Media capable printers?

**JTnVA** · 19 Mar 2005, 02:16 AM

I am interested in skipping the paper label step in burning my backups, for a plethora of reasons. I purchased (Ritek) printable media in hopes of printing directly onto the DVD.

I had a post in a different forum and was told the Epson R300 was a good printer for this. I currently have an HP Photosmart printer, model 7760.

Two questions:
1. Has anyone ever tried to configure this type of HP printer for printing onto DVDs?
2. Suggestions on other printers that will result in my desired outcome?

As always, thank you, in advance, for your assistance.

**tigerman8u** · 19 Mar 2005, 05:45 PM

Epson R200

**amaru** · 2 Apr 2005, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by tigerman8u
Epson R200

yep
i love that printer, you just can't beat the price!

**JTnVA** · 2 Apr 2005, 11:36 PM

I purchased the R200, seems to work very well at printing right on the DVD. I did find that ANY amount of moisture will cause the ink to come off.
I am now trying to locate thin transparent labels that I could put on the DVD to prevent loss of ink. Any assistance in locating these labels would be appreciated.

Thank you
JT

**lfcrule1972** · 22 Apr 2005, 05:33 PM

Hi,

Interested in your comment about moisture removing the ink on the DVD - is that even after the ink has dried ? A mate of mine has the Epson R300 and he has printed me a couple of disks, they look great and I was considering buying one...

Perhaps I should get one wet first and see what happens ??

**JTnVA** · 23 Apr 2005, 01:11 AM

Ifcrule,

Yes, even after they dry, the ink will come off. It really makes one hold the DVD by the edges. If you are warm and have any perspiration on your finger tips, this too, will smudge the ink.

I am trying to locate transparent full face labels because I think it will fix the issue, but they have been difficult to find.

JT

**lfcrule1972** · 25 Apr 2005, 05:23 PM

Wow thats rubbish - I would have hoped the ink would dry to be pretty much indelible.....

Thanks for the confirmation, I keep thinking how bad they would look after a little wash and polish to remove minor scratches...

**blutach** · 25 Apr 2005, 05:30 PM

Folks....puh leeeeeze!!!

1. You can't see the bloody DVD when it's stored away.
2. Ditto when it's playing.
3. Ergo, use a sharpie.
4. You want pretty things, find a good looking girlfriend (or, for a cheaper alternative, buy a Porsche).

Regards