Labeling a DVD

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Labeling a DVD

I'm wanting to burn labels on DVD's instead of having to print them and then attach to DVD. is that possible? What do I need in order to do that on a fairly new iMac?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Feb 26, 2011 1:56 PM

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F Shippey

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Feb 26, 2011 2:02 PM in response to Myrte Veach

You can use ink-jet printable media in your regular burner if you have an ink-jet printer that supports printing on discs (I have an Epson that does that - I think Canon has a model that does as well).

You can also get a new burner that supports LightScribe technology and then use special LightSCribe media.

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Myrte Veach Author

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Feb 26, 2011 2:08 PM in response to F Shippey

I have an HP Photosmart printer. Will need to check out if it can do as you suggest.

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F Shippey

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Feb 26, 2011 2:43 PM in response to Myrte Veach

HP Photosmart printer

A quick Google search showed that there were several HP Photosmart printer models that will print on CD/DVDs. Maybe you'll be lucky.

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Myrte Veach Author

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Feb 26, 2011 2:55 PM in response to F Shippey

Alas, it appears my HP does not support burning to DVD's/CD's. Will investigate other options or continue to use Avery labels as I am now doing. Thanks for your suggestions.

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Feb 26, 2011 4:39 PM in response to Myrte Veach

And also, do not put adhesive labels on DVDs. It can cause problems.

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Ziatron

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Feb 26, 2011 5:53 PM in response to Myrte Veach

Do NOT use adhesive labels!!!!!!

Because the DVD will no longer be perfectly balanced they can be hard on a DVD player.

Never, Ever, use labels

Buy printable DVD,s.

Try this program.

http://smileonmymac.com/DiscLabel/

Printable DVD+R discs. Something like,

http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/taiyo-yuden-8x-dvd-plus-r-media-white-i nkjet-hub-printable-100-pack

iMovie 06 and iDVD 09/11 is a terrific combination for making DVDs.

Look at the Epson CD/DVD Printers.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/CDLanding.jsp

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