How to Print an Envelope

By the EnvelopePrinting.net team · Updated August 2026

Printing an envelope takes about a minute — here's the fastest way, plus how to do it in Microsoft Word and how to batch-print with mail merge.

Method 1: Use this free tool (fastest)

The quickest way to print an envelope is the free address printing tool. Type your addresses, pick the size, and press Print — no document to set up.

Enter your return address in the top box.
Enter the delivery address in the second box.
Choose the envelope size that matches your stock.
Load the envelope into your printer's manual feed tray.
Press Print and check the placement.

Method 2: Print an envelope in Word

If you're already in Microsoft Word, printing on envelopes is built in under the Mailings tab. Here's how to print an envelope in word, step by step.

Open Word and create a blank document.
Go to Mailings → Envelopes.
Type the delivery address and, optionally, a return address.
Click Options and set the envelope size (e.g., #10).
Load the envelope in the manual tray, flap side down.
Click Print.

Method 3: Mail merge for batch printing

Mailing to many people? A mail merge from Excel prints one envelope per row automatically. Read our full how to mail merge guide for the step-by-step setup.

Envelope printing tips

Always test one envelope first before printing a full batch.
Match the paper size setting to your envelope size.
Use the manual feed tray — the main tray can jam on envelopes.
Check your envelope size before you start.

Envelope printing FAQ

How do I print an envelope in Word?

Open Word, go to Mailings → Envelopes, type the delivery and return addresses, set the envelope size under Options, then click Print. Feed the envelope into the manual tray flap-side down.

How do I load envelopes into a printer?

Most printers have a manual feed tray. Load the envelope with the address side up and the flap side down or left, depending on your printer — check the tray icon for the exact orientation.

How do I print addresses on envelopes?

Enter your return and delivery addresses, pick the envelope size, and print. The return address sits top-left, the delivery address in the center.

How do I print multiple envelopes at once?

Use mail merge — it prints one envelope per row from an Excel list. See our how to mail merge guide for the full step-by-step.

What printer settings do I need for envelopes?

Set the paper size to match your envelope (e.g., #10), choose plain paper, and use the manual feed tray. Avoid double-sided printing.

How do I do a mail merge for envelopes?

A mail merge from Excel prints one envelope per row automatically. See our step-by-step how to mail merge guide for the full setup.

How do I print an envelope without Word?

Use the free envelope printing tool above. Type your return and delivery addresses, choose your envelope size, and press Print — no Word document or Mailings setup required.

How do I print on an envelope in word?

To print envelope in word, go to Mailings → Envelopes, enter the address, set the size, and click Print. Printing on envelopes in word uses the manual feed tray — that's how to print a envelope in word on any printer.