Can this printer effectively handle cardstock?
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Yes, but be aware of the high ink replacement costs. However, the printer does a great job of printing. I used it extensively for brochures. I ran some card stock but not a lot. It worked well for the limited times I used that type of product.
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I haven't tried it, but card stock isn't too much thicker than photo paper stock so you should be able to
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Yes, I use it to print on cardstock regularly and have never had a jam, but like the previous reviewer said you can't duplex print on cardstock. I've never tried duplex printing on paper, so I can't comment on if that function even works or not. But I do feel I should mention that after having had this printer for less than 7 months, mine stopped printing in color today. From reading these other reviews I'm guessing it's a printhead problem. So even with it's ability to print on card stock I can't claim to be totally happy with this printer. I plan to call Lexmark tomorrow about the printhead issue. Yes, I use it to print on cardstock regularly and have never had a jam, but like the previous reviewer said you can't duplex print on cardstock. I've never tried duplex printing on paper, so I can't comment on if that function even works or not. But I do feel I should mention that after having had this printer for less than 7 months, mine stopped printing in color today. From reading these other reviews I'm guessing it's a printhead problem. So even with it's ability to print on card stock I can't claim to be totally happy with this printer. I plan to call Lexmark tomorrow about... » Read More Yes, I use it to print on cardstock regularly and have never had a jam, but like the previous reviewer said you can't duplex print on cardstock. I've never tried duplex printing on paper, so I can't comment on if that function even works or not. But I do feel I should mention that after having had this printer for less than 7 months, mine stopped printing in color today. From reading these other reviews I'm guessing it's a printhead problem. So even with it's ability to print on card stock I can't claim to be totally happy with this printer. I plan to call Lexmark tomorrow about the printhead issue. « Show Less
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Cool thanks for the info. I will go with this printer while there is such a great sale going on. I needed to know that card stock worked OK and that I could stack it in.
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The Pro205 and other "top-loading" Lexmark printers will print on heavy stock just fine. But duplexing card stock is not supported. (make sure the Eco-mode is not set to automatic duplex). The reason some products have trouble with heavy card stock is because it is trying to pull paper around a very tight curve in the paper path. (I work for Lexmark, but my comments are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of Lexmark International, Inc.)
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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.
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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.
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I have not done card stocks but it did do a nice job on envelopes. I would reccomend this printer highly no problems so far.
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Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! Sounds like some people got lucky but that in general this printer is not the one to get if you want to print greeting cards or business cards....the search goes on! :-D
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It can fit/ print pretty good on 100lb card stock just when you print under printer controls make sure you select first Print Settings>MEdia Type> Premium Presentation Paper Matte. This makes the printer know your printing on card stock. In the printers instructions it will say what each media types settings can be used for various Lb thickness. So the printer knows what speed and quality to print on to avoid jams. If you can clarify the paper it is (company and type/ color) I can give a more clear review since I print on most specialty heavy weight papers papers.
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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
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Baer's right. It really depends on the cardstock weight. Because this particular system rolls/folds the paper back during the printing process, its difficult for precision cardstock printing.
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It works ok with 110 card stock. The printer is a bit loud as the paper travels over the rollers. Ive printed about 20 pages with success. No jams or errors.
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Yes I have been successfully using 110 lb 199 g/m^2 card stock without issues. With the straight through printing setting (open the back) it will only have a small curl at the end of the page. I don't think the printer can handle card much thicker though.
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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
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Yes. I use card stock to create greeting cards and business cards all of the time with no problems. The colors are crisp and the feed is pretty fast considering it's an ink jet printer. IO do find that the machine is sensative when it gets down to the last 2 or three pages. Sometimes it reacts as if the paper ran out. so, just make sure you have a nice fill of paper in the feed tray. I also have a Pixma MP560. The 560 has two feeds and both work perfectly. I bought the MG5420 because it works with wirelessly my Ipad and iphone and, a rare feature; it prints on CD's and DVD's.
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I print 110 card stock all the time on this printer. The settings have to be right. Never a paper jam but it does put a little crimp on the top of the paper. I do not get that crimp with a lighter weight card stock (80).