Unless mistaken, silk coatings are usually found on digital papers (laser) and so would not be suitable for inkjet devices as the ink cannot adhere to the coating. The quote has pushed my cost high and Im looking to see how i can reduce costs in my early days. Thank you for getting in touch. Im happy enough to do it on up to 220gsm as Im needing it for prints as opposed to card so dont need the printer to take cardstock. it is a epsomXP-2100 i have looked over and over. Happy New Year, and thank you for all the valuable information you provide. I shall take your advice on letting go of the CISS system .

If the paper you are using is not heavily textured then this is a good option. What is the thickness and weight(gsm) of the cards ? Hi there, most machines can handle 220gsm, although not all have a rear feed, which would be recommended for card. To handle a 250gsm card we would recommend the Canon iX6850 model, https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ix6850-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html as this has both a rear feed and is rated for 300gsm media, which gives you a buffer to handle 250gsm cardstocks. These are the printers wed recommend for printing on card https://www.printerbase.co.uk/printer-by-feature/card-printing.html. Dont suppose you have any ideas for foil printing for a small business?! Are there any *Eco tank* inkjet printers thst take up to 220 gsm cardstock or more. Fair enough. The only options left in the Samsung range now are the more expensive models found here https://www.printerbase.co.uk/printers/laser-printers/mono-laser-printers/a4-mono-laser-printers/samsung.html unless you can find the M3320 or M3820 online through an auction site perhaps. Please advice. The post above mentions that the Epson SureColor SC-P400 A3+ Colour Photo Inkjet Printer can print card as thick as 870gsm however when when I click the link and go to product specs it says maximum paper weight it can take is 350gsm? If you need to print up to 350gsm, then the Canon or Epson Pro photo machines are the best option (excluding the Canon PIXMA 100s) https://www.printerbase.co.uk/other-devices/photo-printer/high-quality-photo-printers.html, Hello any printers that can print on 400 gsm card or the highest gsm a printer can do, The highest rated version we could recommend is 360gsm with the OKI C911DN https://www.printerbase.co.uk/oki-c911dn-a3-colour-laser-printer.html. Standard desktop models are not suited to the heavier weights of paper and those that can take the paper weight tend to have a single sheet feed tray. Many Thanks sue. Currently I iron the the fabric onto freezer paper then print, No matter which printer I use there is always a problem with the printer feeding the fabric/ freezer paper in Wed like Monochrome options and Colour too, we might go for the monochrome if the saving is great enough. Thanks. Hi, As you mentioned the Canon ix6850 can handle up to 300gsm PHOTO PAPERS does this mean that it wont print on 300gsm cardstock? Mono machines generally are limited to 160gsm media handling (via the multipurpose feeder), so it will meet that requirement. thanks. hey, Im looking for a printer which will print up to A2 sized paper, which will allow thicker paper such as sketch paper or card to be printed on. The majority of printers can only handle a maximum of 250gsm. m252n hp laserjet pro card warranty vmart pk wishlist m454dw m454dn laserjet loot g200 The slightly more expensive Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300comes with stunning colour output and allows for printing on a more typical thickness for a rear fed inkjet, which is around 380gsm. Neither the ET-3600 or Brother machine can take 300gsm. Both can print borderless. thanks. Most new models use a high amount of wax/polymers in the toner, which do not work well with the foiling process. If quality of output is paramount then the Canon Pro 10s https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-pro-10s-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html or Epson P400/P600 would be the better options https://www.printerbase.co.uk/surecolor-sc-p400-a3-colour-photo-inkjet-printer.html, I hope this helps. It depends on your budget as well because other alternatives would be our pro photo machines https://www.printerbase.co.uk/other-devices/photo-printer/high-quality-photo-printers.html, Hi. I have bought a Kyocera Ecosys M5521 and discovered that has a simplex ADF (a crap that takes one side) and prints ok on 220gsm card only the text but the images doesnt. Hi Id recommend checking out the Canon PIXMA Pro-200 Please can you tell me which affordable home Inkjet printer would be suitable for printing on card 250gsm. Ive been reading through lots of comments, but all the printers you recommend are A3. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/xerox-versalink-c400dn-a4-colour-laser-printer.html, However, anything higher Id recommend an Inkjet. The only thing weve noticed is a very, very slight bleed on textured paper. Ive got a small greeting card company which is growing currently we print up to 330gsm card on an Epson SC-P600 and Epson ET7750.

