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:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard L. Hess Sent: Wednesday, 2 February 2005 4:47 p.m. To: [log in to unmask] 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 -- Richard L. Hess http://www.richardhess.com/tape/