Primera Signature Z1 CD/DVD Label Printer
by PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY (PRINTERS)
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY (PRINTERS)Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: 56300
Product features:
- Print labels directly onto your CDs and DVDs
- Thermal transfer technology for professional look
- Prints both text and graphics, uses any font or graphic on your PC
- Automatically rotates to print in 4 areas of the disc
- USB interface, includes cables and software
- Primera Technology 56130 Ribbon, Signature Z1 Black Ribbon
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- Primera 56132 Red Ribbon (Signature Z1 Printer)
- Primera 56131 Blue Ribbon (Signature Z1 Printer)
- Primera 56133 Green Ribbon (Signature Z1 Printer)
Digital camera reviews of Primera Signature Z1 CD/DVD Label Printer
Digital camera Review: An inexpensive alternative to CD labels
Summary: 4 Stars
Trying to put a paper label on a CD is not only a hassle, but if you don't get it right, the label can jam up your CD mechanism.
Currently there are two types of CD/DVD printers, thermal and ink jet. Thermal has at least three advantages over ink jet. First off, thermal printers are less expensive than ink jets. Add to that is the fact that you don't need to use expensive "printable" CD's, thermal printers work great on the cheapest blank CDR's. Finally, thermal print is more durable, it doesn't rub off as easily as ink jet print.
I chose this one over the Casio CW100 because the Primera prints on all 4 quadrants, whereas the Casio only prints along the top and bottom of the CD, not the sides.
The Primera label design software is easy to use. I did notice that it's not exactly WYSIWYG, the printed text appears smaller on the actual CD than you would expect from the design screen. Printed text was smooth and gives your CDs a professional look.
I was disappointed with the "graphics" feature. Don't expect too much, with only a single color and 200 dpi you will need to simplify your graphics. Think back to the rudimentary graphics on your 1980's IBM-PC monochrome monitor, that's about what you get.
Another downside is, print quality is very poor on brand name CDR's with company logo's etched onto the surface. The CDR print surface must be smooth, like that found on generic no-name CDR's.
Overall I am happy with my printer, it does exactly what I hoped it would do.
Summary of Primera Signature Z1 CD/DVD Label Printer
Print directly onto the surface of your discs with tough, waterproof, thermal transfer ink. The Signature Z1 CD & DVD Printer prints text, logos and line-art on up to four separate areas of a standard laxquer CD or DVD. Signature Z1 automatically spins the disc for perfect centering and printing in each quadrant. Professionally label your music, video, data and photo CDs and DVDs. Use the printer in your home, school, church or office anywhere you burn discs. Simply install the included label design software, enter your information and print. Never need to use sticky labels or marking pens ever again. Use any font that's already on your PC. Upload graphics and logos. Disc are automatically rotated to print in anoy of four different areas on blank CD-Rs, DVD-Rs or DVD+Rs. Label design software included Thermal Transfer Print Method 200 dpi resolution Print Speed about 26 seconds per print area 110/220VAC, 14.4 watts power Black Ribbon included, optional colored ribbon purchased seperately System Requirements - Windows 2000 or higher, Pentium 3 Processor, 266 MHz or higher, 128MB Memory Minimum, 100MB Free Hard Drive Space, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Dimensions - Width 9.25 x Height 2.78 x Depth 7.48 inches Weight 2.2 poundsElectronics Features
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