Advice on all-in-one please

Ross

I looking for an all-in-one, which also has the facility to print directly
on to CDs. Computeractive magazine recommends the Epson Photo Stylus RX640,
but I'm wary as I've had problems with Epsons in the past, such as the
feeder taking more than one sheet at a time, and print head blockages that
didn't clear with the cleaning program. I've had better reliability with
HP, but does anyone know if any of their multis can print onto CDs? Or can
anyone recommend a multifunction from any other manufacturer? Any advice
appreciated - thanks,

Ross

Johann Backer

On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:33:43 +0100, "Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote:

>I looking for an all-in-one, which also has the facility to print directly
>on to CDs. Computeractive magazine recommends the Epson Photo Stylus RX640,
>but I'm wary as I've had problems with Epsons in the past, such as the
>feeder taking more than one sheet at a time, and print head blockages that
>didn't clear with the cleaning program. I've had better reliability with
>HP, but does anyone know if any of their multis can print onto CDs? Or can
>anyone recommend a multifunction from any other manufacturer? Any advice
>appreciated - thanks,
>
>Ross
>

You did say: "Directly onto CD's"? You then continue with "feeder
taking more than one sheet at a time"???

This will be a very interesting thread to watch.

In all likelihood, it would be more----- cost effective to print a
paper cd label and attach than to locate an all-in-one, which would
have to be altered . . . special tray and special software so the cd
is not picked up as paper and sent around the roller, breaking the cd
and in all likelihood demolishing the AIO. :-(

I believe that you are looking at $7,000 to $15,000 for what you want
and it will not be found in a $500 . . . AIO.

The "big-boys" have that stuff. We, who cringe at shelling out $500
for an AIO . . don't. And common sense tells us to go the---- cost
effective way.

Ross

I've had problems with *regular* Epson printers taking more than one sheet
of paper is what I meant. Of course I know you need to change the tray if
you want to print onto a CD. I believe most companies do printer models,
both all-in-ones and regular, that have the special CD printing tray as an
optional extra, and they aren't all that expensive, well not in the UK
anyway. All I was looking for was advice from anyone who might have bought
an AIO with that facility and could recommend a particular model.

"Johann Backer" <unfaithful@REMOVEprodigy.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:33:43 +0100, "Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote:
>
> >I looking for an all-in-one, which also has the facility to print
directly
> >on to CDs. Computeractive magazine recommends the Epson Photo Stylus
RX640,
> >but I'm wary as I've had problems with Epsons in the past, such as the
> >feeder taking more than one sheet at a time, and print head blockages
that
> >didn't clear with the cleaning program. I've had better reliability with
> >HP, but does anyone know if any of their multis can print onto CDs? Or
can
> >anyone recommend a multifunction from any other manufacturer? Any advice
> >appreciated - thanks,
> >
> >Ross
> >
>
> You did say: "Directly onto CD's"? You then continue with "feeder
> taking more than one sheet at a time"???
>
> This will be a very interesting thread to watch.
>
> In all likelihood, it would be more----- cost effective to print a
> paper cd label and attach than to locate an all-in-one, which would
> have to be altered . . . special tray and special software so the cd
> is not picked up as paper and sent around the roller, breaking the cd
> and in all likelihood demolishing the AIO. :-(
>
> I believe that you are looking at $7,000 to $15,000 for what you want
> and it will not be found in a $500 . . . AIO.
>
> The "big-boys" have that stuff. We, who cringe at shelling out $500
> for an AIO . . don't. And common sense tells us to go the---- cost
> effective way.

Johann Backer

On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:32:55 +0100, "Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote:

>I've had problems with *regular* Epson printers taking more than one sheet
>of paper is what I meant. Of course I know you need to change the tray if
>you want to print onto a CD. I believe most companies do printer models,
>both all-in-ones and regular, that have the special CD printing tray as an
>optional extra, and they aren't all that expensive, well not in the UK
>anyway. All I was looking for was advice from anyone who might have bought
>an AIO with that facility and could recommend a particular model.


Sorry about that. I'm trying to extract info from HP. It APPEARS
that: the Photosmart c6180 DOES have OPTIONAL duplex printing, which
I' looking for AND prints directly to CD, which is what you are
looking for. Getting information from these "people" is worse than---
getting a chid to tell the truth.

The Photosmart c6180 is $240 + $80(duplexer)= $320. The Officejet
7310 which replaced the Officejet d145 (both INCLUDE duplex printing)
is $400.

HAVE you considered a CD/DVD Burner with . . . Lightscribe?

http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...ex.aspx?id=276

Here is one at TigerDirect in the US:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...827330&CatId=0

Again: Sorry

Johann

Ross

That's okay. Thanks for the info on the HP models - the c6180 sounds worth
investigating. I wouldn't consider a Lightscribe or LabelFlash option at
the present time, because they require special, more expensive discs - you
can't use regular ones - also, they can only handle monochrome images and
you'd probably need to fit a new drive capable of handling the new
technology involved. And, the process is apparently quite slow.

