Printing on card stock

[druggiero85]

I have a Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw and am trying to print on card stock for my wedding. Does anyone know the weight of card stock this printer can handle? The card stock I am using comes out splotchy. Or do I need to change the settings to get a more accurate print?

[Dragon-Fur]

@druggiero85 

This laser printer supports a "lighter weight" card paper.

Cards

Up to 175 g/m2

Up to 50 cards

Note that in the true definition card paper is typically not the same thing as card stock.

Card Stock is generally used to describe heavier paper types.

Details

Printer Specifications for HP Color LaserJet Pro M252, M274, and M277 Printers

Section Paper Handling

Sub-Section Paper tray capacities

Model HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277n and M277dw printers

• Tray	Type	Weight	Capacity
  ADF	Paper	60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 20 lb bond)	Up to 25 sheets of plain paper
  Single-sheet priority slot	Paper	75 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 72 lb bond)	1 sheet of plain paper
  Envelopes	Up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond envelope)	1 envelope
  Input tray	Paper	60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond)	Up to 150 sheets of plain paper
  Labels	n/a	Up to 50 sheets
  Envelopes	Up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond envelope)	Up to 10 envelopes
  Cards	Up to 175 g/m2	Up to 50 cards
  Transparencies	n/a	Up to 40 sheets
  Output tray	Paper	60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond)	Up to 100 sheets

note:

The type of paper and the amount of ink you are using affects output tray capacity. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.

This limitation is about equivalent to Index card paper at 90lb.

Where to look for the paper weight >> Check the packaging the paper came in when you purchased it.

Many printers (maybe not laser type) support Index card paper at 200 gsm / 110 lb.

If you cannot print on this printer using your paper,

If your paper at least falls within the limitations generally shared by many InkJet printers,

Ask a friend for help (use their printer).

What else?

Set the print driver to the heaviest paper in the list of paper types and tray that on one card / test.

Merely a suggestion...

If you can do so, have the cards printed by a professional print service.

Less stress - one less thing to make you crazy before your special day!

Congratulations!!

References / Resources

So much more

"Index" is a type of paper - there are others, for example, "Text", "Cover" , "Bond"

What?  "Paper Weight" is a larger subject than some imagine - if you need to know more, search for "paper weights" .  Be ready; the amount of information is staggering and can appear complicated.  To some extent - (not right now) paper weight and paper types are important to anyone who uses paper to print.

Worth a look… simple chart

GSM PAPER WEIGHT CHART

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