select No. 10 Envelope. Do not select Envelope - Edge Fed (Envelope Feeder); If you select this, the printer uses the 250-sheet cassette.

Step 10
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Select Print

Step 11
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In a few seconds, a message appears explaining that the document size No. 10 Envelope is not installed. Highlight the option Change paper in internal tray to No. 10 Envelope. The words Internal Tray are dimmed. Next, select Make change permanent.

Step 11 only appears the first time you print an envelope. After you print to the envelope feeder, the message no longer appears.


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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012