I wouldn't worry about invalidating your US warranty. All you'd have to
do is reverse the simple setup mods before sending it for service if
service was even required.
Chuck Norcutt
Candace Lemarr wrote:
> Dan,
>
> Thank you for all of this info.
> I'll look into everything you've linked to or suggested.
> I actually dreamed about printers last night, ugh!
>
> I have been looking at so many printers, and many Canon models. Some
> reviews say the newer Pixma models cannot be "hacked" to add the cd/dvd
> printing, but if one purchased the printer outside the US, then it
> already has it. (For example, the ip4700). Of course, various models
> have various pros and cons, ink usage etc, so there is much to compare
> and think about.
> And I was and still am thinking the same as you, depending on the dollar
> amount paid for the printer, there will be a time when purchasing from
> Canada might be the better option. And, of course, warranty coverage
> would be a moot point anyhow, wouldn't it? If I bought a Canon in the
> US, but then added the cd/dvd print capability it would void my warranty
> anyhow. Purchasing the same model canon printer from Canada with the cd
> print capability already installed would mean the printer had a
> warranty...just a Canadian warranty. If one could do this for around
> $150.00--$200.00 by the time printer, first set of inks, and shipping is
> added in, it would seem like a good option to me. I don't need a lot of
> bells and whistles, just two. :-)
>
> Although, I have to admit to having some printer lust when I was
> checking out the pro9000. Much more than what I need or am budgeting
> for, but wow.
>
> Thank you so much for the offer to show me the print quality, it is very
> kind of you. I may take you up on that in the not so distant future.
> If it's ok, I will reply off list at that time.
>
> Thank you again for your time and thoughts, I appreciate it very much.
>
> Candace
>
>
>
> Daniel Sepke wrote:
>> Candace,
>>
>> It's a free download from Canon's European sites (along with the necessary
>> Euro Spec drivers). Look for CD Label Print. It does all of the things you
>> need it to. You can do full bleed style printing right to the outside edge.
>> I have found that some of fully printable hub style discs have a print area
>> larger than the printer can actually print to though. This isn't really a
>> problem for most of the discs I make but it's worth noting so you can stock
>> up on the best discs (I like the Tayo-Yuden's in 100 packs available from
>> many eBay sellers for around the $35 mark.
>>
>> The only down side I can see to buying from Canada would be warranty support
>> issues. When I let go of my pro9000 (lack of use) I set it back to USA spec
>> and sold the CD tray separately for what I paid for it. If you end up
>> getting one of the sub $100 models I would expect it *would* work out better
>> to snag a Canada spec machine as if it goes wrong it's not likely worth the
>> trouble to fix it or send it back.
>>
>> With regard to print quality the one I have has never disappointed for CD
>> printing and the occasional photo print has done OK. I use a regular lab for
>> all the print sales I do and don't print much of my personal stuff at the
>> moment. Ken is often heard on Canon print quality and I think a few other
>> have them (I seem to recall that John got a pro9000 at about the same time
>> as I did).
>>
>> If you like email me a picture or a layout from CD Label Print and I will be
>> happy to mail you the end result printed on a CD so you can see what it's
>> like before you leap.
>>
>> Yours, Dan.
>>
>>
>
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