DVD Printers

[TNT]

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

Could not be more true. When I initially did a cost analysis when I bought the R200, I bought it for $90 and I think I figured out that the ink replacements were about $85. Luckily I found a very good quality replacement for about $5 a pop.

I was aware that they made continuous ink systems for 4 color systems, but not for the 7 color systems. Who makes them?

[drfsupercenter]

Hmmm, odd. My HP printer only has 2 cartridges - color and black. They are like $50 for both. And, my parents pay for them

So you have to buy all the colors seperately? I wonder if Staples remanufactures them, they are cheaper that way.

[MikeyBK]

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

I haven't had any problems with any of those that have been protectively coated. They all play perfectly.

Here is some interesting reading on the topic, but there are many more talking about coating DVDs or CDs with lacquer or other types of clear finishes.

http://www.videohelp.com/forum/archive/t243881.html

http://www.customflix.com/Special/printersupportpage/printer_support.htm

http://www.downloadjunction.com/press_release/store/883/

http://www.discresource.com/factsheet.htm

I'm not aware of any problems associated with coating your printed DVDs. Cheers

[photo_angel2004]

You do what you want to do they are your DVD's.

The kind of laquering they are talking about in those links is in no way the kind you can just buy in a store and do you have the UV lighting?

Do what you you will anyways LOL


I would not recomend it to any one else reading this.

[MikeyBK]

You do what you want to do they are your DVD's.

The kind of laquering they are talking about in those links is in no way the kind you can just buy in a store and do you have the UV lighting?

Do what you you will anyways LOL


I would not recomend it to any one else reading this.

I will take your recommendation to heart and check into it more thoroughly. The last thing I would want is to have all my DVDs to come up with problems, so I need to be sure myself/.

My understanding is that the UV lights are used to speed up the drying process, drying it instantly and to give it the extremely smooth surface.
But now, I definately better make sure. Cheers

[photo_angel2004]

I will take your recommendation to heart and check into it more thoroughly. The last thing I would want is to have all my DVDs to come up with problems, so I need to be sure myself/.

My understanding is that the UV lights are used to speed up the drying process, drying it instantly and to give it the extremely smooth surface.
But now, I definately better make sure. Cheers

UV lights are used to cure it. Heat will make it dry faster , heat can be UV lights but not all heat lamps are UV. Cureing with UV will help tp keep the paint or lacquer from craking or peeling and gives it a tighter bond to the surface it was sprayed to.

[drfsupercenter]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=229391

The ink is not that expensive, just that there are 6 color cartridges for 13 bucks a piece... dang. My HP printer has a tricolor and a black, that's all.

Does the R200 have less cartridges?

[MikeyBK]

I just bought replacement cartridges for my R220, a multipack of all the six cartridges needed for $60 bucks at Sam's Club. While that saves a little it still is a lot. The R200 uses the same ink cartridges.

I'm gonna have to look into those $5-bucks a pop replacements though.

[TNT]

There's 6 Cartridges. Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow.

[drfsupercenter]

Yeah I know that.

What was that refill thing for $5 you mentioned?

[tonysmith1929]

You Yanks are overpaying !!! I get mine from Guensey, tax free at LESS than a pound each (99p) Guess where they originate ??????? USA.......And they are first class too..........www.7dayshop.com

[drfsupercenter]

not bad! Are they the original cartridges, or remanufactured?

[tonysmith1929]

NEW compatible, not remanufactured. They are very good.....

[drfsupercenter]

compatible meaning what?
Are they the ones made by Epson or by someone else?

And, do they ship in the USA too? For free?

[TNT]

Does the R200 have less cartridges?

If you knew why do you ask?