Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

piggymel Posted: Sep 23, 2010 07:32 PM

Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

Has anyone tried printed on pearlized 80 lb carstock? I tried a sample sheet with my inkjet printer (want to use for menus, programs) and the ink isn't dry yet, it smudges a little. How long do I have to wait for it to dry?

Alyssa79 Posted: Sep 24, 2010 07:51 AM

Re: Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

it's not really going to dry. a laser jet is best or 1 of the newest ink jets will work b/c there are settings for cardstock paper built in to print on now.

maybe try to lower the ink usage and see if that works for that paper

AmyElizabeth Posted: Sep 24, 2010 10:09 AM

Re: Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

It might be because it's pearlized, which might be acting like a seal so the ink can't get on the paper... I agree, try different print qualities on your printer.

FutureLW Posted: Sep 24, 2010 12:56 PM

Re: Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

It eventually dried....i did the same thing and I think it let it sit over night.

eternitybride Posted: Sep 24, 2010 02:52 PM

Re: Inkjet with 80 lb cardstock

I wound up circumventing it, and did a layer. I printed on pearlized regular paper, then mounted it to a heavier card stock because it didnt work properly with our officejet