Printer turns cardstock black

I have a hp 2600n printer and when I print cardstock the cards come out with a black tint covering the entire card.
I already changed the settings on the printer to cardstock setting yet it hasnt solved the problem fully.
Does anyone know how to solve this problem? ( i hope my cards arent too thick)
Thanks

Hi dh1234,
I suspect your question would be better answered in the HP Enterprise Business Community, as the HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer is a commercial model.
My technical expertise is with consumer products and software, I am sure the commercial folks would be happy to help if you re-post your question for them to answer. The HP Enterprise Business Community is an HP Forum designed for the Commercial and Enterprise customers to help one another. I am sure you will find some HP folks there to help too.
Click here to view the Printing and Digital Imaging. When the page opens you will see the option to 'Log in' or 'Register Now' on the right. The commercial forums are separate from the consumer boards, thus you will need to register if you don't already have a commercial account.
You may find the HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer support page helpful while you wait for somebody in the commercial Forum to respond to your inquiry.
Best of luck.
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