How to Print Directly on a DVD w/ an Epson Printer

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Have you ever wanted to have professional looking labels on your CDs & DVDs? Kerry Decker takes you on a basic tour & clears away the mystery in this How-To for ink jet printing.
This tutorial covers Epson's R280, R380, R800, R1800 & the Photo 1400 ink jet printers. Others may work as well. The software is Epson's "Print CD Ver 1.31a"
I found this process gives professional results over traditional sticky labels that can later peel or the laser-etch method which is good for B &W text only. I hope this will get you started printing nice labels on white printable DVDs & CDs.
Taped: January 3, 2008

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Thanks Kerry. And ... ( 6 months ago by KnuxTE3000)

Thanks Kerry. And how much do those printers usually go for?

The R1800 sells for ... ( 6 months ago by KKD1247)

The R1800 sells for around $495. I have seen the others starting at around $99.

Now how do you ... ( 6 months ago by heine71)

Now how do you print on the internet Media Center?

Thanks. ( 6 months ago by numpty1972)

Thanks.

Great video! Very ... ( 6 months ago by desiree816)

Great video! Very well done.You are a very good teacher. Right now I do not have one of those models but I might want to look into it. What I do have is a really good ink source, SPOT4INK DOT COM. Try SPOT4INK DOT COM and see what great prices you can get and great ink to boot. Most cartridges are remanufactured which makes them as green as possible. There are no shipping costs ever and delivery is fast and efficient.Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge with others.

Thanks for the ... ( 6 months ago by KKD1247)

Thanks for the compliment...AND the commercial! :-)

You are not only a ... ( 6 months ago by desiree816)

You are not only a good teacher, you are also a good listener and very smart. :-). I would like to know more about Kerry's Kitchen. Are you a cook also?

Bravo... Great ... ( 6 months ago by travmarble)

Bravo... Great video
Ciao From Italy..

thats cool kerry ( 6 months ago by pdcr777)

thats cool kerry

Thanks! No, I'm not ... ( 6 months ago by KKD1247)

Thanks! No, I'm not much of a cook - just a professional eater. I do like to make simple things & made these videos to help others like me. There are 3 listed here plus they are on cable TV in Orlando, FL & hopefully soon in Rochester, NY.

Thanks Kerry. I ... ( 6 months ago by desiree816)

Thanks Kerry. I will look up the videos. I need simple recipes. Keep up the good work. Let that teacher teach.

Can you tell me ... ( 5 months ago by loquito1966)

Can you tell me which printer model# you are using and what brand of dvds. thanks.

Any problems with ... ( 5 months ago by loquito1966)

Any problems with your printer?

Hi...I have been ... ( 5 months ago by KKD1247)

Hi...I have been very happy with my Epson R1800 printer. I happen to use Memorex DVD-R blanks. Nearly Zero problems with printer or discs.

That's pretty cool. ... ( 4 months ago by HWM09)

That's pretty cool. Thanks for showing us that.

I've heard that ... ( 2 months ago by theValleyVault)

I've heard that It's a pretty good printer (the 1800 that is). However, I own two color laser printers and wonder how durable the print is on the disc after being printed on by an inkjet printer. Not that DVDs usually get wet, but regular handling may smudge?

I know what you ... ( 2 months ago by KKD1247)

I know what you mean. I've not had any problems thus far with smudging. My "Gloss Spray" in the 1800 has been going down but they look Matte. However, I still feel it is a better method than stick-on labels.

If you want a ... ( 1 month ago by DReidUtoob)

If you want a really fool proof way to label your discs then stop playing games and get a DiscPainter. It works flawlessly without the feed tray problems that are so common with the Epson disc printers.

I have seen the ... ( 1 month ago by KKD1247)

I have seen the DiscPainter and it is very nice. However, the Epson serves my needs perfectly for now.

DReidUtoob, That's ... ( 1 month ago by JustMakingComments)

DReidUtoob, That's a biased comment. This Epson printers can do more than just print CDs in high definition. I've never own a CD printer and I figure it out in a snap. The artist who drew those instructions isn't knowledgeable about the consumer's ways. It's not a huge problem. This one sells for $100, the DiscPainter sells for $276 and prints unusually slow.

I like the way you ... ( 3 weeks ago by dlorehk)

I like the way you give the step by step instruction very clear and easy ti understand. Well done and keep the good work!

Good presentation, ... ( 2 weeks ago by SalPedi)

Good presentation, and I enjoyed it very much. I'm using the Epson R280 which costs around $100 and does a fine job printing onto the dvd/cd's..its the ink thats a killer!... Epson practically gives you the lower priced printers. The one used here cost much more and will probably last longer than mine.

Thanks! Yes, its ... ( 2 weeks ago by KKD1247)

Thanks! Yes, its the ink cost on ALL printers that gets us. Your Epson R280 is a great little printer. As a photographer, I wanted the large prints that the R1800 makes. The CD/DVD printing was a side issue - now its one of my main uses! Soon, I'll do a video about the HP C5250 - an $89 printer that also prints on DVDs. We'll compare the two. Stay tuned.

ha ha, nice mic. ... ( 1 week ago by massgas7)

ha ha, nice mic. lol. chunky !

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