I've posted several times about spraying dvds to keep smudges, fingerprints, from occurring. I've been wanting a permanent solution to this problem and the Primera Disc Laminator is it! I would like to know how many members on here would be interested in having their collections laminated with this machine? I have just sent some sample dvds to be laminated by Chris at Primera.com and would like to let fellow members see why I rave about how great this thing is. My idea would be this...to have as many people as possible send me their dvds to be laminated (preferably 200 discs) at a cost of .50 cents each.
I would put this money towards purchasing the disc laminator off Ebay (the cheapest place) at a cost of $2000. Obviously, the more people who'd be up for this the faster I could get the machine to laminate the discs. I would pay for the laminate film which is about $40-$50 a roll and does 400 discs before needing a new one. Essentially, you would be getting 200 of your dvds permanently protected from water, smudges, fingerprints, etc. for $100. The machine will not damage the discs whatsoever and not effect playback either. I would want people to see the results for themselves before doing this obviously. This is why I thought about circulating the laminated samples for everyone to see and decide first hand. For those not familiar with this machine, below is a link on how it works...
I know that many of you aren't made of money like myself, and that this is a far out idea. It would take me a year to save up for this, but this method would make it quicker for everyone. This is not a scam or anything like that I assure you. I'd like opinions on this idea and who might be willing to trust me enough to do this. I'm eager to here what you have to say!
Hmmm. Well, Keith, good luck. I'll tell you what would work better, and that's to buy the thing first and then offer your services for whatever price you want. I used to make some pocket money transferring tapes to dvds, but I don't think anyone would have been interested in my services had I told them first that I needed their money in order to purchase the necessary software and hardware. Similarly, I sincerely doubt substantial numbers of people will want to subsidize your purchase of a disc laminator, but good luck!
It isnt a bad idea, the problem is that the costs are higher than the discs. They have some smudge proof water resistant discs at http://www.mediamegamall.com that you dont need to use a laminator for and I have found these work great: http://www.mediamegamall.com/white-inkjet-print-pack-p-207.html . However, the laminator can do some cool holographic things that might be interesting.
Not to go off topic here, but isnt the Epson inks smudge proof and water proof. I am talking the factory Epson inks not the cheap off brand. I tested photos with the Epson inks in water and they did not run or smudge, have not done a cd or DVD yet.. just my 2 cents worth..
The Epson ink does not smudge. It is an alcohol based ink as opposed to oil based like hewlett packard but some people don't use the epson printers to print to discs. Also it depends on the surface of the discs, some discs dont soak the ink in to well so it still smudges and smears sometimes but it is definatly the most cost effective solution considering you can get a Epson pretty cheap and the ink is very cheap as well. They have a package here: http://www.mediamegamall.com/epson-r320-stylus-photo-printer-with... Which has everything.
I beg to differ on the smudging of Epson ink. I've tried several different types of discs...Maxell, Verbatim, Memorex and they do smear if you rub them enough. Try wetting your finger and touching them and watch them run. I wish you guys could see this laminator in action. Well I tried...I didn't expect many people to go for my idea. I'll just get the machine sometime in the next year after I save up.
I do tend to agree with you, with enough enthusiasm you can definatly rub the stuff off a disc. The water resistant ones I was talking about are impossible to rub off, I even submerged them in water for 3 hrs and still no way I can rub the ink off. The laminator isnt a bad idea it just costs more per disc than the disc itself costs. If you want a completley true water resitant surface that costs less, get a Rimage Everest printer.
Sure, let me send my DVDs to you, maybe in those Netflix mailers to cut down on the shipping. I have a rule though - I'd never pay more for the add-ons (slimcases, laser printing, labels etc.) than I will pay for the actual DVD. If I were really that paranoid, I'd just buy TDK's super-armor DVDs. I think Verbatim has them too.
