Epson R220 vs R260

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I do the same thing.i spray the ones I give away because I don't
think they will handle them as carefully as I do.I have no problems with
the unsprayed ones.
J.H.
 
I have grandkids that will be handling the discs. I couldn't find the
Krylon but I did find Patricia Nimocks that some have recommended and that
is what I used. I was out today and couldn't find the new Imation discs
anywhere. Am anxious for them to show up in the stores. Have you found
them anywhere?

Carol
 
I think they are available at online stores now.newegg had some a couple
of weeks ago.office depot might have them.
J.H.
 
Hi, I have the R340, but have not tried the disk printing function.
When I do I will use a matt acrylic spray.

Note: DISK is for drives and DISC is for brakes! 8^P
 
Hi, I have the R340, but have not tried the disk printing function.
When I do I will use a matt acrylic spray.

Note: DISK is for drives and DISC is for brakes! 8^P
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As far as word use goes...

I'm not sure when we started calling floppies and cd/DVD discs, but if
you note the logo on a compact disc, it's clearly "compact disc". I
think someone had the bright idea that 5.25 inch disks were to be
called diskettes as they were smaller than 8 inches, and somewhere
between 5.25 and 3.5 it became popular to call one or the other discs.

Why brakes are called discs I have no idea too, perhaps it looks more
high tech... just like the slew of people named Mark in computers who
prefered to spell their names Marc.
 
Hi, I have the R340, but have not tried the disk printing function.
When I do I will use a matt acrylic spray.

Note: DISK is for drives and DISC is for brakes! 8^P
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Hmm. I have a package of LightScribe's that spells it "DISC". So does
Nero. Did a google search and they have it listed both ways. Go figure.
 
Just a tip.
I have seen special transparent films which they fit exactly to the down
face of the cd/dvds and they are for protecting the cd/dvds. Then you can
play the cd/dvd with the film fitted. Actually you never remove the films.
They fit so tight that you would ruin them if you try to remove them.
I think is the best material for protecting cd/dvd while you spry them.
It costs about 0.10 euro each, so I expect about 0.10 usd in USA.
 
Yianni said:
Just a tip.
I have seen special transparent films which they fit exactly to the down
face of the cd/dvds and they are for protecting the cd/dvds. Then you can
play the cd/dvd with the film fitted. Actually you never remove the films.
They fit so tight that you would ruin them if you try to remove them.
I think is the best material for protecting cd/dvd while you spry them.
It costs about 0.10 euro each, so I expect about 0.10 usd in USA.
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I've seen such as well, but the ones i've seen protect the data side,
as in the film goes over the disc and covers the data side, and sort of
protects that area from scratches. I "imagine" if we are talking the
same thing it could be fitted the other way around, but the lip would
"likely" cover up the end data segment of the dvd/CD. Not an issue if
not full, but if full it might not be able to read the end bit.

Note the heavy use of conditional phrases... I have no experence with
this product.

Again, i've only met these guys once or twice, they were about 10c each
or so, they were at a discount store "Big lots" IIRC.
 
zakezuke said:
I am not John, but "I" spray discs I give to others, and keep an
unsprayed set presently. I'm super careful in this regard.
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Zakezuke,
I read in another post you wrote about spraying your prints. What do you
use for this?

Thanks for your help.
Carol
 
I've seen such as well, but the ones i've seen protect the data side,
as in the film goes over the disc and covers the data side, and sort of
protects that area from scratches. I "imagine" if we are talking the
same thing it could be fitted the other way around, but the lip would
"likely" cover up the end data segment of the dvd/CD. Not an issue if
not full, but if full it might not be able to read the end bit.
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Yes, you imagine well. I talk about them. My english not help me much
describing matters.
Someone can use them for covering the data side of the disk and then spray
without fear for damaging the data side.
 
Carol said:
Hmm. I have a package of LightScribe's that spells it "DISC". So does
Nero. Did a google search and they have it listed both ways. Go figure.
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They always call brakes DISC...so I will always call a drive a DISK.
Billy called it DOS...so I'm sticking with that!
 
Yianni said:
Someone can use them for covering the data side of the disk and then spray
without fear for damaging the data side.
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AH! Now I get it. That's a pretty good idea. I think I saw those at
Wal-mart today. Will have to go back and check them out.

