Small printer to print on printable CD/DVD/Blu-Ray

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I would like to be able to print on these blanks, but have
all my other printing needs already taken care of.

Does anyone make a small footprint printer with decent label
design software that does this?
Thanks,
 
If low volume, a Canon or Epson may suffice but they aren't dedicated to
just print CD/DVD/mini-CD, etc, media. However the price is good.
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I have a Canon iP4950 inkjet that does a pretty good job of colour
printing on printable CD/DVDs, but it is a normal A4 size printer that
does disk printing as an extra - not a specialist disk printer.

I think that even if you found such a specialist machine, it would come
out much more expensive than a dual-purpose one like the iP4950!
 
I would like to be able to print on these blanks, but have
all my other printing needs already taken care of.

Does anyone make a small footprint printer with decent label
design software that does this?
Thanks,
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Epson T50 same as a Epson Artisan 50 Inkjet Printer but does not have
good CD printing software, you will need
Surething to do that..
 
David> What's the volume and do you want a system the burns and
David> prints or just prints ?

Fairly low volume, and just prints.

David> If you have a volume situation, I have used the Primera Bravo
David> II. It stacks 25 media and burns and prints each disc in the
David> stack robitically.

I saw that, but it is overkill for my use.

David> If low volume, a Canon or Epson may suffice but they aren't
David> dedicated to just print CD/DVD/mini-CD, etc, media. However
David> the price is good.

David> Personally, for the last three years, I have been using a
David> Epson Artisan and I am very happy with it using SureThing
David> Disc Labeler 6.

Is there a version with a small footprint?

Thanks.


David> -- Dave Multi-AV Scanning Tool -
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David> http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
 
Arthur> It depends on how you define small. I've been using an Epson
Arthur> XP-800 "small in one" for a couple of years now. Has two
Arthur> paper trays, rear sheet feeder and prints CD/DVD blanks.

Arthur> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=C11CC45201&BV_UseBVCookie=yes

Thanks, this is bigger than the Artisan 50, but its LAN connectivity
will allow me to put it in a good location. I just ordered the new
version, the XP-810. I will take a look at the software that comes
with it, and if it does not do the trick order the Surething software

Thanks to all,
 
David H. Lipman said:
As always, I suggest buying the extended filled ink carts, in this case
T273XL, and buy a complete set when you obtain the printer.
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I agree - the standard carts are really small. The XL carts are OK, but only
available from the Epson Store.

Also - depending on the use and humidity, you may want to schedule a regular
nozzle check. I live in an extremely dry climate and the heads are very
susceptible to clogging. A cleaning cycle uses a ton of ink and doesn't always
work.
 
I agree - the standard carts are really small. The XL carts are OK, but only
available from the Epson Store.

Also - depending on the use and humidity, you may want to schedule a regular
nozzle check. I live in an extremely dry climate and the heads are very
susceptible to clogging. A cleaning cycle uses a ton of ink and doesn't always
work.
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No just turn the printer on once a week, and allways power off the
printer at its self.
 
Arthur> It depends on how you define small. I've been using an Epson
Arthur> XP-800 "small in one" for a couple of years now. Has two
Arthur> paper trays, rear sheet feeder and prints CD/DVD blanks.

Arthur> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=C11CC45201&BV_UseBVCookie=yes

Thanks, this is bigger than the Artisan 50, but its LAN connectivity
will allow me to put it in a good location. I just ordered the new
version, the XP-810. I will take a look at the software that comes
with it, and if it does not do the trick order the Surething software

Thanks to all,
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The Epson Print CD uses a Custom format, you cant import your own scans
or Gif or Jpeg Images.

Its ment for you to tottly generate you own image V2.20E

Surething works great I have found no problems with it at all.
 
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