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6. DVD Labels

Off center labels can also cause an unbalanced situation resulting in skips and freezes. If you print your own adhesive labels, DO NOT attempt to apply the labels by hand, even if you have a steady hand & "good eye" for such things. Use a label applicator which will perfectly align and center the label each time. Even the best media will skip & freeze if the label is even the slightest bit off center.

Thermal transfer printers print directly on the polymer top protective coat & yield professional permanent results without fading. Direct thermal printing will not result in imbalances or exhibit any of the other maladies associated with adhesive labels if not stored properly. Though permanent and more resilient, the downside is that they are also not as "pretty" as a full color inkjet printed adhesive label. We recommend either thermal printing directly onto the DVD or inkjet printing directly on specially coated DVD's.

Unlike CD's, DVD's have both a lacquer as well as a polymer top coat. Thus it's perfectly safe to use a Sharpie® permanent marker.

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