CDFreaks’ “first look” at Verbatim Glossy Printable 16x DVD-R

Link to review in first post has now been updated.

Well said , i think people just like the sound of the words ' lightscribe & ' labelflash ' .

I can print a high resoltion image onto a disc in under 2 mins with my Epson RX 585 stylus , this is a fairly cheap printer .......... so what is all the fuss about ?

Thanks for this information , i was about to waste £ 30 on a pack of these DVD's.
I can now safely say i will never be buying any of these discs.
I'm sorry but having to spray onto a disc to stop it smudging is insane , why can't someone just make a DVD with an exPressit glossy label on it ?
You can produce outsanding prints on expressit glossy labels that are waterproof and do not smudge.
A dvd that smudges when rubbed with moisture is a bad joke , i'm sorry but this is just the way i feel!

After being angry that someone would produce a inkjet printable dvd that smudged after the ' finger lick test ' SO I FOUNT THIS ........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-TAIYO-YUDEN-...3A1|240%3A1318


!!!!!!!! SING HOZAAAANNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

Bingo! (On this rather old thread... )

Also, Verbatim makes a similar waterproof inkjet printable disc called the Auqa-Ace.

I use the verbatim Aqua Ace dvd's - Love'em! =)

I am testing Taiyo Yuden Watershield Inkjet Printable Full Face DVD-R.

My first impressions are good .
The print is a high resolution , vibrant colored & glossy finish.
The ink dries instantly meaning no smudges .
It is recommended by Taiyo Yuden to let the DVD dry for a full 24 hours before using , however all prints are best left for 24 hours to dry to let any internal moisture evaporate.
Taiyo Yuden's DVD's dry instantly , the finished surface is a highly gloss 'glass like' finish.

The recording of the DVD's and compatibility of the discs with different disc drives and burning programs is second to none!

I like Taiyo Yuden discs, no need for any waterproof sprays .

I have ordered some more TY Inkjet Printable DVD's to test out how they print.

1: 10 X Taiyo Yuden Triple Guard - SCRATCHPROOF - Full Face Inkjet printable DVD'S

2: 10 X Taiyo Yuden 'Regular' White Printable DVD's

I will test both of these samples and let you know the outcome.

Now for the downfalls of The TY Watersield DVD's.

They pick up scratches , scuff markes , blemishes and even finger prints incredibly easily.

This is my only major problem with the finished print on these discs.

Apparently the TY Scratchproof DVD's have an amazing tuffness to wear and tear and will hold back the scratches .
If TY could combine the properties of both Watersheild and Sratchproof then they could create an awesome Printable DVD!

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Last edited by crazyface; 02-05-2009 at 04:12.

thanks God..Finally I can fully utilize my Epson R280 and Ufosystem.net refill ink kit.
The ink is water resistance which does not require waterproof sprays.

I have found to be the AquaGuard coating to have the better resistance for printing on the media with Epson ink. Verbatim glossy and Watershield I think are the same coating.

It is the ink that you mention I am wanting to ask about.

I have only used the Epson brand ink for the printer but it costs many more dollars than I think it should so think of the refill kit or CISS to save money. But is the other ink printing with as good of color trueness and clarity?

Thank you