Thanks to some helpful advice on here and some further research i have just purchased an epsom r220 for all my printing needs- should arrive in a couple of days so i have warned my girlfriend that i am going to lock myself in the room and waste lots of ink printing my backups etc!
Now i asked a few guys in some shops about what sort of paper is used in cd inserts (as i am in a band) and dvd covers and they were of no help so i thought i would check with some of the oracles on here. so....
What sort of paper is the 'glossy' lightweight stuff normally used for dvd covers?
Is it inkjet compatible?
Also as a complete newbie to all this (but learning something new everyday thanks to AD)
What is the difference between DVD-R and +r? ( not just definitions but as in everyday advantages/disadvantages)
I am currently using verbatim print compatible 16x DVD-R. would i be better off using the +r for any reason?
Thanks in advance guys!
P.S When it comes to what inks to use i an R220 do i go with the epsom ones or cheaper alternative versions? i have read that the non epsoms can fade after a while.
Just a quick recap about the link,if your burner supports bitsetting/booktyping,better use the +R format as once booktyped to DVD-ROM,it will be much more compatible than the -R(which cannot be booktyped) on any stand alone player(whatever new ones or old ones).
Now about which paper to use for dvd covers(as you say it),some other members who are more qualified about that may be able to give you the required infos.Unfortunately for me,i'm not in any band,so a sharpie just to write on the DVD is just fine :)
cheers for that, have had a look at the link and it somewhat answers my question, however forgive me for being stupid but what is booktyping (remember i am a newbie!)?
I use Glossy photo paper. Yes it is ink jet compatible. You just need to let it sit, for a few hours, to dry, before you cut the cover out, and slide it in a case. If it's not dry, it will smear, when you slide it in a case. I get mine at Big Lots. You can get photo paper almost anywhere (Wal Mart, Staples, Kmart, drug stores, etc.).
I've used both -R and +R discs, but have gone to using +R's exclusively, simply because of the ability to booktype them to DVD Roms.
Good luck! You're gonna like the Epson! :o)
ok for the paper to use, i would recommend on buying only epson paper because if u use other brand names they will not be as good as the epson paper. i use the epson photo glossy paper which come out very good(just remember to select what kind of paper u r using in settings)
for the verbs, u cant go wrong with either because both are great, however to me the -Rs i think are more compatible in standalone dvd players. +Rs could become just as or more compatible than -Rs if you booktype them, but my burner is not capable of that so thats why i prefer the -Rs.
as for the ink i havent tried any other them epsons but i think i might try the other generic kind anyway if u want to get the epsons then i would suggest u get a pack from costco(40-50$) because if u buy them all seperate u will spend a lot more money.
There's no need to call yourself "stupid" because of something that you don't understand.Me too i was like you and asked a lot of questions and there's always a grasp of very good members(whom i'm really thankful to)who came and still come to my rescue when the need comes.Here'a link where you can understand the meaning and advantages of booktyping.
malfnkton- Always remember there's no shame In saying I don't know ! That does'nt mean that you're stupid ! That just means you ( I mean this Generically including myself) are Ignorant about something ! which is not the same thing as stupid ! There is so much I don't know about so many things ! So that makes me ignorant ! We are all here To Learn, Share experiences ,help each other,& Make friends and Most of all have fun ! That's why were here right! I learn more and more from the Good Afterdawn.Com members I've met since I found this site awhile back ! They are a brilliant and talented group ! Some possess Vast knowledge on a wide swath of the Computer & Dvd Scene ! Some have a large Knowledge Base in a particular area as well Like KivorY666 / Doc Ty for example ! our resident Guru of all things Taiyo Yuden ! If he does'nt know it about taiyo Yuden then The Taiyo yuden company doe'snt either ! And he's always ready to help to o! As are just about anyone and everyone here ! I could not begin to thank half the members who've helped me so far ! we'd be here forever ! but you know who your are ( Ladies , Gentleman & children !) of all ages ! LOL! seriously ! take a bow & Thanks a Million ! malfnkton Don't be so hard on yourself ! Welcome Aboard !
Thanks for the links- i have read the article and think i understand what booktyping is. I am not sure that i will ever need to do it as the dvd-r's i am using at the moment seem good enough for me so i am gonna keep on with them for the time being.
Also would like to say ta for the information about what paper is best- i have seen the paper that is already cut for cd inserts in maplins but i was looking to get some that was not in a template form so i can use it for both cd's and dvd's.
Thanks for the warm welcome from you Bigtoxy as well (you guys make me feel warm inside! :) )
Will update you all when printer arrives no doubt in need of some help on actually printing things then!! lol
malfnkton- I think you got the right Idea on the Glossy Photo paper ! Get full size & you can do large or multiple photo's ,Cd Covers ,Dvd Covers ect ... If you buy the precut you limit yourself to that format . It's not a neccessity ! but once you start making all those Great looking CD & DVD covers your going to Generate a lot of paper scrap so you may want to invest in a paper shredder ! A inexpensive one should suffice unless you need added features like CD /DVD shredding - credit card shredding ect.. which are nice features though you could get by fine without them ! For trimming your cd & cd covers you can go inexpensive ( Cheap like me LOL!) with a Good pair of scissors ! Or go high style and get a real paper cutter ! I would go with the Fiskars Rotary Type ( Less chance of Missing fingers that way!) Instead of the Office equipment ( Guillotine-kind) I use a scissors but thats me ! They work they're cheap ( relatively anyway !) and are fairly safe ( Unless you run with them ! Don't to that - Seriously ! Whatever you use good luck & happy burning , printing & trimming ! LOL! & Welcome !
