Originally posted by: Cremaster
Does anyone make a decent priced <$150 printer that can print on a CD/ DVD? The only one I can find is the HP 5160.
Thanks
Originally posted by: MScrip
I have an Epson R200 and have never had any problems with it. Prints CDs right out of the box. In fact, that's mostly what I print with it.
Or, you can buy the Canon IP4300, then have to buy the CD tray separate then modify the printer?
Originally posted by: Slickone
I remember someone saying that their printed CD smeared easily for awhile after printing, and forever would get ruined if it got wet. Is that true?
What are some price examples of the water proof media?Originally posted by: QueBert
Originally posted by: Slickone
I remember someone saying that their printed CD smeared easily for awhile after printing, and forever would get ruined if it got wet. Is that true?
with standard media yes, they have new water proof media, but it's expensive as hell. It looks wonderful printed, super glossy. But it shows scratches, and in the right light they are very noticeable.
You can coat the regular printable cd media with a lacquer spray, but if you're not careful it will clump in spots and look shotty.
I'm about to say fvck it and spend $2,500 on a thermal cd printer
Originally posted by: MScrip
Or, you can buy the Canon IP4300, then have to buy the CD tray separate then modify the printer?
Originally posted by: Slickone
What are some price examples of the water proof media?Originally posted by: QueBert
Originally posted by: Slickone
I remember someone saying that their printed CD smeared easily for awhile after printing, and forever would get ruined if it got wet. Is that true?
with standard media yes, they have new water proof media, but it's expensive as hell. It looks wonderful printed, super glossy. But it shows scratches, and in the right light they are very noticeable.
You can coat the regular printable cd media with a lacquer spray, but if you're not careful it will clump in spots and look shotty.
I'm about to say fvck it and spend $2,500 on a thermal cd printer
Have you tried the lacquer spray?
Have you (or anyone here) tried these?Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
TY watershield: http://www.rima.com/Merchant2/merchant....&Product_Code=1778-50&Category_Code=GP
Originally posted by: theslickvik
Get the IP5200 and buy a cd tray of of fleabay and your are off and running
Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
Originally posted by: MScrip
I have an Epson R200 and have never had any problems with it. Prints CDs right out of the box. In fact, that's mostly what I print with it.
Or, you can buy the Canon IP4300, then have to buy the CD tray separate then modify the printer?
Epson has a bad track record, clogged printheads, expensive to run, breakdown easy, etc. Some people get lucky and get a non-lemon that seems to work well but most are left frustrated.
Originally posted by: smitbret
Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
Originally posted by: MScrip
I have an Epson R200 and have never had any problems with it. Prints CDs right out of the box. In fact, that's mostly what I print with it.
Or, you can buy the Canon IP4300, then have to buy the CD tray separate then modify the printer?
Epson has a bad track record, clogged printheads, expensive to run, breakdown easy, etc. Some people get lucky and get a non-lemon that seems to work well but most are left frustrated.
Never had an Epson that I didn't like. Never spent more than $100 on one either. Never used OEM inks. My 820 was the only one that ever had a clogged printhead and it wasn't that common. Print a test page out once a week and you'll never have a problem.
-Brett