Printing on card stock on HP4630

[cathy051]

Trying to print on a 7" X 10" blank card with glossy front.  Cannot figure out what setting to choose as far as kind of paper I'm printing on as card keeps jamming in printer.

[Dragon-Fur]

@cathy051

Specifications > Paper Handling

Paper type	Paper weight	Input tray (maximum capacity)	Output tray*
Plain paper (sheets)	64 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 20 lb)	Up to 50 (20 lb paper)	20 (20 lb paper)
Cards	200 g/m2 (110 lb index max)	Up to 20	10
Envelopes	75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb)	Up to 5	5
13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in) Photo paper	Up to 280 g/m2 (75 lb)	Up to 20	10
10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in) Photo paper	Up to 280 g/m2 (75 lb)	Up to 20	10
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Photo paper	Up to 280 g/m2 (75 lb)	Up to 20	10

IF your card paper is made from Index stock (ISO standards that provide weight characteristics) and / or if the weight of your paper is within the weight limitations, then the paper will likely print in your printer.

7x10 inches is perhaps not a "standard" size paper.

You may need to create a Custom Paper Size form.

Creating Custom Paper Sizes

If your printer software supports Custom Paper Size forms, then one of the two methods to create the custom forum will be available.

1. Two methods to assign custom paper size forms

Availability depends on printer model and software and Operating System / Version

• Devices and Printers > Print Server Properties
• Printer Preferences > Print Dialog > Paper / Quality > Custom setting

Example 1

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers >

Left-Click on your Printer one time to highlight >

Left-Click Print Server Properties (along the top ribbon)

Example 2

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers >

Right-Click on your Printer > If necessary, select printer from drop down menu / list

Printing Preferences > tab Paper/Quality > Custom

1. Depending on Printer Model / Software, changing the paper in the tray may require that the paper settings be adjusted on the printer control panel.

• Open Tray > Change Paper > Check printer control panel: “Modify” > select “Custom” > OK)

Create your custom paper size from from a similar paper type / size in the list of supported papers / sizes.

General Examples:

Form from Devices and Printers

Custom_Form_Index_Card_6x8

Form "Paper / Quality" Print dialog

Printing_Preferences_Quality-Paper_Custom_1

 Which Media you choose depends on what is available in your printer software.

Print Driver Settings Guide (Windows)

For example, look for Media type (kind of paper) "cardstock", "Brochure glossy", or similar.

Optional > Creating / Printing Cards - Dragon Document

Dragon Document – Collection of Help, suggestions, and examples:

Printing Labels_Business-Cards_Cards

Print Labels, Business Cards, Cards, Booklet

Topics / Subjects, various, including:

• Preparation
• Labels, Cards, and Business Cards
  • Office Word
  • HP Photo Creations and Avery Templates
  • Avery Design and Print (through Windows 10) and Mac
    • Print from PDF feature
  • Avery Wizard for Word (through Windows 😎
• Printing and Printing Preferences – Notes
• Print Booklet
  • Foxit Reader - Booklet
  • Adobe Reader - Booklet
• Additional Help (Documents and Notes)

Reference and Resources – Places to find help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One Printer series

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