Where can I find information about what kinds of paper I can use in my printer?

[kgrady57]

I’d like to print on alternative paper, such a card stock, water color paper, and deckled cotton. But I don’t want to jam or ruin my printer or printer heads. Where can I find information on what my specific printer is capable of printing on—that is, what types of paper it can handle without it jamming or causing problems?  I use an HP OfficeJet Pro 8025. 

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@kgrady57 

The information you seek is included in the Specifications document for your printer.

Card Paper is typically defined as "HP Card Paper - Index"

Index is a type of card paper >> 163 to 200 g/m² (card)

For reference,

The printer supports Brochure / Professional paper (matte / glossy) > 180 gsm.

Presentation paper is supported at 120 gsm.

Product Information > Select Topic Specifications

 Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One Printer (1KR57A)

Go to Section Paper Handling

Input capacity	Up to 225 sheets
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	Up to 10 sheets
Output capacity	Up to 60 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; A5; A6; B5(JIS); Executive; Index card 3.5 x 5 in; Index card 4 x 6 in; Index card 5 x 8 in; Index card A4; Index card Letter; 3.5 x 5 in; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; Letter; Statement; Envelope #10; Envelope C5; Envelope C6; Envelope DL; Envelope Monarch; Card Envelope 4.4 x 6 in; Hagaki; O**bleep**u Hagaki; Japanese Envelope Chou #3; Japanese Envelope Chou #4
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	A4; A5; A6; B5(JIS); 6 x 8 in; Executive; Index card 3.5 x 5 in; Index card 4 x 6 in; Index card 5 x 8 in; Index card A4; Index card Letter; 3.5 x 5 in; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; 8.5 x 13 in; Letter; Statement; Envelope #10; Envelope C5; Envelope C6; Envelope DL; Envelope Monarch; Card Envelope 4.4 x 6 in
Media sizes, custom (metric)	Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Thick Plain Paper, Light/Recycled Plain Paper, HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper, Glossy
Media weight supported (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	Plain paper: 16 to 28 lb, Bond
Borderless printing	Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 216 x 279 mm)

References / Resources

Additional Information here:

HP Paper compatibility for HP inkjet and LaserJet printers

Datasheet - HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One Printer 

 HP print settings guide (Windows, Mac)

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

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[kgrady57]

@Dragon-Fur

Wow. That is exactly what I was looking for. So helpful. Thank you. 

I had looked on the printer's support page before posting, but I don't think I realized what I was looking for.

Thanks again.