The 6 Best Printers for Cardstock of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Cheap ink for people who print card after card.

The ET-2800 is a cartridge-free EcoTank all-in-one that prints, scans and copies wirelessly, with bottled ink included, in the $100 to $200 bucket. Card projects use far more ink than letters, because covers, borders and photo fills lay down solid color. Refillable tanks cost much less per page than cartridges, which turns the ink bill from a nuisance into a rounding error for a frequent crafter.

It comes out on top because the economics fit the job. The ET-4800 below adds a feeder and Ethernet, which most card makers do not need.

It suits frequent crafters and small card sellers. The caveats are that the listing does not state cardstock weight and that refilling tanks can be messy. Check Epson's page for the maximum paper weight before you buy.

Ink system

Refillable EcoTank

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Connectivity

Wireless

Ink

Bottles included

Our verdict: A compact refillable-tank option for craft rooms.

The Canon MegaTank G3270 uses a MegaTank refillable ink system, prints, scans and copies wirelessly, and is compact for a tank printer, in the $100 to $200 bucket. A smaller body suits a craft room where a tank printer would otherwise dominate a shelf.

It follows the Epson because it offers the same ink economics, but the listing says less about paper handling, so there is less certainty about heavy stock. Neither listing lists a maximum weight, but Epson's page gives more on the feed.

It fits dedicated craft setups that want a small footprint. The caveat is the few paper details and no feeder listed. Skip it if you cannot confirm cardstock support on Canon's page, and ask in the questions section.

Ink system

MegaTank refillable

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Connectivity

Wireless

Size

Compact tank

Our verdict: The tank printer for offices that also make cards.

The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 adds an automatic document feeder, fax, Ethernet and wireless to the EcoTank design and prints, scans and copies in color, in the $100 to $200 bucket. The feeder helps a small office scan stacks without lifting the lid, and Ethernet gives a stable network link.

It sits third because the extras mean a bigger body, and a card maker pays for features the ET-2800 skips. Fax and a document feeder do nothing for a card.

It suits a home office that mixes documents with card projects. The caveat is the larger body and the unneeded features. Skip it if you only want to print cards, since the ET-2800 gives the same ink savings for a smaller footprint.

Ink system

Refillable EcoTank

Feeder

Automatic document feeder

Network

Ethernet and wireless

Extras

Fax

Our verdict: An OLED display makes setting media type easier.

The Canon PIXMA TS6520 is a color inkjet with duplex printing, a 1.42 inch OLED display, a copier and scanner and wireless printing, in the $50 to $100 bucket. The display matters for cardstock because you can set the media type on the printer itself, which changes how it handles ink and speed.

It lands fourth because it uses ink cartridges, so card projects cost more per page than on the tank printers above. Cartridge printers are cheaper to buy and costlier to run, which is the wrong trade for a frequent crafter.

Choose it for occasional card projects. The caveats are that cartridge costs add up and cardstock weight is unlisted. Skip it if you print cards often, where a tank printer pays back its higher purchase price quickly.

Ink system

Cartridges

Display

1.42-inch OLED

Duplex

Automatic

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Our verdict: A small office printer for light cards and scanning.

The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a color inkjet that scans stacks through its feeder, prints from phones and handles faxes, in the $50 to $100 bucket. It is a small office printer, with a standard tray paper feed that suits plain paper better than heavy stock.

It holds fifth because its cartridge ink model costs more over time, and the listing is about office tasks, not heavy stock. It is the right trade for someone who scans more than they craft.

Use it for light cardstock plus document work. The caveat is that it is not craft-focused, and cartridge costs rise with card projects. Skip it if you craft heavily, or if you plan to feed thick cover stock through the standard tray.

Ink system

Cartridges

Feeder

Document feeder

Extras

Fax, mobile printing

Price

$50-100

Our verdict: Black-and-white inserts, but with warping risk on lighter stock.

Brother's DCP-L2640DW is a compact black-and-white laser in the $200 to $500 bucket, with two-sided printing, copy and scan and wireless setup. Laser printers fuse toner to the page with heat, which gives crisp black text for inserts, booklets and templates.

The Brother closes the list because card makers mostly want color, and the fuser heat can warp or curl lighter stock. Toner can also crack on a fold if the stock is thick and scored. It is the priciest here, too.

Pick it only for black-and-white card inserts and sentiments. Skip it if you want color covers or backgrounds. Test a sample sheet before committing a stack of expensive stock to it.

Engine

Monochrome laser

Duplex

Automatic

Functions

Print, copy, scan

Price

$200-500