I am trying to make wedding invitations (NEVER MADE CARDS BEFORE). Is this machine easy to use (2) what card stock works best
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Yes it is very easy to use! The thicker the card stock, the better. It will cut through the thinner cardstock. Practice on paper first!
883127
It depends on what you mean by 'use'. It's a straight path from the Manual feed on the left, to the output tray. However, with very heavy stock, this means you can put maybe 8 to 10 sheets in at a time, which I found too time consuming. I was able to put B006P1EQXA and B00006IDRW through the main tray, and duplex. Index Cardstock, 110 lb and Premium Cardstock, 96 Brightness, 65 lb. The second is actually heavier - you start to go the path of Index weight vs Card weight. The packages had the G/SM on them but I forget exactly http://www.paper-paper.com/weight.html
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I've used IBM's glossy card stock, available here on Amazon.com, and it works really, really well. Search for IBM GLOSSY GREETING, and you'll find it. We bought 240 of them. Of course, as mentioned above, it CAN get expensive if you don't have a CIS (Which I do, and it performs flawlessly).
958860
Sorry I can't help you, I've found it very difficult to make the cards with it. It isn't as easy as doing it with windows. Hope this is useful
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Although I have the Artisan 837, the 835 sounds like it has the same problems. I have had the 837 for about 6 months and have done nothing but sing its praises but I started doing Christmas cards late this year and was appalled to find that it was impossible to do card stock reliably unless I put in one sheet at a time - then I couldn't feed without opening the drawer each time due to the awkward feed mechanism. Support had only one answer. Use premium matte paper setting. That's ok for one at a time. Took two full days of priniting. Epson should update these printers keeping the high quality options (6 inks etc) but improving the paper feed. This is a major drawback not readily apparent on purchase. Although I have the Artisan 837, the 835 sounds like it has the same problems. I have had the 837 for about 6 months and have done nothing but sing its praises but I started doing Christmas cards late this year and was appalled to find that it was impossible to do card stock reliably unless I put in one sheet at a time - then I couldn't feed without opening the drawer each time due to the awkward feed mechanism. Support had only one answer. Use premium matte paper setting. That's ok for one at a time. Took two full days of priniting. Epson should update these printers keeping the high... » Read More Although I have the Artisan 837, the 835 sounds like it has the same problems. I have had the 837 for about 6 months and have done nothing but sing its praises but I started doing Christmas cards late this year and was appalled to find that it was impossible to do card stock reliably unless I put in one sheet at a time - then I couldn't feed without opening the drawer each time due to the awkward feed mechanism. Support had only one answer. Use premium matte paper setting. That's ok for one at a time. Took two full days of priniting. Epson should update these printers keeping the high quality options (6 inks etc) but improving the paper feed. This is a major drawback not readily apparent on purchase. « Show Less
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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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I never printed on card stock but the printer only lasted for about 200 sheets and then broke down. I have over $400 invested with toner for nothing more than an over-sized electronic paperweight.
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I have used it with paper and card stock. It works really well. Have not tried it with fabric, foam, or anything else. It prints/embosses on certain metals nicely too. Its very useful. I use a dye with a pillow box shape, with a crease pad and it gives me awesome boxes for placing small gifts inside!!
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I was just looking at the We R Memory Keepers board and consider getting one for my daughter. I have the Martha Steward because I don't make envelopes as must as I score card stocks. The MS is a must have for me (until a better board comes along). The envelope punch maker, according to my daughters review, is a better bet if your goal is mostly envelopes. It also appears to be able to make nice paper bows, and matchboxes also. you can also check out a few youtube links on both items. The main question is; Mostly scoring? or mostly envelopes? Hope this helps. Merry Christmas!
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It's worked well when I've used it with cover stock or photo paper. I'm about to try a project with card stock and will report back.
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MAC OS X Lion 10.7.5 is the version of the computer that I have. I use Print Shop 2 to make half-fold greeting cards. The Avery paper works fine. It is nice paper and almost all of my cards come out looking good. It is not the fault of the paper when they don't look good. I hope I've answered your question.
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Yes it prints greeting card stock beautifully. I use hallmark software and set the printer up according to the softwares instructions. Once you do this the software remembers and instructs you each time how to insert the card stock.
827981
I have printed on 8 1/2 inch label sheets--works well, they've never jammed. I have not used the printer for card stock as of yet.
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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.
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I need instructions on how to print in card stock paper? Is giving me an error 2013. I tried everything and nothing.
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I've not been successful with card stock - even with 60 pound paper. It's great with 24 pound paper and envelopes but when I tried the card stock it just kept hanging up. Hope this is helpful to you.
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I seldom print on greeting card stock - when I do I use the other printer in my office, an Epson Artisan 837 dye ink printer. I will feed a few sheets at a time.