Does anyone have a printer or software that prints all the way to the center of the whole, at the moment i have the epson r300 and it only prints to about 5 cm away from the center leaving a big white circle from the disc. cracking me up as i want to use the full disc for the bride and groom pictures. Software Nero and have cyber-link. steve

Are you sure it's not some setup in the software you are using that prevents you printing to the centre? You can normally print edge to edge on discs but you need to set the 'margins' so that you don't waste ink. I had an Epson R800 that would print right into the hole in the centre of the disc & my current Canon PIXMA iP4850 prints edge to edge too.

Hi Steve

We have the Artisan 725 and 730 in the office and both came with Epson Print CD Utility. On the software you can specify the outer circle diameter (in case you are printing onto mini CD's) and of course the inner circle diameter. I set mine to 116mm outer and 22mm inner so it doesn't leave the nasty white circle but also doesn't try to print over the non coated area either so 22mm is just right. Have you looked on your install CD that came with the printer?? That usually has the manual, drivers and the PrintCD software.

You can download the PrintCD Software for the R200 printer from the link below so the 300 should have the same download available

Epson Stylus Photo R200, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?infoType=Downloads&oid=29081)

Are you sure it's not some setup in the software you are using that prevents you printing to the centre? You can normally print edge to edge on discs but you need to set the 'margins' so that you don't waste ink. I had an Epson R800 that would print right into the hole in the centre of the disc & my current Canon PIXMA iP4850 prints edge to edge too.

Tried everything Roger it will not do it, emailed cyber-link they say it defaults and the print ends from 5 cm away from the middle.

Hi Steve

We have the Artisan 725 and 730 in the office and both came with Epson Print CD Utility. On the software you can specify the outer circle diameter (in case you are printing onto mini CD's) and of course the inner circle diameter. I set mine to 116mm outer and 22mm inner so it doesn't leave the nasty white circle but also doesn't try to print over the non coated area either so 22mm is just right. Have you looked on your install CD that came with the printer?? That usually has the manual, drivers and the PrintCD software.

Thanks Chris will have a look now cheers mate.

I use Print CD or SureThing for printing to my Artisan 837 and they both have the controls for print size. You mention cyber-link are you using their software? Change to Print CD its free. Not as elaborate as SureThing but works very well. I print to the hub all the time with both of these programs.

Ron Evans

You can download the PrintCD Software for the R200 printer from the link below so the 300 should have the same download available

Epson Stylus Photo R200, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?infoType=Downloads&oid=29081)

Chris it is saying in the software that it is not compatible upgrade to newer driver, when i go to site i try to download the driver but there is no option for the r300

You could try here Epson Stylus Photo R300, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson Canada, Limited. (http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/support/supDetail.jsp?UseCookie=yes&oid=26322&prodoid=37368458&infoType=Downloads). Or try SureThing Disc Labeler that works well for my Artisan 837 The #1 CD/DVD Label and Cover Maker for Windows featuring SuperVibrant CD/DVD Labels | www.surething.com (http://www.surething.com/)

Ron Evans

Regarding lack of features in Epson PrintCD, I simply design the DVD face in Photoshop, export as JPG then import into PrintCD as the "Background" then print. Not doing any design work at all in PrintCD, just import and print. Period. Does the job every time.

Thanks

Thanks Jeff but it wont print when i do that as its asking for a driver i cannot get.I have gone with Rons idea that works in Sure thing disc great cheers guys...

Since when does the printable surface go into the center? Last time I checked a dvd needs a whole in it.

There is always a hole?? But some just print to about 5 cm away from the hole and because the discs are white water shield ones then it show's the white thus leaving a white large circle???

Steve?

Epson have drivers and the PrintCD software at this link for the R300 ,, Surely those must work correctly?

Epson Stylus Photo R300, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?UseCookie=yes&oid=26322&infoType=Downloads)

It's called "Hub Printing". You can look for disc that offers printing all the way to the hub. I use Epson Print CD software. and have to adjust the inner and outer diameter. to 22mm and 118mm.

I use and sell these Falcon DVD blank media. They are top quality and with glossy watershield output. The print out difference is day and night compared to tranditional matt white surface.

Falcon 4.7GB 16X DVD Smart Guard White Inkjet Glossy Water Resistant (50 Pack) | L.A. Color Pros (http://www.lacolorpros.com/product/?FAL685-Falcon-4-7GB-16X-DVD-Smart-Guard-White-Inkjet-Glossy-Water-Resistant-(50-Pack))

Steve?

Epson have drivers and the PrintCD software at this link for the R300 ,, Surely those must work correctly?

Epson Stylus Photo R300, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?UseCookie=yes&oid=26322&infoType=Downloads)
tried it a million times Chris, when i download the driver it then asks my computer to update and find my printer but the printer does not show up in the dialog box to update?

Thanks Taky, i have got the sure thing software and now printing great right to the hub, thanks for info.

Which version did you get Steve - I'm currently using the Canon DVD-Print software but it has very limited type options and no PNG support. I notice Surething 6 SE doesn't support direct to disk printing.

Pete

Which version did you get Steve - I'm currently using the Canon DVD-Print software but it has very limited type options and no PNG support. I notice Surething 6 SE doesn't support direct to disk printing.

Pete

I use SureThing 6 all the time with my Epson Artisan 837 and it prints to direct to disc just fine. For simple quick prints I use Print CD but for more elaborate prints use SureThing 6 as this also has good box insert prints. Cannot comment on Canon printers but I have used on several of my Epson printers.

Ron Evans

Watch this. It's based on an earlier version but will give you the gist of what the program can do:

Acoustica CD Label maker 3 33 - YouTube

Here is the program link to the current version. Free trial available.

CD/DVD Label Maker | Create CD/DVD Labels | Acoustica (http://www.acoustica.com/cd-label-maker/)

Have never had a problem printing right up to center hole with any printer I tried it with and it supports a big list of printers. Not a bad little bit of software for the price. Plus they have a whole stack of template and artwork packs you can download for free plus there are some packs available at a price of $10.00

Chris Young
CYV Productions
Sydney

Which version did you get Steve - I'm currently using the Canon DVD-Print software but it has very limited type options and no PNG support. I notice Surething 6 SE doesn't support direct to disk printing.

Pete
Pete, its the sure thing disc labeler 6 deluxe version 6.2.138.0

Steve, glad you got it sorted & as I predicted it was a software issue. BTW I forgot to mention when I replied but I am guessing that it was leaving a 5mm white ring round the hole not 5cm.

Thanks Nigel yes 5mm not 5cm, whoops, sorted now great big pic to the middle ha