Casio CW-100-IH CD Label Printer | 
| Brand: Casio
List Price: $208.61
Buy New: $103.00
You Save: $105.61 (51%)
New (2) Refurbished (1) from $69.99
Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 8.5 x 3.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: CW-100-IH
Model: CW-100-IH
UPC: 999999049025
EAN: 0999999049025
ASIN: B00064GGIU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bundled Accessories - AC Adapter; USB Cable (1.8m); Ink Ribbon Cassette (Black); Practice CD-R; CD-ROM with CD-R Title Printer Application, CD Layout Ruler | | • | Can print on up to 40 discs in 1 of 5 colors per ribbon cartridge - red, green, blue, silver, or black | | • | Final print will not peel off! | | • | 300 DPI Resolution | | • | Uses any type of TrueType font |
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Product Description
Optical media such as CD-R and DVD-R discs are the standard for convenient storage for digital music, images, and business data. Now Casio introduces an easy, affordable, and professional way to create labels for these discs. The Casio CW-100 Disc Title Printer uses direct thermal printing technology. The CW-100 can print titles on up to 40 discs in one of 5 different colors (red, blue, green, silver or black). The CW-100 will not damage your important discs. Unlike other ink systems, thermal prints dry instantly, and the final print will not peel off. Use any font on your system to create custom disc titles. 300 DPI Printing provides sharp, professional results. The CW-100 also provides a unique auto-turn function to print on upper and lower areas of your discs in one simple operation. Create your own titles-print directly onto CD's. Design a label simply by selecting options that suit the CD type and your needs. Import your own graphics (BMP or JPEG) onto the CD's and use your own fonts that are installed on your computer. An on-screen preview image shows exactly what the label will look like. An assistant feature provides help when you need it. Add up to 6 lines per input field. With this printer, you can get professional looking labels printed directly onto your CD and DVD media! Unlike messy sticker labels, this printer uses direct thermal printing technology that drys instantly. Which is great for DVD video discs which can experience playback problems when used with sticker labels. Unique auto-turn function that prints on upper and lower areas of your disc in one simple operation Import your own BMP or JPG graphics On-screen preview image Add up to 6 lines per input field Print both horizontally & vertically Connects to your PC via USB Print Area - 5/8 x 2 15/16 The actual appearance of ink ribbon color is affected by the color of the label on which printing is being performed. Each ink ribbon
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Easier than adhesive labels, in my opinion February 21, 2005
J. Brinkman (Ohio)
64 out of 68 found this review helpful
I'm in a band, so it's really nice to have an inexpensive way of printing CD labels. And I think it looks more professional than paper adhesive labels, because you're printing directly on the disc. How easily the ink scratches off depends on your printing surface; use CDs with a nice matte finish and the ink will adhere well. I was not disappointed with the print quality; 300dpi is reasonable for this device. The ability to use True Type fonts and to preview the image is also nice. And while it has simple wizards for novices, I wasn't disappointed with the advanced layout features, such as front-to-back ordering and position locking. You could even do color graphics if you split an image into RGB separations and rotated the color ink ribbons. And it's great that the disc turns automatically to print on both sides. Overall, I think this is a great solution when you consider the costs of various CD printing options.
Does exactly what I want it to and for much cheaper than a cd duplication service February 1, 2006
J. Fehrenbach (Chandler, AZ)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I needed a cheaper alternative to getting cds thermal printed through cd duplication houses (they can charge up to $300 per 100 cds). After reviewing the Primera Signature Z1 and TEAC P-11, I came across the Casio, which seemed to have a bit more going for it. From what I've read, it prints at a higher resolution and the thermal "sticks" better to the cd. So based on that, I purchased mine through Amazon and received it yesterday.
Hooking it up was very simple and I was printing cds within 5 minutes of taking it out of the box. Text looks very sharp and clean. Even very small 6-8 point font looked sharp and clear. I rubbed my fingers over it several times to see if it would smudge or come loose, but it was secure and did not smear. I didn't try to scratch at it, so I can't comment on how durable it is to scratching.
Also, another thing I really like about it is that it prints the top and bottom sections of the cd very quickly. It's much faster than an inkject printer. This is a definite bonus if you are printing off a large number of cds at once as long as you don't mind that it can't do as much detail or as many colors as an inkjet printer.
Overall, I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap, professional solution for printing cds that look professionally made (or even those of you who are tired of those cheap labels that easily become delaminated).
As a side note: If you're looking for a printer that will do high res graphics or many colors at once on a disc, this is not the printer for you.
 Sorry I bought it September 30, 2005
dad2 (Oregon)
15 out of 20 found this review helpful
Recieved it today...had to try it...unpacked and installed ok...printed first line ok..then i had to take out ink ribbon and rewind it every time for each line..ribbon seems to stick to disk..very unhappy
Outstanding Value!! June 23, 2006
Swordfish (Wading River, NY United States)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I've been looking for a thermal CD/DVD printer for months. There are a couple out there, but they cost big bucks, more than I wanted to spend. I'm so glad I found this Casio! It prints amazing quality in thermal (not inkjet) ink so it doesn't smear or get damaged by moisture easily. It suprised me how fast it prints also. This is a great printer for small print jobs!!
 Will give it another chance January 19, 2006
Bay Area Doc (Palo Alto, CA)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
I bought this item from another vendor, and had the same problem as another individual did earlier. Every time the device printed, the tape cassette, which is somewhat like an audiocassette or VHS tape, did not spool properly. So, after printing there's a mess of tape outside the cartridge. One can manually wind the cassette, but this gets old quickly. I called Casio and they felt this was a malfunctioning unit. They offered repair or possibly replacement, but encouraged me to call the original vendor. Although I set this up just outside the vendors 30 day return window, they honored the 30 day policy and offered to refund or replace. I chose the replacement, because from what few letters I did see, the quality was nice, and worthy of a second chance. If you buy this, make sure you follow the guidelines for setting up the device, and I'd also recommend not waiting 30 days to test the unit! Also, use CD's or DVD's that are printable with thermal transfer printers, as this is: this unit won't work, or at least didn't work for me, with media designed for inkjet printers. UPDATE. I received the new unit, and it does work as advertised. I would now upgrade to 4 stars as the unit is not incredibly intuitive and finicky to set up.I think price was very reasonable, and am glad I purchased it.
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