Best Way to "Label" a Burned CD?

[Tumbleweed1]

I am new to burning CD’s (and also to this forum) and am wondering what is the best way to label a CD which I have burned. It seems to me that there are 3 ways.

• Get a CD/DVD burner drive with “Lightscribe” capability and use “Lightscribe” software and “Lightscribe” capable CD’s (or DVDs) to burn a label directly onto the top of the CD/DVD.

• Use a label printer such as “Acoustica” to print a paper “sticker” label which can be attached to the top of the disk (or hand print a paper adhesive label and stick it to the top of the disk).

• Use a highlighting or marking pen to write directly on the top of the disk.

I have heard that it is not good to affix paper stickers to the top of the disk since that can block the transfer of data and/or speed deterioration of the disk. I have also heard that writing directly on the disk with a marking pen can cause the same problem.

Are either of these concerns true? Can someone offer any suggestions or comments about the best way to label a burned CD/DVD if I don't yet have a "Lightscribe" drive? Thanks.

[getit29]

[QUOTE=Tumbleweed1;2116086]I am new to burning CD’s (and also to this forum) and am wondering what is the best way to label a CD which I have burned. It seems to me that there are 3 ways.

• Get a CD/DVD burner drive with “Lightscribe” capability and use “Lightscribe” software and “Lightscribe” capable CD’s (or DVDs) to burn a label directly onto the top of the CD/DVD.

• Use a label printer such as “Acoustica” to print a paper “sticker” label which can be attached to the top of the disk (or hand print a paper adhesive label and stick it to the top of the disk).

• Use a highlighting or marking pen to write directly on the top of the disk.

I have heard that it is not good to affix paper stickers to the top of the disk since that can block the transfer of data and/or speed deterioration of the disk. I have also heard that writing directly on the disk with a marking pen can cause the same problem.

Are either of these concerns true? Can someone offer any suggestions or comments about the best way to label a burned CD/DVD if I don’t yet have a “Lightscribe” drive? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Please read this first before using any sticky paper labels
http://club.cdfreaks.com/f33/sticky-paper-labels-dvd-r-discs-beware-173236/

Okay here is some suggestions for labeling your discs

1. go ahead and get a LightScribe burner but you will have to pay a Premium for the LightScribe discs over regular or Inkjet printable discs
2. buy a Inkjet printer capable of printing on CD/DVD and use Inkjet printable CD/DVD discs
3. just use regular discs and get a CD/DVD marker pin but don’t press down to hard when writing on Cd’s but DVDs are a bit more durable though
   so you can use a little more pressure on them when writing.

[jflan]

If you want professional-looking results, go with an inkjet capable of printing disks.
I’d recommend a Canon printer, probably an iP4500 if you don’t need an AIO.
If you’re in the US, you will have to enable the Canon printer to print disks and purchase a CD tray.
TY Watershields and Verbatim printables are very good printable media.
There are a few different printable types by these mfrs so you may want to research or ask here before you buy.

I use a felt marker when I’m in a hurry and don’t care about appearance.
I have 6 or 7 LightScribe capable drives that have never been used for LightScribing.

[headquarter84]

I have an old trick that I’ve learnt earlier from someone here on CDFreaks, and since then, I haven’t used any other marking “system”

Go get a felt tip/DVD marker or even a swiss knife!! and write whatever you want ON THE INTERIOR HUB of the disc, on the transparent plastic part, where you have no dye to spoil or worry about

so, no deteriorating CD liquor surface, no vibrating DVDs, and no more stickers peeling off!!!
well, of course, that only helps you “label” your discs, but not actually print on them… as i just NEVER feel safe with a sticker, that’s why, for other neat and classy effects… I just use LightScribe!!!

just hope this’s been of some use

[CCRomeo]

IMO just use a Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Marker.