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CRVLSPE
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28. August 2006 @ 08:39 |
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Hi, just had a questiont that I wanted to ask everyone to get their own personal opinion. Was wondering what (if any) is the reason why people choose to use lightscribe or have even heard of it? Point of the question being is that I'm not to sure about the current "Flip and Burn" thing from HP. Is it more convienent for people to use a Sharpie after they get done burning for most people or is would people rather take the time to but an image and/or text on the disc?
Well, thanks for your time and if you answer.
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29. August 2006 @ 03:59 |
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A Sharpie is definately more convenient. :o)
It takes about a half hour to burn the lightscribe image onto a disc. I, personally, like color, like the movies you buy. I use an Epson "R" series printer, and print directly onto printable discs. It takes about 3 minutes to print one, and it looks like the original. The Epson R220 printer, usually sells for around $80. You might find one on sale, a little cheaper, online.
Good luck with whichever way you go..........
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CRVLSPE
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29. August 2006 @ 14:24 |
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Yeah color would be nice. Although I've heard from other people that sometimes when you leave the disc in a drive for a long period of time, people develop problems with their drive because of the ink or some kinds of peeling. Have you ever experienced that at all?
Anymore input is appreciated.
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29. August 2006 @ 15:47 |
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No.........
That can happen with paper labels that you print and stick on.
The glue tends to start coming loose after awhile. Those that actually get printed on the disc, don't have that problem. Some have said that the ink smears, but I have dry hands when handling mine.
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30. August 2006 @ 16:01 |
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I use:
Full hub white inkjet printable
Reg hub Shiny inkjet printable
Lightscribe
And sharpie on my ordinary backups-very quick and safe.
My favorite by far is the shiny inkjet printables. You get the 3D look like you do with the lightscribe,but will full color.The only drawback is reg hub,not full hub, for quality media.
White full hub inkjet printable for dark movies,when I want the entire pic on it. Dark covers look sweet.Ligher covers don't look as good-faded.
I am no fan of HP Lightscribe drives and their brand name media. Getting a lightscribe drive,make sure it's a Benq 1655/lite-on/or Lacie. Lightscribe media,make sure it's Verbatim LS media.
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when you leave the disc in a drive for a long period of time, people develop problems with their drive because of the ink or some kinds of peeling
I haven't seen any of that with inkjet printable media. Even with cheap Imation white/full hub inkjet printable cds. I left a copy of pink floyd the wall in my car's cd player all summer,and still looks just like the original. Even playback is perfect.
Now a sticker label on that disc probably would have peeled very quickly in the hot/humid summer weather of Ohio.
HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!! |
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crmac
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6. September 2006 @ 17:06 |
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JVC - On the Epson printer does it use a lot of ink to print the label on the Dvd
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6. September 2006 @ 20:21 |
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@crmac....
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JVC - On the Epson printer does it use a lot of ink to print the label on the Dvd
I don't think so. If you set the slider up higher, in the software, it may use a little more. The ones I print are dry to the touch in about 5 minutes. If it used a lot of ink, I think it would take longer than that, to dry.
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crmac
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6. September 2006 @ 20:33 |
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thanks thinking about buy a epson r320 at a really good price just wanted some advice
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7. September 2006 @ 06:52 |
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I'd snatch it up! Especially if you can get a good price.
I don't think you could get any better for the money, even paying full price.
Let us know how you like it, once you learn software, for printing cds and dvds. It's not hard, but may take a couple of tries, to get it just right.
Good luck!
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crmac
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9. September 2006 @ 18:41 |
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Just wanted to let you know that I love it and can't believe I got it for only $60. Man what a steal. Thanks again.
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