Inkjet 7110 - unacceptable print quality on glossy cardstock

Hi.
I just purchased a HP OfficeJet 7110 and the print quality on glossy cardstock is unacceptable.
I have tried nearly every possible setting and there has been only minimal improvement.
I called tech support and they suggested using the HP glossy cardstock which I view as a last resort for two reasons:
1. We already have many reams of non-HP glossy cardstock
2. Their paper is incredibly expensive for incredibly small quantities.
I told the tech this and he suggested coming here and seeing if anyone in the forums had found an alternate driver to use in order to print on non-HP glossy cardstock.
Has anyone found a way to print high quality images on non-HP glossy cardstock?

MitziH wrote:
I can only go by what the paper distributer told me.
The paper distributor that wants to sell you paper....
You do not need HP paper, but paper with inkjet coating will give enormously better results. There is a reason the proper paper costs more.
I do not have any more to add to this thread.
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