To label or not to label?

[Grinch]

This is the email reply from Memorex about DVD lables,

Paper Labels on DVD disc
We recommend not to put a full label on a DVD disc.
We recommend the center label only.
You need to be very careful when putting a paper label on a DVD disc.
It may cause the disc on most DVD players to become unbalance
when playing the disc.
This is caused by heat build up and the DVD expanding while the label
does not. This causes the DVD to warp and then fail to play correctly.


Terry McCain
Technical Support Specialist
Memorex Products, Inc.
United States

Cd Stomp is sending me some new film type lables to try. I will post the result when available.

[Alien Bay]

Originally posted by Grinch
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This is caused by heat build up and the DVD expanding while the label
does not. This causes the DVD to warp and then fail to play correctly.

This is a very interesting explanation and one that makes sense. I could never quite buy into the 'off balance' business if a label is placed with a center guide, but this makes sense.

[LT. Columbo]

gr 8 science will tell you all this....

[blutach]

But practical experience tells you it first!

Don't use adhesive labels.

Regards

[lfcrule1972]

I still won't be using them