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Lightscribe or inkjet printer??
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mark5857
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2. August 2005 @ 13:18 |
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We're looking for comparisons between the Lightscribe media and writers vs the inkjet systems. Does anyone have experience with both? We found a few external lightscribe writers for $159, the lightscribe CDs 5 for $5 and the lightscribe DVD for about $2 each. The only inkjet disc writers we found are $1000.00 and up. Are there other inexpensive options (other than a sharpie or stickers) for writing on disc?
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ddp
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2. August 2005 @ 14:13 |
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epson has the r200 & 300 series that print cd/dvds for about $100 & up. canon, hp & lexmark i think also has printers that do the same as the epsons
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3. August 2005 @ 05:01 |
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I've got the epson r-200 and I am very happy with it. Quality full hub prints and near original dvd covers.$80 at sams club. I've seen them under $50 on the web,but probably re-furbished?The r-300 has a card reader and the R-320 has both card reader and a view screen.
The nicest thing about it is I get the 6 set ink cartridges for under $20. They are even cheaper when you buy 2 or more sets at private abacus24/7.com
I also have the hp 640c lightscribe sitting in a box. The compatability of that burner is not as great as my benqs.
I don't know about external lightscribe burners,but if my HP pc didn't come with a lightscribe burner, I'd get the benq 1625 or 1640!
You can place them in an external enclosure to use.
Canon has a model,but I believe you can only get it in europe?
Good Luck!
HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!! |
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3. August 2005 @ 05:51 |
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You are right Saugmon, the Canon CD/DVD printers are only available in Europe. Those $49 Epsons are after a rebate (you have to purchase the printer along with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera or a PC bundle). I picked up my Epson at Best Buy for $80. I got my TY white inkjet printables from Rima.com for $0.64/disc with shipping included. Personally, I like the inkjet printables better, and if I want the hologram effect, I'll get some silver inkjet printables.
I am sort of intrigued by this CIS:
Dropbox: http://db.tt/p5P9bH1d
System 1: Core2Quad Q6600 O/Ced @ 3.15 GHz, Gigabyte GA EP35 DS4 mobo, Zalman 9700, 4GB PC6400 RAM, Sapphire Radeon 2600HD Pro, Samsung 920BW 19" Widescreen LCD, Hauppauge! PVR-350.
System 2: Core2Duo E6400 O/Ced @ 3.2 GHz, Gigabyte GA 965P S3 mobo, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, 2GB PC6400 RAM, PNY GeForce 6600, Hyundai B70A 17" LCD. |
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mark5857
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3. August 2005 @ 19:30 |
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Thanks for all the GREAT ideas! I'll shop the local SAMS and Best Buy to see who has the best deal. I imagine these printers need special printable CD & DVD media, do you have a recommendation there?
Thanks
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ddp
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3. August 2005 @ 19:43 |
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read teflonmyk's post about the ty disks
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4. August 2005 @ 01:48 |
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i second that suggestion for the TYS...i have the silver printables...about the same price...i just have a thing for the "holographic" reflective look over the white printables..personal preference only~ not saying one is better than the other...as long as the MEDIA is good, aesthetically, it's your choice. i only use Taiyo Yuden printables, i don't have that many, but they are great w/ my Epson R300~ :)
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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4. August 2005 @ 02:29 |
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kivory666:
Have you have any experience with the CIS (pictured in my above post)?
Dropbox: http://db.tt/p5P9bH1d
System 1: Core2Quad Q6600 O/Ced @ 3.15 GHz, Gigabyte GA EP35 DS4 mobo, Zalman 9700, 4GB PC6400 RAM, Sapphire Radeon 2600HD Pro, Samsung 920BW 19" Widescreen LCD, Hauppauge! PVR-350.
System 2: Core2Duo E6400 O/Ced @ 3.2 GHz, Gigabyte GA 965P S3 mobo, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, 2GB PC6400 RAM, PNY GeForce 6600, Hyundai B70A 17" LCD.This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4. August 2005 @ 02:30
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4. August 2005 @ 02:30 |
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@teflonmyk
no i have not, im not even very sure what that is~ :) hehe
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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4. August 2005 @ 04:04 |
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Dropbox: http://db.tt/p5P9bH1d
System 1: Core2Quad Q6600 O/Ced @ 3.15 GHz, Gigabyte GA EP35 DS4 mobo, Zalman 9700, 4GB PC6400 RAM, Sapphire Radeon 2600HD Pro, Samsung 920BW 19" Widescreen LCD, Hauppauge! PVR-350.
System 2: Core2Duo E6400 O/Ced @ 3.2 GHz, Gigabyte GA 965P S3 mobo, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, 2GB PC6400 RAM, PNY GeForce 6600, Hyundai B70A 17" LCD. |
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paiger651
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4. August 2005 @ 08:58 |
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The non european version of the canon ip series printers can print
on dvd's all you need is the tray and make a few changes in service mode.I have both the epson R200 and a american ip 3000 that now prints on disc.The epson print software is much better than the canon though.
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Dissone
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6. August 2005 @ 04:07 |
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Hey guys,
I'm seriously considering an ink jet for DVD printing and after saugmon's reccommendation and seeing others who second it I will go and see if I can find an epson R-200 locally. Anyway does anyone know of a website where I can download authentic DVD prints as seen on the originals? I've done a google search but as yet have not been able to find exactly what I was looking for.
Any help is appreciated
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6. August 2005 @ 04:28 |
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HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!!
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Dissone
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6. August 2005 @ 05:22 |
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That's exactly what I've been looking for; once again you've come through saugmon.
Thanks
Dissones4u ;)
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qwik4a6
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7. August 2005 @ 05:37 |
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Sorry for the newb question but how does this work?
Do you use the actually DVD in the Inkjet printer? Does the printer, print directly on the DVD or are you talking about a sticky label?
I assume you are talking about direct printing onto the Disk since you guys are talking about white and silver?
Is this easy to set up with these printers?
Also, how do you tell which kind of DVD's are injet printable? Do they have to say it on the packaging?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 7. August 2005 @ 05:49
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Dissone
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7. August 2005 @ 06:41 |
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The DVD inserts in a "tray" like your player. There are certain disks that say inkjet printable on the packageing. The surface is such that the ink is absorbed onto the surface of the disk. Here is a picture of the epson being discussed above:
at Sams club:
Epson Stylus Photo R200 Printer
Model: C11C546011
# 5760x1440 dpi
# Prints 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 39 seconds
# Prints borderless photos
# Includes photo software
Item: 943511
Hope this helps
Dissones4u ;)
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7. August 2005 @ 08:01 |
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I have a Canon Pixma ip3000 (North America) and hope to convert it to print on CD's.
I ordered a Canon cd tray on eBay and with the instructions below, will give it a shot.
http://pixma.cjb.net/
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8. August 2005 @ 01:03 |
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Ligthscribe or inkjet printer??
Inkjet Printer for me as of now, probably it's because I'm in love with my Epson R300 dearly.
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cityrun
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11. August 2005 @ 09:47 |
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