The Epson 960 printer that prints directly to CDR or DVDR.

[Bob W]

Darn it I was going to order this printer but now I can't find the link I thought I had saved from a member here. So anyone have a suggestion where I may order this printer with the CDR option as some of the printers are being shipped without the option in the box?

[VinnySem]

Go right to Epson's site. They have all the info there. Hmm, might be tine to buy a new printer

[monoxide77]

i don't think epson makes a CD printer. i know there is a CD printer called EZCD that is a modified epson and uses epson ink cartridges.

[bacardi/avt]

Epson does make a printer capable of writing directly onto cdrs (if they are inkjetprintable that is). I have one of these (Epson Stylus Photo 950) and it works just fine.

[dcsos]

Note I own (at work) the COPYTRAX MATISSE it is a remaufactured EPSOM that prints 2 cds-orDVDS- in a metal tray in one go
but epsom is entering the market with its own
epson950 INK JRT that does for half my cost
COPYTRAX MATISSE $700.00

[SergeantD]

AMAZON.COM I SAID!!! WHERE ELSE?

[monoxide77]

i checked out the Epson Stylus Photo 950 and i can only find them for sale in Europe

[bunginuts]

I found this printer at www.yesbuy.net or you can search www.pricewatch.com Have fun

[Bob W]

Well I found two links for the 960 printer but they don't say if the printer comes with the adaptor to print directly to CDR. Anyway here are the links.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FXBE/qid=1049423815/sr=1-1/ref=sr_...onics&n=172282

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=EPSON+Stylus+Photo+9

[dcsos]

Why can't they market it here is should be half the price of the others?http://www.epson.co.uk/product/printers/photo/styphoto950/index.htm

[bacardi/avt]

BoB W:

I checked the links you posted and I must say it looks like the 960 is the same as the 950.

It has the same specs and the picture shows the same printer, maybe the differens is the included stuff?

When I got my 950 all extras where included in the box, such as:
Paper roll holder (Photopaper roll)
cutting mechanism (to use with photopaper roll)
Frontloading tray (to use with CDR adapter)
CDR adapter

the only thing not included where of course the printer cable.

But maybe the 960 is an American version without some of the extra features included?

[VinnySem]

shakes my head sadly...
Look right on Epson's site, all this information is right there, the model is Stylus Photo 960:

Overview

• Superior 6-color Photo Ink system with individual ink cartridges
  
  World's first 2-picoliter ink droplets for phenomenal precision and detail
  
  Three paper paths for a wide range of media, including sheet paper, roll paper and poster board
  
  Print directly on ink jet printable CD/DVDs. Print CD Kit available in the box starting in February. Past purchasers of this printer may redeem a free CD kit to upgrade their printer by mail. (Click on the "Free CD Kit" button above)
  
  Roll paper holder and automatic cutter for fast, borderless printing
  
  True BorderFree™ photo printing in standard photo sizes (4" x 6" and 5" x 7")
  
  Longer-lasting prints (light resistance rated up to 27 years¹)

[dcsos]

Thanks Vinny...You tried to tell us...ABOVE
we didn't listen
PRICE?

[SergeantD]

BOB W: For the 100th time, I got it from AMAZON.COM and it comes with the CD tray!

[Bob W]

BOB W: For the 100th time, I got it from AMAZON.COM and it comes with the CD tray!

LOL so I will fir sure get it ordered tonight.

[Localboy8o8]

can anyone show pics or links of what the cdr looks after it gets printed

[dcsos]

The results with a EPSOM c-60 BASED INK JET BELOW
THE 950 will be better

[marvel2020]

OK, Heres the £/$ 64.000 question...


Q. Will printing Directly onto the DVD-rs affect the playback of the DVD-rs like it doe's when you put Labels on.?


I refer to this topic.....

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138166&highlight=labels

[dcsos]

NOT AT ALL

FROM the Chief Tech Officer at SONIC, J.Taylor

There are full-size round labels designed to go on recordable CDs and DVDs, but they have been known to cause problems. As DVD-ROM drives get faster and faster, destabilization of the disc by a label may cause read errors. A better (but more expensive) solution is to use an inkjet disc printer (IMT, Odixion, Primera, Rimage, Trace Affex) and printable-surface discs.

http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#1.44

[Bob W]

I must be lucky because of all the 250 or so DVD's I have labeled with full size round paper labels I have had zero problems with playback on the three different DVD players at home. I wonder if the rotation speed of the stand alone players is as fast as the DVD drives we have in our computers?

[wayneis]

You might all so want to consider the Epson stylus Photo 900 which is around half the price of the 950 model.

Here in Dubai the Retail price is US $ 225 for the 900 model and US$ 462 for the 950

I purchased the Epson 900 model couple of weeks ago prints directly to cd as well, does not have an automatic cutter and the print specs are not as good as the 950, however your hard pressed to tell at a glance.


Convenience wise great for printing directly to the cd allthough you still of course get a better quality print when printing onto the cd label media.

Over all I could not justify the extra expense to have the 950 model.

The epson 900 is doing a good job printing directly to cds

[SupaCoopa]

[EDITED]

[miketree]

OK, Heres the £/$ 64.000 question...


Q. Will printing Directly onto the DVD-rs affect the playback of the DVD-rs like it doe's when you put Labels on.?

It depends which side you print on

[marvel2020]

LOL


I suppose thats true


:P

[VinnySem]

Thanks Vinny...You tried to tell us...ABOVE
we didn't listen
PRICE?

On Epson's site the price is $349 US. As far as I can tell, that is the only inkjet model Epson makes that prints directly to a CD/DVD. There is no "900" model listed in North America. None of their higher priced models offer CD/DVD printing.

Is it so freakin' hard to type in www.epson.com into your browser address bar? There are less letters than the URL to this website!

[miketree]

http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?id=428

May be of interest

[Blackout]

i hope this is not a dumb question, but can you use cdrs with a "clear" top surface...or does it have to be special printable white-top cdrs? theyre a bit thin on the ground round these parts....plus pretty pricey...ive seen lots of silver-looking cdrs with writing printed directly on the top of them, with the rainbow colors of the cdr coming thru between the writing...im keen to do the same...

cheers,
blackout

[VCD GURU]

Yeah has any1 tried to print on a CD-R wich does not have a printet surface ?

A blank cd is much cheaper...

Or do you have to use special cd's if you want to print on them?

[LabanB]

Hi Guys,

The local (Silverlink, North Shields, England) has the Epson PhotoStylus 900 for £199.00. It's a lower spec version of the 950, BUT, it does print onto the DVD/CD surface like the 950!!

Check it out, if you don't need all of the extras that the 950 has, and you'd like to save about £200.00 (950= £379.00) its the one to go for!!.

I cannot find it on Epsons website, but its there on the shelves.

Bill

[BJ_M]

http://www.primeratechnology.com/ sells and makes modified versions of the epson printers and the print quality is outstanding .. i have a Bravo DVD duplicator in my office and it can print at 2400dpi (though i use 1200 almost all the time instead) .. i print on ritek g03 printable dvd's and also on printable cdr's

we print photos and art work right on the disk with full edge to edge coverage...