1. The paper is likely too thick and heavy to be picked up and fed through the machine. I am looking for a printer that can print 300-350 GSM colored. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/epson-ecotank-et-8550-a3-multifunction-inkjet-printer.html, Thanks Adam. Add in some large and flexible trays, quick speeds and fantastic colour output and this range of machines could be ideal for your card printing needs. The Printerbase Team. Thanking you Any advice please? We are looking to purchase a good quality printer which will print on card at a high standard. What would you recommend as the sweet spot printer? The Canon iX6850 is rated for 300gsm photo papers, and has a rear feed so would be able to feed heavier papers/card and is the only machine other than the professional photo models here that I would recommend for 250gsm papers. Are there any low cost laser printers available which print up to 300 gsm (or even 280gsm)? Thank you for getting in touch. Thanks Prints per minute is not that important I have been printing my company artwork on the back of 260gsm, textured aperture cards successfully on an old Canon Pixma ip 3000 for many years. Thanks. This machine also uses a toner that lends itself well to the foiling process, which cannot be said of any of the others available. If looking to foil, there isnt anything in a Samsung for this unfortunately.

Thank you for getting in touch. Im looking for a printer (preferably eco tank) that can print high quality on thick linen card? If you were to print on an Oki machine using a composite black (all four colours at once) then this could work, as it gives the foil a denser area to stick to. Unfortunately, we do not have any feedback on whether the colour models in the range work as well for foiling as customers tend only to use mono devices for this purpose. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/oki-c911dn-a3-colour-laser-printer.html Or both models are suitable for foiling and for cardstock up to 220gsm with successful results? It has duplex print, scan and copy functions and has a maximum media handling capability of 250gsm. Ive been researching for a suitable printer for ages now to help me run my small card and sticker business but am so overwhelmed by all the information out there. Alex please could you help with a problem I have with my new XP3100, my old R255 works very well but give up the ghost, this new printer having problem with thicker paper (260gsm) is there any way I can change (the biggest size 220gsm to a thicker paper). The same would be true of all inkjet machines that use dye ink as opposed to pigment on uncoated cardstocks. I just checked out the Xerox and whew thats a pricey one yikes;)) I was hoping to get a new printer sooner than later so I may have to look around for another comparable one to the xerox, May I ask another question? The Printerbase Team. As for the Xerox, the C8000 is the most affordable 300GSM laser we have. Hello further to the foiling subject, would you recommend an older printer for doing this technique then to use with older toners? So can you please help? what does it mean, can I print on 300gsm cardstock? Glad to hear the information helps! Please dont hesitate to get in touch if you need further help. Thanks Thanks for the advice and tip. Hello, Would appreciate a response at your earliest. Hi is there a epson inkjet that handles 300gsm or above? I also want to print art prints A5 & A4 size, which Epson eco tank would you say would be the best option for both these points? The post above states Epson surecolor and canon pixma prints card of 850gsm however when you look at the specs it says maximum gsm is 350.

