Printer for discs

[journeyman Mick]

I'm probably going to buy another printer for the computer some time soon. There's nothing wrong with the one I have but it's getting so that I can buy blank CDs and DVDs for a lot less than the stick on labels. I've got a supply of stick on labels that worked out to be the cheapest per unit but they've since become unavailable. I'm buying blanks that are printable but I will need a printer that can cope with this. I haven't had a look in the shops yet, but I assume there's printers around that have a straight feed and print path (I don't think the discs will bend around rollers ) Are there general purpose printers around that can print discs or would I have to buy a specialised machine? Any help, model numbers, links, sites etc appreciated.

Thanks,
Mick

[bitingmidge]

Mick,

Once you start spending around $250.00 most of the Canon range will do the trick, try http://www.canon.com.au/products/pri...rs/ip3000.html for starters.

Don't forget you'll need to buy discs to suit printing-on though!

Buy one and tell me how they work!

Cheers,

P

[Iain]

I use an Epson R210 six ink photo printer, has a slip in CD printing platform.
They cost about $240.
The cartridges are expensive at close on $25 each but I buy mine at the Dandenong Market for $60 a full set, Microjet.
They work well and I have not encountered any problems with them.
While at the market I buy Princo printable DVD's for $23 for a 50 pack.
So far these have worked well with 100% success, I have some TDK's which are awful and I wind up throwing out about 25% of them.
This is my second Epson and I am happy with both, I use the older one, 4 ink for normal docs and the 210 for high quality photos.
afterthought
The printer comes with software for setting up printing the disc, you can insert pictures and text in many forms, and it's easy to use.
I can set up a disc for printing in under 2 minutes with photos and text, you can also wrap the text around the edge or centre easily.

[bitingmidge]

The cartridges are expensive at close on $25 each but I buy mine at the Dandenong Market for $60 a full set, Microjet..

Iain,

Why don't you buy your ink in bulk and refill?? The cost of doing this is only a few dollars at most, and it's a very simple job.

I currently have an Epson with ^*&^% smart chips in the cartidges, but the cost of buying a chip -resetting device was less than the cost of a new cartrige!

Just make sure that you buy from a reputable wholesaler who has the correct formula for your printer. If you want more info I'll post more!

Cheers,

P

[Barry_White]

Mick

I just bought a Canon PIXMA iP4000 that does that. It is an excellent printer and the difference between the 3000 and the 4000 is the 4000 has an extra black cartridge and enhances the blacks when printing photographs.

http://www.canon.com.au/products/pri...rs/ip4000.html

The other good thing about it is that it has a paper cassette in the bottom for just doing normal printing on and a paper feed on the top for printing photos so that the paper follows a fairly flat path.

I paid $280 for it at the Good Guys

[Iain]

More info would be appreciated, I used to reload my Canon black printer but never really attempted the colour unit.