Labelling burnt DVDs

[whizkid]

I've just started backing up some of my DVDs onto TY02 DVD-R blank media.

I read somewhere in the forum that it's not a very good idea to stick labels onto DVDs as it might cause problems during playback.

Is it OK to write on them using any of the following:

1. Overhead transperency pen
2. Permanent Marker

[soup]

I haven't had any problems so far with Sharpie.

[photo_angel2004]

I've just started backing up some of my DVDs onto TY02 DVD-R blank media.

I read somewhere in the forum that it's not a very good idea to stick labels onto DVDs as it might cause problems during playback.

Is it OK to write on them using any of the following:

1. Overhead transperency pen( will rub off)

2. Permanent Marker

(sharpies work great! )

However stay away from the Matalic sharpies.
Also stay away from the matalic perm. paint markers.

The matalics will harm your dvd's and can harm your player.

[LT. Columbo]

also don't use a wood-burning pen!

[photo_angel2004]

also don't use a wood-burning pen!

I never thought not to use one of those.


Thanks LT. Your a life saver.

[NightTran]

also don't use a wood-burning pen!

I may not go that far but this may be an off topic Question, the information in the dvd is on the bottom of the DVD?

Label can make imbalance and peel off inside the player so they are no good, but if I dont use sharpies and write even with real pen on the top layer? are they even damage the dvd information?


Thanks

[Chewy]

unlike cd-r's, burned dvd's reflective layer in under a layer of plastic so a sharpie can't penetrate

the top of a cd-r is the reflective layer, course I use sharpies on them anyway

[NightTran]

Thanks again

[photo_angel2004]

I am sure what chewy is saying is true, I personally only write on the inside ring that has no data on it to write with a sharpie with. (Just to be safe I guess)

[soup]

also don't use a wood-burning pen!

Words to live by (LMAO).

[NightTran]

unlike cd-r's, burned dvd's reflective layer in under a layer of plastic so a sharpie can't penetrate

the top of a cd-r is the reflective layer, course I use sharpies on them anyway

is it the same on +? or I can write on + but not the -?

[Chewy]

dvd's are made the same layer wise

if you can find a cd+r then tell me

[NightTran]

dvd's are made the same layer wise

if you can find a cd+r then tell me

I dont buy much CD so I never thought about CD + , but I was mean DVD +

[Chewy]

I figured that night, I was just pulling your leg

[katzdvd]

also don't use a wood-burning pen!

Well, I guess an engraver is out of the question, too...Dang, guess I better start re-burning my whole library!

I personally only write on the inside ring that has no data on it to write with a sharpie with.

I never even gave that a thought; good idea PA! Although, there is only so much room on the inside ring, so I guess a fine tip sharpie would be the thing to use.

regards, katz