Customer Reviews

CD Disc Printer, 2 in 1, Disc Title/Label, USB Connection, Silver CSOCWL300

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I purchased this product about a year ago and I found it to do more than I expected,though I wish it printed the cds all the way round.Nevertheless it can function both as a thermal printer to cds and tape for labelling it an excellent product
also USB friendly

This gives my CDs a prefessional look and I like the ease with which I can made professional labels. I was disappointed that it would not work with Windows XP so I have to use it "free standing."

I got my Casio CW-L300 Label-Biz Disc Title Printer,and the instructions were very EZ to follow it does everything it says it does I"m very happy with it. I can Print on DVDs,CDs,also can print labels.This is a very good product I have no problems with it, I also got the service plan. Anyone that does any DVD-CD burning this is the product to have for all your labeling.

This printer is attached to a USB port, on a computer using Windows XP Service Pack 3. I have had a lot of problems with this printer. After about 20 prints, the printer stops responding, causing the software to lock up. The solution is to turn off the printer, close the software, wait a few minutes, turn the printer back on, push the computer link button, reopen the software, then try printing again. After about 5 or 6 attempts, this gets very frustrating.

The software continues to waste printer ribbon, which is consistent with most Casio label printers. This version, leaves about an inch of unused ribbon in between each print. Add that up over 40+ prints, and that is a lot of unused ribbon.

If using the software to print, the keyboard is basically useless, and not needed.

The loading of the DVDs is via the top of the printer. This is very awkward. In fact, there is a plastic protector that covers the load area, which is always in the way. Removing the disc must be done with a steady hand, so not to slide the disc against the printer, causing scratches.

UPDATE:

Casio finally released an updated version of the disc printing software, for Windows 7, 64 bit. After installing the software on a Windows 7 computer, and attaching the printer, I have not had any more problems with freezing or locking up.

This product was a disappointment because the labelling on the product said that it can print logos -- which is the sole reason why we bought it. When we received the product and read the owner's manual, we learned that the only logos it could print were the ones that come with the machine -- not custom logos that we wanted to download from our computer. Failure to have this detail labelled on the packaging or in the Amazon.com description has caused us alot of inconvenience.

As soon as we realized this about the product, we returned it to Amazon.com, so we did not test the actual performance of the product.

The Casio CW-L300 Label Disc Title Printer is very easy to use. The two manuals that came with the printer are very useful if you want to print the titles in different styles, align text, specify character spacing, in different fonts, to insert a logo, etc. The ribbon can be easily installed. It came with an AC adaptor that can be plugged directly to an outlet if you do not want to use batteries. The title is printed neatly onto the disc surfact. You can print on a disc before or after you record anything on it even though Casio recommend that you print on a disc before recording anything on it. I tried out both and it did not cause the data to become corrupted.

At the current price of $39 I'd buy this again instantly. As the former high price indicates, its a sturdy desktop device. The odd vertical position of the disc requires careful aligmment to get your lines of type parallel. It prints clearly on any shiny disc. Vista users can download the driver from the CAsio Web site, but 32-bit only. The setup and tending of this little machine requires care, and it will require a full hour to get the software working and the gear set up. Once set up the device is actually attractive, and you will certainly he happiest if it is in a permanent place next to another printer, ready to use. Take care in installing the ink casettes, which will not jam if you install them right. And since a casette is only good for about 30 discs, installation will be a repeated exercise. In sum: a useful product with an exceptional price for what it does. Re Vista: other inexpensive thermal printers are XP only and that information is frequently undisclosed.

It's simple and easy. It's a bit difficult for me to get the ink cartridges but it is truly wonderful. At least for what I want it for.

I have had problems with this product, I have contacted Casio twice about it and still no responce. Poor customer service and tech support. I don't think I would reccommend this product.

wonderful product delivered quickly, works great real easy to use, the printing on the disk is nice and clean drys fast so no smudges,also its a label maker to so a nice added bonus. everyone that makes dvd or cd's should own this will make your life a whole lot easier