I need to print a medium volume on monocrom rarely color and on card (there certificates), to print and scan double sided (must have duplex and ADF) If all are good for foiling, and toner on all three Samsung suitable for foiling, I would rather opt for Samsung M2835DW as it also has the wireless capability. Ive just ordered Canon PIXMA G650 and after reading some of the comments Im wondering if Ive made a mistake. What a great website! It may be the case that some people recommend the P1102, but this is not a model we have tested nor have we had reports of it being recommended by any of our customers that we are aware of. The last printer I purchased was a Epson XP-960 which was not the right choice. I am also looking into purchasing a laser printer for foiling, again having the trouble that I need it for heavy cardstock. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-pro-200-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html. A top recommendation is currently the ET-8550: https://www.printerbase.co.uk/epson-ecotank-et-8550-a3-multifunction-inkjet-printer.html due to the low running costs and support on heavy media but this would be slower to print. Thank you for getting in touch unfortunately for Printers which support 300GSM card printing. Is there something you might suggest? So here goes..I need a cheap printer, that has low ink costs, can print leaflets on glossy/silk paper and can print on thin card too. I have a photosmart atm but doesnt like card at all A6 comes down as a custom size which is Printable.

You would need to check with the supplier of the PVC sheets if they are suitable for print on laser or inkjet models. The card thickess is between 300-350gsm I am looking for one that feeds without bending please? I need an inkjet printer to print on heavy cardstock. And also one that allows for custom print settings (like card size so although the printer is A4 it may take a longer and thinner length piece of card?) Hi Im looking for an A4 printer which takes up to 300 gms card.

It doesnt have to be monochrome laser printer as foiling adheres to color toner too. Hi Gita, great to hear youve found it useful. For 300gsm you could look at the iX6850 https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ix6850-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html or pro photo devices https://www.printerbase.co.uk/other-devices/photo-printer/high-quality-photo-printers.html although these are print only and not MFPs. OL7 0TJ, We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our site. Hi Norberto, thanks for getting in touch. Also my maximum print per month for 220 g/m2 would be around 50-60 shhets max plus a few regular letter sheets here and there. I just got confused by your comment that newer printers cannot work well with foiling due to the makeup of the toner. Hi there. could you give me a couple of suggestions as to what to go for The issue you may find with a machine like this on textured paper are two-fold.

A great option would be the Canon PIXMA IX6850 The best options that we have are the Xerox 7800 and OKI C911, both of which can print on 350gsm card. I have worked my way through the majority of your answers and I am looking for confirmation that there is not another printer out there more suitable for my needs. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/epson-surecolor-sc-p600-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html Potentially, you could use a Xerox 7800 or OKI C911 and print composite black for everything which may work, but is not very cost effective as you are effectively printing everything in colour all the time. I have the Canon pro-1 but it prints text extremely slowly on the uncoated paper and makes grooves on the front (thanks to the rollers). Id have a look at some more of the Canon line, the Canon Pixma IP8750 is a fantastic printer with support up to 300GSM The print is text only. We would not recommend this for Card Printing. The Samsung M3820ND works OK with foil, but will only print on 220gsm. With this in mind, the only machine we can currently recommend is the Samsung M3820, which can also print the same paper weight https://www.printerbase.co.uk/samsung-m3820nd-a4-mono-laser-printer.html, Hi, Wich printer can I use to print ID fish underwater card. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ix6850-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html. We do not supply CISS systems and so we cannot say for sure how good or bad they may be, or even which models they are applicable to. The thicker the better, because we want that luxury feel. Btw sorry for the typo in addressing the poster instead of you ! Just some questions to help us guide you in the right direction. Can you please recommend a good Inkjet printer that will print cardstock (up to 280GSM if possible)? They work in the same way, but the inks are quite different and so using one in the other would either not work or could simply just damage the print head. The smallest Im seeing is this HP: Dont hesitate to get back in touch if you have any further questions, https://www.printerbase.co.uk/card-printing.html. Ive had a look at the HP 553N and it seems to be suitable for the card ill be using if I use the manual feed. Even with a flat feed machine, this is not entirely avoidable. Hi, Thank you for such detailed info your site is a godsend. The Printerbase Team. Im not keen on HP or Brother and my budget is 130, Max! For example, are they laser or inkjet suitable? Could you recommend one please. They are made with 120gsm paper (but I guess doubled by the time you fold it into an envelope?!). Any suggestions on laser printers for around $200-$250 for up to 220 gsm card stock for foiling.

