OT: Disc label pealing problem

VMP wrote on 1/17/2008, 10:37 AM

Hi,
I have printed some audio discs that I have made with decadry disc labels.
For my clients, but I hear now that when they are played in players that heat up, like car audio cd players
it starts pealing of and gets stuck in the player.
Thats a big problem!
Any advice on other brand or type disc label which can stand more temp dynamics Is much appreciated!

thanks,

VMP

Comments

Chienworks wrote on 1/17/2008, 10:39 AM

Don't use labels at all. Get a printer that prints directly on the surface of the disc instead. You'll also need to get printable discs. It's much much safer and a lot nicer to look at tool.

CVM wrote on 1/17/2008, 10:40 AM

Stop using labels immediately. Buy an inkjet printer and white-topped CDs and ink directly on the disk. There is NO other way to be safe and look professional. Trust me, I know. I held out as long as I could, but then caved. I can't believe I waited so long to do it.

Just do it.

Cheno wrote on 1/17/2008, 10:54 AM

I'll third the notion to bag the printing on labels method - too chancy especially when you're taking the chance of ruining a client's player with the peeling labels.

$100 will get you a decent inkjet printer that will print on CD / DVD printable media - best to go that route.

cheno

VMP wrote on 1/17/2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks guys,

Are there good quality printable CD/DVD r media?
I mostly use Sony/Philips CD/DVDrs.

TheHappyFriar wrote on 1/17/2008, 11:25 AM

i use ridata/ritek, but for CD's I don't think brand is that much of an issue any more. anything with a inkjet printable surface should be good (if you use inkjet printers for the discs).

VMP wrote on 1/17/2008, 11:31 AM

Beside the print surface quality
I was also refering to the data holding quality of the disc.

Thanks,

TGS wrote on 1/17/2008, 11:57 AM

Discs:
Go with Taiyo Yuden 1st
Verbatim would be okay
Ridata used to be okay, but I've had a few rejects in their CDs
Try using Meritline or Supermedia store for good prices, but you have to buy in bulk for best prices. If you can spring for 100 discs, you can get a very high quality printable disc for approx 35 cents each. And decent quality for less.
These disc makers make varying levels of quality discs, so when you get to one of those store sites, read up on each before you order.

jrazz wrote on 1/17/2008, 12:37 PM

Also, look for the Taiyo Yuden Watershield discs. They are more expensive but for the looks, they are well worth it. I don't think I will buy another regular disc again.

j razz

VMP wrote on 1/17/2008, 2:03 PM

Thanks!

riredale wrote on 1/17/2008, 4:47 PM

Second the Taiyo Yuden disks. They are the best.

I've stopped using labels, but only because I can get equivalent or better results with the Watershield blanks. For years I used the Meritline glossy labels, and have never had a single one fail. I also used a special application process which involved a rolling pin, so that may have been a major factor. Still, they've worked well.