Advice on DVD labels and printing

After looking at various posts, I've decided to get a printer that prints directly on DVDs.
Currently looking at Epson R220 (£55), R300 (£80), R340 (£117)
I don't really need the card reader or screen capablity. Is the R220 otherwise the same spec and quality?
Also looking at SmileOnMyMac's 'Disc Label' software?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Sam

I have an Epson R300 that I use and a R200 hooked to the PC my wife uses. Printing itself on disks works fine on the R300 although I have had minor problems with the disk tray. The printer comes with a program for creating and printing on the disks that is easy to use. Have not done any disk printing on the R200 although it is great at printing photos as is the R300. The card reader on the 300 has come in very handy for reading both cards from my digital camera as well as my palm organizer.
Hope this helps.
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