Printers for Putting a Label Directly on a DVD Surface

[solarblast]

Several years ago, Epson, Canon and others had small inexpensive printers that printed directly to a DVD surface. I haven't seen any of late in places like Staples and Fry's here in California. Are they still available, and do DVD mfgers still make DVDs whose surface can support the ink placed on them? Is there a Preview section here on these devices?

I've seen a few printers that have a carrier for a DVD with the normal carrier for paper and maybe photo stock. I really have no interest in buying another printer.

[minidv2dvd]

disc thermal printers were never very popular or good. the $100 variety is mostly just a single color text label printer. a full color thermal disc printer starts around $3500.

[jagabo]

Epson and HP still have printers that can print on inkjet printable discs. Canon doesn't in the USA because they refuse to pay royalties on some patent owned by Epson. Canon printers sold outside North America have the ability though. You can get a CD/DVD tray and mod the firmware to enable the function on some of their printers. I use an older Canon Pixma ip4000.

[solarblast]

I have an HP6180 PhotoSmart, but don't think it has a DVD carrier.