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Re: docs on frozen CDs - how to handle updates to docs?
Subject:Re: docs on frozen CDs - how to handle updates to docs? From:Ned Bedinger <doc -at- edwordsmith -dot- com> To:Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com> Date:Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:36:38 -0700
Al Geist wrote:
> Ned Bedinger wrote:
>
>>> Al Geist wrote:
>> They cost a bit more, but I tend to use printable CDs for delivery.
>
> Lightscribe is another professional-looking alternative, and the label
> doesn't run if it gets wet.<<
>
> Hi Ned,
>
> Never used Lightscribe; although, my CD-Burner is capable. However, my ink
> doesn't run if it gets wet. I use an Epson R1800 and the ink is archival
> (150 years on Epson Premium paper) and waterproof when dried (and it dries
> really fast). I've actually taken CDs and prints and soaked them in water
> for several hours to verify this. (I don't recommend doing this on stuff you
> want to save.)
OK, that Epson pigment ink is great stuff, especially for large format
photo printing. Do you use the name brand inks for CD labels, or can
you get away with the half-price stuff?
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