cardstock paper for an HP Photosmart 1215

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I'm looking for some cardstock (as heavy as i can get it to work with my HP
1215) to do some portfolio printing on. Ive searched Hp.com and masterg.com
for ideas, but i found nothing. Anyone have any success with heavy ardstocks
on HP's?

Thanks.
 
On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 03:41:51 GMT, Skroob wrote:

=>I'm looking for some cardstock (as heavy as i can get it to work with my HP
=>1215) to do some portfolio printing on. Ive searched Hp.com and masterg.com
=>for ideas, but i found nothing. Anyone have any success with heavy ardstocks
=>on HP's?
=>
=>Thanks.

I've used "cover stock" on both HP660C and Epson Color 740.
Cover stock is a generic term for heavy papers around
60-100lbs weight. (For comparison, business cards for
ink-jet use are about 40lb stock; filefolders are around
the same weight.) I experienced no problems with paper
feed. Your printer may have a setting for heavier papers -
of so, use it. Heavier "cardboard" (anything over 100lb)
should be printable on any straight - through printer that
can print CDs. A good art supply store should have a
suitable range of papers, and in colours, too. I'm sure
they'll sell you a selection for experimenting with. You
could also talk to your local print-shop - our local
printer is very friendly, and I've learned a lot from him
about paper, ink, and such.

IMO, you may have more trouble finding a paper compatible
with the HP's inks. Ink + paper matching is always a gamble
when you depart from manufacturer's specs. One thing to
watch out for is a slow change in the colours as the ink
reacts with the paper chemistry - this may take a week or
more to see (and I'm not talking about fading due to
light.)
 
On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 03:41:51 GMT, Skroob wrote:

=>I'm looking for some cardstock (as heavy as i can get it to work with my HP
=>1215) to do some portfolio printing on. Ive searched Hp.com and masterg.com
=>for ideas, but i found nothing. Anyone have any success with heavy ardstocks
=>on HP's?
=>
=>Thanks.

I've used "cover stock" on both HP660C and Epson Color 740.
Cover stock is a generic term for heavy papers around
60-100lbs weight. (For comparison, business cards for
ink-jet use are about 40lb stock; filefolders are around
the same weight.) I experienced no problems with paper
feed. Your printer may have a setting for heavier papers -
of so, use it. Heavier "cardboard" (anything over 100lb)
should be printable on any straight - through printer that
can print CDs. A good art supply store should have a
suitable range of papers, and in colours, too. I'm sure
they'll sell you a selection for experimenting with. You
could also talk to your local print-shop - our local
printer is very friendly, and I've learned a lot from him
about paper, ink, and such.

IMO, you may have more trouble finding a paper compatible
with the HP's inks. Ink + paper matching is always a gamble
when you depart from manufacturer's specs. One thing to
watch out for is a slow change in the colours as the ink
reacts with the paper chemistry - this may take a week or
more to see (and I'm not talking about fading due to
light.)
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I've had good luck (using Epsons) with Wausau "Bright White Premium
Card Stock" purchased at Office Depot. It is claimed to be acid-free
and lignin-free, and is also inkjet compatible. It makes good
cardstock for Christmas cards and the like. I suspect that some
cheaper cardstocks contain acids that take revenge on dye inks,
sometimes immediately.

For really heavy card material, you might want to look at archival
museum board, usually available from artist's supply houses.
 
On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 15:42:53 GMT, OT wrote:

=> I suspect that some
=>cheaper cardstocks contain acids that take revenge on dye inks,
=>sometimes immediately.

A lot of "acid free papers" are buffered -- ie, not acid
free at all, just laced with a base to neutralise the acid.
There are no regulations about what "acid free" is supposed
to mean. Good thing we don't eat paper. :-)

Also, dyes, bleaches, whiteners, and fillers all have their
own chemistry. Even inthe "regular" printing trade,
printers have to watch out for ink - paper compatibility
problems.
 
I use an HP CP1160 and print heavy card stock. For a portfolio piece, I
would suggest using a heavy photo paper and then mounting it onto a black
cardboard or card stock. I've done this with scrapbooks.
 
I'm looking for some cardstock (as heavy as i can get it to work with my HP
1215) to do some portfolio printing on. Ive searched Hp.com and masterg.com
for ideas, but i found nothing. Anyone have any success with heavy ardstocks
on HP's?
Click to expand...

I have used 90 and 110lb card stock in 3 different HP's (ink jet and laser)
with no problems but they sure won't go through my Brother 1440 laser.
I get my stock from Staples.
Bud
 
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