Is it safe to use sticky CD/DVD labels?

[Kabuchan]

I have an Epson R340. I use mostly black ink for documents, so I puchase black ink cartridges that are re-inked. The color inks are used mostly for photos so I stick with Epson. But I usually download my photos to Snapfish.com because the photos are better quality and don't fade.

I could care less what the picture on my dvd looks like, so I use a sharpie. I keep them all in an album so I don't take up too much space. (remember, we're moving from a 3500sq ft house to a 1800 sq ft house)

[MikeyBK]

I personally prefer these over my Sharpied ones.

[jammerules]

LOL @ Mikey....I really second that,Mikey. Dont mean to be offensive on those who are for "Sharpies", but grow up dudes....I mean after doing all that copying stuff, dont you think giving a better look to your CD/DVDs really help??


Anyways guys, I have another question for those using Epson R200 printer. Does that sucker support any kind of CDs/DVDs? Or is it like there are specially designed DVDs?

[locoeng]

I prefer a professional looking reproduction personally, there are some sharpie labelled discs scattered here and there.

As for special discs, the Epson will take any CD/DVD that has a printable surface. I've got some CD's that are silver printable and make for an interesting cover for some covers, but for my DVD's I have only tried the solid white printable surfaced discs. They come in full hub printable and non-hub printable as shown in Mikey's scans above.

[codajohn]

@MBK I like the look of those printed disc's.
@jammerules labels s-ck and printable disc's use a lot of ink. Since I make case covers for my disc's, any more ink and I might have to get another job.

[jdeh]

I am personally thinking about the epson 220 printer. The printer is cheap (about $100US) but it takes six (sic) ink cartridges between 15 and 20 bucks apiece.

The printer is designed to sell ink I think!!

But I have read that then you have to spray your discs (with a lacquer????) to make them water proof!

go to PrintPal to get compatible ink >>I have an Epson 820 and the compatibles work fine and are only about $7 each.

[Derree]

I just use a sharpie....if I want to see what the real disc looks like...well I look at the orginal disc...I print out the cover, well the spine at least, and that is good enough for me...