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LightScribe just issued an update for their technology that burns images onto the top of your CDs. The update significantly raised the resolution and quality of the images burned onto the discs. However, you’re still stuck with the limited gradient of colors. If you’re looking for something a bit more colorful, check out this DiscPainter from Dymo.
Dymo is famous for making labels. If fact, most label makers I see are Dymo brand. Apparently they’ve grown tired of just making boring labels for files and such. They have just introduced their DiscPainter that will provide you with colorful discs without messing with crazy CD labels.
The DiscPainter prints directly onto the disc, so there’s not much hassle. It can finish a disc at a resolution of 600dpi in about 1 minute, if you double the resolution it’ll take about 3 minutes. Cartridges will last around 100 prints and will set you back $30. The unit itself will cost $279 and will hit shelves next month.
DiscPainter: You Know, For Painting Discs [via crunchgear]
5 Responses to “Dymo DiscPainter – Paints your CD in less than a minute”
Aykydo September 21, 2007
This is so cool and easy!!
NeutralTom Thorpe September 25, 2007
Will it print to any disc or specially made discs?
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+1Neil R December 4, 2007
It’s great that LightScribe updated their technology to give users a few more colors. I wonder if it is even close to being enough though. There are so many Rube Goldberg contraptions and half measures out there to help people label their discs. I have often wondered why some company couldn’t just come up with a device that quickly and easily labels discs and take all the complexity out of the process. I’m glad to see here that the DiscPainter CD printer will finally do those things. Has anyone actually used it yet?
NeutralAndrea Walter December 9, 2007
This is the real deal. I use the DiscPainter daily for my business and it works fast, easy, and hassle free. I also have LightScribe but after using the DiscPainter I will not go back to it. Besides my LightScribe did not come close to giving me the color results I needed.
+1Andrew December 24, 2007
I recieved this printer as a gift for my new business and it produces very professional quality disc covers and i couldn’t be appier that dymo put out such a product. I print my final product in less than 3 mins, whihc is perfect for when i need that final copy while running out the door. Also, the printer is very portable, whihc means i could take it with me when traveling.
Neutral