DVD Labels

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[quote author=skettalee link=board=Offtopic;num=1083968483;start=0#14 date=05/09/04 at 06:03:22]They do have them! [/quote]
Ahh yes, Illustrator does have DVD templates. They are a bit confusing. Which one is the actual insert for the case? They all appear to be the wrong size.
 
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make your own that works with the R300... also i hate you guys

since i read this thread i went out and bought the R300. Does anyone know if you need to use a certain program / template to print stuff on a cd/dvd though? Im unpacking everything now to install the printer. BBL!
 
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The software comes with the printer. It's pretty basic; however, you can do whatever you want in another program (Photoshop, whatever), save it as a JPEG (bitmap, targa, etc.), and import it into the Epson software.
 
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[quote author=skettalee link=board=Offtopic;num=1083968483;start=0#21 date=05/09/04 at 13:25:09]i went out and bought the R300.[/quote]
I'm about to do the same. Even though I just bought a brand new printer like 5 months ago.>:(
 
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I made some templates for DVD cases/ discs in Illustrator. Let me know if you want em!
 
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Yeah, and so should Steve Mullen...
EVS...
Cinetactics...
Cavision...
Quickstream...
Arri...
Bardwell & McAlister...
Sennheiser...
And, of course, Panasonic.
 
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ha ha.. one tip with your new pritner if your printing a buncha disks....

When you put the tray in to align it (kinda a pain in the ass) you dont need to.. just shove it in till it just grabs the first rollers, it will align itself. Saves alot of time when you are printing a dozen or so in the dark.
 
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If you just want a color printer to print DVD/CD labels on discs and perform other printing chores(photos, text etc) you might consider buying the Epson R200 which is the same quality printer as the R300 with less features but it is less than $100 e.g. the R300 can print from cf, sd etc cards and 4X6.  I looked at both and considered the extra "features" of the R300 a waste for me since I already have a color printer and I just wanted something that primarily printed labels.  I use the R200 all the time for printing DVD/CD labels.  Anyway, here is a review of the R300.  http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/epson_r300m.html
Dave
 
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I've printed probably 60-70 discs by now and I'm still on the original ink cartridges. I've even printed some 8x10 photos. Going by the software ink meters, I still have a ways to go.
 
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yeah ink lasts pretty decent.. I refill them myself and its pretty painless.
 
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[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Offtopic;num=1083968483;start=25#33 date=05/10/04 at 08:29:56]yeah ink lasts pretty decent..  I refill them myself and its pretty painless.[/quote]
I've always wondered how you refill ink cartridges. How does that work?
 
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The only thing you need besides ink is a ink reseter that resets the chip, I got mine for 7 bucks on ebay.
 
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but refilling the ink entails injecting it using a needle.
 
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I just have to add a rant...

But first: I use the R300, with great results. One thing to watch out for is that indeed the printing on discs can always be marred by moisture; but I'd avoid lacquering 'em, too... I use primarily Taiyo Yuden White and Silver inkjet printable media. Silver media are harder to design for, but can provide unique and professional results when it all works out. Just plan on wasting a few here and there...

OK, the rant:

NEVER USE MERITLINE PRODUCTS! Meritline makes DVD inserts and CD inserts, matte and glossy. The glossies are dirt cheap, and indeed produce better images than anything out there.

However, this is because they DO NOT ABSORB INK - at all. You can peel it off, leaving the "paper" intact. I say "paper", because as far as I can tell, they are just rolled sheets of plastic.

Since they don't absorb ink, the inserts - even after long drying times - stick to everything. Especially Amaray DVD case plastic covers, with ugly, blotchy patterns. This differs with ink color - reds and blacks are worst. Further, over months, the colors melt together. Yuck! Finally... of most importance for CD inserts which are harder to cut by hand... relative position of scores on the "paper" changes from pack to pack (and sometimes it's a bit rotated).

So what do you do? Photo paper is a little short for DVD inserts. I can't seem to find a good source of A4 photo paper which would be perfect. My solution for DVD inserts? Epson panoramic photo paper is exactly two A4s (~23.5 x 8.25 inches); cut those in half. Then cut inserts by hand after printing.

For CD inserts, I have no good solution so far. Glossy CD inserts from other manufacturers are increasingly hard to find. Most manufacturers are adding extra scoring lines to everything (for, eg, the option of printing two slim-case labels) which are ugly. Customers don't like matte inserts...

Anyone know of good supplies of glossy CD inserts?

-Barry
 
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