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My ancient printer is on it's last leg and will have to replaced soon. I love it because it accepts thicker cardstock (SU and PTI) so that I can print digi stamps as well as all my preschool materials. Our other printer will only accept regular computer paper so I want to make sure that our new printer accepts all kinds of paper (within reason, of course). The new printer jams everytime I try to feed the CS. Can anyone recommend a printer? Thanks so much.
Not sure what you would like to spend, but I researched printers for weeks and weeks and weeks. I wanted a color laser printer-not sure if you want inkjet or color laser.
I think my Epson R300 around $150? takes cardstock-not sure since I haven't used it for awhile with cardstock. I bought a color laser printer but still use the Epson for scanning, and photos. I can do a test later for you if you would like, I have to leave soon. It is wireless and is a multifunction printer (scanner, copier).
I bought an Okidata C530dn color laser printer $400-$500?? in the last 6 months (wanted it for business) it is also wireless. It handles 65 lbs-110 lbs. cardstock wonderfully!! It also has a straight through pass (it will pass straight through the printer so it won't curl) which I use a lot if I don't want my cardstock curling. I love this printer. It is fairly huge, but most laser printers can be.
If you want to go with inkjet, the Canon MP560 is very good. I've been using one for about a year and its worked great for my crafting. I use a lot of digis and haven't had any issues with running heavy cardstock through it - I use 200lb cardstock a lot for my single layer cards and it has never jammed. I saw them on Amazon a while ago and the price for them has dropped considerably since I bought mine. It was $150 new, but the price I saw on Amazon was $50 (maybe it was used??). It has 5 separate ink cartridges (3 colour, 1 reg black & 1 photo black) so you're only replacing used ink cartridges. Its wireless, and has a pretty decent scanner to scan & make photocopies. Photo prints are beautiful, especially when using Canon photo papers, but works great with just about any decent quality photo paper.
My printer is not new and it's nothing fancy- it's laser and can only print in b&w. We have an HP laserjet 2200. BUT it will accept PTI cardstock in the manual feed slot. Depends on if you want to print in color or not. Just something to think about when you look around!
I love HP printers but the ones I've had do not like cardstock very much. It will go through but sounds like it's struggling. I had a Lexmark that I did not like much but cardstock when through like a dream. The ads for the cool Epson printers that can do 12x12 pages make it sound like cardstock is OK but I don't know firsthand.
I would take a few sheets to the store with me and try it in the top three choices you would buy. Then you will know for sure. If the sales people don't like that idea, walk away and find a store that welcomes "try before you buy" like the Apple store.
Mary Beth
I just got the Canon Pixma MX870 at Costco and so far it's fine. I can load cardstock through the back. It's slower than my old HP but it died and I wanted one that would take the cardstock. I liked my HP but it only loaded from the front and wouldn't take cardstock.
Karen
My canon all in one accepts the cardstock and the ink doesn't run with the copics or gamsol.
I wish you good luck finding a printer, I know there are a lot of them out there.
I have a Canon MP250 that accepts heavier mediums without a problem. I love that lil' printer. I got mine at WalMart when they first came out. I needed a new printer then. Last week I saw WalMart had them on sale for Back to School. The price was $29.
Both my printers take 120 lb. paper weight with no problem. I use a Epson PictureMate PM 225. I cut the cardstock down to the 4x6 photo size and it prints great. However, I mainly use my HP Officejet 7000 wide format printer. It prints laser (no smearing) and takes 12x12 size for scrapbooking. It has not jammed on me yet. HTH
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I have a Canon MP250 that accepts heavier mediums without a problem. I love that lil' printer. I got mine at WalMart when they first came out. I needed a new printer then. Last week I saw WalMart had them on sale for Back to School. The price was $29.
What was the thickest cardstock you've printed to with this printer?
I have an Epson Workforce 630 that I love. It takes 110 lb cardstock without a problem, prints photos nicely, and the ink doesn't smear with Copics.
I purchased a new printer this Spring. I purchased Epsom 5510. Took my 110 paper to Staples and told them I was looking for good color and one that would print on my paper. The second one shown did the trick. My last printer had "photosmart" technology and now this is only available on pricier models. At the time I bought my last printer the prices for this type of technology was way cheaper.
I wanted good dpi for copying. This printer is wireless and will also print from your iPhone.
Here's one to leave off the list, the HP 8600 series. I have the 8610. it's huge, looks like it would take on the world, but will not handle even very lightweight cardstock.
Mary, I have the above mentioned printer and I always am able to run index cardstock, SU cardstock, and even HL 110 lb. paper. I cannot run the really thick stuff like the Gina K 120 lb. or the Michaels Recollections 110 lb. but everything else is great. I love this printer because it is stingy on ink. A few years ago Consumer Reports rated this one the highest in using less ink. I agree. You do have to change the settings to Specialty Paper - Cardstock, and then run only one sheet at a time (with all other paper removed). That is a small price to pay for a printer that saves me so much $$.
Mary, I have the above mentioned printer and I always am able to run index cardstock, SU cardstock, and even HL 110 lb. paper. I cannot run the really thick stuff like the Gina K 120 lb. or the Michaels Recollections 110 lb. but everything else is great. I love this printer because it is stingy on ink. A few years ago Consumer Reports rated this one the highest in using less ink. I agree. You do have to change the settings to Specialty Paper - Cardstock, and then run only one sheet at a time (with all other paper removed). That is a small price to pay for a printer that saves me so much $$.
Well thanks for the tip. I'm on vacation but I'll try that soon. That would be a miracle. I don't remember seeing a specialty paper setting on the screen but I will check it out and get the online manual if I can't navigate it. I agree changing out fewer color cartridges is an advantage over my last 8600 series. Hope mine is as hardy as yours at handling paper. I'd be happy if it would handle 80# Nenbah.
Printer that accepts thicker cardstock
My HP 8600 Plus Is Great
