Printing envelopes

Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one

When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink

Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
Any remedy for this?

thanks

Some printers come wth a thickness adjuster for envelopes and
thin card stock.
As my laser tends to screw up envelopes, they jam at the
fusers rollers, I print labels, not being inkjet they don't bleed
during delivery on rainy days, and they are ideal for red and
other coloured envelopes.
For inkjets it's probably easier to print labels.

S wrote:
> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>
> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>
> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
> Any remedy for this?
>
> thanks
>
>
The paper rollers don't have a good grip on the envelope because it's
narrow. You might clean the rollers or tighten the springs. Once in a
while mine will get skewed and print the address and barcode diagonally
and causing the FIM code to go off the top of the envelope. The rollers
may be spaced too far apart, try moving your margin for envelopes.

S wrote:
> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>
> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>
> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
> Any remedy for this?
>
> thanks
>
>
Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
following fixes.
Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
printer.
Try with the flap tucked in,
Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size
code number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed
them in landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in
the feed tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect
but ok to send.
Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
science to get it just so.

"Peter" <pnkgeedontsendspam@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>S wrote:
>> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>>
>> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
>> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
>> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>>
>> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
>> Any remedy for this?
>>
>> thanks
> Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
> following fixes.
> Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
> printer.
> Try with the flap tucked in,
> Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
> Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size code
> number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed them in
> landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the feed
> tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok to
> send.
> Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
> science to get it just so.

This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable lesson.
All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my last
laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that had
several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a test
page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope printing
you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down in
front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a U-turn
to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the front, so
the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or special
printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop down
tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the print
output. There are other printer configurations that are different from what
I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper path, the
capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20 to 24
pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that will
"set" the toner on thicker materials.

When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that it
didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I opted
for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show the
mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels, but I
would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I just
retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers that
ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would hold
multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining printers
with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started with the
least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to the HP
3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional paper
tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up and
it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!

On Nov 4, 2:46 am, "Burt" <nos...@pacbell.net> wrote:
> "Peter" <pnkgeedontsends...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
>
> news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>
>
>
>
>
> >S wrote:
> >> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>
> >> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
> >> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
> >> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>
> >> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
> >> Any remedy for this?
>
> >> thanks
> > Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
> > following fixes.
> > Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
> > printer.
> > Try with the flap tucked in,
> > Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
> > Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size code
> > number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed them in
> > landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the feed
> > tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok to
> > send.
> > Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
> > science to get it just so.
>
> This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable lesson.
> All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my last
> laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that had
> several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a test
> page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope printing
> you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down in
> front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a U-turn
> to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the front, so
> the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or special
> printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop down
> tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
> envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the print
> output. There are other printer configurations that are different from what
> I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper path, the
> capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20 to 24
> pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that will
> "set" the toner on thicker materials.
>
> When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that it
> didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I opted
> for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show the
> mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels, but I
> would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I just
> retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
> laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers that
> ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
> printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
> would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would hold
> multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining printers
> with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started with the
> least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to the HP
> 3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional paper
> tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up and
> it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
> virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Fair comment, I suppose we expect cheaper printers to do it all.
Maybe we need to be more tolerent and accept limitations at the cheaper end.


<cooke00@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Nov 4, 2:46 am, "Burt" <nos...@pacbell.net> wrote:
>> "Peter" <pnkgeedontsends...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>
>> news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >S wrote:
>> >> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>>
>> >> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
>> >> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
>> >> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>>
>> >> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
>> >> Any remedy for this?
>>
>> >> thanks
>> > Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
>> > following fixes.
>> > Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
>> > printer.
>> > Try with the flap tucked in,
>> > Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
>> > Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size
>> > code
>> > number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed them
>> > in
>> > landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the
>> > feed
>> > tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok to
>> > send.
>> > Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
>> > science to get it just so.
>>
>> This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable lesson.
>> All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my
>> last
>> laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that
>> had
>> several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a
>> test
>> page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope
>> printing
>> you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down in
>> front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a
>> U-turn
>> to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the front,
>> so
>> the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or special
>> printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop
>> down
>> tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
>> envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the
>> print
>> output. There are other printer configurations that are different from
>> what
>> I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper path,
>> the
>> capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20 to
>> 24
>> pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that
>> will
>> "set" the toner on thicker materials.
>>
>> When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that it
>> didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I opted
>> for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show the
>> mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels,
>> but I
>> would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I just
>> retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
>> laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers
>> that
>> ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
>> printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
>> would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would
>> hold
>> multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining
>> printers
>> with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started with
>> the
>> least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to the
>> HP
>> 3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional
>> paper
>> tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up
>> and
>> it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
>> virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>

You have hit on the two choices - one is to purchase a unit that will do
what you want without compromise, and the other is to revise your needs
downward to the limitations of a less costly/less able unit. Doing the
latter doesn't mean that you can't find creative ways to compensate. That's
why clear labels and window envelopes were invented! In many ways these
work-arounds are much more efficient. If you NEED the more classy look of a
printed address on the envelope you just need to step up to the more capable
printer.

