Using Labels on DVDs

[drfsupercenter]

I read that you are not supposed to use labels (in The Golden Rules of Burning) but what about CD Stomper labels? They seem to have some "stay on" guarantee thing, so should have no prob. I used them fine before, just wanna get the experts' expertise before putting them on my final discs.

[LT. Columbo]

i doubt than anyone can strongly argue that ANY label is better than none. i wouldn't use any myself.

[techreactor]

I read that you are not supposed to use labels (in The Golden Rules of Burning) but what about CD Stomper labels? They seem to have some "stay on" guarantee thing, so should have no prob. I used them fine before, just wanna get the experts' expertise before putting them on my final discs.

Any type of labels can disbalance the CD\DVD which are in perfect balance in their original form and once they are put into the DVD/CD drive, they have to spin on central spindle, so the balancing act is important.

A labelled drive can cause read errors/ laser skipping in the drive and put extra load on the shaft causing damage to the internal motors and mechanics etc over a period of time!!!!!.

So you are the best judge now, if you want to use labels or use a soft tipped permanent marker (as I do) for your discs.

[blutach]

What's wrong with a Sharpie? It's just as good an identifier and never has a problem.

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

What's wrong with a Sharpie?

nothing blooie, the only thing it looks crappy. (unprofessional). but i agree with you.

[cornholio7]

i use printable dvd-r .
looks good and no problems playing them


original and backup

[jm1647]

I don't use labels, when I print covers for labels I insert them in the front of slim cd jewel cases that I use for all my backups.

[Floppy]

An excelent printer for the Job is the Epson R200 or R300... Nice and cheap too... I can provide links to the Print CD Update or e-mail it to anyone that already has this printer...

[cornholio7]

the disc in the picture above was printed using an r300 epson

[Floppy]

Do want the Print CD update?

[cornholio7]

yes please

[drfsupercenter]

I do not have a CD Printer. I just think that Sharpies look unprofessional. I have found that if you put the labels on slowly that there is no problem with them, but again, just because there have not been any problems don't mean that there won't be.

[tigerman8u]

I used to use labels on some of my dvd's but ever since one came loose in my dvd player it's sharpie for me

[Chizzmo]

Personaly I DO use labels. I use a couple different labels I dont think that really matters much but the only thing I would strongly suggest is to make sure you purchase a kit with the label press. This makes things alot easier to be absolutly sure the label is centered, which is an absolute must to keep up the integrity of your DVD's, and dont forget to give it a few good rubs too.... I would also suggest this site here http://www.cdcovers.cc for your DVD covers.

[Floppy]

Personaly I DO use labels. I use a couple different labels I dont think that really matters much but the only thing I would strongly suggest is to make sure you purchase a kit with the label press. This makes things alot easier to be absolutly sure the label is centered, which is an absolute must to keep up the integrity of your DVD's, and dont forget to give it a few good rubs too.... I would also suggest this site here http://www.cdcovers.cc for your DVD covers.

Invariably any physical stuck label type will fail... the price of printing them is better and 15000% reliable in comparison...