Some printers are now shipped with a supply of cardboard blanks for making proof copies. Using these can help prevent unpleasant surprises. The color and surface of the media affect the appearance of the final printed image, and all printable media differs between brands, and even between types of the same brand. Results might not be what you expected every time because of the texture and color bleed-through. Some inkjet pigments are semi-transparent, and none are totally opaque, and each type of media has a slightly different surface texture and absorbtion properties.
Experimentation is necessary to obtain good results.
So count on more wasted media than usual if you use a CD-R printer. Of course, there is a way to avoid this problem, too. See our latest article in this section , about a new service that allows you to create your custom design online and view a proof interactively. Since this company has turned disc customization into a production, they have already done the experimetation to ensure optimal results for you. Summary Inkjet printers can be very good for providing a mid-range solution to the media customizing requirement.