BEST AND SAFEST METHOD TO LABEL DVD'S

[CODEWERKX]

this topic has probably been asked already...so before i get out the sharpie....what's a newbie to do?

[§kipTracer65]

stick on lables are a waste of time in my opinion and more hastle than theyre worth, ive never had a problem with an old fashioned cd pen, and to be honest the dvd is either gonna be in its case or in a player so whats the point in putting a flashey sticker on it????

[proggy]

You can get little itty bitty round stickers that stick on the center of the cd/dvd around the hub. maybe not the "best and safest" but it won't ruin the balance and it still looks nicer.

[iooi]

Get a nice cd/dvd capable printer (epson 900 or 300) and printable disks..

[Tommyknocker]

Proggy's idea is cheapest and best, in my opinion:


The applicator costs $5.00, and 520 hub labels cost $9.95. So if you own a printer, you're in business for $14.95.

How much does one of the CD/DVD printers go for?

[lordsmurf]

Q: Best? Safest?
A: Don't do it!

[jam007]

Where can I get the 520 labels for $10 and the templete for it?! I don't see them at Meritline.

>>JAM<<

[Tommyknocker]

www.surething.com

[Ripper2860]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but ...

What is the issue with labeling? I've read about problems but have never really fully understood with what or why? I use full face CD Labels from Memorex and as far as I know have never had a problem with my CD's (Audio, VCD and SVCD) that I could attribute to their being labeled. Is this a problem that manifests itself typically on DVD recordable media? Is it related to the quality of the media, etc.?

Any enlightenment would be appreciated.

[Tommyknocker]

Some people have no problem with full labels, others have lost precious video after applying them (the writer included). So we are happy you have had astounding success with your full disk labeling, but those of us who met with disaster trying it are skeptical and stay away from it.

[chunkT]

For 180 dollars buy the R300 and thank me later. Awesome dvd printer and price. If you cant afford that then buy a pack of sharpies and live with it. Stay away from stick on labels.

[Tommyknocker]

Although I could afford a R300, I would like to pass. Writing on a disk with a Sharpie, does not appeal to me, either. I still like my hub labels, as they look good, cost pennies, and if I screw one up, I simply print another one. They come off the disk easily if I goof up, but stay on once they are where they belong.

[grossjamesh]

CODEWERKX,

I use the Memorex system of CD/DVD Labels. Use the label applicator and the labels are perfectly centered. After many, many DVDs I have not had one label problem.
I use the Epson Stylus Color 880 to print the labels. Let them dry for 10-20 min. It is very important the the labels be dry before being applied.

[MOVIEGEEK]

As lordsmurf said the best way is not to label but if you must use a "Sharpie" or other felt tip pen,CompUSA has the hub labeler for $10USD(inc. software).
www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=297785&pfp=srch1&sid=3FECCB805EA2E17F

[tig2002]

There are many people that never experienced any playback issues after applying adhesive printable labels on DVD media. But there are also many people (including myself) that ruined their DVD disks after applying such labels. And therefore I don't think it is good idea for those who had success with applying labels to state how safe the labels are. For those who never had problems with their CD's, VCD's or SVCD's - keep in mind: DVD recording is a totally different technology. CD and DVD media have nothing common but the shape and size.

I personally had terrible experience with adhesive labels applied to DVD disks. But I noticed that almost all problems were caused by labels that were not completely dry after printing on Inkjet printer, and applied to DVD disk. This issue in most cases was resolved when I let the labels dry for at least 2-3 minutes after printing.

I prefer to stay away from labeling DVD disks though.