Going to the printer for the first time

[mightyfun]

Thanks for the advice. I'm using Xara Xtreme 3.2


Jen

[Albacore]

WW can I be the first to ask, "what is envelope adjustment"

[steve.ledger]

Mightyfun said:

I am preparing some envelope graphics to go to the printer using Xara Xtreme.

Albacore asked:

WW can I be the first to ask, "what is envelope adjustment"

United States Patent 5088407
"An envelope making machine includes a printer for printing material on the envelope blanks as they are being formed into envelopes in the machine. The printer has printing modules which include an impression cylinder, a plate or type cylinder, an anilox roll and a fountain roll. The fountain roll is positioned adjacent to and rotates in a direction opposite to the anilox roll and upon rotation transfers a film of ink to the surface of the anilox roll. A distributor or doctor blade is positioned below the anilox roll and has a blade edge portion that is approximately in juxtaposition with a lower quadrant of the anilox roll and faces the direction of rotation of the anilox roll to control and distribute the film of ink on the surface of the anilox roll. An adjustment device is provided to adjust the thickness of the film of ink on the anilox roll. The adjustment device is operable to make adjustments in the ink film thickness while the machine is operating."
Source: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5088407.html

[gwpriester]

What all that means is in some cases, usually more expensive high quality printing, envelopes are printed flat and then folded and the glue added in the bindery process. If a stationery design had a foil stamp and/or an emboss, it would not appear on the back of the envelope. This process was known as the envelopes being "converted".

Gary

[wW]

I was referring to the adjustable tabs in the print tray, sorry I didn't clarify. Although I'd like to think that SledgerS quote is what I meant... gArys explination is good one too! Now you've got all the answers JEn!

Some printers are more versatile than others & allow (pre-made) envelopes to stack in the print tray, adjusting the tabs for fit, allowing consistent printing of the envelope. Then all you have to do is make you a print template in xara for that particular printer.