"S" <nonense@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:qpsXi.46465$7_4.41917@fe3.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Fair comment, I suppose we expect cheaper printers to do it all.
> Maybe we need to be more tolerent and accept limitations at the cheaper
> end.
>
>
> <cooke00@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1194161153.363558.304320@z24g2000prh.googlegr oups.com...
>> On Nov 4, 2:46 am, "Burt" <nos...@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>> "Peter" <pnkgeedontsends...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> >S wrote:
>>> >> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>>>
>>> >> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
>>> >> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
>>> >> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>>>
>>> >> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
>>> >> Any remedy for this?
>>>
>>> >> thanks
>>> > Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
>>> > following fixes.
>>> > Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
>>> > printer.
>>> > Try with the flap tucked in,
>>> > Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
>>> > Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size
>>> > code
>>> > number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed
>>> > them in
>>> > landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the
>>> > feed
>>> > tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok to
>>> > send.
>>> > Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
>>> > science to get it just so.
>>>
>>> This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable lesson.
>>> All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my
>>> last
>>> laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that
>>> had
>>> several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a
>>> test
>>> page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope
>>> printing
>>> you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down in
>>> front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a
>>> U-turn
>>> to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the
>>> front, so
>>> the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or special
>>> printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop
>>> down
>>> tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
>>> envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the
>>> print
>>> output. There are other printer configurations that are different from
>>> what
>>> I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper path,
>>> the
>>> capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20
>>> to 24
>>> pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that
>>> will
>>> "set" the toner on thicker materials.
>>>
>>> When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that it
>>> didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I
>>> opted
>>> for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show
>>> the
>>> mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels,
>>> but I
>>> would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I
>>> just
>>> retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
>>> laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers
>>> that
>>> ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
>>> printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
>>> would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would
>>> hold
>>> multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining
>>> printers
>>> with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started with
>>> the
>>> least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to
>>> the HP
>>> 3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional
>>> paper
>>> tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up
>>> and
>>> it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
>>> virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!- Hide quoted
>>> text -
>>>
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks Burt,
I can live with the cheaper printer as I only need about 12 enevelopes
printed per month for my project.
I will find a way around the problem. Probably window envelopes.


"Burt" <nospam@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> You have hit on the two choices - one is to purchase a unit that will do
> what you want without compromise, and the other is to revise your needs
> downward to the limitations of a less costly/less able unit. Doing the
> latter doesn't mean that you can't find creative ways to compensate.
> That's why clear labels and window envelopes were invented! In many ways
> these work-arounds are much more efficient. If you NEED the more classy
> look of a printed address on the envelope you just need to step up to the
> more capable printer.
>
> "S" <nonense@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:qpsXi.46465$7_4.41917@fe3.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
>> Fair comment, I suppose we expect cheaper printers to do it all.
>> Maybe we need to be more tolerent and accept limitations at the cheaper
>> end.
>>
>>
>> <cooke00@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1194161153.363558.304320@z24g2000prh.googlegr oups.com...
>>> On Nov 4, 2:46 am, "Burt" <nos...@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>>> "Peter" <pnkgeedontsends...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>
>>>> news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> >S wrote:
>>>> >> Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>>>>
>>>> >> When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
>>>> >> If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
>>>> >> If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>>>>
>>>> >> Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
>>>> >> Any remedy for this?
>>>>
>>>> >> thanks
>>>> > Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest
>>>> > the
>>>> > following fixes.
>>>> > Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
>>>> > printer.
>>>> > Try with the flap tucked in,
>>>> > Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
>>>> > Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size
>>>> > code
>>>> > number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed
>>>> > them in
>>>> > landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the
>>>> > feed
>>>> > tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok
>>>> > to
>>>> > send.
>>>> > Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not
>>>> > a
>>>> > science to get it just so.
>>>>
>>>> This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable
>>>> lesson.
>>>> All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my
>>>> last
>>>> laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that
>>>> had
>>>> several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a
>>>> test
>>>> page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope
>>>> printing
>>>> you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down
>>>> in
>>>> front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a
>>>> U-turn
>>>> to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the
>>>> front, so
>>>> the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or
>>>> special
>>>> printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop
>>>> down
>>>> tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
>>>> envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the
>>>> print
>>>> output. There are other printer configurations that are different from
>>>> what
>>>> I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper
>>>> path, the
>>>> capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20
>>>> to 24
>>>> pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that
>>>> will
>>>> "set" the toner on thicker materials.
>>>>
>>>> When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that
>>>> it
>>>> didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I
>>>> opted
>>>> for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show
>>>> the
>>>> mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels,
>>>> but I
>>>> would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I
>>>> just
>>>> retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
>>>> laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers
>>>> that
>>>> ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
>>>> printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
>>>> would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would
>>>> hold
>>>> multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining
>>>> printers
>>>> with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started
>>>> with the
>>>> least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to
>>>> the HP
>>>> 3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional
>>>> paper
>>>> tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up
>>>> and
>>>> it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
>>>> virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!- Hide quoted
>>>> text -
>>>>
>>>> - Show quoted text -
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Some laser printers provide both a straight through and "U" path, which
you can alter by opening a rear door. My HP II and my Panasonic both
offer this option.

