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I want to create greeting cards on my HP 2700

Which card to use?

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@Colinbiker 

 

Welcome to the HP Community --

 

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According to the documentation, the printer supports regular Plain paper, Brochure paper (180 gsm).

"HP Card" is listed in the specifications -- this paper type is actually Index paper 200 gsm.

Not listed but included,

HP Presentation Paper (120 gsm)

HP Professional Paper (180 gsm) 

 

Paper sizes are limited by paper type.

Brochure paper, for example, is full sized paper.

Usable and generally excellent for homemade folded cards.

 

Index can be purchased in several sizes.

Note that this "top loader" printer might have trouble with smaller paper when that paper is "thicker" than regular paper.  ?? 

 

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When setting the paper type in the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Select as close to your thicker paper type as is available in the list -- possibly Brochure paper, if listed.

Sample

EWS – Tray and Paper Management

 

Old Style EWS

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)

Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type

Model and EWS version Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

 

New Style EWS

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Section Paper > Trays > click on Tray to configure

And (in addition and as available)

Section Print > Default Print Options > Select default tray

 

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Pre-Made cards - for example, folded cards you might purchase.

Would these work?

No idea -- The printer is not made to accept pre-folded paper (cards or otherwise).

My guess is that folded cards, even opened and to be printed flat, would jam.

There is the additional issue of print surface, weight, and any "decorations" that might be on a pre-printed card.

 

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Remember to respect the larger margin requirement along the bottom edge -- all data must be kept within (inside of)  12.7mm (1/2 inch).

 

Discussion / Additional Information

 

This printers in this series are typically an economy printer type - top loader tray, limited margins (larger margin along the bottom edge = 12.7mm (1/2 inch), and no Borderless printing.

 

The printers in this series generally support what HP defines as "HP Card" -- the paper type is actually Index paper - maximum 110lb / 200gsm.

 

Sample - DeskJet 2720e model

Data sheet - HP DeskJet 2720e All-in-One Printer 

 

and

Category Product Specifications > Topic Product Information

Select document

Product Specifications for the HP DeskJet 2720 All-in-One Printer (3XV19D) 

Paper handling

Input capacity
Up to 60 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)
Up to 20 cards
Output capacity
Up to 25 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)
A4; B5; A6; DL envelope
Media sizes, custom (metric)
89 x 127 to 215 x 279 mm
Media types
Plain paper, Photo paper, Brochure paper
Media weight supported (metric)
A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m²
Borderless printing
No

 

 

 

References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates , Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

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Dragon-Fur

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