What paper setting should I use for cardstock?

[LJFMW]

I use a lot of cardstock but my printer doesn't have a setting for cardstock, so I have been using the "plain paper" option. My prints often look dull, so I wanted to try a higher dpi, but I can't do that using "plain paper". What paper setting would be best? How heavy a cardstock can my printer manage?

[Dragon-Fur]

@LJFMW 

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The printer supports Index card paper to 200 gsm.

HP sometimes refers to "HP Card" paper - same thing > Index paper.

There are (at least) two places to mark the paper size and type:

• Printer > Embedded Web Server (EWS) - Tray and Paper
• Printer Application / Software

"Best" setting depends on what you can find in the printer EWS and within the app / software.

Sometimes the paper types in EWS (printer) are not an exact match to what you can find in the app / software.

In EWS, check the paper type list for the paper you are loading / using,

Look for Brochure, Other Specialty Matte, Thick ,or similar.

If "specialty" doesn't work, fall back on Brochure paper.

Brochure paper is 180 gsm - "close" to Index and generally works as a "type" selection.

References

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Printer - Specifications

Product Specifications for the HP DeskJet 2752e All-in-One Printer (26K68A)

Section Paper handling

Input capacity	Up to 60 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)	Up to 20 cards
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	Up to 5
Output capacity	Up to 25 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; B5; A6; DL envelope
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 8 x 10 in; No. 10 envelopes
Media sizes, custom (metric)	89 x 127 to 215 x 279 mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types	Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers
Media weight supported (metric)	75 g/m²
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	Letter: 16 to 32 lb; HP envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; HP cards: up to 110 lb; HP 4 x 6 inch photo paper: up to 145 lb
Borderless printing	No

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User Guide - HP DeskJet 2700e All-in-One series

Starting on Page 12

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Printer - EWS - Tray and paper

Original 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

OR

Example - (New EWS format - select new printers)

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

Tray and Paper – Paper Size / Paper Type / Paper Weight

Paper Size, Type, and Weight loaded in the printer tray must be supported for use in that tray.

EWS (Embedded Web Server) provides access and control for Settings, including Tray and Paper.

Reminder

HP Smart Mobile might require that paper size / type is rechecked / adjusted before the content is opened for print.

Notes

Depending on the printer model, the Printer Control Panel touchscreen might provide access to Paper Size / Type settings immediately after the paper is (re)loaded into the appropriate printer intake tray.

New printer?  Touchscreen Printer Control Panel locked against making changes?  Try username "admin" and the PIN located on the sticker on the inside of the front door of the printer.

Trays

• If the printer lacks a second tray, all paper / types are supported in the single available tray.
• Printers that include a Photo Tray generally restrict the paper sizes and paper type supported in that tray.

Custom size?

If your paper is a custom size, look for "Custom" in the full list of paper sizes.

Remember >> Printers with more than one tray might only support custom paper sizes and types in one tray.

If EWS does not allow setting the paper size or size “Custom”,

If the printer includes a touchscreen display printer control panel,

Look for the setting for “Custom” in the Printer Control Panel after (re)loading the paper to be used

NOTE:  Size Custom is not available for all printers

What? 

Paper Size, Type, and Weight must be appropriate for the tray in which that paper is to be used.

Depending on the printer model, Tray 1 might be used for Custom media. 

In this scenario, Tray 2 might only support Plain paper, perhaps in limited sizes.

OR

If the "Custom Paper Tray" is Tray 2, then Tray 1 might only support Plain paper / limited sizes.

Printers that include a Photo Tray generally limit the size and type of paper that the Photo Tray supports.  Example:  Depending on the printer model, the Photo Tray might support only 4x6 inch photo paper.

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Job Submission

The point of the following sample is to illustrate paper size and paper type options.

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