Paper Labels on DVD/CD

[Toogy]

What are your guys thought on Paper labels like the ones sold by Avery and Neato that fit over the entire surface of the disk?

They look pretty cool, but I imagine would be a nightmare if the label started to come off in the drive.

Has anyone had any bad experiences with these?

Thanks

[zzyzzx]

Don't use the paper labels in you car CD player. You'll be sorry if it comes off while inside the player.

[kickbxn5]

I've made hundreds of VCD'S using Neato's paper labels and Mediaface II software. Never had a problem.

[LeeBear]

CD labels got a bad rep because along time ago the Avery labels used a cheap glue so the labels would come off after awhile (this was back in the time when blank CD-R's were $15 each). Nowadays I don't think any of the labels (well that I've come across anyways) has this problem if put on "correctly". I've used both the avery and neato labels and have never had a label come off. The only thing with these labels is you have to be 'very' careful when sticking them on. Get it as centered as possible to avoid wobbles (CD Stomper type products makes this job easier) and make sure there's absolutely no air bubbles. Even a small air bubble can cause the label to start to come off over time. Also use non-branded CD-R's, when I say non-branded I mean one's with no writing on top just a smooth surface not cheap no name CD-R's. I think once you start using labels you'll find they make your CD's look alot more professional, especially if you use the Avery 'clear' CD labels.

-LeeBear

[Ryan]

I have even more to add. I recently ran into some cd-r's from pny that when I took them out of the memorex cd envelopes had specks of the top layer peel off, making the cd's useless, luckly I still had copies of two of them laying around.

This has put me on a faster track on labeling my cd's, cause if those had been labels after burning I would not have run into this problem.

ryan

[twinegar]

I have labeled over 400 DVD-R's with the Neato Glossy labels with no problem. The glossy labels seem to be made of a thinner material and they just look more professional in my humble opinion. I am now putting them on the SVCD's that I make with good results also. Just wish they didn't cost $25.00 a pack.

[thxkid]

I have used the mertiline Glossy labels on about 75 DVD-R's without a problem, used stomper and mertiline glossy on about 500 CD-R's for audio and VCD's, withour a problem, none come off yet, some are 4 years old now and some even gone through a car 10 changer in 115 degree heat here in arizona, ehh, thats about 150 to 160 degrees in the car inself.

[curritch]

HP says don't use adhesive labels on DVD's so I have quit. Because of that and the label cost. I put the detail on the insert and very brief data on the disc with felt marker.
Why take chances given the cost of DVD blanks and the time invested in making the discs?

[energy80s]

Avery also doesn't guarantee it's own labels on CD-R's and, as they should know what they are talking about, I think it's best not to take the chance on glue eating into the disc or labels coming unstuck in 5 or 10 years time!

[banjazzer]

If you put the labels on the wrong side, I've found the discs don't play so well.

[BJ_M]

If you put the labels on the wrong side, I've found the discs don't play so well.

just play them upside down ...

[Cory-]

I use my good ol' sharpie.

[Rich927]

Just saw an article where some Companies do not reccommend using label's ont the VCD/DVD's that are played in their units.

[raymond_barnes]

i had a couple of dvds that would not play in a liteon dvd player.i had been using neato labels,started looking at cd/dvd printers found a printer called ez/cd print.i love it a bit pricey359-399 us dollars depending on the dealer,i use verbatim 94058 20 each for 79.80 and taiyo yuden 80m cd-r 100each for 38.00 from www.cdrplanet.com the printer came from www.supermediastore.com so far excellent results i still use neato for my jewel cases or any data burns.

[ar]

Other than purchasing a DVD printer, it seems best advised to avoid labelling DVD-R's altogether!
Although many have positive experience with paper labels, the industry warnings against them, and some negative experiences, indicates they should not be used.

I think sharpies are OK. Although they are said to wear through cheaper discs, those cheap discs should probably only be used for shorter-term storage, especially if they are going to be written on. Long-term critical DVD-Rs should probably be burned on quality discs (e.g. Apple) that have protective (white) layers. Writting on those I assume is fine.

I am no expert, so would like more opinions (and facts) on this!

Also, anyone know if there's a difference between regular Sharpie's and "Liquid Sharpie's"? (both also are labelled "Permanent Marker")