Nolan, Just to clear a few things up: 1. I am "b3", i just sometimes forget to sign my emails because i'm a lazy oaf.
2. I've never really tried to use the epson print CD as it looks to be a complete waste of space/time. as you've discovered the Discus 3/4 program is wonderful for designing and such. very easy. 3. from just about everything that i've read, and from my experience, -R discs are more widely acceptable than the +R discs. having said that, i've only ever had one disc that had problems in certain DVD players, and that was a +R disc. just for kicks, have a look at www.videohelp.com for set top DVD player compatibility lists http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.php? DVDname=&Submit=Search&dvdr=1&Search=Search&country=&orderby=Name it is also a pretty good resource for any digital media. I've had nothing but good things to say about my epson printer. hope some things i've said have been of help. Rick (aka "b3", aka many other things that my fiance calls me when she's angry that i cannot reprint on a list like this) ;) On Feb 11, 2006, at 12:16 PM, NPfield at aol.com wrote: Several responded to my sad tale. Here?s my lump-sum response to those who did: LuANN: the DVD?s I bought at Office Depot were DVD-R. The guy who copied my master DVD said they should be DVD+R, which seems to be contradicted by others on the list (you,?b3?, Carl, et al). Maybe it?s a complex question of which processor, burner, software, DVD player you use? Or maybe just his personal preference disguised as expertise? All I can say is that I burned a test on the -R and it played okay on my four-year-old Toshiba. Also, I can report that PRINTING labels on the R220 using Epson Print CD is NOT a hassle -- it?s DESIGNING the label that?s a hassle. But there?s hope: ?b3? led me to a page on Magicmouse?s website that explains how to print Discus 3 (and apparently any other label app) on the R220. I haven?t tried it yet, but the instructions are detailed and it makes sense. RICK: Good to know you use Epson Print CD with fine results, but see above; I find PRINTING printable labels no problem, but designing the label is s-l-o-w, requires opening several windows to do one operation, and the included background art is both sparse and ugly. Try Discus 3 (or 4) and you?ll see what I mean. And at your suggestion, I?ll use Fujifilm and/or Verbatim discs (tnx also to Carl). CARL: Having just bought Discus 3, I?m not eager to spend more for the pre-release Discus 4, especially since their website indicates it?s far from complete. When it?s ?done,? I?ll pop for it. I see you agree that the Epson Print Software is a hassle. Worst I?ve ever seen. ?b3?: Much thanks for leading me to MagicMouse page for printing on Epson. I would never have found it otherwise. For others who may be interested, it?s www.magicmouse.com/h_epson_tips.html Finally, for the price, the Epson R220 is a fabulous printer, both on labels and regular stock. Now I?ll shut up. Nolan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.math.louisville.edu/pipermail/macgroup/attachments/20060212/8ff4bb7a/attachment.html