Carol
 
Carol said:
Zakezuke,
I read in another post you wrote about spraying your prints. What do you
use for this?

Thanks for your help.
Carol
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To be honest, i'm sticking with the advice I get here mostly, which is
the Kryolon UV protectent. I have tried polyurathaine matte which to
me looks great.... and the spar urathane which adds a tad of
yellow/brown but for glued on CD labels not an issue.

My experence base on this subject is only 1 year, but I can say for a
fact that on OEM and aftermarket canon ink the finished product even
using spar urathain looks very professsional.

The water based urathain I got at home depot sprays on too thick,
orange peals like the dickens... and cracks when bent.
 
They always call brakes DISC...so I will always call a drive a DISK.
Billy called it DOS...so I'm sticking with that!
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Well... in the days of MS-Dos, these were the days of the 5.25 and 3.5
inch floppy. Those were diskettes, as in small disks. You can
probally call those "disks" if you care about such things. But 120mm,
the 5 inch ones... there is no doubt these are called discs... whether
Compact Disc or Digital Video/Versatile Disc.

But even "disk operating system" is dated, you can have your OS on
something other than disk. But "boot up" is still used, from back when
we used a circular piece of tape which looked like a bootstrap, and to
"pull you up by the bootstraps" was the orgin of the term "boot up".

But my point is this... "disc" is 100% correct when talking current
generation optical media, 120mm/90mm round things, probally for the
same reason they are called "disc brakes" in cars, the C makes it look
cool.
 
Yianni said:
Yes, you imagine well. I talk about them. My english not help me much
describing matters.
Someone can use them for covering the data side of the disk and then spray
without fear for damaging the data side.
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Spiffy idea that. I "imagine" there would still be something which
looks like a lip covering the data side, but as most printable media is
only printable for 118mm except Verbatim which tends to be 119mm...
your idea is worth giving a shot.

I might even try it.
 
zakezuke said:
To be honest, i'm sticking with the advice I get here mostly, which is
the Kryolon UV protectent. I have tried polyurathaine matte which to
me looks great.... and the spar urathane which adds a tad of
yellow/brown but for glued on CD labels not an issue.

My experence base on this subject is only 1 year, but I can say for a
fact that on OEM and aftermarket canon ink the finished product even
using spar urathain looks very professsional.

The water based urathain I got at home depot sprays on too thick,
orange peals like the dickens... and cracks when bent.
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I haven't been able to find the Krylon yet. Will keep searching.

Thanks
Carol
 
Carol said:
I haven't been able to find the Krylon yet. Will keep searching.

Thanks
Carol
Do you have a michaels arts and craft store where you live.That is where I buy
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my krylon at.any arts and craft store should have it.also you can buy
the imation aquaguard disc at super warehouse.com they are quite
expensive 45pk for $33.99
J.H.
 
Carol said:
I haven't been able to find the Krylon yet. Will keep searching.
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I too had to search... the last resort which should have been my first
resort was an art supply shop. There are two options, one by the fine
arts, and one by the crafts. Both are worth experimenting with. But
really the acrylics are the way to go... that's the name you gotta
search for, these work. Urathanes, poly-urathanes corrupt data.

If you need to test, evaluate your self on the clear coaster they
provide for you with a cakebox of dvds, see the effect the
poly-urathane has on it. It tends to warp the plastic slightly and
makes the plastic white. Not so good for data as the chemicals seem to
penitrate the plastic deeply.
 
zakezuke said:
Well... in the days of MS-Dos, these were the days of the 5.25 and 3.5
inch floppy. Those were diskettes, as in small disks. You can
probally call those "disks" if you care about such things. But 120mm,
the 5 inch ones... there is no doubt these are called discs... whether
Compact Disc or Digital Video/Versatile Disc.

But even "disk operating system" is dated, you can have your OS on
something other than disk. But "boot up" is still used, from back when
we used a circular piece of tape which looked like a bootstrap, and to
"pull you up by the bootstraps" was the orgin of the term "boot up".

But my point is this... "disc" is 100% correct when talking current
generation optical media, 120mm/90mm round things, probally for the
same reason they are called "disc brakes" in cars, the C makes it look
cool.
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OK, you win! ; )
 
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