Labeling DVDs

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  • Peter G
    Member
    • May 2001
    • 63
    #1

    Labeling DVDs

    OK, so now I've got my DVD RW installed and I've gone ahead and made my first DVD. So now...

    Who's currently using DVD labels? Which system would you recommend?

    Who's using printable DVD that you send right into your Epson Printer?

    Anyone see a serious advantage of printables - which are a bit more expensive, over generic DVDs with a printed label?

    Let the comments begin...
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    • Steven Ragatz
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2001
      • 493
      #2
      Having the label printed directly onto a print-ready disk looks far more professional in my opinion. Also, I have had DVDs not function correctly due to the additional weight of a sticker label (but that situation did not definitely determine a correlation between the two - it may just have been a poorly built disk.)

      If you can, go with the print on disk types. I've gotten blank disks from dartek - now http://biz.tigerdirect.com. Make sure you get a good brand name, such as Verbatim.

      Steven Ragatz

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        • Drew Richardson
          Member
          • Nov 2001
          • 52
          #3
          I use an Epson 900 printer with CD/DVD printing capabilities. I use Ritek discs from Meritline.com.

          My understanding is that the heat of a computer or standalone DVD player can sometimes cause a label to come off, potentially damaging the player. I doubt a potential client whose laptop player is gummed up would want to hire you.

          There are also issues with labels not being centered correctly and then don't play well in certain DVD players.

          The only thing I don't like about my Epson is that the colors print light.

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            • Steven Ragatz
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2001
              • 493
              #4
              Drew mentions that his printer prints light which reminds me...

              Keep in mind the hardware that you are going to use when you design your label. For example, if you have to pay for ink cartridges, you may not want to have a solid color background since it uses up lots of ink. Or you may want to avoid using a single color since it will waste that one inkwell.

              If you go with printed labels, avoid doing any graphics that have a boarder around the perimeter of the disk. It is impossible to guarantee that the pre-stamped label sheet will be pulled through the printer exactly the same way each time. So, I would suggest that you make your design in such a way that it allows for slight registration slop.

              Steven Ragatz

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