Best way to label a dvd?

Question

I've heard that the stickers that label CD's can cause problems for DVDs.

Any truth? Is there a better way?

Answer 1

The archive professionals write on the clear space near the center hole with perm. marker.  There is not a lot of space there, but for archive longevity you do not want anything on either surface of the written part of the disc.

Answer 2

The stickers also tend to bend the DVD slightly- not so much that you can see it, but enough to cause a problem to the laser in the player to focus on the slightly warped disc.

Buy DVDs that are inkjet- printable (you need an inkjet printer that can print on DVDs and CDs), use a sharpie pen (better: a pen specifically made for writing on CDs and DVDs) or consider investing in a DVD burner with Lightscribe technology (special DVDs required).

Answer 3

The stickers that go on the DVD can make it hotter, faster - while it's playing in the DVD player or computer.

I would just use a good permanent maker. That's what I've been using.