Because 1) I like to give my clients a matched set of discs, one SD and one HD, and 2) Blu-ray discs don't come in a LightScribe version 3) I was forced to look into what SureThing software (5.2.647.0 "Deluxe Edition"), which I downloaded long ago but never used, can do.
What an epiphany!
Simply stated, I'm left nearly breathless by the quality of the printed photo from a slide show on a SureThng dark-red canvas background. (I used the Epson-Full Face setting with my Epson Artisan 50 CD/DVD printer.)
Additonal advantges are 1) much faster than Lightscribe 2) images are in color and 2) I needn't tie up a DVD burner with labeling.
I do have some questions for those who have experience with this technology:
1. Is it true that moisture can damage the printed surface over time?
2. Do I need to inform clients that such an eventuality is beyond my control?
3. Is there a spray or other product I should apply to inhibit degradation?
4. Is it absolutley necessary, as I suspect it is, to burn the contents of the disc before applying the image to the printable surface?