As far as compact discs go, they are close to obsolete thanks to the widespread availability of smaller, more durable MP3 payers- at the forefront of which is the iPod. But even in the post-CD age some music lovers find the need for discs is still there, which may be one reason for the creation of the DYMO DiscPainter.
A compact device, the DYMO DiscPainter may or may not be for you. The main function of this printer is applying a professional gloss to any CD or DVD you may need. What’s intriguing is the way in which the Painter spins the disc while painting it. Instead of the traditional method of printing onto either a sticky CD backing or with a traditional inkjet the DYMO carefully measures the disc in order to paint it in a number of spins, at which time the ink is put onto the disc by an immobile inkhead. Dymo has labeled this RadialPrint Tehnology.
Unlike inkjet printers in which the inkhead moves back and forth while sending the paper through, the DYMO has only one immobile inkhead, which uses the disc’s spin to cover the entire surface. What more remarkable is that it indeed does cover the entire surface, from the very center to the very outside of the disc, no space is lost, so the image is complete.
So who could possibly use a piece of equipment like this? It’s certainly an entertaining thing to watch, and can paint one disc in up to 30 seconds- or three minuets depending on your speed. It comes with its own image building software to create the unique disc covers you want as well as making sure they’re compatible with the rounded shape of the disc.
So who could possibly use a piece of equipment like this? It’s certainly an entertaining thing to watch, and can paint one disc in up to 30 seconds- or three minuets depending on your speed. It comes with its own image building software to create the unique disc covers you want as well as making sure they’re compatible with the rounded shape of the disc.
Apart from its own software the DYMO is compatible with Adobe Print Shop, Illustrator, InDesign, SureThing and QuarkXPress as well. It’s also ready for either a PC or Mac computer- no qualms there.
It’s actually a useful device for the up-and-coming independent artist looking for a more professional look when selling demos and albums, or professionals who look to hand out demos or presentations. Small business owners could also find use with this intriguing device in order to add professionalism and creativity to their company.
It’s actually a useful device for the up-and-coming independent artist looking for a more professional look when selling demos and albums, or professionals who look to hand out demos or presentations. Small business owners could also find use with this intriguing device in order to add professionalism and creativity to their company.
I am an junior English major/ Philosophy minor at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Currently I am spending the spring of 2009 studying at the University College Cork in Cork, Ireland.
