How to copy the original disc label?

[a529612]

Can you put the original disc on a scanner and scan the original label? Is there any easier way to do it? Thanks!

[techreactor]

Yes, but you need a flatbed scanner and then you can simply print it on your backup printable DVD.

[a529612]

I have a flatbed scanner but how do you get rid of the hole in the middle and other unwanted areas in the scanned image? Will the labeling software take care of that with a click of the button? Thanks!

[techreactor]

The labelling software will take care of that....

[bigmacnc]

I scan them and then edit with SureThing Label SW. It has several templates and I choose one that is same as the printable DVD. You can drag the image to fit the template.

Mack

[Gary D]

Another point, do not put adhesive labels on your disks as this can cause reading problems. See this link http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/caref.../disccare.html or see this link: http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...threadid=28604

[LT. Columbo]

i agree. don't use labels unless your sure you won't have problems....

[Gary D]

Here is a thread (started by DRF) on disc printers:

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=62454&highlight=DVD+printers

It has lots of information (and a lot of barbs).

[Bay_wolf]

I use sticky labels on all my dvds and never once have had a problem.

MJP

[bill7621]

Consider yourself lucky. These things are OK for CD's (I Think), but cause a lot of problems for DVD's. You do what you want, but when your player starts to have problems reading the disc, the stick on label will probably be to blame. If you must have "pretty discs", get yourself a printer that prints on "printable" discs and you'll be a lot better off! Me, I use Sharpie markers. After all, these are just back-ups. And besides, your supposed to watch them, not look at them.

[photo_angel2004]

Stay away from lables LOL I learned that one the hard way.