Everybody from the 405th

[TheReconSpartan]

Pretty much all printers should have an option for printing cardstock. When you're on the print menu there should be a button next to the printer selection list that says properties or something of the like. Go to that, then there should be a drop-down list to select paper type somewhere. Just pick cardstock and you should be fine.

I did what you told me, but it dosent mention "card stock" in the list.

 

[Macattack64]

What are the options given?

 

[CoolC]

I did what you told me, but it dosent mention "card stock" in the list.

Some printers can handle card stock and some can't. Printers that can handle these type of papers may have it listed as one of the properties. Just pick "Letter 8x11" is the paper type. Test print a few pages. If the paper doesn't get jammed, then you are fine. If the paper gets jammed in the feeder, then you need to purchase another printer.

 

[TheReconSpartan]

What are the options given?

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And these are my options, which one should I pick?

 

[CoolC]

If you are just printing black and white, "Plain paper" should be fine. Card Stock is considered "Greeting Card". I would not recommend choosing greeting cards though. Your color printer will compensate its print head for maximum clarity depending on the type selected.

 

[Katsu]

What model printer is it?

 

[TheReconSpartan]

What model printer is it?

hp psc 1300 series...I think

 

[Carpathia]

I have an HP printer and it sucks. Some times it only prints the edge ID number, AND NOTHING ELSE, no lines or anything. Some times it just spits out paper continuously without anything printed on them. So, I have a word of advice for you: If you use an HP printer for pepakura, You're gonna have a bad time. xD

Now, I have the exact opposite view. I've used a total of two HP printers since I started working with pep, and they BOTH still run cardstock beautifully three years later. I guess it all comes down to what type of printer you're using and how old it is. I use run-of-the-mill HP inkjet printers (series 4000 and 4380 I think, the kind with the built-in scanner/copier, cheap cheap printers). One IS actually starting to have cartridge jams every now and then, but it happens when I print on regular paper too. The other has never had any problems other than the occasional paper jam.

 

[Cereal Killl3r]

Ok, thanks for the answer, but heres the thing. I DID go out and buy 110lb card stock at a store. But when i went to print an ODST shoulder peice. The printer kept on saying that there was a jam inside the printer even though i was feeding the printer one piece at a time. But when i printed it off of regular paper it worked like a charm. What do you do when you change the settings and where do you do it.

Hrm... what is the brand of printer? How old?
If the printer says that there is a jam soly when using cardstock, then the issue is with the printer on a hardware level. I've dealt with hundreds of printers over the years and have never met one that has had an issue with 120lb card. Are you overloading the paper tray? Does it even take the sheet in? If not, try emptying the tray and only putting 10 or so sheets in at once.

Other than that, you may be in the market for a new printer

 

[onmi shift]

Yeah I'm quoting the best amazon price a cursory glance found.

And to Onmi, what prices are you finding? If they're more than ten bucks, you're better off getting them online:
http://www.amazon.com/Wausau-Exact-...office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1339577189&sr=1-6

i got 250 sheeta for 10 bucks but 500 for 5 sounds to good to be true

 

[Katsu]

If this:
http://www.junque-ez.com/images/catalog/computers/Printer_HP_PSC_1350.jpg

Looks right, then I think you're out of luck. The paper loads from the bottom front of the printer, and spits out... on the bottom front of the printer. This means it has to do a very sharp 180 degree turn inside the printer, which is a bit too much to ask of good cardstock:

 

[TheReconSpartan]

If this:
http://www.junque-ez.com/images/catalog/computers/Printer_HP_PSC_1350.jpg

Looks right, then I think you're out of luck. The paper loads from the bottom front of the printer, and spits out... on the bottom front of the printer. This means it has to do a very sharp 180 degree turn inside the printer, which is a bit too much to ask of good cardstock:

The link that has the printer pic is the same one i have. So what are you saying? Can i print cardstock on this printer.

 

[TheReconSpartan]

I have a Solution... Finally

I have decided to just print out the pieces on regular paper, give them to my mom with the card stock and she will just copy the pieces onto the card stock from her printer at work... For free! I decided to take this road because i asked her to do it with an EVA(c) helmet from Halo:Reach and she came home with crystal clear lines and numbers on the card stock. It's not the quickest idea for my projects, but hey, it delivers the job in a nice and painless way. And when shes off of work that day(s). I can just drive to Staples and they can do it for me at about not even a dollar for a sheet of paper to copy. But thank you for ALL of your support and help throught this problem. I will be sure to ask you guys for guidence in the future if and when i come across any problems. And ill be sure to keep you guys informed on my projects and i will mention you guys for helping me with my problems.

 

[Redshirt]

Happy to help. Good luck with the project.

Redshirt

 

[Cereal Killl3r]

If this:
http://www.junque-ez.com/images/catalog/computers/Printer_HP_PSC_1350.jpg

Looks right, then I think you're out of luck. The paper loads from the bottom front of the printer, and spits out... on the bottom front of the printer. This means it has to do a very sharp 180 degree turn inside the printer, which is a bit too much to ask of good cardstock:

My printer is an HP C410 and feeds in this same fashion, I have no issues with it at all when printing with 110lb.
What is more of a likely situation is that the print feed drive itself is having an issue (possibly a weak motor) and the extra load from the thicker paper is tripping the 'jam' sensor.
IMO.

 

[Katsu]

Those feed systems don't work as reliably as back fed, and the more things going on, the more there is to break, and the design definitely is stressed by heavy papers since they need to be curved at a very steep angle. Some may be fine, but like you said, it is probably that his just isn't able to handle the load of heavier papers anymore, while yours is in better condition and of a higher quality from the get-go, and can.

They aren't ALL are problematic, but overall the design is not as conducive to happy 110lbs printing as other designs.

The 1350 is about ten years old, the c410 is like two or three years old, so age is probably a big factor in the performance difference also, as well as possible improvements in hp's front feeder technology.

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Regardless, I'm glad you found a solution, recon. You can also always save the pep file as a pdf and have her print it, saving you ink and paper, but whichever works best!

 

[TheReconSpartan]

Happy to help. Good luck with the project.

Redshirt

Thanks a lot