I wonder how it works on CDs that aren't blank to begin with. Staples brand CDs have a shiny Staples logo against a matte background. Does it paint it white before printing? If it can get around this, I'm sold.
You need Ink-jet printable blanks (CD, DVD ...). I use the "hub printable" kind. You really don't want to use labels as the adhesive has a history of permeating the surface and causes data loss. And labels can cause some balance issues with drive. Personally, I've gotten good mileage from Epson Photo R300 printer (although the tray feed mechanism effs up over time). I 'd avoid an inkjet that uses a single ink cartridge. That is just wasteful. There are other printers (Primera, Canon, Epson Photo) that can do a good job.
Single/individual ink tanks are the way to go if at all possible. It really sucks to throw out a $50 "high yield" cartridge just because one of the colors is out while the other two are still half full.
What makes it worse is how more and more CD printer manufacturers are forcing you to only use their branded inks. They say it is for the good of the consumer, but we all know it is just to keep the price high.
I have an R200 that I've used for a few years now. I can even print when booted into Linux (which is 90% of the time), not just WinXP and OS/X (lips that touch Vista will never touch mine). The 6 cartridges are much better than a single cartridge (unless you are doing them all grayscale). I buy sets of cartridges at $50 for 4 full sets of 6 cartridges, so it is VERY inexpensive (about $2 per cartridge, shipping included). The printer only cost me $50, so I think it's a much better bargain.
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Zach @ Sep 24th 2007 11:49AM
I wonder how it works on CDs that aren't blank to begin with. Staples brand CDs have a shiny Staples logo against a matte background. Does it paint it white before printing? If it can get around this, I'm sold.
HineyWipe @ Sep 24th 2007 11:58AM
You need Ink-jet printable blanks (CD, DVD ...). I use the "hub printable" kind. You really don't want to use labels as the adhesive has a history of permeating the surface and causes data loss. And labels can cause some balance issues with drive.
Personally, I've gotten good mileage from Epson Photo R300 printer (although the tray feed mechanism effs up over time).
I 'd avoid an inkjet that uses a single ink cartridge. That is just wasteful.
There are other printers (Primera, Canon, Epson Photo) that can do a good job.
Jamus @ Sep 24th 2007 1:42PM
Single/individual ink tanks are the way to go if at all possible. It really sucks to throw out a $50 "high yield" cartridge just because one of the colors is out while the other two are still half full.
What makes it worse is how more and more CD printer manufacturers are forcing you to only use their branded inks. They say it is for the good of the consumer, but we all know it is just to keep the price high.
cpetterborg @ Sep 24th 2007 12:45PM
I have an R200 that I've used for a few years now. I can even print when booted into Linux (which is 90% of the time), not just WinXP and OS/X (lips that touch Vista will never touch mine). The 6 cartridges are much better than a single cartridge (unless you are doing them all grayscale). I buy sets of cartridges at $50 for 4 full sets of 6 cartridges, so it is VERY inexpensive (about $2 per cartridge, shipping included). The printer only cost me $50, so I think it's a much better bargain.
Keirmeister @ Sep 24th 2007 1:51PM
I second this. I've used my Epson R300 for MANY years now, and it works wonderfully. Inkjet hub-printable is the way to go!