Envelope printing when printing envelopes on a Brother HL-2040 printer. I set the return address to print 2cm from the left but it reverts to auto and cuts off half the printing. How do I change the default to solve this. Also I use 114x225 envelopes and feed lengthwise. The envelope comes out badly creased on the trailing edge. Is there any fix for this?

Check carefully that you have specified it to use the # 10 and that the format does not include a wide margin. If that fails, try printing the Return address 'right justified' and see what happens.

PLEASE READ THIS and use it as a guide http://www.ehow.com/how_6039123_print-envelopes-brother-mfc_685cw.html

Ummm... Just go to the user manual. It will show you how to do this. It's really not hard. Manually feed the envelope into the printer (that thing on the front that you can play with and the sides get closer, and further apart at the same time) You'll need to have word set to print on an envelope. Again not hard just a little bit of know how. Google "word envelope print" and you will find instructions on how to set up word.

You have to select envelope size in your word program, and then place envelopes one at a time in the slot in the front door.

Most laser printers have an "S" paper path. They cannot help bending paper. I would suggest you print lables instead of envelopes if you send several letters. If you only send 1, hand address the envelope. Not elegant ut it works.

At first I couldn't get the inker cartridge out, to look for the envelope but with more trying, I was able to remove it and I saw the envelope, which I could easily pull out.

I think you need the user guide to help you out.

http://www.retrevo.com/r/428ag508/7/Printer+Overview#q=Brother+HL-1040

Open a MS Word Document, select 'Tools' then 'Letters and mailings' then 'Envelopes and labels...'

Envelopes and Lables dialogue box opens - ensure you are on the 'envelopes' tab

Then type your recipient address in the larger white box

for standard letter envelope (DL 220m x 110mm) - Insert envelope into Brother HL-2030 manual feed, with print side up, gummed flaps down and to the left side (bring gray plastic guides in close to secure).

Then select print.

I have found that during the feed, one end of the envelope gets a little bit crumpled but overall it's still a little bit more professional looking than my handwriting.

I just bought a HL-4040CN and all my envelopes wrinkled, regardless of the size, paper thickness or software settings (thin envelope, thick envelope, etc.). Here's how I solved the problem....Open the rear panel and you'll notice a small gray lever on each side, which is probably pointing to "A" on the scale (A, B, Envelope). Move both levers to "Envelope" and close the back panel. The troubleshooting manual says the levers should be moved back to "A" after printing the envelopes, but I left them in the Envelope position and can't see any difference when printing regular or test pages or envelopes, except the envelopes are no longer wrinkled. I called Brother and asked them if there was any reason why the levers can't stay in the Envelope position, and they told me they could be left there if it wasn't negatively affecting other documents. Now, I have a great printer that prints everything without any problems. Hope this helps.

CLEAN YOUR DRUM WITH COTTON SWAB. (AND BLOW OUT PRINTER IF YOUR DARING.)