Re: Printing to NON inject printable CDs and DVDs

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:30

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DanG <nospam@q.com> wrote
> Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote

>> I want to be able to print to *NON* inkjet printable CDs and DVDs.

>> You can write on these fine with a Sharpie etc but when you use normal ink,
>> it takes a hell of a long time for the ink to dry enough so it doesnt smudge.

>> I just want to put a little bit of text on the CD or DVD, not full artwork etc obviously.

>> Has anyone seen anyone offering ink thats similar to whats in a Sharpie etc ?

>> Better if the ink is meant for an inkjet printer, because most printers that will print on CDs and DVDs have a 
>> separate print head and since I dont want to have to fart around flushing the heads after every print on a CD or 
>> DVD...

> You cannot use an inkjet printer to print to non-inkjet media.

You can, actually, it just takes a long time for the ink to dry, like days.

> And NO, they don't use a separate head for discs.

Never said they did. I JUST said that the heads are separate from the ink tanks.

> What you want is available in any of the many available thermal printers and ribbon printers.

Sure, but I want to use normal cheap inkjet printers that can print on CDs and DVDs.

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