Topic: Labels: Lightscribe Vs. Cd-printer (Read 138 times)

superhero · « **on:** September 27, 2007, 07:03:00 AM »

for quite a while now i've been using verbatim printable dvds for my backups, labelling them only with a pencil. i was about to get the canon PIXMA iP4300 to print the labels on the dvds when i discovered pretty nice lightscribe covers on the web.

these just look so, well, real. and i like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

if you use one of the above two methods, why do you and what are the downsides of it?

i kinda can't decide ...

thanks.

jesterrace777 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2007, 01:29:00 PM »

Good luck finding quality lightscribe DL discs. If you do find any they would be horribly expensive. Stick with IJ Printables. Cheaper and easier to find.

ZakMcRofl · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2007, 04:11:00 AM »

Get the Canon, it has awesome quality and good software IMHO.
I bought it and it was a very good purchase although I just need it for disk labeling.

Besides Lightscript isn't colour is it?

Downside: needs ink but as far as I can tell not much.
Upside: looks really sweet, printer is cheap

This post has been edited by ZakMcRofl: Sep 28 2007, 11:13 AM

superhero · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2007, 06:42:00 AM »

i wasn't aware that the lightscribe dl dvdrs are so expensive.

and as i have most of my games burned on printable dvds anyways i guess that's the cheapest and best way.

i'll get the canon, thanks guys.

jesterrace777 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2007, 12:30:00 PM »

QUOTE(superhero @ Sep 28 2007, 02:18 PM)

i wasn't aware that the lightscribe dl dvdrs are so expensive.

and as i have most of my games burned on printable dvds anyways i guess that's the cheapest and best way.

i'll get the canon, thanks guys.

Truth be told I don't know if they even exist.

mikesmooth · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2007, 05:34:00 PM »

i use the epson 380 to print my dual layer. what i do is buy matte labels stick em to the disc and then print them with the epson and it looks great and the printer is only 99 bucks

jesterrace777 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:49:00 AM »

Uh yeah, the stick-on labels are bad news over time.

MarutiDriver · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:03:00 AM »

For me, it's just your average disc and a non erasable felt tip marker. Lame, I know. Why bother printing on discs if only the game is what matters?

Oddie996 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2007, 08:41:00 AM »

Epson Stylus Photo R210 - If I can't find my trusty felt tip...

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