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01-17-2022 07:48 AM
What is the maximum gsm my HP Officejet 5232 can print on?
Hello, I am trying to find out what the max gsm card I can use in my printer? I want to print on cardboard/cardstock but 246 g/mq gets stuck so I am not sure what the max is?
01-17-2022 08:08 AM
https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c05639196#AbT9
The specs do not list cardstock as supported, but list maximum weight as 250 g/sm. The weight you mention is right on the edge and other factors such as surface finish can affect the actual real world feeding capabilities.
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01-17-2022 08:09 AM
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HP cards: up to 200 g/m²
In most every case, the term "HP card" might be defined as "Index" card stock. Index card is an ISO standard paper type.
Media Size | Letter; A4; Legal; B5 |
Media Sizes Custom (imperial) | Simplex: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Duplex: 3 x 5.5 to 8.5 x 12.2 in |
Media Sizes Custom (metric) | Simplex: 76.2 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Duplex: 76.2 x 140 to 216 x 310 mm |
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 Recommended (imperial) | 20 lb |
Media Weight Recommended (metric) | 75 g/m² |
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial) | 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 |
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (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 |
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