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#302206 7-Nov-2022 12:39

I have the need to print some CD labels and put them on CD.... whats the best/cheapest way of doing this these days ?

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#2993029 7-Nov-2022 13:36

https://direct.opd.co.nz/product/avery-960101-l7676-laser-labels-media-full-face-cddvd-2up-pack-25/7502538

Just order that or similar from your office supply place of choice and print them.

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#2993044 7-Nov-2022 14:36

Do you actually need labels, or printable CDs? The latter are preferable because the printed labels can cause problems on higher-speed drives as they can upset the balance of the CD, and if you're unlucky the adhesive can interact with the CD surface and cause problems over time.

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#2993049 7-Nov-2022 14:51

As above, I would buy printable CD's.

Going back a few years but my Epson colour printer came with a plastic caddy that you would put a CD/DVD in to position it correctly in the printer. Don't use adhesiv labels on discs, through high speed and heat build up they will eventually feather at the edge and cause problems in your drive.

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#2993055 7-Nov-2022 15:14

Labels are fine, more for show than actual use :)

Problem with printable CDs is finding 1) someone with a printer :D 2) has caddy for the printing 3) has color printer :)

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#2993158 7-Nov-2022 15:58

What's a CD?

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#2993159 7-Nov-2022 16:01

Paul1977:
What's a CD?

Certificate of Deposit, a financial instrument. I assume the OP wants to label them for bookkeeping purposes.

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#2993189 7-Nov-2022 16:47

neb:
Paul1977:

What's a CD?

Certificate of Deposit, a financial instrument. I assume the OP wants to label them for bookkeeping purposes.

Also to easily separate them from his bit coins

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#2993212 7-Nov-2022 17:38

Printable ones seem to bleed into a blurry mess over time, so for archiving things they look a little trashy.

Still wondering what the use case is for putting things on CD these days tho. I have a player on an old stereo but it doesnt work, and I think I have an old laptop with a drive. Other than a retro games console I dont think I would be able to use one.

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#2993213 7-Nov-2022 17:42

richms:

Other than a retro games console I dont think I would be able to use one.

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