FrankieP Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Wondering if anybody here have any experience using these printers for direct on cd printing. How's the picture quality? Does the ink rub off or smear? How many CD per ink cartridge? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.H. Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I use the R300 when you purchase one it comes with the ink cartridges, It prints absolutely fine onto Printable Disks. The ink does not rub off, the quality is very clear, ((I'm sorry I dont have a copy)) but I have sold 200 copies of my 2nd CD using the R300 for CD label covers (another software I use) and for the actual CD printing. I take a picture with my Digital Camera, place it in the CD software, write my text etc.. and print, the pictures is sharp as if it was a 4x6 or 8x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M. Brown Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 What are the prices of the ink cartridges and how many CD's can you generally print per cartridge? I heard cartridge prices were somewhat HIGH. (Surprise, Surprise!) Paul M. Brown The Music Collective www.TheMusicCollective.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Sound Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Oh... can you help me? I can't seem to find out if the inks are waterproof? Valky Valkyrie Sound: http://www.vsoundinc.com Now at TSUTAYA USA: http://www.tsutayausa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokenward Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Originally posted by Valkyrie Sound: Oh... can you help me? I can't seem to find out if the inks are waterproof? ValkyEpson has two ink families. Epson doesn't claim that the inks for their line of "photo printers" are waterproof. The R300 and R200 are photo printers. They stop just short of claiming that their DuraBrite inks are waterproof. The Durabrite inks are used in their general purpose inkjets and all-in-ones. You will find a number of posts concerning the R200 and R300 on http://www.videohelp.com formerly known as dvdrhelp.com and vcdhelp.com The general purpose printers don't support CD printing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I'm using the R200. At $99.99, it's been a pleasant revelation. The printer's quiet and fast. The CDs print clean & clear. I'm very happy with it. I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.l.p. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 the cds printed on the r200 and 300 are not water proof. i did a test in a staples store. had a water bottle handy to demo the druabrite ink. i dipped my finger in it and handled the demo cd printed by the r300. the cd ink smeared BAD. the cd printing had been dry for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.H. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 what I dont get is, where and when will a CD be around water ? I understand the point about the ink, you dont want it to smear when water hits it. But really, what are the chances a CD should be in the same vicinity as water !!!!! I'm not sure on the price of cartridges as I have not run out of mine yet, and I've run of at least 118 CD prints & CD Jackets. but frankly, I dont care, cause if I need it, I will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.l.p. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 someone picks up the cd with wet hands (condensation from a cold drink) and handles it. wet gets on the face of the disc and it gets smeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Sound Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Originally posted by T.H.: what I dont get is, where and when will a CD be around water ? I understand the point about the ink, you dont want it to smear when water hits it. But really, what are the chances a CD should be in the same vicinity as water !!!!! Well... you don't need a lot of moisture to mess up the ink on one of these CDs. You can be driving in your car on a hot day and 1. Have a couple of drops of water off your cool drink fall on your CD binder 2.Pick up your cold drink and with a now wet hand quickly pick up your CD to put it in It's a real problem with inkjet CDs. It doesn't take too much moisture to mess them up and who wants to be thinking of carefully handling their CDs all the time? Valky Valkyrie Sound: http://www.vsoundinc.com Now at TSUTAYA USA: http://www.tsutayausa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F7sound - Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 How about spray painting a very thin coat of clear laquer over the ink? Sounds bizarre, but it might work. Michael Oster F7 Sound and Vision ReGurgiTron - sniff spray paint, make music. mmmmm. Michael Oster F7 Sound and Vision http://www.F7sound.com http://www.regurgitron.com http://www.LaptopNoise.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.H. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 F7sound that sounds cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Originally posted by F7sound -: How about spray painting a very thin coat of clear laquer over the ink? Sounds bizarre, but it might work.Waaaay back...in some art classes i took...I remember using the old style hairspray on some stuff to prevent smearing. I think the old style of hairsprays were some kind of light lacquer... ...but not sure about spraying lacquer (or hairspray) on a CD...? I'm sure there must be some sort of chemical solution to the smearing problem...? miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 There are a couple of options: * Transparent adhesive film, the glossy variant also help the color depth. * Spray-on coating, can get quite messy. For one-off's it's doable but forget it if you print a lot. Time consuming, needs good ventilation. * Semi-automated or automated coating machine, good if you print a lot. Major investment, quite fast, needs good ventilation. (look for Verity Systems Art Coater) http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Inc. Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 this adhesive film: is it to be applied before or after printing? and how much/where to getin U.K?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Transparent adhesive film to protect ink-jet printed discs should be applied on top of the print. I don't know where to buy it in UK and I have a thermal myself printer, so I don't need to use protective layers. http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Inc. Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 any ideas on anything else? i have an Epson 900 but like everyone else i have that same problem with the ink but only on the clear surface. labels are easy. i left a cd for a month and it was STILL WET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 You MUST use discs with ink-jet compatible top surface... http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddits Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 There is another option that works quite well -- better than it sounds. You can buy "pre-blank-labeled CD-Rs" Those are blank CDs that have a blank label pre-affixed to them, rather than just a printable top. The Label is more resilient and permanent, and many people think it looks better. The challenge for the companies making printable CDs is to manufacture a printable surface onto the disc without damaging the underlying chemistry. Manufacturing the label seperately, sticking it on, and then selling the combination solves the problem. And glossy, well-made labels look better than a lot of printable surfaces. I believe that www.neato.com sells blank CDs with blank labels pre-stuck on them, all ready for burning and printing. Dooby Dooby Doo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where02190 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Unless you need a rediculously low number of CD copies, seems like alot of hassle and expense/time ot go through with the cost of duplication (even on short runs) being as low as it is today. Hope this is helpful. NP Recording Studios Analog approach to digital recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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