Are these disks ink-jet printable? I can't see an archival disc like this with a piss-poor paper label stuck to it, or worse, handwritten Sharpie.
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No. They are not LightScribe compatible and you cannot even print on them with an inkjet printer. They also do not have a suitable surface for a Sharpie, as the label side is very dark grey, although I must confess I never tried a Sharpie. They are totally overpriced in my opinion. Why do you need a disc that will last 1,000 years? I believe the disc technology (CD / DVD / Blueray) will all be gone in another decade or two. It will be replaced by something else, the cloud, flash drives, Lord knows what.
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Ebay has a new version M-disc which has the traditional printable surface on the backside which allows you to use it like a traditional DVD.
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The short answer: no. It wasn't really an issue to me when I ordered them, as I use sleeves to keep them separate and dust free. Sleeves can be ordered here (and a lot of other places): http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-Sleeves-Window-Cut-OutandBack-50-Pack/dp/B000067VBL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370909716&sr=8-1&keywords=cddvd+envelopes. You can find templates for printing them- and you don't have to worry about degrading the plastic on your disc with a sharpie. I wanted durable media, and this ten-pack was the best price point out there at the time. The inconvenience of not being able to print directly onto the disc with a printer wasn't a deal breaker for me, but if you prefer that feature, try these guys: http://www.produplicator.com/100mdisc-wip.html or, for a smaller pack at a slightly higher per-unit price: http://www.amazon.com/M-Disc-4-7GB-Ink-Jet-Printable-Media/dp/B007567DHU/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370910292&sr=1-19
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You shouldn't put any labels directly on a CD/DVD. The disc will become unbalanced and will potentially be irretrievable if it spins out of the holder. Use a felt, permanent type marker.
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You would be beter off buying a diffrent printer. I think I still have the disc and you are welcome to it. E-mail rmiller@ransome.com
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Disks must be faulty, half of the ones I tried to format had the same problem. Return if you can. I just threw them away rather than go through the trouble of packing and paying for return shipping.
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we purchased a printer that is designed to print on blank " printable" discs... so as far as I know, you have to buy a specific dvd printer.
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They are worthless, no matter where made, if they are 8X. I do not know where they are made and I have not had good experiences with any Verbatim disks. I would not buy shiny disks by choice. I prefer white matte finish. Good luck in your search, and with the disks if you locate them.
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These are not the Archival TY disc. The following is: JVC Taiyo Yuden Hardcoat Silver Lacquer Printable 16X DVD-R Media 100 Pack in Cake Box (JDMR-ZZSB16-HC)
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They are a silver color with "SONY CD-R on one side of the hole and 700 MB plus more on the other. No they are not "blank" on the writable side. Discmakers may have them.
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If you are talking about the disc itself, they are plain silver on the front. I apply labels when they are copied from my original.
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You can't print on them with a typical ink-jet printer. You need to purchase a printer designed to print on discs. I found some at B&H; Photo for less than $150.
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The two orders I've received have been almost clean. There is an almost undetectable logo and a few words printed with disc info. at the very edge of the disc. You will almost miss it unless the light hits it just right. Hope this helps.
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I haven't tried that specific printer with these discs but they should work. Some folks have noted that blacks sometimes shift in color to dark blue with certain model printers on these discs. Perhaps try a small quantity and compare with traditional, non-glossy inkjet discs and see which you prefer. I think the glossy surface looks much more professional.
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I have that printer and the disks look great. The cannon software to print on the disks is really generic tho.
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i think they are but I am not 100% sure. I purchased them for coupons so I didn't need to worry about them being archival quality. Have you sent a message to the seller?
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As far as printing directly onto CD/DVD's, with the MFCJ825DW, it's a snap to do. You need the NewSoft CD Labeler software which is available on the CD that comes in the software package provided with the printer. (There might be a small upgrade available, also, from the software company. Use Google search). You also need the proper kind of disks for the printing. I am using the Verbatim disks that are called Inkjet Printable White, Hub Printable. They work great! The cd's will cost you about $0.36 each (50-pack) and the DVD's will cost you a bit more (bought thru Amazon). The cost of ink is extra, and dependent on your design (leave as much white space as you can). There is a lot of simple power in this printing software, especially using the "import" feature. You can import all kinds of images, backgrounds, etc., with a little of playing use Google "Images" or photos, etc. If you want to reach me, pfournier1@gmail.com
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havnet tried but with as tight as the can fit in there I wouldn't think it would work out very well. I just label each disc with a fine point Sharpie if it was one that I burned myself. There also programs you can buy or get free to catalogue them on your computer.
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Oh wait the expired ones were from a different seller. These simply leaked all over, same result, trash can and new machine. I liked my old printer and tried to find ink for it after stores stopped carrying it. Good luck. As I said, I bought a new printer ultimately.