Posted: 10/20/2005 6:45:43 PM EDT
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I use some nice laser printers at work and was wondering what type of media is there for laser printers if any to make good DVD covers with? The actual disc not the case cover. What do you use that you can recommend? Thanks. |
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If you mean CD/DVD face labels (case inserts as well)… You can generally find laser labels at Office Max, Depot, Staples ect. BUT most of the stuff you can run out and buy is meant for ink jet printers and you have to be real careful about putting some of it in a laser printer. Coated ink jet papers can wreak havoc on a laser printer, the coating can melt and then you have a mess and maybe a ruined print engine. |
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Black Sharpie permanent marker :-)! Works great for me! Of course, if you're looking for professionalism: Here's a good brand name but not cheap (relatively): www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=85541&cmArea=SEARCH Here's cheaper but not brand name. store.labelsonline.com/lainla.html |
I think that was the general idea of his question. I too have used the sticker labeler CD Stomper but was warned that they could affect the CD (something to do with the weight / balance when the CD is playing). Plus the edges tend to peel off after a while. So if you guys have any inputs on that which prints directly on the CD, i'm all ears too. 
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There are some Epson ink jets that will do it. Fairly reasonably priced as well. |
Just remember, you have to get discs that are made to be printed on. They are little more expensive than the regular discs, but not too bad. |
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I've used the Avery ones for my color ink jet...they work great. I can also use them in my laser, if I just want to do black and white. Any Office Max or Staples will have them. Sharpies arent' recommended for CDs. I've used them, but I've had a couple of CDs that the top layer melted on after I used a sharpie...it's very pshychedelic looking when that happens. You can by CD markers that won't cause any problems, if you just want to go the cheap route. |
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I think it is okay to use a Sharpie on DVDs but for some CDs, the solvent can ruin the top portion of the CD. I use a special water-based marking pen for this application which is available at your local Office Depot, CompUSA etc. You can get a special "Lightscriber" DVD drive(see here www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=200765 that will write directly on the DVDs and also you need special DVD media which cost more than the standard DVDs. |