Labeling DVDs

[rphunt]

I recently discovered that placing standard Avery (and others) CD labels on HP DVD+R disks seems to render them unplayable on my 2 set-tops. Doug (from this forum) was kind enough to point out that he thinks that placing labels on DVD-/+R's causes problems generally.

Is this the general consensus. Is it a given that DVD-/+R's should be left unlabelled? Any tips?

[dmonty]

Thats news to me. I have labled every DVD I have authored and have yet to have any playback issues.


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[EricB]

Well, I posted separtely to see if anyone knew of acid-free / archive quality labels. The Apple DVD-R that I use recommend against ANY kind of labeling including writing on the disk!

I contacted Avery to see if their labels were acid-free etc, and they said they are not, and recommended that I follow the manufacturer's instructions, ie. don't label.

The Fellowes / Neato information indicates that the label can "improve the balance" of the CD. No information on the material longevity.

So I guess, I'm still not sure. I like to label my VCD / DVDs but I would like to think I could still play them in 10 years like my old video tapes.

[blade0819]

I've been using Neato labels for years with no problems. Give them a try.