Label Makers for CDs now at Staples, Office Max ect.

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While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they now sell a "label
Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that has been around for years that uses the
"ribbon cartridges" to make labels for most anything.

If your only desire is to permanently put TEXT on a cdr or DVD to identify it, and
make it look proffesional, this little gadget seems perfect. (no graphics, no artwork). It
was well under a $100 (US) but I dont remember the actual price.

Its a step up from writing on the disks with a marking pen.
 
While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they now sell a
"label
Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that has been around for years
that uses the
"ribbon cartridges" to make labels for most anything.
Click to expand...

I was thinking about getting one, probably after I get my Comb Morion Helm.
 
Larry said:
While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they now sell a "label
Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that has been around for years that uses the
"ribbon cartridges" to make labels for most anything.

If your only desire is to permanently put TEXT on a cdr or DVD to identify it, and
make it look proffesional, this little gadget seems perfect. (no graphics, no artwork). It
was well under a $100 (US) but I dont remember the actual price.

Its a step up from writing on the disks with a marking pen.
Click to expand...

My math may have been off at the time, but when I looked at the 'average cdrs
per ribbon', and price per ribbon, I quickly decided to stick with a sharpie...

Clay
 
Larry said:
While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they
now sell a "label Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that
has been around for years that uses the "ribbon cartridges" to make
labels for most anything.
Click to expand...

I don't know how these particular machines work, but it may not be a
good idea, especially if they use any kind of adhesive.

See <http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=15800263>

"Instead, for me, the only disks that failed were those that I had
covered with a glue-on paper label from a print-it-yourself CD
label-maker kit. Several of these labeled CDs were, in fact, totally
unreadable by every means I tried (including special data-recovery
software); all the data on those CDs is just plain gone. My best guess
is the glue on these do-it-yourself labels interacted with either the
foil or the dye, rendering the CDs useless."
 
Larry said:
While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they now sell a "label
Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that has been around for years that uses the
"ribbon cartridges" to make labels for most anything.

If your only desire is to permanently put TEXT on a cdr or DVD to identify it, and
make it look proffesional, this little gadget seems perfect. (no graphics, no artwork). It
was well under a $100 (US) but I dont remember the actual price.

Its a step up from writing on the disks with a marking pen.
Click to expand...

I don't own one but few months ago I saw some CD Label Maker for around
$50, and CompUSA had it onsale for around $29 (or $19).
 
Alan said:
Larry <[email protected]> wrote in message

I don't know how these particular machines work, but it may not be a
good idea, especially if they use any kind of adhesive.

See
Click to expand...
"Instead, for me, the only disks that failed were those that I had
covered with a glue-on paper label from a print-it-yourself CD
label-maker kit. Several of these labeled CDs were, in fact, totally
unreadable by every means I tried (including special data-recovery
software); all the data on those CDs is just plain gone. My best guess
is the glue on these do-it-yourself labels interacted with either the
foil or the dye, rendering the CDs useless."
Click to expand...

The product in question is not a 'label' -- it is a thermal printer that prints
directly on the cd with the same >technology< as used in some 'label makers' and
is made by the same company.
 
Larry said:
While strolling through "Staples" the other day I noticed they now sell a "label
Maker" for cdrs.. Its the same label maker that has been around for years that uses the
"ribbon cartridges" to make labels for most anything.

If your only desire is to permanently put TEXT on a cdr or DVD to identify it, and
make it look proffesional, this little gadget seems perfect. (no graphics, no artwork). It
was well under a $100 (US) but I dont remember the actual price.

Its a step up from writing on the disks with a marking pen.
Click to expand...

I don't own one but few months ago I saw some CD Label Maker for around
$50, and CompUSA had it onsale for around $29 (or $19).


The product in question is not a 'label' or 'label maker' -- it is a thermal
printer that prints directly on the cd with the same >technology< as used in
some 'label makers' and is made by the same company.
 
I don't own one but few months ago I saw some CD Label Maker for around
$50, and CompUSA had it onsale for around $29 (or $19).


The product in question is not a 'label' or 'label maker' -- it is a thermal
printer that prints directly on the cd with the same >technology< as used in
some 'label makers' and is made by the same company.
Click to expand...
Pretty sure the one I saw was Casio, but I was impressed with the samples that were on
display <<< Text curved round the disk ect>>> and the price WAS very low 29 or 39 dollars
(US).

I plan to get one next time I go there (if they still have 'em.

The few disks I would use it on would generate far more income than it takes to justify the
cost of the ribbons.
 
Larry said:
Pretty sure the one I saw was Casio, but I was impressed with the samples that were on
display <<< Text curved round the disk ect>>> and the price WAS very low 29 or 39 dollars
(US).
Click to expand...

Maybe for the label tape, but the machine costs $180...

Staples item number CSOCW75
 
Clay said:
I don't own one but few months ago I saw some CD Label Maker for around
$50, and CompUSA had it onsale for around $29 (or $19).


The product in question is not a 'label' or 'label maker' -- it is a thermal
printer that prints directly on the cd with the same >technology< as used in
some 'label makers' and is made by the same company.
Click to expand...

Yes, it is/was a small B&W thermal printer designed specific for printing
label directly on CD/DVD. And I don't think it can print graphic but text
only????
 
Larry said:
Pretty sure the one I saw was Casio, but I was impressed with the samples that were on
display <<< Text curved round the disk ect>>> and the price WAS very low 29 or 39 dollars
(US).

I plan to get one next time I go there (if they still have 'em.

The few disks I would use it on would generate far more income than it takes to justify the
cost of the ribbons.
Click to expand...

I saw the Casio CW50 and can't remember if it was the Casio CW50 was
selling for around $40-50 on internet, or other cheap B&W CD label thermal
printer.
 
Clark W. Griswold said:
Maybe for the label tape, but the machine costs $180...

Staples item number CSOCW75
Click to expand...


Did a little more research. First of all, Casio sells the CW75 for $129 directly
from their web page, so I have no idea why Staples wants $179.

Also, Casio has a model CW50 which lists for $99 and thus
 
Clark W. Griswold said:
Maybe for the label tape, but the machine costs $180...

Staples item number CSOCW75
Click to expand...


Did a little more research. First of all, Casio sells the CW75 for $129 directly
from their web page, so I have no idea why Staples wants $179.

Also, Casio has a model CW50 which lists for $99 and is available at www.buy.com
for $81.

The only apparent difference between the two is that the CW75 has a keyboard
that allows standalone use. The CW50 has to be used with a PC. Both do up to 7
colors.

Neat looking device. I may have to pick one up!
 
Clark W. Griswold said:
The only apparent difference between the two is that the CW75 has a keyboard
that allows standalone use. The CW50 has to be used with a PC. Both do up to 7
colors.
Click to expand...

And even further research reveals that while any windows font can be used, only
one color at a time is allowed. Of course, multiple passes with a different
color each pass is an option.
 
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