Printing on Cardstock

[Kayla7]

How do I find out what type of specialty paper my HP ENVY 6200 printer will print on? I would like to print on Cardstock but can't find information on what weight it can print up to. Thank you.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Kayla7 

The Specifications and even the Datasheet  are lacking in information regarding "card", even to the extent that nothing is mentioned for "Index" stock.  Frustrating.

Brochure paper is mentioned, which is typically 180 g/m2.

If you can find "Index" or similar in your print dialog Media settings, then it is likely that the following applies:

Cards

Up to 200 g/m2 (110 lb index)

Why?  Printers that include the "Index" paper in Media types will most likely print on this weight / class paper.

What will not work:  Most printers will not let you set the Media type to photo paper if other than actual photo paper is loaded.  The printer sensors (most) will recognize the discrepancy and issue an error regarding the paper type (selected) is not the paper type in the tray.

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Print Driver Settings Guide (Windows)

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Assuming you can find the "Index" paper type in your print settings,

If the paper size you want to use with your "Card" paper is not included,

You might be able to create a Custom Paper Size Form for your paper.

Creating Custom Paper Sizes

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