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  • TNT
    DVD Shrinker
    • Jan 2004
    • 1296

    #46
    Here's an example of what a Thermal printed disc looks like. My daughter can read now, but before, the images would help her identify the discs. Notice the dust and Finger prints!

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    • celtic_druid
      Digital Video Expert
      Digital Video Expert
      • Dec 2005
      • 514

      #47
      For thermal you use something like:


      For inkjet:


      As I said there are protective sprays to protect inkjet printed discs. No idea if the specifically marketed ones are any better than generic.

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      • drfsupercenter
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        • Oct 2005
        • 4424

        #48
        Any idea where you can get those sprays?
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        • bill7621
          It could be worse.
          • Jun 2005
          • 229

          #49
          You could do a Google search!
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          • drfsupercenter
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            • Oct 2005
            • 4424

            #50
            LOL, I just thought you guys would know
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            • bill7621
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              • Jun 2005
              • 229

              #51
              You're right, better to get advice from people that have used it than to get a product description that tells you everything except how it really works.
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              • scooter1556
                Junior Member
                Junior Member
                • Feb 2005
                • 49

                #52
                I do. Seriously, a drop of dish washing liquid does wonders to clean a dirty disc.
                HeyTNT, perhaps i'll start giving my discs baths than!!!

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                • MikeyBK
                  Digital Video Maniac
                  • Feb 2006
                  • 1131

                  #53
                  Originally Posted by drfsupercenter
                  Any idea where you can get those sprays?
                  I have been using an Epson R220 for awhile now and love that I can make the DVD covers look like the originals or some customized. I let the ink dry on the disc for a day and then coat the ink with a light coat of clear lacquer. Ink is sealed permanently and is smear-proof.
                  I could just leave it uncoated as long as I never get the discs wet, because like TNT says, ink-jet ink will smear if water gets on it. So I just coat it and it plays perfectly, no problems.

                  For those in the U.S., Sam's club sells the R220 for under a hundred bucks and sells Verbatim 16X 100 for about $40 bucks. I have printed over 200 discs with a single set of ink cartridges, and the R220 has the newer ,better working DVD tray than some of the Epson predecessors.


                  I do like the look of the Thermal printed disc that TNT posted though, I didn't know that you could get fancy with the word and/or design. Was that from the Casio thermal printer?

                  Also, I've tried lightscribe labeling and the finished produt looks real cool, But it just takes too long and the discs ain't cheap. I am holding out for improvements in that technology though.
                  Last edited by MikeyBK; 22 Feb 2006, 09:32 PM.
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                  • drfsupercenter
                    NOT an online superstore
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 4424

                    #54
                    I am not a member at Sam's Club, just Costco. They have discs there but they are TDK I think.

                    I can get the Verbatim 50 pack printables at Micro Center for $17.99 a 50 pack.
                    And what type of spray, is it that stuff you spray on wood to keep the paint from smearing? I still have some of that stuff back from when we would do the Pinewood Derby cars in Cub Scouts
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                    • TNT
                      DVD Shrinker
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 1296

                      #55
                      Yeah, it's a CASIO CW-75. I think there's one with higher resolution now. BTW, what kind of laquer do you use?
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                      • MikeyBK
                        Digital Video Maniac
                        • Feb 2006
                        • 1131

                        #56
                        Yes it's just a good quality laquer. I use the Watco brand but others should work as long as it's good quality and not the generic type that might sputter.

                        That's a super price for the Verbatim printables!

                        I was thinking about the Casio myself because a friend recommended it and now that I see some of it's work, I'm convinced I should get one also for some of my DVDs.
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                        • bigmacnc
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                          • Oct 2005
                          • 89

                          #57
                          I use the Epson R 200 with a continuous ink system. They almost give the printers away to sell the ink. I also like SureThing Label SW and scan disc or insert for a great label.

                          Mack

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                          • MikeyBK
                            Digital Video Maniac
                            • Feb 2006
                            • 1131

                            #58
                            Originally Posted by bigmacnc
                            I use the Epson R 200 with a continuous ink system. They almost give the printers away to sell the ink. I also like SureThing Label SW and scan disc or insert for a great label.

                            Mack
                            So true!
                            What type of continuous ink system do you use? Some tell me that those systems are prone to clogging problems, do you experience any of that?
                            Where do you buy your ink?
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                            • photo_angel2004
                              Queen of Digital Video
                              Queen of Digital Video
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 3558

                              #59
                              Originally Posted by MikeyBK
                              Yes it's just a good quality laquer. I use the Watco brand but others should work as long as it's good quality and not the generic type that might sputter.

                              .
                              I am sorry but I have to jump in here on this lacquer thing. OMG. OMG I wont NOT EVER USE SUCH A THING ON A DVD! Way to harmful for a DVD in the long run.

                              As for a GOOD lacquer, there is no such thing in a can. The really good high quality lacquers are not sold in cans they are sold in quarts, gallons, and 5 gallon barrels. You would then need retarder and thinner to make it usable to spray. And of course a spray gun and an air compressor.


                              Lets just say of the " over the counter brands of lacquers can cause metals to rot just thik what they could do to a DVD. This will not happen right away but after a few years it will.

                              Just my 2 cents, " from some one that has used them for over 2 decades" LOL
                              and not on DVD's






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                              • drfsupercenter
                                NOT an online superstore
                                • Oct 2005
                                • 4424

                                #60
                                Well, I won't use the laquer I have then, I gotta actually get the printer first
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