But cartridges, used in printers like the Canon IX6850 do offer great quality, but with a relatively low running cost. Any and all advice would be absolutely wonderful. So looking to upgrade. Brother MFC-J6510DW and MFC-J6910DW up to 50 off for one day only!!! If the reviews are referring to Brother inkjets, then this makes sense that the quality would not be great as they use a dye based ink that is not ideal for printing onto uncoated media it ends up looking fuzzy. I was advised that I should have a back feed printer. Unfortunately there arent too many options here as most A4 machines are rated for 220gsm. The best media handling for art papers and card is found in the pro photo range of machines here https://www.printerbase.co.uk/other-devices/photo-printer/high-quality-photo-printers.html they have fine art paper paths and can print on thick photo papers. Dear Sir, We need your valuable suggestion and help in regards to our requirement; weve professional computer with iMac 27, 4.6 GHZ 6-Core, 9th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processor, i5 Processor, 64gb RAM, 2TB Thank you. I am looking for a printer (laser ideally for speed) that can print additional information onto existing leaflets/flyers. Thanks. What I am looking for a reliable printer in competitive price & cheap to print as well, please send your expert advice to choose a good printer, thanks. Were you looking for laser or inkjet? Thanks Adam. Epson EcoTanks, such as the ET-7750 you mentioned do have a fantastic running cost, but to achieve this running cost the EcoTank technology does increase the price of the printer itself. A3+, A3, A4, LTR, LDR, 25 x 30cm, 20 x 25cm, 13 x 18cm, 10 x 15cm. I am looking into a laser printer that would also allow me to both foil and also make use of the colour printing. Printing on thick linen or card can be tricky until you find the right printer. 350gsm Max. Thank you for getting in touch, with regards to Card Printing. If you need any further help or more information, reach out to us by leaving a comment below or through one of the many ways on our Contact Us page. A better option would be something like the OKI C911DN here which can print on media up to 360gsm and is better suited for volume printing. Many thanks, There are a few options to consider however the most popular are the Canon IX6850 I hope this helps!

I believe from reading your answers I would get better results from an inkjet machine and have thought the Canon Pixma ix6850 would suit my needs but I only need A4 and not A3. This is for wedding invitations. Hope this helps, Hi im looking for a a4 printer that will print up to 250gsm card stock. Thank you for your question. Lets take a look at gsm (grams per square metre) and what materials come in at what weight. I am wanting to try and avoid the envelopes curling too much as well Any recommendations? Is there another printer you can reccomend at roughly the same price? The TS6150 appears to support up to 300gsm photo paper from the rear feeder and so can likely work, although given your particular application we would still recommend the ix6850 as this is more forgiving on feeding heavier and uncoated card stocks. I am just abit confused, You mentioned to one of the posters prior to myself that the Samsung M*38*20ND is suitable for *foiling* 220gsm cardstock, and in another post and also in response to me you mentioned the Samsung M3320ND. I really appreciate your advice! Printing on card and materials other than standard paper doesnt have to be as daunting as it may sound. Im looking to set up my own craft business from home and would need a fairly cheap printer that can print on thick paper (160gsm) for my paper cutting. However, the Epson ET-8550 has a rear feed that can take media up to 1.3mm thick, this being the thickest media printer we have. A4 laser machines can generally only take 220gsm paper, the exception to this is the higher end OKI a4 range C612/C712 which can take up to 250gsm. Also are you able to print onto textured card with a standard laser printer? I want to print on kraft recycled paper for wedding stationery and cards. Say that I purchase an Epson sure color, how would it work with a CISS system? Basically similar to your suggestion of Epson WorkForce WF-7210DTW, with the difference of only A4 paper handling, and definitely no fax!

