subject: Use a CD/DVD Labeler for Managing Your Collection [print this page] Use a CD/DVD Labeler for Managing Your Collection
There are numerous ways in which you could tag your CDs or DVDs, which is via label makers. When we burn them, they get labeled right away and then we generally stack them at our preferred places. We might just do that thinking we'd remember what all the content they comprise however after a few weeks it might not be so easy to recall what exactly has been stored in those CDs. Some of the individuals use markers and directly write on CDs some title pertaining to the content. The trouble with this is that the ink could damage the layer which the laser needs scanning thus it cannot be read. Using a pen or a pencil as well is not a very good idea. Even crayons, which are a form of wax, could transfer into the drive's head, thus the readability of the DVDs become difficult.
Disc Labeling Software- There are a lot of products, which would let you print a round label for the disc which would match the shape and would easily stick on it. However while doing so you must be careful to not to touch the sticky portion of the tag because if you touch it, probably wrinkles would appear. This would make the spinning of disc difficult and also it could be possible that it becomes non-readable. Even the drive could be completely damaged.
CD tag creator- Whether it is about creating home videos or backup discs, such creators make it extremely easy to create tags for your collection of CDs. There are deluxe versions as well which create high quality tags that have longer life than the general ones. You could as well use CD printers. Such printers could be connected directly with a computer via a USB cable. An on-screen preview picture shows aptly what would be printed on the disc. In a pack, you'd probably get AC adapter, software, USB cable, template, black ink ribbon and a sample CR-R meant for testing process.
Disc painter- This lets you print complete printable area on CD or DVD. Such painters could paint the entire area with beautiful and vivid hues.
