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Types of envelopes to avoid

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CAUTION

DO NOT use envelopes:

• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an 

unusual shape

• that are extremely shiny or textured

• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings

• with self-adhesive closures

• that are of a baggy construction

• that are not sharply creased

• that are embossed (have raised writing 

on them)

• that were previously printed by a laser 

machine

• that are pre-printed on the inside

• that cannot be arranged neatly when 

stacked

• that are made of paper that weighs more 

than the paper weight specifications for 
the machine

• with edges that are not straight or 

consistently square

• with windows, holes, cut-outs or 

perforations

• with glue on surface as shown in figure 

below

• with double flaps as shown in figure 

below

• with sealing flaps that have not been 

folded at purchase

• with sealing flaps as shown in figure 

below

• with each side folded as shown in figure 

below

If you use any of the types of envelopes 
listed above, they may damage your 
machine. This damage is not covered 
under any Brother warranty or service 
agreement.

Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.