Looking for a CD/DvD Printer??

[BlueFunk]

Im looking into getting some form of printer for printing direct onto CD/DvD. Has anyone any recommendations to which I should choose?
I aint got a ruck full of cash, so the cheaper the better. I have looked at the Epson R200 and the TDK printer. I am a newbie to this so all information would be cool, ie, the TDK advertises as a 'Thermal" printer, so this not print direct on the Disc? Also, reading some old post on here, is there a waiting time once you have printed onto the disc? How available and costly are the replacement inks. As you can see, I aint got a clue, someone help me, PLEASE!!!!

Blue

[watty252]

I've got the Cannon i865 & its brillent...

Really good Results printing onto disc.
My last printer was an epson & i spent a fortune on ink. Im not spending near as much with the cannon

I Highly Recomend the i865

[arrived03]

canon i865 all the way , cheap as chips to for ink with good results.

[jimmalenko]

Another vote for the Canon i865, although from what I hear, some countries are not getting shipped any Canon printers.

[thor300]

I cant find i865 at reasonable price in Norway, even the cheapest is equivalent to more than $250. Are there any chepaer canon models that can print directly on disk?

[jimmalenko]

I cant find i865 at reasonable price in Norway, even the cheapest is equivalent to more than $250. Are there any chepaer canon models that can print directly on disk?

Not AFAIK. I paid $AUD 288.00 for mine and it is the best money I ever spent.

I firmly believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to computer hardware from trusted brands.

[watty252]

I Paid £125 uk pounds for mine & i would have to agree with jimmalenko, best money i've ever spent.

[arrived03]

unfortunately I paid A$349 for mine a few months ago , but the money i spend on ink compared to the HP5550 i owned has more than paid for the canon i865. I have seen it advertised at www.fluidtek.com.au for $270

[jimmalenko]

unfortunately I paid A$349 for mine a few months ago , but the money i spend on ink compared to the HP5550 i owned has more than paid for the canon i865. I have seen it advertised at www.fluidtek.com.au for $270

I think our paths crossed in a thread a couple of weeks ago...I also had a 5550 and was contemplating the i865...thanks for the tip !

I am most impressed

[thor300]

Tnx Jimmalenco. I will not buy any other brand than canon when it comes to digital picture. Anyway, what do you think about NOK 1904 = AUD 406 = USD 283 = £155? Still have to add around NOK 100 for P&P. I just forget about it for now

[jimmalenko]

Anyway, what do you think about NOK 1904 = AUD 406 = USD 283 = £155? Still have to add around NOK 100 for P&P. I just forget about it for now

That is such a pity. I guess you have to way up the exobitant cost of importing against quaaaaality output. I sympathize with you.

[offline]

Ink CD printers include:

Epson 1500
- expensive but meant for pro's only

Epson 800
- expensive "prosumer" model

Canon i965 -
- cheapest "prosumer" photoprinter = in quality to Epson 800 but faster

Canon i865
- Only four color + special black so best for text & photo printing

Epson 300
- cheap photo printer with "pro" results but slow

Epson 200
- slightly cut down version of the 300.

All the above printers do a fantastic job on printable DVD media.
All results look similar, the Canon i965 looks more glossy.
All dry in about the same time- instant to overnight depending on the
media and amount of ink printed. The Canon media insert is superior
to the Epson.

[arrived03]

jimmalenko
just letting you know the generic inks work great in this printer , i am currently paying $6 per tank for summit inks from the computer markets , not sure how the other generics are as i have had great success with the summits that i am afraid to change , as for people saying generics ruin your printer , well all i can say is it costs me $30 for the five tanks compared to $150 for the originals , the money i have saved so far would have bought 2 more canons , my brother and a few of his friends have the same printer and they also use the generics without any problems. as for longevity of the ink only time will tell , but i don't think that will be a major concern as most of my prints are dvd covers which are protected by the sleeve and they are stored out of direct sunlight , I back up all my photos ,so if they fade i will just print another one

[jimmalenko]

jimmalenko
just letting you know the generic inks work great in this printer , i am currently paying $6 per tank for summit inks from the computer markets , not sure how the other generics are as i have had great success with the summits that i am afraid to change , as for people saying generics ruin your printer , well all i can say is it costs me $30 for the five tanks compared to $150 for the originals , the money i have saved so far would have bought 2 more canons , my brother and a few of his friends have the same printer and they also use the generics without any problems. as for longevity of the ink only time will tell , but i don't think that will be a major concern as most of my prints are dvd covers which are protected by the sleeve and they are stored out of direct sunlight , I back up all my photos ,so if they fade i will just print another one

Thanks for the tip.

I'm refilling my own cartridges - I have a mate who has a mate that runs a refilling business and can supply me with the inks at excellent prices. I am paying $250 for 500ml each of the five inks. I don't think I'll be running out of ink too soon !