The new machine lets you print envelopes without having to remove regular paper from the tray, and does so without bending them over double.

It's a little pricey for a single user just to print envelopes, but its network capabilities make it unique.

But the relationship often falters when it is time to print envelopes.

So why is it still so hard to print envelopes?

For one thing, the software programs commonly used to print envelopes can conflict with the printer driver settings.

Bristol paper is used for printing documents, brochures, promotional materials and envelopes.

Most can also print envelopes, handle papers longer than letter size and hold more than 20 sheets; the Photosmart does not.

Sure, there are all sorts of devices that purport to make it easy to print envelopes.

If you want to print envelopes and mailing labels, which can be tricky in a laser, be sure to ask the salesperson to show you how.

Laser printers are unable to print envelopes but a program is available for printing envelope labels and this facility had been used.