Best paper type and size for printing greeting cards on HP Tango?

[OneCharmedLife]

I want to print greeting cards. I see in the printables section of the HP Smart that there are cards available. I want to know which paper I should use in my Tango. Are there photo drop templates available? 

[Dragon-Fur]

@OneCharmedLife 

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Update

Sorry, I do not know the definition for "photo drop templates" .

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Product Specifications for the HP Tango (2RY54A) 

Paper handling

Input capacity	Up to 50 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)	Up to 20 sheets
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	Up to 5
Output capacity	Up to 20 sheets
Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; B5; A6; DL envelope (Note: many other media sizes are supported. Anything from 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 8 x 10 in; No. 10 envelopes (Note: many other media sizes are supported. Anything from 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14")
Media sizes, custom (metric)	76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 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, Inkjet Hagaki, Plain Paper, Thick, Plain Paper, Light/Recycled
Media weight supported (metric)	75 g/m²
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	16 to 32 lb (plain paper); 20 to 55 lb (envelope); up to 110 lb (cards)
Borderless printing	Yes (up to 5 x 7 in, 13 x 18 cm)

Paper Types

When Printer supports “card paper” -- unless otherwise specified -- HP Card paper is defined as Card / Index paper and is generally supported to 200 gsm. 

NOTE >> If “card” paper is not listed in the Specifications, paper in this weight class might NOT be supported.

HP Brochure and HP Professional paper are typically the same weight.  Brochure paper comes in two print surfaces:  Matte and Glossy.  HP Brochure / Professional papers are 180 gsm in weight.

HP Presentation Paper is a lighter weight “brochure” type paper at 120 gsm.

If the “heavy” paper type is generally supported but is not listed in the job configuration Properties, select the closer alternative: For example, in Properties > select “Brochure” / “Professional”.

Plain Paper is typically defined as standard office paper at 16-24 lb in weight.

Reminder

Both the printer EWS (Embedded Web Server) Tray and Paper AND your print job setup must define the paper size and type as best can be done given the available options.

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

EWS – Browser – Tray and Paper Management

Open your favorite 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 Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

"Best Paper"

Index weight card paper, if you have it.

Reminder:  "Card Paper" is not supported beyond the 200 gsm weight.

Also good --

Brochure / Presentation Paper - this is a premium weight (180 gsm / 32lb) paper that can print cards without images bleeding through to the "back" side of the paper.

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