Custom size manual feed?

Why do envelopes default to a manual feed, but custom sizes pull from the main paper tray? Can you change which feed type the custom size defaults to?
I have a Lexmark E234n mono laser printer which works just fine. I like to print odd sized stuff, though, like bank deposit slips, envelopes and index cards. Usually, I call up a #10 envelope in Page Setup, and format my page to stay within the actual paper. When I print, the printer defaults to the manual feed slot, and patiently waits for me to insert the envelope.
Today, I got the bright idea to create a custom paper size for 4x6 index cards. Pages formats the page fine, of course. But, when I print, it pulls from the main tray instead of waiting for a manual feed.
Logically, wouldn't most people who make a custom size use the manual feed slot? That is the input method for irregularly shaped items after all, and the main tray is usually filled with normal sized paper.
Any printer-fooling workarounds would be much appreciated!
rcarbaugh

Peter:
The "where to print" dialog takes place in the print menu, not the page setup. So, even in a template, the print dialog follows the last file printed, rather than any data in the template.
There are a couple of ways to make it happen, but they are "workarounds" for the issue. I can do that, of course; I have been using workarounds since my Mac Plus. The answer I am looking for is why does the printer know when you select an envelope page setup, but not when you select a 4x6 card setup. There is a difference in the page setup, and I would like access to it, if possible.
You may be right, though, about it being in the driver from the printer mfr. If that is the case, there is probably not much hope for a complete solution. It used to do it in my GCC laser, too, if I recall correctly.
Thanks.
rcarbaugh

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