Cardstock not even showing up as option for paper

[ReeseML]

How do I print on cardstock from the HP Deskjet 3755 all-in-one?

There's not a cardstock option for printing- I tried using the photopaper option for the printer, but it's not feeding through. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@ReeseML 

True - the printer cannot be fooled by selecting the Photo paper setting to print on card paper.

If you have not done so, install the Full Feature Software for the printer.

HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software 

When asked to select, opt for the "Full software and drivers" (exact wording might vary).

After the software is installed, Restart your computer and log in

Load the paper into the printer according to the instructions in the User Guide (Pages 10-13)

Tell the printer about the paper.

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Display Panel

NOTE:  This option is not available on printers that lack a printer display panel.

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Wait a couple of seconds…

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

Look for a message on the Printer Control / Display Panel,

Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu, Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

And / Or

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If the printer is on the network,

If the EWS feature is supported on your printer,

Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to view / configure your printer.

NOTE:  Laser printer options in EWS are very different from those offered in InkJet Printers.

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

If applicable, check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)

Click Apply to save changes

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu, Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

NOTE:  EWS is also available in HP Smart

Set the Preferences - Windows

1. Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

1. Select and adjust settings in each category for the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size.

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences

Next

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight your preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

NOTE - Make changes to a Shortcut

• Select a shortcut and adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings / Tabs
• Scan Menu for HP Scan >>  If there is a More > section, check / adjust settings in the sub-sections > Click OK to save sub-menu changes
• If supported, save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save as a new / different file name
• Click OK to save the setup

The setup varies according to the software / application you are using to view and submit the job to the printer.

Example - Printing Preferences

Select the closest paper you can find.

Lacking a "card" paper setting, look for "thick" or similar.

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If you have also installed HP Smart (Windows), use the application to print your image or document.

Adjust the settings in the main menu > Select More Settings

Select a shortcut from the ribbon

Adjust the other settings

Click OK to exit the More Settings menu

When ready, click Print

Examples

Reminder:  Some settings are printer model dependent

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References / Resources

HP Smart for Windows

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTE:  Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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