Putting paper labels on DVDs

[yznf]

Is there any reason I should avoid putting a paper label on my DVD after I create it. I used to use Avery labels on CD-R's and wondering if this is not a good idea to use with DVDs. Just curious what your input is.

Thanks,
Rich

[usually_quiet]

Yes, there are reasons not to use adhesive labels on DVDs. The label can warp the disc, because paper and plastic don't expand at the same rate when heated. If the label is a bit off center, the disk becomes unbalanced. Either situation can cause playback problems. If the label starts to peel off during playback, it will wreck the drive.

[yznf]

Yes, there are reasons not to use adhesive labels on DVDs. The label can warp the disc, because paper and plastic don't expand at the same rate when heated. If the label is a bit off center, the disk becomes unbalanced. Either situation can cause playback problems. If the label starts to peel off during playback, it will wreck the drive.

Thanks. I'll stick to the Sharpie then.

[V Bot]

I've regretted using adhesive labels, will never use them again.

[Noahtuck]

Try a little effort.....

In the media forum the SECOND sticky down....

https://forum.videohelp.com/forums/28-Media

Sticky labels can screwup the playback of your DVDR's

[Psco2007]

Is there any reason I should avoid putting a paper label on my DVD after I create it. I used to use Avery labels on CD-R's and wondering if this is not a good idea to use with DVDs. Just curious what your input is.

Thanks,
Rich

Every response is right on.
When I started making dvds and used labls, they looked great.

When I went to play them, I had 300 coasters.

Since then, I have used the Epson r280

It prints directly onto the disc and makes a dvd look professional.

[V Bot]

Is there any reason I should avoid putting a paper label on my DVD after I create it. I used to use Avery labels on CD-R's and wondering if this is not a good idea to use with DVDs. Just curious what your input is.

Thanks,
Rich

Every response is right on.
When I started making dvds and used labls, they looked great.

When I went to play them, I had 300 coasters.

Since then, I have used the Epson r280

It prints directly onto the disc and makes a dvd look professional.

Not to change the thread, but which discs do you use? I looked into thermal printers, but they are expensive.

[Psco2007]

Is there any reason I should avoid putting a paper label on my DVD after I create it. I used to use Avery labels on CD-R's and wondering if this is not a good idea to use with DVDs. Just curious what your input is.

Thanks,
Rich

Every response is right on.
When I started making dvds and used labls, they looked great.

When I went to play them, I had 300 coasters.

Since then, I have used the Epson r280

It prints directly onto the disc and makes a dvd look professional.

Not to change the thread, but which discs do you use? I looked into thermal printers, but they are expensive.

I use Taiyo Yuden 8x -http://www.mediasupply.com/tydd5mwp8100.html

and I buy the generic ink, which is a third of the price and just as good-http://www.rima.com/CTGY/EPNIK.html

[V Bot]

Psco2007, thanks for that.

[yoda313]

Just an fyi I have that printer and in case other people don't know you have to buy PRINTABLE dvds and cds to use it for the printing function. As far as I know you can't put a regular dvd and print on it. I'm sure it is not a good idea to do that for the printer or the disc.


An alternative is lightscribe discs. though I don't know if those have gone the way of hd-dvd by now or not. You can etch text and designs into them using a lightscribe burner but they are special discs and require a special burner. Plus the few I have made myself seem faint. At least the ones I've made. There might be newer models or different discs that are more vivid now.

Then again like I said they could already be extinct for all I know.

[Psco2007]

Psco2007, thanks for that.

Your'e welcome.

BTW - the link I gave for the dvds points to Printable dvds , which of course you must use.

You can also get this printer for under $100.00 - usually from Epson site - they are always running specials.

Good luck.

Paul