Can you print onto construction paper

[Shelly105]

I have a DeskJet 2652 and wanted to know if it was possible to print on construction paper.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Shelly105 

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@Shelly105 wrote:

I have a DeskJet 2652 and wanted to know if it was possible to print on construction paper.

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Maybe?

The printer supports a limited number of paper types and sizes, including "HP Card" (Index) paper to 200 gsm.

What else?

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Dragon Opinion

Construction paper perhaps comes in a variety of colors -- I'm not at all sure you could print on any of the darker colors maybe start with white or cream.  ?

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After the weight and the color, the print surface is important as is the size.

If the paper provides a smooth, printable surface, the ink might react as expected (not to dark, too light, not splotchy).

Printer Specifications

Product Specifications for the HP DeskJet 2652 All-in-One Printer (V1N05A)

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Media Size (facet)	A4; Letter; B5; Legal
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	89 x 127 to 215 x 279 mm
Media Types	Plain paper, Photo paper, Brochure paper
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	20 lb
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	75 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	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
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

Reminder

In general, you cannot get away with telling the printer you are using photo paper (to print on heavier paper) without actually using photo paper.  Most printers cannot be tricked.

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Notes – Paper Types

Photo Paper might be supported to 250 gsm, or, if specified, to 280 or 300 gsm.

Supported photo paper types vary – Photo paper types, sizes, and weights are printer model dependent.

For example, HP Advanced Photo paper is 250 gsm.

Do not select Photo paper if you are actually using a different paper type.

Do not attempt to use 300 gsm photo paper in a printer that does not support paper in that weight class.

Index card paper is an ISO paper type.

On a printer that supports “card paper”, HP Card paper -- unless otherwise specified -- is defined as Card / Index paper and is generally supported to 200 gsm. 

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.

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