I have had the same problem since I started using Ooo (1.0.1).
It was working ok in 1.1.4, but now I'm using 1.9.84, where it's broken
again!
By far the easiest solution I've found is to create a new
template. Start with the default blank Writer document, change the page
and margin settings to match the envelope you need - do not use the
envelope template. For example, for a standard US # 6 3/4 envelope I
set the page size as H: 3.60 in., W: 6.50 in, 0.10" margins. This will
work for the basics. You can also add text and graphic elements to save
with the template if you wish. You then put the envelope into the
printer tray in the same orientation as you would a standard letter,
regardless of the envelope instructions for your printer.
If you are using a printer limited to 8.5" width, it gets more
complicated for wider envelopes such as US # 10. You need to create
your template with width & height reversed, e.g. W: 4.25", H: 9.50",
0.10" margins. You then use text boxes which can be rotated 90? after
the text has been added. Graphics can also be rotated to match the
orientation of the page. Then the envelope can be inserted end-on as
usual and print in the proper orientation.
HTH,
MM
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Pursell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 9:21 AM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: RE: [users] Envelopes!!!
On 1 Apr 2005 at 7:37, Paul M. Baker wrote:
> Dale,
>
> You are not the only person with this problem. I have tried as many
> different printer options as I could possibly try and wasted dozens of
> envelopes. This was done after wasting dozens of other envelopes
> changing settings within OOo. I finally gave up and just continue to
> use MS Word for envelope printing.
>
When trying out envlope printing, may I suggest that you feed a sheet
of plain paper (A4, or whatever you normally use). Not only will you
not
waste envelopes, but you may see OOo printing someway differently to
what you expect, e.g. printing for left side instead of right side
feeding.
> I to use XP Pro and have tried 1.1.4 and 2.0 beta without success.
> Sorry I am of no real help but I figured I would let you know others
> cannot print envelopes either.
I use both Win 98SE (1.1.4) and Ubuntu Linux (1.1.2). On both these I
have no trouble printing DL envelopes on my HP Deskjet 610C.
However DL envelopes do not print from Win 98SE with 2.0Beta. This
is a filed issue (46160).
Tony Pursell
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