Can a printer print on cardstock?

Not only can you print on cardstock with an inkjet printer, but you can achieve really great results. Many inkjet printers can print on thick card as are versatile enough to print photo lab quality photos and graphics.

What setting do I put my printer on for cardstock?

On the printer’s control panel, click “Select” to open the printer menus, and then select “Paper Handling.” Scroll up or down the menu to find “Tray.” Select “Heavy” or “Card Stock” from the Tray menu. Then close the menus by pressing “Resume.”

Do you need a special printer for cardstock?

Can you use a regular printer for cardstock? Most all-in-one, standard inkjet printers can handle printing on a standard form of lightweight cardstock. This would be cardstock in the 60 to 80 lb weight range. If you use media thicker than that in a standard printer, it will likely jam the machine.

Can I print on cardstock with my HP printer?

HP printers can handle a wide variety of media types, including card stock. In most cases, you can feed card stock from any paper tray you wish.

Can I print on cardstock on my HP printer?

How do I adjust my printer to thick paper?

Printing on Thick Paper

  1. Press the home button, if necessary.
  2. Select Setup.
  3. Select Printer Setup. You see this screen:
  4. Select Thick Paper.
  5. Select On.
  6. Press the home button to exit.

What is the thickest paper that will go through a printer?

Cardstock. Cardstock is thicker and heavier than copy paper and can be used for business cards, report covers, and more heavy-duty applications than document text pages.

Can you print on cardstock with Cricut?

Cricut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, and Cricut Explore 3 contain a more powerful Print Then Cut sensor which allows you to Print Then Cut on colored paper and cardstock!

What is the thickest paper you can put through a printer?

Standard, desktop printers typically can’t handle anything over 80# cover, while a multifunction copier with a bypass tray can usually handle 100+ pounds. Cover paper comes in a variety of finishes including uncoated, matte/dull and glossy.

How do I know if my printer can use cardstock?

LaserJet and OfficeJet printers can typically handle card stock, though others may not. You can also check the printer’s data sheet; look for the “Media Weight” to find out what weights of paper it supports, and then compare that to the paper information the packaging of your card stock.