OT: DVD label software?

gogiants wrote on 9/29/2004, 4:55 PM
Sorry to go off topic here, but I'm trying to find a basic, working DVD label creator. The stuff I've seen in Roxio and Nero seem to have problems like being pretty unusable, de-formatting text, etc.

Anyone out there use one that works well and doesn't cost much? Basically, all I need to do is add some images and text and have the thing print out like it looks on the screen. It's starting to look like that's too much to ask!

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ADinelt wrote on 9/29/2004, 7:32 PM
I use CD-Stomper and has worked great for CDs and DVDs without any problems. The kit comes with a little gadget that will align the labels on the discs perfectly every time. The software comes with a ton of pictures, clip-art, etc.
anthony-chiappette wrote on 9/29/2004, 9:20 PM
While many may disagree, most of my DVD's won't play after I have applied labels to them. 28 discs of "The Nanny" which i recorded on my standalone recorder, are now garbage, because I applied labels to them, and they do not play. Some play for a few minutes and freeze at various spots, some don't play at all.

This is on a variety of DVD players I own. It is not reccommended to put paper labels on DVDs. I'm now using a CD/DVD inkjet printer and printable DVDs.

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shmulb wrote on 9/30/2004, 5:02 AM
The latest issue of "Camcorder and Computer Video" has an extensive article on preserving integrity of DVD,s. Although they dont state it as clearly but they seem to agree with you. Most people don't realise that the label side of the DVD (or CD) is actually more critical to keep intact than the data side.Also a badly applied label can cause a wobble that can mess up the replay. I've considered the Epson printer that prints directly onto the DVD but have not seen the disks localy.
IanG wrote on 9/30/2004, 5:35 AM
>I've considered the Epson printer that prints directly onto the DVD but have not seen the disks localy.

I don't suppose you're in the UK? I can recommend a good mail order company - Novatech.

Ian G.
gogiants wrote on 10/5/2004, 4:48 PM
For what it's worth, I just got the Epson R200 that prints directly to inkjet-printable DVDs. I was pretty much blown away by how great the printing looked, especially on a printable DVD with a white surface.

For $99 I don't think you can beat the printer. It is basically the same printer as more expensive options from Epson, but it leaves out the card readers, display screen, and "no computer printing" stuff that I would never use anyway!
IanG wrote on 10/6/2004, 12:38 AM
I was lucky enough to get an R300 for the same (discounted) price as an R200. I completely agree about the "no computer" printing, but the built in card reader is nice. Glad to hear the DVD printing is good - I haven't tried that yet. Did you use the Epson s/w?

Ian G.
cbrillow wrote on 10/6/2004, 9:59 AM
Question's not directed at me, but I also have the R200 and have used it to print about 20 DVDs to this point. I'm very satisfied with its print performance, but would comment that the colors don't seem quite as vibrant as they do on photo paper. It may be a function of the media -- so far, I've only tried one 25-pack of Ridata printable disks. The surface of these is white matte. Perhaps other brands produce more realistic colors.

For least aggravation in correctly printing to the disk, I use the Epson software, which I find a tad "cartoonish', but serviceable. It allows importing images for backgrounds, as well as for resizing & positioning on the label, text in several different configurations and styles with complete access to system fonts, and there is layer-like functionality for positioning elements atop or behind one another.

Not too much of a learning curve, and it works. Nothing spectacular, but not too shabby, either. Just one man's opinion.
gogiants wrote on 10/6/2004, 11:20 AM
I second the opinion on the included Epson software for designing the label. I agree that it is "cartoonish" in how the GUI is designed (good choice of words!) but I do find that the software is MUCH more capable than some of the other completely bogus options I've tried. Nice and WYSIWYG, and a lot more options in terms of layering than I've seen elsewhere.
IanG wrote on 10/6/2004, 2:16 PM
Thanks for the info! I've no immediate plans to use it, but at least I know it's worth keeping.

Ian G.