WPS: Envelopes Supported by Windows Printing System

 Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
Article ID: Q104188
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows Printing System version 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SUMMARY

The Windows Printing System (WPS) version 1.0 supports the following envelope types: 

   A4
   #10
   DL
   C5
   B5
   #11
   #12
   #14

MORE INFORMATION

If you are using an envelope that is not listed above, you may be able to print the envelope by using the chart below to find the closest size to the one you are using. 

   Envelope         Metric                Standard
   ----------------------------------------------------

   A4               210x297 mm         8 1/2" x 11 3/4"
   #10              103x237 mm         4 1/8" x 9 1/2"
   DL               110x220 mm         4 1/2" x 8 3/4"
   C5               162x229 mm         6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
   B5               182x257 mm         7 1/4" x 10 1/4"
   #11              112x258 mm         4 1/2" x 10 3/8"
   #12              119x275 mm         4 3/4" x 11"
   #14              125x287 mm         5" x 11 1/2"
NOTE: There is no comparable size for printing with a #6 envelope. To print to this size envelope, you must use the PCL driver that came with Windows.

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Additional reference words: wps 3.10 3.11 1.00 wfw wfwg 3.1 win31



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Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
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