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What should I use to label cds and dvds
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dxtreme
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29. July 2005 @ 21:37 |
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Well I just spent $200 on a printer and I'm not going out to buy another printer to print cds and dvds so what should I use to label them? What software do I need, and what kind of labels should I use?
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YOBUZZB
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29. July 2005 @ 21:55 |
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I use labels from Neato. I prefer the full faced labels. They also have a labeling tool which helps with the placement. There are many labeling softwares to choose from. I use Surething Premium. Check out http://www.Surething.com. You can find all you need there. http://www.Shop4Tech.com is another good source as well. Ordering from these sites is cheaper than retail stores(usually) and s/h charges are free if you buy $x.xx amount.
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29. July 2005 @ 21:58 |
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Your best bet is to write it on the dvd with a labeling marker but if you're dead set on using stick-on labels, use hub labels that won't affect playback later on.
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30. July 2005 @ 07:34 |
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if you just purchased an expensive printer for your daily printing needs, may i ask if it is cd/dvd printable?
that would be the best way to go if there is a loading tray (such as the R200 or R300 Epson), printable media is only slightly more expensive than "regular media" and the quality i have personally found is very decent.
i would recommend AGAINST labels as they CAN degrade and warp the blank disc over time. im not saying it ALWAYS happens, but it HAS happened to MANY members here on this forum, resulting in a non-playable disc.
that's just my 2 cents...it's your money and your discs, just wanted to offer you some advice if you MUST take that label route. :)
i usually use a Sharpie to label my discs, just write on the top LOL
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YOBUZZB
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30. July 2005 @ 14:15 |
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I've written on my disc(s) with a marker and mostly use sticky labels. I've never encountered a problem with any of my disc. I almost always use the clear top disc. Once in awhile, someone will buy Imation or Memorex or Ridata or others with the coated tops. I've been burning a couple of years now, so my library is quite extensive. Disc from back then still play great! Of course, I buy the dvd cases to put them in as well, so that preserves them properly. However, if I'd ever encountered some of the problems described, I'd follow the advice given.
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30. July 2005 @ 14:41 |
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I'm with kivory666,do not use stick on labels of any kind.
Use a sharpie, or printable media,and a printer that will print on them.
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wbfconst
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30. July 2005 @ 15:10 |
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I use memorix full face, or cd stomper labels. I have been copying dvd's for 3 years, and I have never had a label problem, except in my truck video player, and that seems to be a thickness thing. I use print shop 15, and it has a good label program for every label made.
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1. August 2005 @ 02:57 |
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I just left the label camp and sold off all of my shiny silver TY's. I bought the R200 and TY inkjet printables. I didn't have a problem with any of my discs because of labels. I just did the math!
Shiny silver TY's are gonna cost you on average $0.59/disc when you factor in shipping costs. Good labels about $0.06/disc with shipping. Inkjet printable TY's are $0.64/disc when you factor in shipping costs.
I know you will probably say, "What about the cost to buy the R200?" I sold my Lexmark for $35.00, and my extra ink cartridges for $40.00. The Epson cost me $80.00, PLUS the ink is actually cheaper!
The inkjet printables produce a superior product at a cheaper cost.
I used prices/shipping from Rima and Supermediastore for the media analysis, and Neato and OnLine Labels for labels...
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cityrun
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11. August 2005 @ 09:48 |
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davidyang
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13. August 2005 @ 16:47 |
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why do all this labeling stuff, when u can just write it on the disc, and u don't need to buy dvd cases, just get a cd binder with like 280 disc capacity, that's what i do, saves money, ink, paper, and time
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wbfconst
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13. August 2005 @ 16:59 |
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In my case, my granddaughter is four, and she likes to pick the movies she wants to watch. It is a lot easier for her to look at the label of Peter Pan,ect., than to read my sharpie scrawling. I also lend my dvd's to family, and it looks more professional to have a label on them. I have also found that when I lend a DVD, it comes back in better shape if it's labeled, than just marked with a sharpie.
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k0k0m0
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13. August 2005 @ 17:03 |
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I've just been putting labels on all of my CDS since 2001 and I've only had problems in 1 or 2 of them (of over 200). I printed them all with a color laser printer...
My 2 cents
I logged in on March 1st 2005, and it's incredible to believe that in so short time I've learnt all that I know about DVDs from this forum...
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13. August 2005 @ 20:06 |
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What should I use to label cds and dvds?
If you can then get yourself an Epson R200 or R300 inkjet printer, it comes with a cd/dvd printing program and a cd/dvd tray that'll print right on your cds/dvds and it is nearly looks like professional dvds. This is one of the best deal under $200US and perhaps it's the safest way to go. Why? Because you can get any inkjet printable dvds from a decent low prices online easily. Honestly, I prefer the Taiyo Yuden silver inkjet printable dvds. But then, the choice is yours to make.
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Paladore
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14. August 2005 @ 11:02 |
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If you don't want to spend alot of money on ink for epson r200, i just get my ink from ebay usually from everydaysource. Complet set of 6 costs me like $25 including shipping (canadian) and i did a little test and i got 163 discs before a colour ran out, also i printed about 5 full page pictures and a bunch of text.
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14. August 2005 @ 11:25 |
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Recently got a Canon IP3000 (the North American version without the cd print support),.
I removed the plastic blocking piece and made a cd tray for 50 cents. Then, using the the setup information available on the web, I can now print CD's.
http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ip3000tray2vm.jpg
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