Convert Inkjet Printer to Envelope Printer

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Hi,

We have a mid volume printing, assemblying operation and print a lot of
#9 and #10 envelopes with different addresses, layouts, etc...

We've tried different technologies and standard inkjet printers (with a
continuous ink system) seem to work the best (espcially for the cost).
However, I can't find a standard inkjet that we can load up with more
than 10 envelopes. I'd like to stay away from true "envelope printers"
because they can be expensive (we need several) and aren't as versatile
at that they'll print.

Anyone have experience converting an inkjet printer to an envelope
printer (by modifying the printer)? We do a lot of printer maintenance
and rebuilding in house, so where not shy about tearing into one.

Thanks!
 
It has been my experience that there is no inkjet printer that can
efficiently and affordably handle bulk envelope print jobs. Oh sure, the
documentation says they can take 10 envelopes at a time, but in reality they
can really only handle one envelope at a time. Otherwise, you have constant
jamming to deal with. If you have been using an inkjet printer and it can
handle more than one envelope at a time, you have a winner!
 
I routinely print #10, A2 and A6 envelopes in my Canon iP4000 and older
Canon printers. The iP4000 easily handles 12 to 15 at a time without any
problems. The other Canon printers can handle 10 or so without problems. If
you aren't running more than a few hundred at a time it isn't much of a
problem, but it does get a little boring to keep feeding the printer if you
have a couple of thousand to do. Been there, done that.
 
I guess that my HP990 is a winner. I have done 7 to 10. The return
address is not always perfect but no jamming. I do not know about the
later models. You do have to flatten them a bit.
 
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