As I understand this solution, it doesn't appear to work. To clarify the
problem, I write a letter using standard 8.5 x 11 paper. I generate an
envelope and wish to print it to a 4" x 6" label. The printer documentation
states that it can print to something as small as 3" x 5" and I know that the
printer can easily handle the 4" x 6". I have tried to select standard
envelope sizes that are larger than 4" x 6" and to use the margins that Word
allows for the return address under the Envelope Options tab. Unfortunately,
not matter what envelope definition I choose, Word prevents me from choosing
a "from left" indentation (or margin) that is adequate to ensure that the
left side of the return address prints on the page. There is some sort of
limitation that prevents a value large enough to resolve the problem.

"Graham Mayor" wrote:

The simplest plan is to use the next larger standard paper size and make up
the difference with margins. Word relies on the printer driver to fix the
page size and the relationship tends to be poor with custom sizes. Word has
no idea what the physical size of the paper is.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

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BCB wrote:
I am trying to print an individual label as an envelope (to place on
packages). The label is 4" x 6". When I generate the envelope address
function, I select Options, then in the drop-down box under Envelope
Size, I choose Custom. The default margins I get are 6.38" x 4.49". I
overwrite this with 6" x 4". I then receive an error message
indicating that the smallest length Word will let me select is 6.4".
I do not seem to be able to get around this and when printing the
label as an envelope, the return address is off the page. Is there
any work around for this? I am using an HP LaserJet 2550n. HP states
that this printer can actually print something as small as 5" x 3".