Specs indicate this printer "prints directly onto printable CDs and DVDs." Anyone tried this? Is the software for this included? Does it work well?
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Yes, it prints directly onto printable cd media. And yes, there is software that comes with it. And before you get it to work, you must first prepare the printer by pressing a few buttons, then wait for it to do its thing, then put the cd on the cd tray and stick it in. Also you have to pull out whatever paper is in the paper tray. So it is a little cumbersome, but it works.
1911703
In answer to your query, this printer is excellent. I have been using one for close to ten years and never had a failing. It uses one ink cartridge only which is available in regular and large, the large one feels to last forever. When combined with Surething labeller software on your PC, it provides excellent CD/DVD printed labels. There are 2 or 3 models of the Primera disc printers. The base model that I have been using and highly recommend does not have a CD/DVD drive but I am certain they manufacture a model that does have this option. Hope this helps. Cheers for now Harry.
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I've been having problems with printing with these cartridges - sometimes blank paper comes out, even after I hear the printer 'printing' - I will try and see if putting new cartridges in will help the matter - printing onto CD/DVDs is working normally - therefore there is either an ink problem or there is a printer problem.
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NO it does not print onto printable CD/DVD printable media. I will now contact the seller who sold this to me and arrange for it's return. There are a few C309a's still out there so I may get one of those, or consider a Canon.
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The Epson Expression XP-810 does have the capability to print to 'printable' cds, dvds, and blu-rays (bd). The word 'printable' refers to media who 'label' side is white with a verly slightly textured surface. It is just like printing on white paper. The texture is so that the ink will adhere better to the surface. As a side note, when using the term 'cd writer' it usually refers to the ability to 'burn' a cd, i.e., burn data, music, video etc., to a disc, not to print to it. But I think you were referring to actual printing not writing. Please let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
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The Epson Expression XP-810 does have the capability to print to 'printable' cds, dvds, and blu-rays (bd). The word 'printable' refers to media who 'label' side is white with a verly slightly textured surface. It is just like printing on white paper. The texture is so that the ink will adhere better to the surface. As a side note, when using the term 'cd writer' it usually refers to the ability to 'burn' a cd, i.e., burn data, music, video etc., to a disc, not to print to it. But I think you were referring to actual printing not writing. Please let me know if you have other questions. Thanks! The Epson Expression XP-810 does have the capability to print to 'printable' cds, dvds, and blu-rays (bd). The word 'printable' refers to media who 'label' side is white with a verly slightly textured surface. It is just like printing on white paper. The texture is so that the ink will adhere better to the surface. As a side note, when using the term 'cd writer' it usually refers to the ability to 'burn' a cd, i.e., burn data, music, video etc., to a disc, not to print to it. But I think you were referring to actual printing not writing. Please let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
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I have a Cannon MG5320 printer that is capable of printing on a disc. No many printers do this.
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The printer I bought came with and install disc. My daughter took the printer to college so I do not know much more then that.
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Yes, you can print onto CDs, as described in the product description: "One-of-a-kind creative projects - rear paper feed accommodates specialty paper; print directly onto inkjet printable CDs/DVDs". (I know there's a lot of info there, so it's easy to miss.) I have not had reason to try this out firsthand. However, if you click on "see all [n] customer reviews" and then search within the reviews for "CD", you'll see the reviews that comment on printing on CDs.
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It print on cds pretty good, for as long you use the OEM Ink. My previous Canon printer head nozzles were damaged for using cheap non OEM ink. I have printed about 83 cds and dvds without any problems.
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I have a Canon MG5320 printer. I use an excellent program called "Surething Disc Labeler Deluxe which works great. I have no problems producing CD's and DVD's. Check www.surething.com for info. R. Burke
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Honestly, I did not try to print the titles on the actual CD/DVD. I think I tried but I may not have had the proper sofware to do it. Sorry! Good luck.
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This is more of a software question. I run Windows 7 and it works fine. I like this printer. Great quality printing. Hope this helps.
711886
No it does not work for CD/DVD, it only works for ID's. The CD/DVD tray comes with the Epson Printer.
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All the CD's or DVD's I have purchased. I have checked the specks. before I purchased. It will always advise on the techs of the disks if they are hub printable. I have never had much results on the hub printable CD's, even printing on several brands I have purchased. Good Luck & Have a Great Day!
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I have no idea. Ive never seen an ink jet that can print onto disks. I think you need to get the white surface discs for those. Sorry
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Yes, I am working with it and had no problems. I just installed it a few weeks ago, following the procedure in the manual, then the firmware was automatically updated and then connected to the computer with the drivers and apps previously installed from the cd. I printed from word, open office, gimp, illustrator, chrome, adobe reader, and all of them worked fine, I am using it with a usb cable but because I need to test large heavy graphics, but the speed when printing wireless was as fast as usb for letter size documents. The drivers are current. No compatibility problems or popups.