The Xerox C9000DT is the only laser we have capable of this GSM: https://www.printerbase.co.uk/xerox-versalink-c9000dt-a3-colour-laser-printer.html, However, looking at an Inkjet model, capable of up to 375gsm is the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Needs to be good quality as its for my business. Its not usually recommended to try and feed anything with an aperture in it through a device as it can result in jams, but we would suspect that feeding from the bypass feeder should be OK but we couldnt recommend. I have come across max up to 220 gsm. Please tell me what Canon you are using that can handle 350gsm. Unfortunately, we do not have any machines capable of printing onto this type of material. Only the following media sizes are accepted borderless: If its standard paper, up to 220 gsm, Id recommend the Xerox C400DN You require transfer paper which can be used on most inkjet printers. EcoTank printers are not made for top print quality on images, however with support up to 250gsm, I recommend one of the Canon, the G3501 would be suitable up to 275gsm Apologies but this is an error the max paper weight would be 350gsm for this printer.

How different is Samsung M3320ND you suggested Thank you!!!! Thanks for your question I hope this helps. I believe that there are some differences between the printheads found in dye based machines Vs pigment ones. The best thing you can do in this regard is weight a stack of printed pages to flatten them out post-print. Caz, Laser printers typically have a maximum GSM support of 220gsm, its even lower on a Mono printer. We do however want a reasonably good quality print, and are willing to invest the minimum required to get that. Then theres the top recommendation of the Canon ImagePROGRAF Pro-300, which handles borderless prints and the highest quality, but has quite slow printing speeds, https://www.printerbase.co.uk/xerox-versalink-c8000dt-a3-colour-laser-printer.html However, with a laser at that weight. You often mention the Canon IX6850. https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-g4511-printer.html Are there any printers that are not extortionate in cost and that could possibly picked up 2nd hand cabaple of printing onto mount board in up to max A3 size? Unfortunately no, the machine has a bypass tray that feeds from the front but the paper still exits at the top meaning it is a soft U as opposed to an S shape feed path, meaning it bends less. There are some exceptions such as the Pro photo machines, but you can also print onto media up to 300gsm with the Canon iX6850 https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ix6850-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html This is a much cheaper option than the pro photo devices. My beloved Epson Expression XP-605 had a bad jam last Wednesday (think i used cardstock that was too thick) and also i wasnt as diligent as pulling out the card as i usually am when i have a paper jam. Im finding it really hard to find a printer that best suits my needs im hoping you can help. I am looking for a printer for a reasonable price to print at home up to 300gsm cardstock please recommend if this one is not suitable. Unfortunately not, wed only be able to recommend the previous A3 ones mentioned for what youre specifically looking for. My concern with going for an Eco tank model would that they use a dye based ink which is fine for coated stock but would not be suitable for printing colour designs on uncoated media as the ink will soak into the page and bleed and appear flat. The paper weight limit is quite restrictive on A4 laser machines, with the majority of them only being capable of handling 220gsm. Thanks for your comment. This is standard across all Printers. This is easily enough thickness for almost all commonly used card. Which printers do you recommend for this purpose and why? The thickest ones I purchased also advertised at 350gsm dont have a coating for inkjet so print quality not really good enough yet the thickness of the card is. The Printerbase Team, Ive got an OKI C511dn laser. Yes, the iX6850 prints on media up to 300gsm. Im looking to print my own food tray card sleeves. The Brother model is rated for 260gsm, which is the weight of the heaviest Brother photo paper I believe.

Hi Sarah, thanks for getting in touch. We can send a sample from an M3820 model to test if you would like to try it out. Hi, Im sorry if this has been asked before but could you recommend an A4 colour laser printer that handles the heavier card stock? hello , In terms of print size, the minimum custom sizes are Width 63.86-215.90mm, Length 127.00-1321.15mm, making the smallest size printable size 63.86127.00. I run a small business selling greeting cards and branching out into wedding stationary. So my main concern is paper weight and high yield ink cartridges, preferably like the tank ones and ofcourse reasonably priced! I would be printing mainly simple cartoonish images, so a 4color inkjet would be sufficient for my requirement. Alternatively, is the Canon Pro-300 https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-imageprograf-pro-300-photo-inkjet-printer.html The max media handling weight on this is 220gsm from the front feed tray. I have been asking around and searching on internet and found out that OKI, Ricoh and Xerox are the most recommended for my needs (300gsm + good photo quality). https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-pro-10s-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html

