where to buy HP cardstock

[Geofhs]

Hello   I want to print out some greeting cards from designs I purchased on Etsy.   The specifications for the printer (Envy 6455E) says it can take HP card  up to 53 lb.  But I can't find any HP cardstock anywhere, even online with HP.   Does HP even sell it anymore?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Geofhs 

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This printer supports different types of paper.

Product Specifications for the HP ENVY 6455e All-in-One Printer (223R1A)

Section Paper Handling

Input capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)	Up to 40 cards
Output capacity	Up to 25 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; A5; B5; DL; C6; A6
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	Letter, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, No. 10 envelopes
Media sizes, custom (metric)	Simplex: 76.2 x 127 mm to 216 x 594 mm; Duplex: 76.2 x 127 mm to 216 x 594 mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	Simplex: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Duplex: 3 x 5.5 to 8.5 x 12.2 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; Plain Paper, Light/Recycled
Media weight supported (metric)	75 g/m²
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	Letter: 16 to 24 lb; HP envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; HP cards: up to 53 lb; HP 4 x 6 inch photo paper: up to 80 lb
Borderless printing	Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 210 x 297 mm)

HP Card Paper is typically defined as Card Paper - Index - and is supported to 200 gsm / 110lb Index

The printer also supports glossy and matte Brochure / Professional paper to 180 gsm.

For reference, Presentation paper is 120 gsm (and is supported).

Be sure you select the paper designed for an InkJet printer.

I've used Brochure / Professional paper for a number of years for homemade cards.

HP sells Brochure / Professional paper.

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What else?

Printer Software

Be sure to install the Full Feature Software for your printer.

Video

HP Envy 6055 | HP Envy Pro 6455 : Download & Install HP Full solution software on Win 10 Computer

Installing the printer software adds at least two shortcuts to your Desktop:

Printer Assistant

HP scan

Installing the full driver printer software provides the foundation to use other printing software and applications.

Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed

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Printing Preferences

Installing the full driver provides access to the full range of printer supported Printing Preferences (including shortcuts and paper sizes / types),

Example - Printing Preferences - Shortcut "Everyday Printing"

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Tray and Paper

After you load the paper,

Alert the Printer to the paper size and type - Tray and Paper

Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) or HP Smart to check / adjust the paper sizes / types on the printer.

Select the paper type closest to what you need, for example "Specialty paper - matte" or "Plain paper - thick"

Examples - Tray and Paper

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References / Resources

HP print settings guide (Windows, Mac)

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, 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, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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