There is an Epson printer that will print on CD's, but I don't think it is a
700-series printer; it is one of the new models (900? 920? I can't
remember). Perhaps Epson's website will have info on this, it is one of
their featured marketing points for this particular model...
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...
on 8/14/03 5:22 PM, Brian Swale at bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hello folks
>
> A few days ago (week or more) I asked about printing labels and CDROMS
> and had it explained to me that the use of stick-on labels had some dangers
> to the CD reader. At higher revolutions, they self-destruct.
>
> Among the correspondence to come out of this was the suggestion to get
> good printable CDs and print directly on to the CD back itself.
>
> I can get screen-printing done locally but have not checked out the cost.
>
> HOWEVER, somebody stated that the Epson Stylus Color printer will print
> on CDROMs. So, I investigated a little further and ended up purchasing a
> CDROM with Epson 700 service manuals etc on oBoy.
>
> This CD arrived just now and I have just looked at the information it holds.
> And my Cd reader co-operated. For a change. Nice CD reader. ;-)
>
> It is clear that the Epson 700 series printers are not designed to print on
> non-
> flexible media such as CDs. The medium feed-path is not straight. CDs are
> not at all mentioned in the manual as something the printer will print on.
> Paper and transparencies only.
>
> SO, can any of you Epson printer users come up with a better suggestion for
> printing on CDs, and/or explain how the 700 series printer will print on CDs?
>
> And it was interesting; the manual gives the normal service life of an Epson
> print cartridge as just one month.
>
> Another point up for the HP 5L Laserjet !!
>
> And, no: I have not had a chance to try fresh bagels yet. Next week maybe.
>
> Brian
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