Printing DVD labels on a regular printer?

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  • synchrony7
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2003
    • 5

    Printing DVD labels on a regular printer?

    This may be the wrong forum, it has to do with DVD playback. I've heard that if you print a label for a DVD, it may cause it to wobble when it plays back due to an uneven distribution of ink and therefore it won't play. Does anyone have some info on this? And possibly a program or procedure to follow that would result in an even distribution of ink and labels for playable DVDs? I found this great site http://www.cdcovers.cc with a huge archive of DVD covers, the actual disk image and booklets(seriously like eveything ever made for free, same thing for CDs and videogame cases as well) and I'd like to make official looking DVD rips. Thanks for the help.
  • fisherman
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2002
    • 29

    #2
    The isssue is not so much the ink distribution, as the label itself.

    Paper labels on a DVD disc are a NO NO !!

    Do a search on some of the other forums, for details.

    I know the site you are talking about, I use it myself. It is good.

    Now, if you really want images on your DVD why not use inkjet coated media, and use an Epson 950 printer. I here the results are excellant.

    However, if you just want text and a small single colour image, try the new TDK thermal printer (can't remember the name do a search on Google "TDK Thermal Printer"

    I saw the results of this little printer last week, and was most impressed.

    Anyway, remember, NO PAPER LABELS !!

    fisherman

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    • chickeneater
      Digital Video Expert
      Digital Video Expert
      • Apr 2002
      • 672

      #3
      cdcovers.cc has a good selection of covers, as for a label program, there is a app in xp PLUS! that lets you put a jpg file and print with the selection of templates they have. i like the avery labels because they are a good brand and they have lots of templates too.
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      Guliverkli's Media Player Classic

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      • kimomakano
        Platinum Member
        Platinum Member
        • Jun 2002
        • 157

        #4
        Pardon my ignorance

        I apologize for having to ask this question, but here goes.
        When you say that "paper labels" are a no-no, are you grouping all stick-on labels into the same category? What I mean is are there other types of stick-on labels that will work okay?
        Boy, this even sounds stupid to me, but I gotta ask.

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        • Amie Hoffner
          Junior Member
          Junior Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 2

          #5
          DVD Printing

          If you are looking for a complete burning and printing solution, try the Bravo Disc Publisher by Primera Technology. Bravo uses a robotic arm to first burn the disc and then prints full-color, photo-quality images directly onto the surface of an inkjet printable surface disc. No labels are required! Primera also offers the Bravo AutoPrinter for just automted printing. For more info, visit www.primera.com/bravo

          Amie Hoffner
          PR Manager
          Primera Technology, Inc.
          ahoffner@primera.com

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          • kimomakano
            Platinum Member
            Platinum Member
            • Jun 2002
            • 157

            #6
            Wow, thanks for responding!!
            I had forgot I even posted this. What I was really asking is whether labels from other materials would work (eg, plastic, vinyl, etc).
            I know since I originally posted this technology has changed, so maybe something cheap and easy exists now.

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            • Amie Hoffner
              Junior Member
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2003
              • 2

              #7
              Labels on CDs and DVDs are a bad idea. Labels are not even and cause failure when playing discs. In addition, labels can sometimes melt and burn. The best solution is to print directly onto the surface of the disc. I would suggest an inkjet or thermal printer and if needed, a duplicator. If you want large quantities of discs, I suggest having them silk-screened and replicated.

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              • kimomakano
                Platinum Member
                Platinum Member
                • Jun 2002
                • 157

                #8
                Thanks Amie,
                I agree, however, I am only a "recreational burner". That is I make copies of my home videos and back up my own library.

                It wouldn't be practical for me to invest in any more stuff simply to identify my discs. I will just stick to Sharpies.

                Thanks,

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                • admin
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                  • Nov 2001
                  • 8951

                  #9
                  Amie Hoffner :

                  All your posts have been to promote your company/service, which is not allowed on this forum (see rule #3 : http://forum.digital-digest.com/misc.php?action=rules).

                  Plus, in some of your other posts, you are posting in a thread which is not related to the content of your post.

                  I have deleted all of your other posts.
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