What Thickness of card does the 7720 all in one printer take

[jules8591]

What Thickness (gsm) of card does the A3 7720 all in one printer take please?

[Valsimot · Accepted solution]

Recommended weights 60 to 105 g/m²

https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA7-0465EEP.pdf 

[Dragon-Fur]

Apologies for jumping in unannounced.

@jules8591 

I found a reference that indicates this printer generally supports the "usual" paper types for this kind of printer.

For example,

Photo paper is supported to 250 gsm (66lb)

HP Brochure paper is supported (typical weight =180 gsm)

HP Presentation paper (120 gsm)

"Card" paper is not mentioned.

"Thick paper" is included in the list but lacks a definition.

Typical "card" paper support is 163-200 gsm.

Do Not load card paper and then tell the printer setup that you are using Photo paper - printer cannot be fooled as a rule >> the results vary:  refusal to take the job, jamming, partial print.

So, is card paper supported?

Likely, yes.

One more t hing:

Like other paper manufactured for home and professional use, Card paper is NOT all the same.

INDEX card paper is likely supported at the weights indicated.

Media Types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Inkjet Hagaki, Plain Paper Thick, Plain Paper Light/Recycled
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	16 to 28 lb, bond
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	60 to 105 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	9 to 66 lb bond (plain media)
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	34 to 250 g/m²

References / Resources

Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet Pro 7720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer (Y0S18A)

Example - Paper Types:  Loading / Adjusting Setup / Preferences

Retain_Printing_Preferences_1

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[jules8591]

Hi, thank you for the information, it's been most helpful.

[Dragon-Fur]

@jules8591 

You are welcome.

Found this:  Open the User Guide

Index Card paper is indeed mentioned in this reference.

Interestingly, the photo paper reference indicates photo paper up to 300 gsm is supported.  

Pages 141-143

Partial example

Document feeder capacity
● Plain paper sheets (60 to 90 g/m2
[16 to 24 lb]): Up to 35
Paper size and weights
For the list of supported paper sizes, see the HP printer software.
● Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb)
● Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m2
(20 to 24 lb)
● Cards: Up to 200 g/m2
(110 lb index maximum)
● Photo paper: 300 g/m2
(80 lb)

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