Art

Burt wrote:

> "Peter" <pnkgeedontsendspam@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5p2ppnFo8sieU1@mid.individual.net...
>
>>S wrote:
>>
>>>Printer HP psc 1317 all-in-one
>>>
>>>When I print say a picture on A4 it is ok
>>>If I print a letter size address on a sheet of paper it is ok
>>>If I print the address onto an avtual envelope it streaks the ink
>>>
>>>Only difference I can see is the envelope slightly thicker.
>>>Any remedy for this?
>>>
>>>thanks
>>
>>Yes I have this snag as well with a HP deskjet 3845. I can suggest the
>>following fixes.
>>Print the envelopes in landscape, ie with the short edge fed into the
>>printer.
>>Try with the flap tucked in,
>>Try with the flap opened right out to make the thing a bit thinner
>>Try a different envelope. I use WH Smith White peel-and seal DL size code
>>number 11529931. These work ok 19 times out of 20, and I just feed them in
>>landscape mode as they come out of the packet. No more than 3 in the feed
>>tray at once though. The occasional failures are not perfect but ok to
>>send.
>>Sometimes pre-curling the envelope has helped, but that's an art not a
>>science to get it just so.
>
>
> This is not a criticism of the OP - You and I learned a valuable lesson.
> All printers are not able to easily handle printing envelopes. For my last
> laser printer purchase I took envelopes and card stock to a store that had
> several printers set up for demonstration purposes. They all print a test
> page without the need for a computer hookup. For single envelope printing
> you need a straight paper path (auxilliary paper feed that drops down in
> front) and an opening in the back so the paper doesn't have to make a U-turn
> to get to the output tray. Some printers have output trays in the front, so
> the latter capability is not required. If multiple envelopes or special
> printing needs (i.e. batch check printing) are required you need a drop down
> tray in front that can handle more than one sheet at a time, and for
> envelopes or heavy stock a drop down tray in the back that stacks the print
> output. There are other printer configurations that are different from what
> I described, but the bottom line is that you need a straight paper path, the
> capability for the printer to deal with stock thicker than standard 20 to 24
> pound paper, and in the case of a laser printer, a fuser assembly that will
> "set" the toner on thicker materials.
>
> When I purchased my first laser printer, an HP IIP, I soon found that it
> didn't do envelopes without severely curving and wrinkling them. I opted
> for window envelopes instead so my letters could be formatted to show the
> mailing address. In my estimation it was more attractive then labels, but I
> would rather have been able to print the address on the envelope. I just
> retired an HP 5P that still works perfectly and purchased an HP P3005
> laserjet. I would have rather spent less. There were laser printers that
> ranged from less than $100 to thousands. I started by eliminating the
> printers that didn't have a straight paper path, an aux paper tray that
> would hold multiple sheets or envelopes, or an output tray that would hold
> multiple printed pages or envelopes. I then tested the remaining printers
> with the card stock I sometimes use and with envelopes. I started with the
> least expensive unit and found that all of them failed until I got to the HP
> 3005. Since they only had the unit with networking and an additional paper
> tray in stock I had to order a basic unit online. I now have it set up and
> it works great. Except for loading the image data a bit slowly, it
> virtually spits out printed pages in rapid fire mode!
>
>