Why won't this printer take 110 lb card stock if it is advertised it will? Does HP need to revise the paper grabbing wheels?
791853
To print on card stock, open HP OfficeJet program on your desktop, select "set preferences" and select cardstock under paper type menu. Mine works just fine.
791854
Joan, so I got this email from Amazon asking if I could answer your question. I'm just another user like you and all I can say is that I'm using it with 65 lb paper and it works fine. I didn't know that they set a 110 lb limit on it and I'll probably not have occasion to use that heavy of card stock. Are you trying to print 2 sided printing? If so, you may try just printing single side, then refeeding. That's pretty heavy stock. Good luck.
791855
Joan, I bought the HP e8100 printer and it will not take the 110 lb card stock either, eventhough it says it takes card stock and has no weight limit listed. The HP tech support in India told me that the printer was working just fine because it printed on regular paper without a problem. He said that I needed to contact Adobe because it was a problem with the Adobe file that I was trying to print. (The printer would not grab the paper and feed it thru the machine) Calling tech support was a waste of time. I am returning the machine.
791856
This printer's inability to handle card stock is a known issue to HP. Their forums are full of 8620 owners that can't print card stock or photo paper. I have tried the software solutions suggested here and on the forums without success; the printer always gives me a "Paper Empty" error. My opinion, they used cheap material for the paper rollers and they aren't as sticky as they ought to be.One thing that may work is to clean the pick roller, which is the roller that grabs the paper off the stack. It's underneath the printer, and you'll have to turn the printer on its side to clean it.But really, all that should be unnecessary; HP just blew it this time. This printer's inability to handle card stock is a known issue to HP. Their forums are full of 8620 owners that can't print card stock or photo paper. I have tried the software solutions suggested here and on the forums without success; the printer always gives me a "Paper Empty" error. My opinion, they used cheap material for the paper rollers and they aren't as sticky as they ought to be.One thing that may work is to clean the pick roller, which is the roller that grabs the paper off the stack. It's underneath the printer, and you'll have to turn the printer on its... » Read More This printer's inability to handle card stock is a known issue to HP. Their forums are full of 8620 owners that can't print card stock or photo paper. I have tried the software solutions suggested here and on the forums without success; the printer always gives me a "Paper Empty" error. My opinion, they used cheap material for the paper rollers and they aren't as sticky as they ought to be.One thing that may work is to clean the pick roller, which is the roller that grabs the paper off the stack. It's underneath the printer, and you'll have to turn the printer on its side to clean it.But really, all that should be unnecessary; HP just blew it this time. « Show Less
1236670
I have used it successfully with postcard stock. Haven't tried anything heavier. I have not experienced ANY problems with this printer--print on CD's, scan to email, fax, etc. Very happy with it.
1571978
Expect jamming problems with 110 lb index and 80 lb card stock (they are about the same weight and thickness). I wouldn't use this unit for anything greater than 60 lb card stock. But check the operating manual or go on the KM website to confirm the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the printer's official limitations. Be aware that very heavy stock cannot be flipped over without jamming except in those units that are specifically made to handle heavy stock, like the Xante Ilumina.
400241
It only prints 20 lb 8.5x11 paper. It has a centered feed but it won't print envelopes. It won't print business card stock. If you want to print on regular 8.5x11 paper it's fine, but it's totally useless as a business printer. I bought another used CLX-3170 and I rebuild them them when parts go out. New Samsung printers are overpriced and underfunctioned.
170657
I never tried that weight of paper, but this printer is back in the box. It is NOT one of the best printers I've had. I had it only a month before it started acting up. The power won't come on. I won't buy another one of these.
740431
I have an HP2055 and a couple reams of paper on my stand. It is a very sturdy stand and I thought it was rated for at least your printers weight. I agree with one of the other responses about how well it might roll with that mush weight.
621993
I just purchased this printer from Staples and am going to return it because I can not for the life of me get it to print on cardstock. I have been reading up on it and aparrently this is a known problem a lot of people have been complaining about since the printer came out. I have had no problems printing on various label paper, inkjet transparencies, resume paper, but it will not print on my 67# cardstock
1087670
I have not been able to get my Epson XP-400 to print on any medium-heavy weight card stock, even when I hand feed it single sheets. I have a friend who was able to ram a few sheets of 100# pages through, but then the printer wouldn't pull any type of paper through after that. I highly recommend you don't ram paper through - the person below who says "Its' not an HP" so you can rough the printer up does not appear to be trustworthy or logical.
338123
That I don't know, but I will tell you this, I'm not especially happy with this printer, it's a perfect example of the cheap comes out expensive, I was really trying to stay with something the size of what I had, not realizing this was not as compatible as the one I lost, if given the chance again I'd have done a bit more research, they are misleading in what they tell you about this printer and I can't really recommend it, I'll stay with it while it lasts, but I've already had paper jams and have trouble using my photo paper when I make personalized cards, so keep that in mind too! And I've only had this for a few months!!!!! Good Luck, it also doesn't work with HP Solutions and it did not tell me this when I bought it and that is what led to some other problems I had. Lisa
2184002
The ink is not of superior quality if you are looking to print photos or school projects. It is not pigment based. Also, the printer does not accept 110 pound stock. It jams. I have run photo paper though and it works fine. It won't work on card stock. Hope that helps. I did have a wonderful Canon Pixma printer years ago that was fabulous for photos, but don't keep up with the technology.
943544
Never attempted a heavy card stock. We do use a heavy 32lb glossy paper, and adress labels and it worked fine. The machine has a side feeder to help pick up the heavier stock paper. Hope this help
93780
Card stock works fine from the rear sheet feeder but not from the tray, of course. You get pretty good quality if you tell the printer you're using "matte photo paper" instead of "plain paper".
1087667
OK, I have read the manual and read LOTS of online reviews and my answer would be it is NOT recommended for cardstock. People who HAVE run cardstock through it have eventually had trouble with the rollers not grabbing. There is a 'mode' for "Epson Presentation Paper - Heavyweight Matte" which is #44. The cardstock I have is #65. IF you need to run primarily cardstock, I would advise against it. OR be sure to change the setting to the Presentation Paper mode. If you can get by with a 44 pound weight paper, then it seems that this printer can handle it. I would guess an occasional piece of cardstock won't kill it but if you primarily print cardstock you might want a more robust printer. Hope this helps! PS. I usually use a high quality paper to print normal copies and it's #22 - just for comparison.
1589506
I'm not sure about card stock. I do have direct experience with some majors issues with this model printer. We installed these for a few at least 8 clients. With in 6 months of installing we've had a 50% failure rate. This printer has some serious design flaws that Epson is aware of, bit they are still selling it. Don't by this model.
2165463
Hello! I print my own cards and I have two printers that I have used to print cards using this card stock. I have a Hewelett Packard (HP) Officejet Pro 8500 (it's the older of my two printers) and a Canon MG 6220. actually, both printers do a fine job of printing using this card stock. (I make all of my cards for Birthday's, get well, etc.) I love doing it and this card stock works very nicely. Betsy
588162
Make sure you have the paper type properly set. I accidently set mine to card stock, deactivating duplex printing for that tray.
440357
That's a bit difficult to answer without knowing exacting what kind of stock it is. If it is a cotton or linen stock, it really shouldn't, but if it is a heavier card like stock with a bit of a shine to it or a very smooth finish, that could be the problem. That said, I don't get the best results printing on good stock either. It doesn't smudge, but after about 30-40 envelopes, I end up with a vertical line on every envelope. My best guess is that it is the printer itself.