DVD PRINTER

Steve H

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Jan 31, 2005, 5:32:36 PM1/31/05

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Hi,

I hope this is the correct group, I need to print onto recordable DVD'd, can
anyone recommend an inkjet printer that will handle CD's/DVD's ?

Thanks.

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Steve H

wiley

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Jan 31, 2005, 5:47:34 PM1/31/05

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Epson R300. Got a Costco nearby? $139 U.S. TDK printable disks are a good
buy there too.

mercutio

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Jan 31, 2005, 6:57:21 PM1/31/05

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On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:32:36 +0000, Steve H wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I hope this is the correct group, I need to print onto recordable DVD'd, can
> anyone recommend an inkjet printer that will handle CD's/DVD's ?

To my knowledge, the Epson R200 & R300 (they have the same print engine)
are the only truly inexpensive inkjet printers that will print directly on
a CD or DVD. Print quality is excellent, but you need to buy blank media
that is specially designed for inkjets. (Epson has some more expensive
models that will also print to disks, but neither HP or any others offer a
low end printer that does what you want.)

I've been extremely pleased with my R200. The only drawbacks I've found
are: printing is a bit slow; the ink is slow to dry - works best if you
can give it overnight; and the ink is not water resistant, it will run and
smear if you get it wet. However, thermal ink printers are considerably
more expensive.

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dw

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Jan 31, 2005, 7:54:30 PM1/31/05

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I have an R200 as well and find it acceptable but also find that on most
printouts the colors often look very washed out. I don't have much artistic
skills so if you can offer any suggestions as far as settings go that would
improve the looks of the prints I would sure appreciate it.

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Alpha

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Jan 31, 2005, 11:27:32 PM1/31/05

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The water problem is solved by going to a craft store and getting a clear
protective spray. This works wonders.

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Steve H

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Feb 1, 2005, 1:56:07 PM2/1/05

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> Epson R300. Got a Costco nearby? $139 U.S. TDK printable disks are a
good
> buy there too.
>
>

Unfortunately no, I live in "ripoff britain" everything electronic over
here is usually twice the price. I found the R300 locally at £99.99 ($185)
so will give that a try. Looking on the bright side the ink cart's are only
£1.39 from our DVD suppliers http://www.ukdvdr.co.uk/shop/home.php?cat=257
:c)

Steve H

quietguy

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Feb 1, 2005, 6:11:51 PM2/1/05

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The Canon printers seem a much better buy - $249 and no head clogging

David

mercutio

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Feb 1, 2005, 8:32:09 PM2/1/05

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On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:54:30 +0000, dw wrote:

> I have an R200 as well and find it acceptable but also find that on most
> printouts the colors often look very washed out. I don't have much artistic
> skills so if you can offer any suggestions as far as settings go that would
> improve the looks of the prints I would sure appreciate it.

Is it your image source material or the printer/media? The blank printable
media come with a matte finish in silver or white. For most image
situations you'll want the white, IMO. I also usually tweak the images in
Adobe Photoshop, but I do a lot of work from digital photos or scans.

An ink jet on a matte CD/DVD just isn't going to give you that glossy, wet
look, but I'm not sure that is what you're after.

dw

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Feb 1, 2005, 11:13:28 PM2/1/05

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I am using the white inkjet printable DVDs and yes they have a matte finish.
Blacks don't look black and most colors look washed out and bland. The image
I am using looks great on the screen but not once printed.

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Daver

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Feb 2, 2005, 12:24:47 AM2/2/05

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I use a Cannon i385 which has individual cartridges. Not sure how it
compares to others but works for me.

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mercutio

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Feb 2, 2005, 7:21:53 PM2/2/05

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On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 04:13:28 +0000, dw wrote:

> I am using the white inkjet printable DVDs and yes they have a matte finish.
> Blacks don't look black and most colors look washed out and bland. The image
> I am using looks great on the screen but not once printed.

Do you get the kind of results you want when you print to a good photo
paper? If yes, then you know the printer is capable of the image quality
you'd like and it is a media issue. If no, it sounds like your printer is
off.

You might also try a different brand of printable CD. I use Taiyo Yuden
printables and am very pleased with the results. Of course, maybe I'm
easier to please than you. <g>

dw

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Feb 2, 2005, 9:54:27 PM2/2/05

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"mercutio" <merc...@evidrude.com> wrote in message

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> On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 04:13:28 +0000, dw wrote:
>
> > I am using the white inkjet printable DVDs and yes they have a matte
finish.
> > Blacks don't look black and most colors look washed out and bland. The
image
> > I am using looks great on the screen but not once printed.
>
> Do you get the kind of results you want when you print to a good photo
> paper? If yes, then you know the printer is capable of the image quality
> you'd like and it is a media issue. If no, it sounds like your printer is
> off.
>

I have never tried doing any pictures on anything other than DVDs.

> You might also try a different brand of printable CD. I use Taiyo Yuden
> printables and am very pleased with the results. Of course, maybe I'm
> easier to please than you. <g>

I plan on using TY next time I order DVDs more so for the quality of the
disk than for the printable surface so will see what they print like in
comparison to what I have now.

I am hard to please or pretty fussy to be truthful. Just wondered if you
changed anything as far as brightness gamma contrast etc. Do you use the
Epson DVD software for your printing?

Thanks

quietguy

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Feb 3, 2005, 12:02:49 AM2/3/05

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I have seen DVDs printed on the Canon and they look great - nice colours, fair
resolution

David - who doesn't own a Canon DVD printer but is thinking of buying one

seascape

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Feb 3, 2005, 11:03:27 PM2/3/05

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Epson R200 and Epson R300

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FastEddie

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Feb 21, 2005, 11:59:29 PM2/21/05

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What model Canon prints on DVDs? Was it a US or UK model? I am
looking for a Canon us model inket printer that can print on DVDs.
Thanks in advance.
-Ed

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