CDR Label Printer, 1055 symbols, 12 Characters, 6 Fonts Using direct thermal printing technology, CW-E85 can print in five different colors (red, blue, green, silver or black), and no damage is caused to the discs. No waiting for the ink to dry. Print does not peel off. Print format consists of 18 alphanumeric formats and four graphic formats. Machine produces crisp, clear, professional CD-Rs/DVDs without the hassle of applying unprofessional-looking sticky labels that can damage your CD drive. Thermal printer offers a print area measuring 5/8" x 2 15/16". On a typical CD-R, you can print up to eight lines in one print area above the opening in the center of the CD-R, and up to eight lines in one print area below the hole, for a total of 16 lines. (The thermal transfer ribbon will print about 50 CDs using one print area.) Powered by eight "AA" size batteries or an optional AC adapter.