Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about printing envelopes
on the LaserWriter II, including:
- Which printer driver supports the envelope sheet feeder for the LaserWriter
II family?
- What paper size must be chosen in the Page Setup menu?
- Can a custom paper size be used?
There is no need to specify paper sizes when printing envelopes on the
LaserWriter II.
Tests done with Microsoft Works (v1.1), Microsoft Word (v3.01), and MacWrite
(v4.6) showed differences in the address block locations when printed from
these applications. However, most were correctable within a couple of tries.
Printing parameters used for all three applications:
Left Margin 3.5"
Carriage Returns from Top 12
Courier Font 14-point
The results:
Distance from Left Edge of Envelope Distance from Top of Envelope
Microsoft Works 4-5/16" 1-9/16"
Microsoft Word 4-5/16" 1-3/8"
MacWrite 4.6 3-7/8" 1"
As a workaround, save the print parameters for envelopes in a file, and use
this file only to print to envelopes.
The LaserWriter IINT/NTX manual specifications state: "Type the address block
with an upper margin of approximately 1.5 inches and a left margin that centers
it on the screen." Use this as a starting point for final placement.