markers on CD-Rs? at DVinfo.net

Gints Klimanis · July 14th, 2003, 07:11 PM

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a safe marker for CD-R labeling that dries quickly and doesn't rub off from a finger print wipe?

Thanks,

Robert Knecht Schmidt · July 14th, 2003, 07:34 PM

Sharpie is the trusted brand in permanent markers. My favorite kind for marking on CDs has a medium tip on one end of the pen and a fine tip on the other end.

Gints Klimanis · July 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Thanks. I've been using Sharpie's (3000 series, common in
office supplies) for years. However,
someone told mentioned that I should stay away from alcohol-based markers such as Sharpie's. What marker attributes are
bad for CD-R labeling?

TDK makes one specifically for CD/DVD marking, but I'm not sure what's different about it.

http://www.cleansweepsupply.com/page...roup20185.html

Glen Elliott · July 17th, 2003, 11:08 AM

I've heard permenant marker ink can penetrate the surface of the CD/DVD and possibly corrupt the data layer of the disc. I've used them in the past and have since stopped, but haven't had a problem with any discs I labled this way.

They make pens that are designed to lable CDs/DVDs permenantly and safely.

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July 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#3
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Thanks. I've been using Sharpie's (3000 series, common in office supplies) for years. However, someone told mentioned that I should stay away from alcohol-based markers such as Sharpie's. What marker attributes are bad for CD-R labeling? TDK makes one specifically for CD/DVD marking, but I'm not sure what's different about it. http://www.cleansweepsupply.com/page...roup20185.html

July 17th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#4
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	I've heard permenant marker ink can penetrate the surface of the CD/DVD and possibly corrupt the data layer of the disc. I've used them in the past and have since stopped, but haven't had a problem with any discs I labled this way. They make pens that are designed to lable CDs/DVDs permenantly and safely.