A DVD printer is a device that permits you to print images directly on a DVD, to give the DVD a professional look. The printer prints on inkjet-printable DVDs and CDs. DVD printers generally can be used to print on CDs and are called CD/DVD printers.

DVD printers can be used to personalize your DVDs with your own text, graphics, and photos; you can actually use it to make excellent personalized gifts for your loved ones. For those who dont know how to use a DVD printer, the DVD printer works with a computer. The printers are Windows and Mac compatible, thus making it convenient to use with most computers. The DVD printer has to be connected either through a USB port or have a parallel connection with the computer. Most DVD printers have a six-color ink system composed of individual ink cartridges that help to produce colorful DVDs. Upon connecting the DVD printer to the computer, with the help of the provided software, one can create eye-catching images and photos to be printed on the DVDs. Not only that, the printer is programmed by the computer to produce border free-printing, thus ensuring a neat piece of art on the DVD.

There are two types of DVD printers available on the market; they are the thermal DVD printer and the inkjet DVD printer. The thermal DVD printer is more expensive but produces a durable finish to the DVD, just like the silk-screened DVDs. The inkjet DVD printer is less expensive but produces high-resolution print on the DVDs. However, DVDs printed on inkjet printers are generally less scratch and water resistant. DVD printers are also divided into manually operated and automatic models. The manually operated DVD printer is better if printing is meant to be only on a few DVDs at a time, maybe tens to hundreds. If the printing is in the thousands, then it is better to use an automatic DVD printer.