Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 25

Thread: Printer for CDs/DVDs

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    364
    Thanks
    124
    Thanked 61 Times in 40 Posts
    Rep Power
    215
    Reputation
    277

    Default Printer for CDs/DVDs

    I could do with a little advice on a good printer for the CDs and DVDs that I burn. My handwriting turns a good burn into something that looks horribly amateurish. I already have a nice Epson multifunction printer that does everything else I need, but it won't print on CDs and I always have so much trouble lining up those paper labels. Is there anything reasonably compact that you would recommend? I know that there are professional printers that only do CDs/DVDs, but they are very expensive. Any feedback absorbed like a sponge.



Look Here ->
  • #2
    Senior Member Woodstock's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Mt Gambier
    Age
    51
    Posts
    1,728
    Thanks
    74
    Thanked 82 Times in 57 Posts
    Rep Power
    261
    Reputation
    336

    Default

    Canon IP4000 -
    Trust thyself only, and another shall not betray thee.

    http://s18.postimage.org/h9xu3rrhx/fb_sevapers.jpg

  • #3
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    161
    Thanks
    23
    Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation
    6

    Default

    Hi

    I use a Epson R210.



    I am not sure if it is still a current model, but for the $200 odd I paid for it, it works very well on CD's and DVD.

    JIT

  • #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    188
    Thanks
    22
    Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts
    Rep Power
    205
    Reputation
    86

    Default

    I used to have a Canon i865 which produced very good prints and also came with easy to use software. I sold it and got a second hand Canon MP810 on eBay,this has the added advantage that you can use the original CD/DVD and it will automatically copy and print the label on a blank. There are newer Canon models available around the $200 mark, but I'm quite happy with the Ebay purchase for $76.
    Cheers.

  • #5
    Senior Member
    mango's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    3,159
    Thanks
    25
    Thanked 1,048 Times in 533 Posts
    Rep Power
    453
    Reputation
    7506

    Default

    epson stylus photo R230 cost $139 if i remember correct.

    ph 03 8311 7616

  • #6
    Senior Member HoochDaTank's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    South Australia
    Age
    55
    Posts
    996
    Thanks
    721
    Thanked 187 Times in 115 Posts
    Rep Power
    233
    Reputation
    732

    Default

    Still using the old i865. Fantastic ink is very cheap. Just make sure what ever you get you can get good quality but also fairly cheap inks.
    If I want too,I can, I will

  • #7
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    364
    Thanks
    124
    Thanked 61 Times in 40 Posts
    Rep Power
    215
    Reputation
    277

    Default

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Good food for thought. I must check out eBay as suptob suggested too.

  • #8
    Senior Member Jaz808's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Hell
    Posts
    1,048
    Thanks
    30
    Thanked 146 Times in 99 Posts
    Rep Power
    246
    Reputation
    742

    Default

    I am using a Canon Pixma Ip4200, does a great job even it standard and low
    My aunt is using a Epson R210 with a continuos ink feed

  • #9
    Senior Member

    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Melbourne, NE.
    Age
    55
    Posts
    2,696
    Thanks
    391
    Thanked 555 Times in 383 Posts
    Rep Power
    438
    Reputation
    7898

    Default

    Canon Pixma, either an IP or MP with scanner. I had used Epsoms previously but the 3 i had died not long after warranty expired - never again.

  • #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    567
    Thanks
    36
    Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts
    Rep Power
    231
    Reputation
    787

    Default

    Out of the current Canon printer range, the IP4500 and the IP4600 both do cd printers. Which one is better? Everybody will tell you get the ip4500 even though ist an older model.

    I've been using the IP4200. Myself and love it. Prints everything excellent. So I'd recommend a cannon prixma ip4500.

    Inks for ip4200/4500 cost me
    retail the original inks cost $26. I pickup
    originals inks for $19
    Compatable Chipped ink for $9
    and unchipped for $6

  • #11
    Senior Member joezep's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    SE Melbourne
    Posts
    866
    Thanks
    466
    Thanked 238 Times in 168 Posts
    Rep Power
    278
    Reputation
    2608

    Default

    I use an Epson R390. It's not because i own an epson but i believe the software to print cd/dvd is more user friendly than canon.

