Are Labels A Problem ?

[oldshepp]

I know there has been conflicting views about labelling discs for ps2 given the picky nature of the consoles laser, but if I was playing my DVD backups in a standalone DVD player, would there be any problems with labelling the discs.

I have what I consider to be a pretty good applicator that seems to put a label on evenly.

I thought I'd ask first rather than experiment. That can be a costly exercise.

[bighap]

You can label them, but they could get screwed up. I personally just write on the disc with a Sharpie. Do you really need to label them?

[oldshepp]

It's a long story Bighap, but it would be better if I could.

I have a three year old who loves putting movies on (hence the need to back up) She can't read yet, but I'm sure she'd recognise a label no problems.

If it doesn't work, I'd be able to remove it after a bit of hard work. That shouldn't affect the disc should it?

[bighap]

If you can get all the label off it shouldn't be a problem. You could just put a picture on the movie case as another option.

[Mishel]

I've tried several makes of label and have come to the conclusion that its best not to use labels.

If the label is just a fraction off centre then you will get wobble and the PS2 is very fussy and you will end up with a jumpy movie.

I have found that some label brands lift off with the high heat levels in some players again causing inballance and jumpy playback or worst case jamming when unloading requiring a machine strip to remove. You also get an anoying hum with a lifting label from the drive not the speakers.

I now just use a disc safe pen, I have some unused labels for sale....

[Chromedome]

I've used CD Stomper labels for years, right back to PS1 days and I have not had one label peal, lift, crinkle, etc, etc.

I have not noticed any vibration or read errors of any kind.

Once the label is applied just leave for about an hour for the adhesive to "cure".

Oh yes, don't forget to use the CD Stomper label applicator.

In case your wondering, no I don't work for CD Stomper!!!!!

[oldshepp]

Thanx for the replies. It's a topic with no clear answer though, so I took the plunge and labelled some back ups. The labels work great but the applicator scratched the surface of some discs making them unplayable.

I have remedied that problem though and am persisting with the labels. The back ups even work well in the PS 2. Must have got lucky !

[Chromedome]

The CD Stomper applicator has a rubber surface and as yet I have not scratched any disks.

What kit are you using?

[evewasdyn]

I myself have ALWAYS labled cds, for over 3 years now. I have no idea how someone could not label cds. Just simlpe scanner, and Neto Media Face is all thats needed.
I have never had a problem with cds using labels. Except when i put a second label on a cd-rw in a car cd player. And that was nothing...just that the cd felt warm after it ejected my Poineer.(cd too thick)
Thats unless you want all your cds to look the same, with just a black marker to label them.