Homebrew PCBs

> Re-read above: "Inks I have used were refill inks which are not from
> EPSON..."

Ah, I missed that, though most aftermarket refill kits made by /good/ 
companies are usually very close, chemically, to the original inks. I 
would be surprised if it was ink from a 'universal' refill kit though.
 
> > The 
> > next step, of course, would be for someone to use these inks in a 
> > R200/300 printer with the CD printing tray, which would allow you 
> > to 
> > print with a straight through path. Or to modify a C-series 
> > printer in 
> > order to create a straight-through path.
> 
> There are replacement trays available from Epson or from eBay, so
> someone could have more than one go at modifying the CD tray without
> having to buy another printer.
> 
> I see brand new R200 series still in box on Craigslist from people 
>who
> got them free with a digital camera or computer. $50 to $75. I'd 
>trust
> that before I would a used printer from some anonymous person on 
>eBay.
> 
> That's how I got an R200 for $50.
> 
> Steve Greenfield
>

Refurbished ones go for about $70 direct from Epson, though I'm not 
sure how much shipping costs, if you can't find one locally. Also, you 
should check local office supply stores, since many of them are 
clearancing the R200/R320 to make way for the R220 and R340

Many Canon printers on the market also have CD printing functions 
that are locked out due to licensing (can't advertise or allow the 
function in the USA, only Japan/Europe). They're pretty easy to 
unlock and use, though. I'm not entirely sure, but I think they might 
also have a straight paper path available. I'll have to do more 
research into that.