HP C7280 printing question

merkat106

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I posted this on HP forums, but I'd like know if anyone has any ideas here. I know that this doesn't really involve 7, but it's worth asking.

My HP Photosmart AiO C7280 will not print to card stock (for business cards). Basically, it is having trouble loading the card stock regardless if I load 1 or 100 sheets. The manual says that the printer should be able to handle the weight (110lb) fine and the card stock indicates that it can be used in inkjet printers. The card stock is not HP brand, but Georgia Pacific. I am not asking for it to automatically duplex the stock (even though I have that attachment installed).

I have had this printer for about 16 months having bought it as a floor model when circuit city liquidated. It has performed supurbly since I first used it including everyday printing, scanning, copying and even using the card reader on my network. I have not even had it jam on me.

A family member had printed business cards on this printer nearly a year ago, so I know it is capable of this. Since this printer is off warranty, I am considering dismantling it to see why the roller won't grip the card stock.

Is there something else to try first?
 

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anyone?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ATX Custom Build 2012
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Intel DH67CL desktop ATX
Memory
10 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Asus EAH5450 series (Radeon)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 226BW, Samsung Syncmaster P2450H
Screen Resolution
226BW: 1680 x 1050 & P2450H: 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital 320 GB sata (boot), Samsung 640 GB sata, Seagate 2 TB sata (data)
PSU
Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 500W
Case
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition
Cooling
stock cooling with added intake fan
Keyboard
HP Wireless Elite Keyboard Wireless Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Touch
Internet Speed
Comcast Cable business class <=18Mb {averages 12Mb}
Other Info
Optical drives: LG SuperMulti Blue, HP DVD 1260T
Other: Kensington Bluetooth Receiver
Network: Buffalo Wireless N USB, DLink N router/DLink Ethernet Switch/DLink Xtreme N wireless bridge
Printer: HP Photosmart Plus, HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
PCs: HP dv6-3040us (7 x64 SP1), HP DM4-2165dx (7 x64 SP1), HP Pavilion zv6130us (7 x86), Apple Macbook Air (Lion)
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What about card size? What sizes does the printer accept? You should be able to see the size settings somewhere in printer preferences. Your family member might have setup something there which is not working now.

Just an idea.
 

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