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From: hallett@gemed (Jeff Hallett x4-6328)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Printing Envelopes
Keywords: mail merge, envelopes, printing, laserwriter, imagewriter
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Date: 31 Aug 89 13:55:29 GMT
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Reply-To: gemed!hallett@crd.ge.com (Jeff Hallett x4-6328)
Organization: GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee,  WI
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Hi there.

I just read a review of envelope-printing programs in MacWorld (Sep
'89).  However, the review didn't mention what I'm most interested in:
having mail-merge capability.  My wish-list for such a program would
be:

1.  Exists as a Desk Accessory.
2.  Will print standard small and business size envelopes.
3.  Maintain return address
4.  Read a Word-style mail merge file (and remember the data file
    without having to be told every time).
5.  Work on both a LaserWriter and Imagewriter II.

My goal is to create a form letter, print it with Mail-Merge (or
Mail-Munge depending on the luck you have :^).  Then, print the
envelopes using the same file.  I don't mind if the program looks for
specific field names.

I realize that I can make Word document to simulate printing
envelopes, and, in fact, I have done so for the LaserWriter.  However,
something like this would be much more convenient and less
trial-and-error to get the spacing right.

Thanks for pointers.

--
                Jeffrey A. Hallett, PET Software Engineering
                    GE Medical Systems, W641, PO Box 414
                            Milwaukee, WI  53201
          (414) 548-5163 : EMAIL -  hallett@positron.gemed.ge.com