HP 4512 Stopped printing on cardstock/thicker paper

[atc_sarah]

I have able to print on cardstock (65lb) and note cards for a long time, but this week it stopped feeding the paper through.

- I have looked in the forums and followed the instructions on cleaning the feeder wheels, but this hasn't helped.

- When I put the paper in I change the paper type to Specialty Paper Matte on the printer and change the page setup to "Index Card 8.5 Letter", but this hasn't helped. 

- It prints fine on regular paper. 

I really need this to print on the heavier paper again!!!!! Please help!!! TIA.

- I also can't find how to change the printing defaults on the utility tool either, which is where my programs that are trying to print from are sending me. I want to change the defaults from single sided color to double sided black and white. 

[KrazyToad]

@atc_sarah

I suggest you update the Printer Firmware. You can follow the instructions in this Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c02919168

Next try creating custom paper size. Please follow the instructions for Mac in this Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03890386

Keep me posted how it goes 😊

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[atc_sarah]

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me. Unfortunately, I have also completed those steps without avail. Are there any other steps I can take? I was able to print on business card paper (8.5x11 heavier paper), but still no luck with the cardstock or greeting cards, 

[atharva_gp]

@atc_sarah,

Please try performing a Power Reset on the printer.

• Make sure this printer is plugged into a direct wall, not a surge protector.
• Turn the printer on.
• Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait at least 60 seconds
• Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
• Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
• Try to print and check if it works.

Also, check the print settings on your MAC.

Refer to this document.

Let me know what happens.

Cheers!