What is a good inexpensive system to print directly on CDs?
First off, an understanding of disc printer technologies is important to answer this question, our knowledge base article on DVD CD printing is a great place to start. The next thing to point out is there is no such thing as “good and cheap”. You get what you pay for, especially in the printing world. Inkjet printers can be less expensive but require special media and ink cartridges that increase your cost (or spread it out on your disc labeling project). Thermal printers can be a good inexpensive solution but they do not produce the color range that a inkjet or thermal re-transfer can. The decision of what printer is best suited for your application goes far beyond what is inexpensive.
