What method do you use to label your DVD's?

[RappWizard]

Personally I just use a Sharpie permanent marking pen. I was just curious at to what the rest of the DVD burning population does. How many just use the ole permanent marker pen method and how many use designed labels by Neato for example. Thanks for yout input.

[dhluke]

Sharpie!!!!


dhluke

[Bob W]

I make very profesional looking printed labels for all my DVD's. I go to http://www.amazon.com/ where I can find a large picture to save about the DVD I'm making a label for. I then resize or crop that picture and use Neato to make my labels. Takes me all of five minutes to do all that.

[ghoster]

i use the same method as bob but i get my pics for the dvds at www.cdcovers.cc

[Bob W]

i use the same method as bob but i get my pics for the dvds at www.cdcovers.cc

Hey thanks for that link.

BTW I put the following information on all my labels.
Program used to make DVD like DVD2one or DVDXCopy.
Year of release
Running time
Format and ratio
Sound like 5.1 or 2.0
At least two of the actors

[dhluke]

Ohh I should put all that info on the DVDs I do but I have a good memory so by looking at the name of the DVD... I know how I did it and such... And using Labels... Too much work... SHARPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


dhluke

[mijman]

I used to make nice labels for them, but I ran into a problem, when on other people's machines the label made the disc not work. After removal, it worked again.
So, I stopped pending further investigation.

Since then, I've used Sharpies.

[Bob W]

I used to make nice labels for them, but I ran into a problem, when on other people's machines the label made the disc not work. After removal, it worked again.
So, I stopped pending further investigation.

Since then, I've used Sharpies.

Never ran into that problem yet on the three players I have at home.

[NightWing]

Have any tried any Hub Labeler ones? There small but enough area to label it. And is stuck on a area with no data. So far seams to hold up.

Also tried rubon labels without problems.

[hothandiman]

Try www.postersfast.com. It's great. High quality images are great to use in Nero or Easy CD cover Designer. BTW. I don't like Easy CD creator for much, but for me it is a great DVD label maker!

[Faustus]

Bought a big giant pack of multi colored sharpies. Mmm... orange sharpie...

now I want one of the metallic gold sharpies a friend up at work has.

[inconuu]

I got a free copy of Click'N Design when I bought RecordNow Max. It works great for making labels which I print with an EZCD printer on Ritek printable media. The results are awesome

[MOVIEGEEK]

Sharpie user here.I could care less about the disk so I use the inkjet to make nice jewel case inserts.

[scottvf]

I use neato high gloss labels for good movies and neato matte for others. some I use clear labels (has an effect that it was burned into the cd). I either download the label from cccovers.cc or I'll just scan the cd and cover from the original. As far as software I use ezcd/dvd creator, Media Face 4.0, or Avery Design pro software.

[Quigonsean]

I use A blue sharpie, or a black sharpie which ever I happen to grab.
Sean

[RappWizard]

Wow great feedback everyone. Right now it looks like there is an even split between the Sharpies and the Labelers. If we can get Terrell Owens to vote I think he would break the tie in favor of the Sharpie.

[skunk]

Mostly the Sharpie on the inside. I was afraid that the stick ons might mess up in come players.

For the best in free covers and labels. Go to www.cdcovers.cc

They have scanned in most every DVD cover, Insert and CD. They also have artwork for ps2, Xbox, VHS etc....

Sometimes they are slow. I found that during a business day seems to be the best time to hit them. But they have millions of covers ready to be printed with something like Nero cover designer.

I personally use the billion dollar Color Laser Printer we have a the office. Covers eat Ink Jet cartridges fast. Stick in a stack of Legal photo paper and get a paper cutter. Most cant tell the diff.

[solarfox]

CD Stomper, usually with the Stomper matte labels. Not had a playback problem yet, and I've run them in at least a dozen different players...

[birdygal]

I use to label for the professional look only to find some of my perfect playing ritek discs no longer play without freezing after labeling, Maybe my player is picky with them on but my Pioneer 104 which burn't then will not read them either and they did play perfect before labeling as I watch all of them after burning , Now I use a sharpie

[suerpflysocal]

i am actually surprised at the results so far. I am surpised people use either because:

a) what happened to all the hoopla about sharpie bleeding into the dye eventually? Myth?

b) i thought that big labels can make a disc not playable.

I am new at this, but catching up fast. Right now, nothing is labelled until something is confirmed.

May, hub labels for me.

[spaceman]

I don't label my discs either i just get the dvd cover from http://www.cdcovers.cc/ use the cover xp software also available there to print on the inkjet and put in a 13pence dvd case from http://www.blankdiscshop.co.uk/ where i also get my discs datawrite/princo from...nice & easy...

[Bob W]

i am actually surprised at the results so far. I am surpised people use either because:

a) what happened to all the hoopla about sharpie bleeding into the dye eventually? Myth?

b) i thought that big labels can make a disc not playable.

I am new at this, but catching up fast. Right now, nothing is labelled until something is confirmed.

May, hub labels for me.

I have yet to have a disc unplayable because of a label.

[scottvf]

yep me too! I've never had a disc not play with a label. But my friend put on the wrong label on a disc by mistake and he had to rip it off (not easy) then put on the correct one. After that it had a hard time playing but when I looked at the dvd it had a lot of scratched on the bottom. So make sure you don't scratch your dvd when labeling them.

[Bob W]

yep me too! I've never had a disc not play with a label. But my friend put on the wrong label on a disc by mistake and he had to rip it off (not easy) then put on the correct one. After that it had a hard time playing but when I looked at the dvd it had a lot of scratched on the bottom. So make sure you don't scratch your dvd when labeling them.

Ha I put the wrong label on and when I discovered how hard it was going to be to get it off I simply put the correct label over the bad one and still the DVD plays fine. In fact I watched that movie last night.

[disturbed1]

I'm one of the lucky few also. None of my labeled DVDs have playback problems.

I wonder if it's a brand thing?

Perhaps we could get some more info on the type of disc used (branded with markings, silver no markings...), and the label(s) used.

I label silver topped no marking DVDs with Neato 2 up matte, 3 up, and Imation Sonic X full face.

[scottvf]

I use Accu -R and Ritek G03 -R with no problems.

[disturbed1]

I use Accu -R and Ritek G03 -R with no problems.

What kind of labels?

[scottvf]

I usually use Neato, 100pk matte and 40pk glossy. But they were out so I got Stomp 100 pk matte and Avery Clear. So far they work too. The clear looks pretty good, looks like the cd was burned with a lasor. I use the inkjet ones also, don't know if that makes a difference or not.

[vcd4me]

Hey
I used to only use sharpie but then I borrowed some Neato labels from a friend and I like them!

Now I use both sharpie and labels it does depend if I can get a good quality cover. Some times the hole is right in the middle of something important. Example- 13 ghost looks horrible with the big hole in the middle.

Today I just picked up afterburn labeling kit $9.99 ($15off instantatly) at office max. There come with 20 labels but I found one that must be an older package with an extra 10 labels. These labels are full faced,so now if I like this program and covers like 13 ghosts look good I may use these labels exclusivley.

Anyone else using afterburner?
If so can you buy diffrent brands of full faced labels.
I am trying to search for some now.

BTW- Best buy has the neato label kit and 100 labels . It cost $19.99 but is free after rebates . I may pick this deal up as well.

Signed
VCD4ME

[johnjohn]

I wonder If anyone has tried cd printers? I'm interested in any reviews about casio cw-50 or 88
I've seen at pricewatch.com for as low as $90. including shipping.
These prints directly on the cd/dvd.. I would like to know more about their quality..