Granted theyre a GSM under the Printers recommended amount. I would be highly highly appreciated as I have been researching high and low for this, Sorry I am kind of tight on budget and desperate . Hello Almost all printers can accept envelopes, but these are on a smaller scale, usually 1-10 envelopes at a time. Sorry we couldnt help any further. From the Samsung M2835DW/ Samsung M2825ND for the purpose of foiling heavy cardstock ( around 220 gsm )? Hi Which machine are you using at the moment? A great option in your budget would be the L3150 Hi,

The Canon PIXMA IX6850 would be a fantastic option: Samsung M3320ND sounds good, just concerned about the curling if it doesnt have a straight path. The highest we have is 400gsm by using the Canon Pixma imagePROGRAF Pro 1000. Im not too fussed on price obviously the cheaper the better for us. HELP!!! Hiya.. I also print all sizes up to A3. I recommend the Canon PIXMA Pro 10s as it has a 10 ink Pigment-based system for top colour accuracy and support of a wide range of media types. I am looking to print on thick card around 580gsm. the size of cards are 12cm x12cm

Borderless A5 isnt as common as we hope however the Canon PRO-200 is capable of this: Every month I print about 1500 to 2500 A6 cards on 350 gram sulphate cardboard, a very sturdy card with uncoated back. If you are planning to use a textured paper then you may be better of with an inkjet machine such as the Canon IX6850, which can handle up to 300gsm photo media https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ix6850-a3-colour-inkjet-printer.html. what is an affirdable printer with a white ink to orint on dark cardstock? Thanks We do not sell any devices specifically for printing box packaging, I believe that on a production level these are generally done with large digital presses as opposed to desktop devices. The Xerox C8000DT is the cheapest 300gsm Laser printer we supply: ITs a bit pricey for a start up business. It just has to be acceptable as I wont be printing photos as such. The mono toner on a colour device is not interchangeable with a mono only print toner, although I would expect the composition to be similar and so likely would work as the density would be high enough on something like a CLP680 https://www.printerbase.co.uk/samsung-clp-680nd-a4-colour-laser-printer.html although it would be advisable for us to send a sample for you to test before purchasing. Or any other A4 work force with Ecotank that can take both coated and non coated paper up to 220 g/m2? I have heard although many laser printers mention up to 220 gsm but in reality it is alot less. Martyn, Thank you for getting in touch. Trying to find a middle ground is quite tricky. Then I came across this site I have read most of the above comments and replies but would just like absolute clarification please if thats okay. Appreciate your detailed response. Any advice would be welcome. I am looking to print on thick card.. Our top recommended card printer at the moment is the Canon Pro-300: https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-imageprograf-pro-300-photo-inkjet-printer.html It would be most suited to using an Inkjet to print at higher GSM. Save my name, email, in this browser for the next time I comment. The only machine we can recommend for the toner foiling process at present is the Samsung M3320ND model. Whilst the old one may have worked OK, it certainly would not have been recommended to print papers with apertures. Laser printers cannot print Borderless. Vicki. :):). Apologies this is a typo and Ill ensure it gets amended. The OKI MC363 printer met this condition (the minimum user paper size was 6094 mm), the problem is that it is no longer sold. Hello I have a EPSON XP 6000. However, it is of the same generation of devices as those we recommended and so likely uses the same toner type meaning it should work with the foiling process. Hi Anna Im after an inkjet printer to print cards, all i have used struggle feeding in, i was hoping for a HP one but if not can you advice on the cheapest inkjet that will very happily take 250g card. Yes the Canon iX6850 can print between 64 105 gsm on plain paper. And which is better lazer or inkjet. Mac drivers are generally available for these models, although if you are using the very latest Mac OS you may need to use the generic Mac drivers as they may not be supported due to the sell-out of the Samsung print business to HP.



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