Has anybody ever seen or used a type of clear glossy label for protecting their inkjet printed dvds? I was at a video store awhile ago and saw that they had them covering their dvds. I think there is akind that can be printed on directly, but I just want a clear, glossy label to protect the ink on my Epson R200 discs. Has anybody seen this and where to get them in bulk?
If you are gonna do that, you may as well just use adhesive labels. It's going to be essentially the same thing... I protect my printables with a light coat of Patricia Nomick's from Wal-Mart Arts & Crafts...
Indeed what teflonmyk said "If you are gonna do that, you may as well just use adhesive labels. It's going to be essentially the same thing... I protect my printables with a light coat of Patricia Nomick's from Wal-Mart Arts & Crafts..." Labels of anykind other than inkjet prinatble media or Thermals for that matter ! are nothing but trouble atleast with Dvd's Ever noticed how many DVD movies have paper labels ( almost None I wager ) They're all either Silk screened or Printed on the disc itself ! that should say something Right there ! In your case I would go teflonmyk's route with the spray ! good luck & happy burning !
If you get the real ones, it's actually quite useful. I've noticed that in public areas (like local video stores and libraries), many of the discs have that full disc label (on the printed side) to prevent scratches from forming. It's not like a paper label that you would normally put on, this label is the size of the entire disc and it's super strong because the first time I saw this, I tried prying it just to see what it is.
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Actually, I've used that Patricia spray several times and it sucks in my opinion. Not only does it stink to high heaven, but that stuff can cause cancer. I always, always get the orange peel effect on whatever disc I use...all of them looked like crap. I wish I could find that stuff Mr_Pink. I know exactly what you're talking about and it's not like a paper label. It's tough and it will stay on. Any idea where to get it?
LOL... What DOESN'T cause cancer these days??? Once you perfect a spray technique, you can alleviate the orange-peel effect. I think a lot of users try to apply it to heavily. I apply it very lightly because the only result I want from it is smudge-proofing.
I haven't tried anything else, and I avoid anything even remotely similar to adhesive labels. Let us all know how they work when you try them. That what this place is about. Input from others to see what works best.
I have been using Patricia Nimocks spray and I think it does a nice job. It is true that a little goes a long way. When I first used it I had no clue and soon found that a fine light mist is all that is needed to give an even waterproof finish. Applying too much only gives you an orange peel look. It is true that there are health hazards so avoid breathing the vapors is a given. I usually apply outdoors in full sunlight and drying time is also aided by the heat of the sunlight.
My friend you have decyphered the theory og DIMINISHING RETURNS ! in a nutshell ! Bravo !club42 As you say it's not cost effective as a solution ! Happy burning & good Luck!
I don't use labels of any kind. Some say they cause problems. Some say they don't. I don't know.
Labels, pictures, and things may look good. But remember, these disks are backups. While in storage you don't see them. While in a player you don't see them. The only time you see them is while taking them out of a storage case (of some sort) and putting them in the player.
I might be cheap, but why spend time and money on that few seconds??
