Tony Pursell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 17 Jan 2008 at 16:01, Twayne wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Not sure which is the best group for this; feel free to redirect me >> if I guess wrong. >> >> Using Writer's Insert Envelope; #10 (9.5 x 4.3 I think it is): >> >> The address on a #10 envelope print comes out about 1 1/4" too low, >> or about 1 5/8" from the top edge of the envelope. Both Return and >> Recipient's addresses are off the same amount. >> Essentially the same procedure with Word works perfectly fine. >> >> Any assitance in clearing this up would be appreciated, even if it's >> wysiwyg<g>. >> >> The mundane details: >> >> Recent MS Word Convert; approx 3 weeks with OOo 2.3.1. >> Windows XP Pro, P4, OOo 2.3.1, HP Color Laserjet 2250n printer. >> Envelope Feed: Center, Face Up, flap to left >> >> >> I've found 2 workarounds: >> >> Setup: Envelope must be fed face up, cenetered, long way into >> printer. Tray/s are too narrow to contain the width of the envelope. >> Please note that using Word, #10 envelopes print fine, so I'm >> reasonably sure there is nothing wrong with the printer drivers, >> etc.. >> Goal: Dispense with MSOffice for now, MS OS eventually. >> >> Workarounds: >> 1. Create an envelope profile on the printer and choose it. >> Envelope prints fine. Rather an annoyance to be changing every time >> though. >> >> 2. When creating the envelope, manually raise the Return/Recipients >> address up ~1 1/4", which moves it outside the envelope outline >> onscreen, but does cause a correct printout on the envelope. >> Apparently the shown outline boundaries are not binding. >> >> I note in the Insert; Envelope dialog that the text can be moved >> left or down, but not up. Thus, unless I'm missing something, there >> is no way to make it print higher on the envelope, as in near the >> top edge. >> >> Annoyance? Yes. Bug? don't know; could be cockpit error. >> >> I can provide sample .odt's if it would help any: Just ask. >> >> Thanks in Advance, >> >> Twayne >> > > I have seen problems with #10 envelopes raised some time > ago. The solution is to use a similar size envelope like the DL > and that is good enough. Try it out on a plain sheet of paper > first to see how it lines up with your envelopes. > > If this is still a problem with the latest version of OOo, perhaps > a #10 envelope user should post a bug report. I'm in the UK, > so I don't use it. > > Tony Pursell > OOo User v2.3.1
Thanks Tony; I'll try that. Or maybe try my hand at creating my own template for it. Twayne --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
