How well does this printer handle card stock?
1862140
Huh? Another answer says there's an extra tray in the rear of the printer for card stock. Not on my MX472. And no mention of it in the on-line tutorial. The only way mine prints is to feed them through like paper. Am I missing something?
1862141
This printer has an extra tray in the rear of the printer for card stock, labels & other types of print material. This tray feeds the material through straight into the printer. Check manufacturer specs for weight of card stock allowed.
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
1030369
Most printers can't handle anything above 80lb card stock. This one handles heavier, but I'm not positive that it is 120, it may only be 100lb that I currently have in stock. I was pleasantly surprised that it did handle it. I use cardstock a little thicker than your average index card. Again, it may be 100 lb but I'm not sure if it is 120lb. I called my paper supplier, but it's been so long since I've ordered from them, they can't be sure of the weight without seeing it either. Sorry I can't be more definitive for you.
565326
No, this printer cannot handle thick card stock. It takes paper from a bottom tray and then bends the paper in a 'U' shape internally to print and exit to you. As such, any stock that cannot bend easily may either not be taken in or may jam during printing. I've tried with thick watercolor paper for example, and the printer was unable to grab the paper. I suggest you look for a gravity feed printer for printing on thick stock.
630206
The HP D7360 will print photos that are of very high quality if you use the HP paper. This printer will also print high quality photos on other photo paper. I have not tried printing on card stock with this printer but it would probably work fine for this.
93778
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.
1369084
I've used it to print on 110lb card stock, with varying results. A lot of it depends on the program you're printing from. I've had good success using photoshop managed color profiles and printing to the card stock.
75520
I haven't tried card stock yet, but I have printed photos on Epson photo paper in a variety of stock sizes without problems and good results. I loaded the cut sheets right into the tray and it fed in without a hitch.
673284
I'm sorry, I don't have any experience with card stock in this printer....I know you can find the manual online at the Brother USA website, it may have the answer you want.
1571979
I've used card stock with no problem; although, I don't have the package so I'm not sure of the exact weight. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Overall, this has been a great printer.
1827726
50 lb paper is not cardstock, but that opens up a huge can o worms about basis weights, US vs Euro measurements and so on. If you use 110 lb COVER stock it will work but of course you must feed it one sheet at a time. This is one of the few printers which (more or less) sets to print on heavier stock better: it simply slows the paper down so the heat can heat up the heavier paper a little more. So when you go to the print dialog and set the paper "type" I think you will notice there are really 7 levels -- there has to be an odd number so that "normal" is in the "middle" and when it says Card Glossy 176-220 gm that is the slowest print speed therefore it heats the paper the most. All I can say about this printer is it's simply LESS ANNOYING than most others.
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.
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
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.
1248168
The printer is not very ruggied. Would not use it for heavy stock on a routine basis.
1369080
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.
1680333
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.