I've used a Canon with non Canon ink* for a year now with no problems. The darn machine does think the ink is running low when it's really about half used up, but that's easy to ignore (and at some point you have to push a button that says it's OK to keep printing with low ink). and while it's true, all cartridge slots need a cartridge in them, the printer will work if you only replace one or two and leave the rest. I can't speak about exact color quality on card stock, because as harvestmoon said, the model I had needed to curve the paper and couldn't handle anything much over regular copy paper.
I'm no printer expert, but it seems like printers with a rear or side slot are designed to accept heavier weight paper. On the recommendation from another SCSer, I now have the decently priced Canon TS9020, which seems like it was made with the crafter in mind. Haven't used it yet. When the weather is better (I don't think shipping ink in sub zero weather is a good thing ...), I'll be ordering a continuous ink system which brings the ink cost wayyyyyyyy down.
ETA:* Canon compatible, just not name brand
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