How to print on cardboard

This guide is being updated

We are rewriting this page from scratch with model-specific steps checked against manufacturer documentation. The full guide will be back here soon.

Meanwhile, browse Fixes or try one of the related pages below.

What this guide will cover

  • Before you start: what your printer can feed
  • Method 1: Thin card stock in a home inkjet
  • Method 2: Use the rear or manual feed for thicker board
  • Method 3: Print a label or transfer and apply it
  • Method 4: Printing on corrugated boxes
  • Settings that prevent jams and smudges