Card Stock question

[Woofgang]

Need to know if this printer is compatible with 110# card stock.  Please don't refer me to the product page because it only talks about index card - doesn't specify weight.  Last printer did same and did not work with card stock (110#) and I'd like to know before I buy the thing.  Thanks

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Woofgang

The Specs are the easiest place to find what you seek.

The 110# card weight is at the top (heaviest) of what this printer can handle in this category.

Specifications > Paper Handling > Paper tray capacities 

Paper tray capacities

To avoid paper jams and other issues, do not overload the input tray.

Tray	Type	Weight	Capacity
Input tray	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	Up to 225 sheets of plain paper
Photo paper	200 to 280 g/m2 (60 to 75 lb bond)	Up to 60 sheets
Envelopes	75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope)	Up to 10 envelopes
Cards	163 to 200 g/m2 (90 to 110 lb index)	Up to 60 cards
Duplexer	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	n/a
Automatic document feeder (ADF)	Paper	60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond)	35 sheets
Output tray	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	Up to 60 sheets of plain paper (text printing)

The ISO standard explains that paper weight is related to the type of paper that is used to create the product.  Bond paper is one category, Cover paper is another, Index might be yet another.

Partial Excerpts from Wikipedia:  Card Stock

Most countries use the term grammage to describe the weight of the paper in grams per square metre. The term card stock is used to describe paper with weights from 50 lb to 110 lb (about 135 to 300 g/m2).

Reference call #2:

"Paper and Card Stock Comparison Chart" (PDF). The Paper Mill Store. 1 March 2018.

Alternatively, grammage can be expressed in terms of the weight per number of sheets, pound weight – the weight of 500 sheets of 20 by 26 in (508 by 660 mm) paper.[citation needed][3]

Reference call #3:

This differs from how text stock is determined, which assumes 500 sheets of 25 by 38 in (635 by 965 mm) paper.[citation needed] Because of the difference in the way text and card stock pound weight is determined, a sheet of 65# card stock is actually thicker and heavier than a sheet of 80# text.[citation needed]

Paper weights are typically included on the packaging in which the paper is purchased.  If you are purchasing paper for which you cannot find the information, contact the manufacturer (or look for their website) for details.

References

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software, Videos, Advisories, How-to, Troubleshooting, Manuals, Product Information, more

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer

Datasheet

Explanation of gsm / paper weight properties

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[Woofgang]

Wow!  That was so helpful Dragon-Fur, thank you very much!

[Dragon-Fur]

@Woofgang

You are welcome.

The subject is surprisingly more complicated that it appears.  Originally, I looked up the information to answer a similar "card stock" inquiry on the forum - Wow!  Paper is not "just paper"!

I did cut corners a bit with the explanation to get across some of the important bits without "losing the audience".  Smiling.  

Side Notes

1. Printers are one of the purchases where you get what you pay for (any brand). 
2. Please take the time to read, read, read before you buy: Datasheet, User Guide, Specifications...

In general, the more you pay up front (again, any brand), the more you "get":

• Features (Paper, Sizes, Settings, Connections - some new printers now provide 5G wireless)
• Quality hardware
• Longevity (how long the device is expected to provide service)
• Versatility, Style, Compatibility with your other devices and network

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