Best Printer for Cardstock (2026): 5 Compared

The listing states a wireless color inkjet all-in-one with print, copy and scan, automatic 2-sided printing, 14 pages per minute black and 9 color, and a flatbed scanner. The bullets state EPEAT Silver and ENERGY STAR certification, and the warranty description states 3 Year Manufacturer.

Who it's for: an occasional home printer user who wants the longest stated warranty and certifications. Who should skip it: someone who needs fax, since this one does not list it.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 20/25, value 21/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 4/5: 82 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 17 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. EPEAT Silver and ENERGY STAR certified as stated, so safety scores 7 of 10. 3 Year Manufacturer. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 4 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

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The listing states a MegaTank all-in-one with refillable tanks, print speeds to 11 ppm black and 6 ppm color, up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color pages per ink set, USB and wifi, and a 1.35-inch LCD. The warranty description states 1 year. It is Energy Star listed.

Who it's for: a home office that wants low ink costs. Who should skip it: someone who needs two-sided printing, since this is single-sided.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 20/25, value 20/25, safety 5/10 and warranty 2/5: 77 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 17 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Energy Star, so safety scores 5 of 10. 1 year. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 2 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Epson lists the EcoTank ET-2803 as a cartridge-free color all-in-one with refillable ink tanks, print speeds of up to 10 ppm black and 5 ppm color, and a flatbed scanner with a color display. The listing states each replacement ink bottle set equals about 80 individual cartridges, with up to 4,500 pages in black and 7,500 in color, and up to 2 years of ink in the box based on roughly 125 pages per month. The spec table gives a 22.8 by 14.8 by 10 in footprint, an 8.8 lb item weight and a 12-watt power consumption, and the warranty description reads 1-year limited warranty.

Who it's for: a home office that prints steadily and wants to stop buying cartridges. Who should skip it: anyone who needs fast two-sided printing or a compact footprint.

Its Office Score of 9.4/10 comes from performance 27/35, build 21/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 72 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 17 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. This product does not plug in or run on a battery, so safety is not part of its score. 1-year limited warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

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This listing is the cardstock itself, not a printer, and the roundup keeps it because a printer choice is only half the job: the listing states 250 sheets of 67 lb/147 gsm vellum bristol, 92 bright, printable on both sides, semi-smooth matte finish, compatible with inkjet and laser printers, copiers and die cut machines, acid-free and lignin-free, SFI certified and made in the USA. Its spec table contradicts its own title once, listing a sheet count of 100 against the 250 in the title, bullets and unit count.

Who it's for: anyone whose printer is settled and whose real question is which stock to feed it. Who should skip it: anyone still shopping for the printer itself; the three machines above are the hardware.

Its Office Score of 9.2/10 comes from performance 12/35, build 16/25, value 19/25, safety 5/10 and warranty 0/5: 52 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 20 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. SFI Certified, so safety scores 5 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

The smaller pack of the same stock: the listing states 100 sheets of white cardstock, 8.5 x 11, 67 lb/147 gsm vellum bristol, 92 bright, printable on both sides, with quality stated on all inkjet and laser printers and copiers, SFI certified and made in the USA. Unlike its 250 sheet sibling, this listing does not state the acid-free and lignin-free claims in its bullets.

Who it's for: a single project or a first pack to check how your printer feeds 67 lb stock. Who should skip it: anyone already sure of the stock, where the 250 sheet pack is the same paper in the working quantity.

Its Office Score of 9.2/10 comes from performance 12/35, build 16/25, value 16/25, safety 5/10 and warranty 0/5: 49 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 20 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. SFI Certified, so safety scores 5 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.