The problem with labels is they can pull the substrate (recording surface) off the CD, rendering it scrap. I only ever did one production run that way, and would never consider it again!

Inkjet printable CDs are a good compromise, and the Epson R300 printer is capable of printing on them - it comes with a special carrier. I know of a couple of people who find them quite satisfactory, albeit a little slow.

As for myself, I have a Primera Signature III dedicated inkjet CD printer which produces excellent results. Expensive initially, but prints a full colour CD in less than 40 seconds. It can keep pace with a 1-6 duplicator without any trouble.

My only criticism - the editing software bundled with it is quirky (crap!).