Student-Tested Printers
for Strathmore Bristol
Can a regular home-office printer handle Strathmore Bristol? Yes! These models have been successfully used by Color Wonk students to print on Strathmore Smooth Bristol, 300 and 400 series. Each student report includes the printer model plus their useful observations. Results are based on real student experience, not manufacturer guarantees.
By the way, students reported more printers than shown below. I’m only listing recent models still sold in stores. Many student are printing on Bristol with 5+ year old machines. Give your current printer a test, it just may work!
Note: I have not personally tested every printer listed. This info is volunteered by students about their own machines. Models change frequently and I do not track which are current. I will update this page if alerted that a listing is outdated. Always confirm current specifications and paper-handling capabilities before purchasing a printer.
Printers are listed in the order reports were received. They are not ranked or rated.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw Wireless All-in-One Color Laser Printer
Reported by: Karen W.
“Bought 2026. Can pull Bristol 300 from the main drawer and prints well. Have not tried any other paper.”
Also owned by Susan V. who says “cut Bristol to 8.5×11” and adjust paper thickness settings.”
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Wireless Wide-Format All-in-One Tank Printer
Reported by: Michael I.
“Bought October 2023. Prints 13” wide. No problem handling Bristol 300 from the vertical feed.”
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wireless Wide-Format Inkjet Printer
Reported by: Phyllis K.
“Bought May of 2026. No mess, no fuss. Prints Bristol 300/400 using the rear feed.”
Also owned by Serena G. who uses the rear feed and “Best” settings.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer
Reported by: Barbie J.
“Prints on 300 Bristol laid on top of regular paper in paper tray. 8.5×11.”
Canon PIXMA PRO-200S Professional 13" Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer
Reported by: Barbie J.
“Wide carriage. Prints from top loader up to 13×19”.”
Amy Notes: I have the older version of this machine (Pro 100). It’s a big-big printer but I love it.
Epson Expression Photo XP-960 Wireless Color Photo Printer, Scanner, Copier
Reported by: Robert B.
“980 is the current model. Prints up to 13” wide via rear single sheet feed. Select rear settings for the job. Alcohol markers do not smudge.”
Brother HL-L2325DW Monochrome Laser Printer
Reported by: Barbie J.
“Single sheet front feed up to 8.5×11.”
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn Printer
Reported by: Emery G.
“Bought August 2025. Handles 300-400 flawlessly, loads in front in a pull down tray. Gorgeous prints, expensive ink.”
Amy Notes: I have the dinosaur version of this printer. It’s 9 years old and only now starting to die.