I did find the following quote from a computer advice website re. direct
printing: "The only way to get full colour onto the top of a disc without
using a label is to use a special printer that can print directly onto
dedicated discs. Most such printers are also quite capable of ordinary
printing jobs. One example of this type of printer is the Canon Pixma
ip5200, although most printer manufacturers have their own versions."
Unfortunately, the Pixma isn't an AIO.

Ross

"Johann Backer" <unfaithful@REMOVEprodigy.net> wrote in message
news:18mli2htn9b13oggj8bsv92rn3cfnsas5e@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:32:55 +0100, "Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote:
>
> >I've had problems with *regular* Epson printers taking more than one
sheet
> >of paper is what I meant. Of course I know you need to change the tray if
> >you want to print onto a CD. I believe most companies do printer models,
> >both all-in-ones and regular, that have the special CD printing tray as
an
> >optional extra, and they aren't all that expensive, well not in the UK
> >anyway. All I was looking for was advice from anyone who might have
bought
> >an AIO with that facility and could recommend a particular model.
>
>
> Sorry about that. I'm trying to extract info from HP. It APPEARS
> that: the Photosmart c6180 DOES have OPTIONAL duplex printing, which
> I' looking for AND prints directly to CD, which is what you are
> looking for. Getting information from these "people" is worse than---
> getting a chid to tell the truth.
>
> The Photosmart c6180 is $240 + $80(duplexer)= $320. The Officejet
> 7310 which replaced the Officejet d145 (both INCLUDE duplex printing)
> is $400.
>
> HAVE you considered a CD/DVD Burner with . . . Lightscribe?
>
> http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...ex.aspx?id=276
>
> Here is one at TigerDirect in the US:
>
>
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...827330&CatId=0
>
> Again: Sorry
>
> Johann

TSMS

I can recommend the RX640. It's basically the same engine as the favoured
R300 series - 6 ink - with the scanner unit popped on top.

It can print direct to CD/DVD using it's supplied caddy and software. Good
VFM, but new models on the way - this means the RX will be coming down in
price even more.

Keep it clean and you should have no trouble with multiple sheets feeding.
Use genuine carts every second or third set and they will keep the cheap
muck from clogging the nozzles and tubes.

Hope this helps


"Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote in message
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> That's okay. Thanks for the info on the HP models - the c6180 sounds
> worth
> investigating. I wouldn't consider a Lightscribe or LabelFlash option at
> the present time, because they require special, more expensive discs - you
> can't use regular ones - also, they can only handle monochrome images and
> you'd probably need to fit a new drive capable of handling the new
> technology involved. And, the process is apparently quite slow.
>
> I did find the following quote from a computer advice website re. direct
> printing: "The only way to get full colour onto the top of a disc
> without
> using a label is to use a special printer that can print directly onto
> dedicated discs. Most such printers are also quite capable of ordinary
> printing jobs. One example of this type of printer is the Canon Pixma
> ip5200, although most printer manufacturers have their own versions."
> Unfortunately, the Pixma isn't an AIO.
>
> Ross
>
> "Johann Backer" <unfaithful@REMOVEprodigy.net> wrote in message
> news:18mli2htn9b13oggj8bsv92rn3cfnsas5e@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:32:55 +0100, "Ross" <ross@bonzo.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> >I've had problems with *regular* Epson printers taking more than one
> sheet
>> >of paper is what I meant. Of course I know you need to change the tray
>> >if
>> >you want to print onto a CD. I believe most companies do printer
>> >models,
>> >both all-in-ones and regular, that have the special CD printing tray as
> an
>> >optional extra, and they aren't all that expensive, well not in the UK
>> >anyway. All I was looking for was advice from anyone who might have
> bought
>> >an AIO with that facility and could recommend a particular model.
>>
>>
>> Sorry about that. I'm trying to extract info from HP. It APPEARS
>> that: the Photosmart c6180 DOES have OPTIONAL duplex printing, which
>> I' looking for AND prints directly to CD, which is what you are
>> looking for. Getting information from these "people" is worse than---
>> getting a chid to tell the truth.
>>
>> The Photosmart c6180 is $240 + $80(duplexer)= $320. The Officejet
>> 7310 which replaced the Officejet d145 (both INCLUDE duplex printing)
>> is $400.
>>
>> HAVE you considered a CD/DVD Burner with . . . Lightscribe?
>>
>> http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...ex.aspx?id=276
>>
>> Here is one at TigerDirect in the US:
>>
>>
> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...827330&CatId=0
>>
>> Again: Sorry
>>
>> Johann
>
>