Paper weight on cigar bands

[Carl]

What paper weight are you using for cigar band style labels?

Shaquille O' Neal almost has me sold on one of those Epson Ecotank printers.

But I did notice that they don't always work too well with some heavier papers. So I'm wondering if I can reduce the thickness of my paper. I'm currently using 110lb.

Thanks!

 

[SeaSuds]

Mine are 170 gsm

 

[Carl]

Mine are 170 gsm

About 65 lbs I assume?

 

[cmzaha]

What paper weight are you using for cigar band style labels?

Shaquille O' Neal almost has me sold on one of those Epson Ecotank printers.

But I did notice that they don't always work too well with some heavier papers. So I'm wondering if I can reduce the thickness of my paper. I'm currently using 110lb.

Thanks!

I do not make cigar bands but I do have an eco tank and will test it sometime today with some 110 cardstock that I usually use in my laser. Will let you know how it works.

ETA: I just ran 4 copies of my labels on 110 card stock and my Ecotank picked up the card stock just fine and printed on the mat cardstock fine. I did not try glossy since my 110 glossy is Proprietary to my Oki Laser. BTW I love my Ecotank

 

[Carl]

That's awesome. Thanks. I've read somewhere right from the manufacturer that 110 card stock is too heavy for the printer, but then I've also read reviews from actual users who have said it's fine.

I thought about reducing the paper size if needed which is why I posted this question.

 

[Kcryss]

I have been using Epson Ecotank for well over a year and love it! Far better then most other printers I've used. I don't print labels or anything, but it's a great printer overall.

Edit: The setup interface and display are totally old school but that's my only complaint.

 

[Carl]

There's a $200 one and a $400 one. I can't find much of a difference between the two except the auto document feeder and the larger touch screen.

 

[cmzaha]

Mine is an ET-3750 I purchased at Costco well over a year ago

 

[Carl]

Thanks to both for the reviews. This is valuable info. I'm really leaning towards the less expensive one, 27xx. I don't need ADF or larger touch screen.