Printable Media Vs Labeling

[xobituaryx]

I was just wondering what the difference is between a printable cd vs lableing one. I've read numerous reports that lableing dvd's are not as good as printable dvd's. But what is the difference? Isn't the only difference that with printables the labels are slapped on at the factory instead of at home? Any info is appreciated.

[steve2713]

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[winifreid]

I assume you dvd and not cd. Labels, for various reasons, often cause dvds to skip or freeze during playback on many players (but not all). When you print a label directly onto printable dvds, this problem does not seem to occur. In other words, if you want to label your dvds and want them to remain broadly playable, then use printable dvds. But you also have to have a printer that will print to disks.

[xobituaryx]

I have a Epson 300, but I was just wondering what the difference is or if the materials are different between the two.....I have started to use printable ty's now and they work just as well as the once I've labeled.

[jtoolman2000]

Isn't the only difference that with printables the labels are slapped on at the factory instead of at home?

The "label" is not slapped on at the factory. There is not label on them at at. It is an applied coating that can accept ink jet or thermal pigment. There is no label.

[smearbrick1]

I have a Epson 300, but I was just wondering what the difference is or if the materials are different between the two.....I have started to use printable ty's now and they work just as well as the once I've labeled.

This may be all fine and good with your current dvd player(s) but may not be consistent among other players. My Pioneer 434 can handle anything that is thrown in it (even way out of spec VCDs, SVCDs, and DVDs) but cannot handle a labeled DVD at all (stutters, jitters, skips, pops).

To be on the safe side, stick with printable DVDs and scrap any notion of labeling dvds with sticky labels.

[Skith]

Paper labels can cause balance problems on discs, if not applied perfectly. They can bubble and peal, and I would recommend avoiding them.

Printable media has a "coating" much like photo paper has a "coating" on it to absorb and hold ink.