  • #12
    Senior Member
    bigfella08's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    1,962
    Thanks
    1,791
    Thanked 771 Times in 340 Posts
    Rep Power
    333
    Reputation
    3732

    Default

    Epson Rx690 MultiFunction.....Has great labeling software

  • #13
    Senior Member BCNZ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    In the back of a 50 kW AM broadcast transmitter
    Posts
    1,697
    Thanks
    235
    Thanked 292 Times in 190 Posts
    Rep Power
    304
    Reputation
    2546

    Default

    I have been using an Epson R350 for the last two years. Brilliant. Prints discs easy as and the results are great.
    Due to a fark-up I ended up with two of them. One is still new in the box - only been used a couple of times to print test pages.

    If you don't mind paying the shipping from NZ to Oz, I'd be happy to sell it for a modest price.

    What I would like to find is who supplies the clear stick-on labels for discs. I've seen them used on CDs - they're like a stamp-on label but they're see-through and simply protect the label side of the disc. Quite important considering the inks are not waterproof!

    I recently emailed Epson to enquire as to whether their "Durabrite" inks would work in this machine. The short answer is no.
    I then asked them if they make a machine that will print discs, that also uses Durabrite inks. Answer - no.
    For those who don't know what Durabrite ink is - it's a proprietary Epson ink that has special polymers added which render the printed surface impervious to water, fading, wear etc. Photos printed with it are supposed to last quite a few years.

    I just hope they make a disc printing machine one day that uses this technology.

  • #14
    Member problem child's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    newcastle
    Posts
    332
    Thanks
    53
    Thanked 115 Times in 61 Posts
    Rep Power
    222
    Reputation
    691

    Default

    @ studio1 .i wouldnt go sticking labels on discs. you can get a clear spray to seal.

  • #15
    Junior Member dr_death's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    logan qld
    Posts
    75
    Thanks
    9
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Rep Power
    200
    Reputation
    10

    Default

    just bought a hp photosmart c5300 all-in-one only cost $137.00 at officeworks
    printed a few dvd yesterday so far so good

  • #16
    Senior Member Twoshots's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    In the Wood
    Posts
    1,129
    Thanks
    444
    Thanked 107 Times in 60 Posts
    Rep Power
    245
    Reputation
    533

    Default

    Mcga texta works good also...
    Old Dog, No Flies

  • #17
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    perth
    Posts
    244
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts
    Rep Power
    209
    Reputation
    161

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by problem child View Post
    @ studio1 .i wouldnt go sticking labels on discs. you can get a clear spray to seal.
    I use hair spray for this i also use it when printing address's on envelope's to stop the ink running when they get wet with the rain.

  • #18
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Age
    42
    Posts
    52
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    180
    Reputation
    15

    Default

    i got a canon ip4500 from tandy on clearance. they are exceptionally good and the ink lasts forever. they have been been replaced with the ip4600 which doesnt take cheapy ink carts or something but i refil my original carts anyway so it prolly doesnt matter. i get well over 100 discs done on high quality before ink needs replacing.

  • #19
    Senior Member ageno2gen1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Lake Macquarie
    Age
    44
    Posts
    526
    Thanks
    327
    Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts
    Rep Power
    211
    Reputation
    715

    Default

    most new dvd burners have lightscribe in it aswell. no need for a printer just flip the disc over in the burner and it will etch it into the disc. does need special disc's thou. worth checkn out if u like ur disc's to look good.

  • #20
    Senior Member
    mango's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    3,159
    Thanks
    25
    Thanked 1,048 Times in 533 Posts
    Rep Power
    453
    Reputation
    7506

    Default

    @ ageno2gen1 and Farmerjack01, seeing this thread was started in march,
    do u think there is a possibility he has acquired a printer by now ???

  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •