Is there a small portable (USB/firewire) device currently available dedicated solely for printing directly to CD/DVDs, or must I invest in a full fledged printer like the Epson R200/R300/320/500/800 ?

I would expect with printing directly to CD/DVD discs becoming increasingly popular now, that a lot more 'print to CD/DVD' devices (included one's solely dedicated to printing to CD/DVDs) to become availble for sale as well. Curious what 'Print to CD/DVD' Media Printer (brands/models) are currently available (or scheduled to be released soon). Thanks. - Scott

Talk to Uncle Dave ASAP

Scott, my new desktop [HP a1040n] has Lightscribe..It burns labels to special cd blanks..It actually does a nice job , although basic..not the full color that Uncle Dave's label printer will do..but it looks professional.

Scott
Casio makes one, a thermal printer.
Terry

FWIW I bought an Epson 320 and it works excellent with great results.

I've been round and round about this. If anyone knows an ink printer where the ink will not smear, I want to know about it.

Lightscribe CD burners are the only thing I know of that will do a job that will not smear. (It's etched into the blank.) But it's more expensive blanks and the burn is slow.


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fran,
i just got a new hp desktop too - it has the lightscribe. Have you burned one yet? I anxious to give it a whirl in the near future!!

Jill

ps - i've got the hp 1100n

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yep, more expensive at the moment for the blanks, but i imagine the price will come down a bit at some point. Don't think i'll be printing large quantities at this point, but if someone has to have a demo disk - i think it will be too kewl to have my own pic/logo whatever burned onto the front!! Very professional looking!

Jill

Lightscribe definitely sounds like cool DVD/CD labeling approach, especially if text is ez (clear) to read. The single color multi-toned concept appears to provide an elegant (if not full colored) look, but more importantly, unlike jet printable CD/DVD media, it's printing is PERMANENT, and unaffected if it gets wet, right?

1) Fran, which LightScribe DVD/CD burning device (brand/model#) came with your new HP Desktop computer? I'm also curious if there's a portable 'LightScribe' label burning device out there solely designed for burnng labels on CDS/DVDS.

2) How long (on average) does it take to PRINT (laser burn?) each individual CD/DVD? Does the amount of data (words and artwork) affect how long it takes?

3) Is LightScribe CD/DVD media available in all formats:
CD-R, DVD+, DVD-, DVD dual layer, etc?

4) What brands (TDK, Imation, Maxell, Memorex, Sony, etc) offer CD/DVD media in LightScribe format?

5) How much does LightScribe CD/DVD media cost compared to standard CD/DVDs as well as the printable CD/DVD media intended for ink-jet 'print directly' to CD/DVD type Printers like the Epson E300?

Thanks. - Scott

Scott,

- yes, an external burner (Lightscribe) is available. About $130 to $150. Don't recall manufacturer.

- 20 to 30 min. to burn ?

- $.50 to $1.00 for blanks. Several manufacturers.

This is what I recall. Maybe blanks can be found cheaper.


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Yamaha PSR2000