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Printable DVD-R. Dangerous To Drives?
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J8son
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11. September 2006 @ 08:01 |
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I've been doing a lot of research on the subject and so far, I've got mixed results from people.
I currently use the Verbatim Printable Inject DVD-R media. However, I've got concerned recently of how this may be effecting my drive.
From what I hear some drives can become so hot that they can cause the ink to run, even on discs that have been dried for months and months. With the spinning of the disc this can throw ink on the lenses and ruin the player (or the XBox in my case which would be a real shame).
Then again, I've heard others who say there's no cause for concern after the disc has dried.
What's the real verdict? Am I putting my equipment at risk? Should I just switch to lightscribe and be done with it?
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11. September 2006 @ 10:39 |
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you raise a good question..... but I never heard of ANYONE who has this problem..... those NAH SAYERS probably don't have an ink jet printable printer or disks and are just commenting from thin air. I have burned more than 1500 disks now and I don't have any problems with my printables at all! And once the ink dries there's no liquifing the ink off the disk! I never tried to wash the disks ink though, but the heat of the player won't liquify the ink off the disk. I can say this because I have left one of my printables in my DVD player all night on pause! It was done by mistake and I fell asleep before I noticed it was on pause and woke up the next morning with the disk still in the player waiting for me to play it. the player also put the tv on in screensaver mode..... all I saw was SONY dancing from one end of the screen to the other end! LOL Sooooooooo show me one person that says the ink will bleed off the disk and then I'll believe it! But you won't find anyone!
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11. September 2006 @ 11:29 |
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I agree never heard of anything like that happening to someone I know. I use Lightscribe myself and it looks cool but takes a long time to make a cover. i use Nero and I run it twice on best quality for 90% of my covers because it dosent come out dark enough. This usually takes about an hour per disc to do and they are expensive. I wouldn't go out and buy a new drive and new media because some guy said his ink ran.
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rick5446
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12. September 2006 @ 16:05 |
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Ive played my DVD's all night while I sleep.Ive never had a problem.As long as U stay away from peel & stick labels.I've heard many stories from friends & on the net.As to problems in car CD Players & DVD Players.Especialy the ones without trays,ya know the ones I meen,the little slotted 1's,paper labels like to curl up inside
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Auslander
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12. September 2006 @ 16:38 |
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a light coat of hair spray over the ink seals it, i hear.
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rick5446
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12. September 2006 @ 17:16 |
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Auslander..Might work,But I think hairspray might get tacky
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Auslander
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12. September 2006 @ 17:28 |
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hmm...maybe some kind of lacquer?
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rick5446
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12. September 2006 @ 17:39 |
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Auslander..that will definetly melt your disc
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Auslander
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12. September 2006 @ 17:44 |
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a spray-on lacquer would not melt the disc....i'm pondering ways of sealing the ink on there, is all.
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rick5446
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12. September 2006 @ 17:55 |
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Auslander..Laquer contains acetone!!Acetone melts
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12. September 2006 @ 18:45 |
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Some people here use a spray they get at a hobby & crafts store. I forget the name. Seems like it's a woman's name. Do a search for "spray", and you may find it.
I don't use a spray, or anything else. I've used printable media for over a year, and nothing has ever happened. I don't see how it's possible, to throw ink that's dry. Especially onto the lens! If any ink is thrown, it would be to the sides. The lens is under the disc! If the drive does get hot, it would bake the ink on even better. Not melt it and throw it everywhere!
The reason most people use the spray is so the ink don't smear, if the disc gets wet. I don't have that problem either. I keep my movies away from water, and handle them with dry hands.
So, your concerns, aren't really a concern, as I see things. If you feel more at ease spraying something on them, then go ahead. Make sure you spray very evenly, so you don't get more spray on one side, and throw disc off balance, and make it wobble. That could be damaging....
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rick5446
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12. September 2006 @ 19:58 |
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Auslander
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12. September 2006 @ 20:16 |
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i think that's the stuff i was thinking of.
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rick5446
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13. September 2006 @ 04:58 |
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If someone does try laquer,let us know how it comes out.If by chance it does start to blister & bubble U only ruined 1 disc,& wasted $5.00 on a can of laquer.A hobby shop would be a good place to find a spray on.If by chance U could find a water base Product,that would be perfect
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13. September 2006 @ 11:30 |
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Just buy thermal blank media and a thermal printer. If you are willing to spend money on costly ink surly you can spend that money on thermal printing equipmet, especially if this is a big deal to you. Otherwise bust out the sharpie, because after all, its how the disc plays and not how it looks.
Edit:The laquer is a bad idea, not only will it damage your disc but it will also add unwanted weight to the disc making your dvd drives/players work harder than they have to.
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13. September 2006 @ 15:55 |
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Generic ink isn't very expensive.............and works very well.
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13. September 2006 @ 22:20 |
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13. September 2006 @ 23:08 |
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rick5446
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14. September 2006 @ 00:40 |
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MysticE..well this looks to be just the ticket..Prismacolor Fixative Glossy..Jerry's Price! $5.49
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CBRETON
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14. September 2006 @ 12:17 |
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I've used a craft spray called Patricia Nimocks' clear acrylic sealer with good luck. You can get it in the craft areas of Wally-World for about $6.00 a can. It's available in matte and glossy.....your choice. Just be sure to read the warnings and spray outdoors if possible.
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