I would recommend looking into a label-based approach. I think the plain white laser printer labels go for $0.05 per unit in quantity - amazingly expensive given what they are, but probably economical. There are Word templates and many utilities for designing to these label layouts. The solution is scalable, in the sense than any volunteer can buy a box of labels, box of CDs, download the CD image and the label design and then burn, print and label nice looking final CDs/DVDs. See you, Gardner Buchanan Adobe Systems Canada Office: +1 613 940 3842 Mobile: +1 613 884 7940 -----Original Message----- From: gutvol-d-bounces@lists.pglaf.org [mailto:gutvol-d-bounces@lists.pglaf.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Cannon Sent: April 26, 2006 16:22 To: Project Gutenberg Volunteer Discussion Subject: Re: [gutvol-d] cdproject seeks CD/DVD stamp -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I'll definitely do as you suggest and test it when I receive a new batch of printables. I spoke with a CSR from Stamp Xpress today (http://ww.stampxpress.com) and she gave me a lot of helpful information. They do offer the photo-type ink, so if necessary, we can order that instead. Anyway, based on what she told me, it looks like a self-inking type stamp will be the way to go. Pre-inked stamps seem to give a little better impression, but they can only be used 8-10 times before they need to rest for a couple minutes. this probably wouldn't work for us, as we usually do things in large batches. So, now we just need someone who can design a stamp for us. The one that seems to come closest to the proper dimensions is at http://www.stampxpress.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=IDEAL100 . It's dimensions are 3/4" x 2-3/8" The formula I devised for determining whether or not a rectangular shape would fit on the printable surface of a DVD is: l^2 + (w^2/4) <= 2 where l and w are the length and width in inches of the stamp. This formula provides for some extra space around the edges of the stamp, so one doesn't need to worry about getting it exactly right on target. Alternatively, the web site provides for simply entering text and picking a style, so that may be another option. Any thoughts? Sincerely Aaron Cannon At 12:37 PM 4/26/2006, you wrote:
I'd still test it before spending much money on the project. Just borrow one of those "received" or "void" stamps from someones office, and stamp it onto one of those CD's.
Ink-jet ink and stamp-ink are very different.
Stamp-ink does not dry on any plastic surface that I have tried. Even leaving it on overnight does not help.
Stamp-ink is designed to pull water from the air to keep it moist. When it is applied to regular paper, the paper can apparently wick the water away faster than the ink absorbes it, or something to that effect. Plastic surfaces (and glossy surfaces) just don't work right, no wicking, so the ink always remains wet.
This is a "feature" of the stamp-ink, so that you don't have to worry about your stamp pad drying out between uses.
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