I am looking for suggestions on the best printer to use to print the label on a DVD. I want a printer where I can put the DVD directly into the printer and it does the rest. I don't want any sticky peel offs.

I want one that does color and your not limited to just a few colors.

This is just for personal use so I don't need professional quality but I would like for it to look good.

I also don't want to have to replace the color cartridge every 10 DVD labels I make.

I thought this would be a great place to ask since I am sure people on this forum have something they use for their labels. I am just getting tired of using Sharpies.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tom

Hi
Welcome P1Tom, try doing search 'printers' . You should get plenty of threads like this.

pretty sure you don't have much of a choice if you're in the US. The only option is the Epson R series.

either that or you can manually hack a Canon to do it. I think it has to do with patent laws...right now in the US Epson is the only company that has this feature.

lots of people have complained about the durability of the disc tray, but those are easily replaceable when they break from what I hear.

as zeb suggested, do a search. there's plenty of info available on the different R series models.

If you were in Australia, I would recommend the Canon "Pixma" 3000/4000 series as they come with a insert tray to print directly on disks. My Pixma does a fantastic job with its simple-to-use cd label software. Currently the Pixma 3000/4000 series has been replaced by newer models in Oz. Perhaps you can find one on Ebay...only problem is voltage...USA is 110 volts, Oz is 240 volts, so you'll need to get a step-down transformer or get a techie who knows how to alter the voltage...might be a "too-hard-basket" job.

If you were in Australia, I would recommend the Canon "Pixma" 3000/4000 series as they come with an insert tray to print directly on disks. My Pixma does a fantastic job with its simple-to-use cd label software. Currently the Pixma 3000/4000 series has been replaced by newer models in Oz. Perhaps you can find one on Ebay...only problem is voltage...USA is 110 volts, Oz is 240 volts, so you'll need to get a step-down transformer or get a techie who knows how to alter the voltage...might be a "too-hard-basket" job.

I use Canon Ip5000 and the Ip 6600 both do an exellent job, new printer cartridges can be expensive for the 6600 though always used canon ink and dry pretty much straight away, however don`t get them wet as they will run unless you coat them with a sealant.

sean

Not to be funny everyone but zebadee is corret there are plenty of threads on this matter, and until there is a sudden change in printer models there is no need to go through it again. zeb has osted a link with the search results and that is enough info as they cover a number of printers in each thread.

Thanks for all the help. I didn't realize that Epson was the only one who had that feature.

Didn´t know the Canons had a problem with the law in the US - you sure about that? I use an ip5000 here in Germany and it does a great job.