Falcon 52X White Glossy Inkjet Smart Guard Water Resistant Hub Printable CDR
Best professional-grade media for high-quality, smudge-resistant custom disc printing.
Elevate your disc creation with the Falcon 52X White Glossy Inkjet Smart Guard CD-R. Designed for professional results, these discs offer a water-resistant, high-gloss surface perfect for vibrant inkjet printing. Achieve a photo-quality finish that resists smudging and humidity. The uniform surface ensures faster drying times and can reduce ink consumption by up to 25%, delivering crisp text and full edge-to-edge printing. This 50-piece cake box provides a convenient solution for storing and distributing your important data with a professional touch.
$34.87
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
5
/ 43
#5 in Blank Media
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Format
CD-R
/ CD-R
Who it's for
- Designers creating high-impact, professional-grade disc labels
- Archivists needing durable, moisture-resistant media for long-term storage
- Marketers maximizing space for detailed branding and artwork
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious users seeking affordable bulk media options
- Owners of thermal or laser-only disc printing hardware
- Users handling discs frequently in dusty or high-traffic environments
Performance breakdown
Print Fidelity
High-gloss finish delivers sharp, photo-quality results for professional disc labeling.
Ink Efficiency
Optimized surface coating reduces ink consumption by up to 25 percent.
Surface Durability
Smart Guard technology provides excellent resistance against smudging and moisture damage.
Writing Speed
Reliable 52X speed rating ensures rapid data burning for high-volume projects.
Drying Performance
Specialized coating allows for quick handling immediately after the printing process.
Printable Coverage
Full hub-to-edge surface area maximizes space for creative, professional-grade designs.
Key Specs
Format
CD-R
Speed Rating
52X
Capacity
700MB
Label Surface
White Glossy Inkjet Hub Printable
Printable Type
Inkjet
Package Quantity
50 discs
Model Number
3090506504000680
Media Type
CD
Features
- Water-resistant surface fights smudges
- High-gloss for photo-quality prints
- Superior white surface for high contrast
- Reduces ink consumption up to 25%
- Full edge-to-edge printable area
- Fast drying time
- Compatible with inkjet printers
- Professional, smudge-resistant finish
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Falcon 52X CDR for its superior quality and robust protection. The White Glossy finish is highly valued, delivering exceptional color vibrancy for a near professional look. Its Hub Printable feature allows for seamless, full surface design coverage, significantly elevating the final aesthetic. A key differentiator is the Smart Guard technology, which reviewers confirm provides excellent water resistance, ensuring durability and archival quality against spills and smudging. While priced higher, users find the investment justified by the extremely low failure rate during burning and the reliable, stunning print surface. This media is celebrated as the benchmark for high quality, dependable printable discs.
Know before you buy
Yes, these Falcon CD-Rs are designed specifically for use with inkjet printers that support direct-to-disc printing.
Hub printable means the printable surface extends all the way to the center hole of the disc. This allows you to utilize the entire face of the CD for your artwork or text.
No, the water-resistant properties are built into the disc's surface coating. You can use standard inkjet printer ink, and the surface will naturally resist smudging and moisture once dry.
The high-gloss surface provides a sharper, more vibrant finish that mimics professional retail discs. It offers higher contrast and better color saturation than standard matte-finish printable media.
No, these are CD-R discs, which are write-once media. Once data is burned onto the disc, it cannot be erased or overwritten.
Yes, the specialized coating is engineered to be more absorbent and efficient, which can reduce your ink consumption by up to 25% compared to standard printable discs.
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