Re: [ARSCLIST] Opinions: Casio CW-50 family of thermal transfer CD label printers???

[Jerome Hartke <jhartke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Our test results indicate that unrecorded discs are more sensitive to
certain influences, such as heat and humidity, than are recorded discs. See
information on longevity on our http://www.mscience.com/ web site.

Jerry

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nigel Champion (ARTS ANT)
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 4:47 PM
> To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Opinions: Casio CW-50 family of thermal transfer
> CD label printers???
>
> The "small print" in the specs for the CW-50 advises you to print on
> them before you burn the CD!  Presumably, this is because the thermal
> action might affect the recording.
>
> All the Best
> Nigel Champion
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard L. Hess
> Sent: Wednesday, 2 February 2005 4:47 p.m.
> To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Opinions: Casio CW-50 family of thermal transfer CD
> label printers???
>
> I'm looking for something to avoid writing a few lines on Mitsui Gold
> discs--preferably not having to buy special discs. Preferably something
> that doesn't smudge if your hands are sweaty. Artwork isn't an issue.
> Price is.
>
> Anyone use the Casio CW-50 (or it's two bigger brothers that are
> essentially the same)?
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on the archival nature of the thermal transfer
> process?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Richard
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>
> Richard L. Hess
> http://www.richardhess.com/tape/