How stiff does this make paper? I have 90lb inkjet paper and would like to stiffen it more for playing cards. Is this a good choice?
183447
I suggest using a decent quality card stock (available at walmart, kmart, craft stores in both stationery and craft sections) and laminating it - that would be a much better way to make stiff cards - this will disappoint you for that purpose.
183448
I've stiffened paper with an oil based spray clear coat in gloss or semi-gloss. Rustoleum Painter's Touch 2X Clear is pretty cheap and works fine. If you spray it evenly, it'll soak into the paper and stiffen it. The only downside is that it tends to curl up along the edges. I've gotten beyond this by tacking the paper to a flat surface, but then it ends up with tack marks in it. You could coat the paper and THEN cut it, I suppose. Making custom playing cards without specialty paper sounds like a nightmare. Good luck.
183449
No, this is meant to protect the work on the paper with as little influence on the paper as possible. I would recommend using cardstock, that's closer to playing cards.
24908
In general, ink jet or commercial printing may be best for heavy card stock. My experience with color laser printers of the home office variety is that they are very picky about maximum paper thickness and the max paper thickness they allow is not very thick. Even envelopes have caused me problems with home office variety color laser machines and even the commercial grade color laser for the printing company that did work for me allowed only moderate thickness of paper.
985627
For kids perhaps, but to make them look like real playing cards you would want to print on a glossy stock and definitely thicker than this stock. This is good for a casual invite, business cards, etc.. I'd look for 120lb if you could find it or a specialty stock.
1879909
Basically.. NO. There is no rear paper feed therefore the paper has to make a very sharp 180 within the printer. Card stock is too stiff.
1413819
Not sure -- by comparison, of course in my opinion, this paper is more like Stampin-Up whisper white. It isn't as heavy as PapertreyInk or Ginia K's 110 lb cardstock. This paper is about the same weight as a good index card :-(
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I use all weights of photo paper- some heavier than cardstock and this printer does just fine from thin to heavy weighted paper, thick photo paper and cardstock. I'm not sure if it would handle actual cardboard, as I don't use anything that heavy. I set my printer on ALL TYPES of paper on the menu and it automatically adjusts for the thickness. My printer handles any paper or cardstock and it's great to have it adjust automatically. I hope this answers your question.
986499
It cuts regular cardstock easily (about 65 lb paper). Is that what you meant? The kind used for card-making and scrapbooking? If that's what you meant,no problem! And if it starts to get "dull", but fold over some tin foil and punch a few circles; it should sharpen it up again.
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The manual says it can handle up to 68 lb. stock, using their printer properties menu setting for "thick paper." I have used 67 lb paper (sometimes called "cover stock") with no trouble. This can be used for business cards, but they are more commonly printed on 80 lb. stock.
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I have Avery 8315. They are described as "Heavyweight cards with premium print quality on both sides" They are not as heavy as business cards, but much heavier than regular printer paper. I use them to make "greeting cards" and they are perfect for that. I cut them in two and can make two cards from one sheet.
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I tried it just for you! I have 20 pound card stock. It printed just like it does on normal paper. This is a great printer for a small price. AND, the biggest bonus I think, the ink is relatively cheap and lasts! I can not say enough good things about this little printer.
413748
I print my business cards on this material. You can carry twice as many in your wallet and the printing won't wear out. The paper is nearly indestructible. Hope this helps
1273281
No, I'm afraid it's not powerful enough for that. Regular paper, maybe light cardstock is all it can do.
2056763
Yep...works just fine. You can load it in the bottom tray or 1 sheet at a time through the front. We use it for cardstock, label sheets, envelopes, etc. As noted in other answers, it does curl the card stock when it prints, but nothing that can't be flattened out if put in a binder.
565331
There does not seem to be a way to load paper into anything but the paper tray. This means the paper has to be pulled through the printer in a tight U paper path, so unless your card stock can bend like that, I don't think it would work well.