CD/DVD Printing

[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

 

[Zepper]

Isn't there something in the Epson R series that's under $150., but I don't recommend the clogmeisters to friends... And the Canon iP4300 can be modded to do it (necessary parts and info are widely available) as they come with that function in Europe. It can be had for as little as $50. after rebate when you buy a computer system and Staples had them for $70. AR a week or so ago. The Egg has been selling them for ~$75. (~$90. shipped).

.bh.

 

[13Gigatons]

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

The HP model was a disaster for printing cd/dvd. Zepper is correct the Canon IP4300 is the cheapest way to go for $50 after rebates on sales. Try this site for more information about Canon cd printing: http://pixma.damnmachine.com

 

[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?

 

[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.

 

[Cremaster]

Thanks for all your replies.

 

[theslickvik]

Get the IP5200 and buy a cd tray of of fleabay and your are off and running

 

[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?

 

[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

 

[bigempty]

All i can say is stay away from Epsons.

I've given them a chance, 3 times. Each and every time the print heads would clog like clock work.

You could let it sit for only 1 day and you'd have at least 1 clogged nozzle.

 

[Slickone]

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

What are some price examples of the water proof media?
Have you tried the lacquer spray?

 

[13Gigatons]

TY watershield: http://www.rima.com/Merchant2/merchant....&Product_Code=1778-50&Category_Code=GP

 

[solofly]

Originally posted by: MScrip
Or, you can buy the Canon IP4300, then have to buy the CD tray separate then modify the printer?

That's only if you live in States. Even in Canada they come with a CD tray.

Check out the link below to get more info...

http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=123

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: Slickone

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

What are some price examples of the water proof media?
Have you tried the lacquer spray?

I paid like 35 for 50 cd's, the TY I typically buy, which are printable but not glossy or water proof. I get 100 for 28.

I've used sprays, the Krylon Matte is good, but I'm a semi tard and always seem to do a poor job of spraying and the result is a disc with bubbles on it. The ones I took my time on came out pretty nice. I tried Krylon Glossy too, I didn't like it as much *shrug*

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
TY watershield: http://www.rima.com/Merchant2/merchant....&Product_Code=1778-50&Category_Code=GP

Have you (or anyone here) tried these?

 

[Griffinhart]

I use the Epson r-200 for printing on DVD/CDs. I think the current version is the R-220. You can find this printer for around $90.

As for media, stay away from the generic brands. At least test them before buying any large quantity of them. There is a significant difference on the final product depending on what print surface the disk has. I've had outstanding results using the Memorex printable media both with Epson ink and 3rd party ink. The generic printable disks I've gotten from compusa have produced absolutely terrible results. The printed product looked horrible to the point where I only use the media as scratch media and labeled with a sharpie. The lesson learned was, like photo paper/ink the final product is really dependant on the ink/media combination.

For protection I use Krylon's clear UV protection spray (I like glossy). The trick is to place your printed disk on a sheet of paper and spray the coating in short bursts about 10 inches away from the disk. Do that until the surface is covered but not enough to give it a smooth and glossy look. The end product is a really good looking disk with a slightly Matte finish.

Every disk I've produced for someone has always gotten me comments about how good the disk looked.

 

[Mitch101]

Originally posted by: theslickvik
Get the IP5200 and buy a cd tray of of fleabay and your are off and running

I agree I have the Canon IP4000 and its excellent. Much better than doing lightscribe discs.

 

[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

 

[jondl]

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

I had an Epson R200 (i think thats the model) and after the first month of mostly DVD printing it started reading the ink levels incorrectly. New ink cartridges would show up empty and wouldn't print anymore. Now i have a Canon IP5000 and have been happy since (2 years now?).