I do not know what is different about that particular dvd, but I have never had a bad disc from Verbatim. Other good brands, but that is my favorite. __________________________________
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Shiny silver is ideal for silk-screen printing. The description refers to the non data side. You can't use the traditional matte finish Verbatim label or white printable disc for silk-screen label printing. The non data side will look like a mirror, a sharpie still works though.

Jeff

Thanks Jamie-esque and JL_JL for your responses.
JL_JL, you said can't use traditional Verbatim matte labels. Will other labels work?
Pretty good deal on the DVDs.
What about Kodak or Phillips? Jack
PD 14.0.2302.0 HP h8-1280t, Intel Core i7-3820, CPU 3.60Hzm 64-bit, 10GB mem, 1 TB hard drive

NEVER put paper labels on a DVD ! They spin too fast and get hot. You could ruin your burner with one slightly damaged label.

Next time you get a printer; get one that will print directly on the disc and get water white discs. That is all I use now. .
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Wow!! Thanks for the info. Had no idea.
That's why I appreciate all the responses and help I get here. Invaluable.
As an aside. What kind of printer will print on discs? No idea on that.
Again, thanks for the tip. Jack
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I think Canon had the original ability to print on disc but other do also. I have an Epson Artisen refurbished that I paid a little over $125 for a couple of years ago. I just looked and could not find that they had any refurbs. Just look for "print on Disc: in the advertisements.

I don;t think they make the one I have anymore but here is a similar one:

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=C11CA45201

Perhaps you can find one on sale.

ebay has a refurbished one close to what I have and the price is reasonable (so far).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epson-Artisan-800-All-In-One-Inkjet-Wireless-Printer-/331148212197?pt=COMP_Printers&hash=item4d19f8b7e5 .
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Thanks so much stevek for the info.
I'll be surfing the next day or two. I need one because I have 13+ hrs of video that I'm processing. Unfortunately, I already
did 14 discs and used the printed labels because I had no idea they would present a problem.
Once again, the info in these forums is invaluable.
Have a great day. Jack
PD 14.0.2302.0 HP h8-1280t, Intel Core i7-3820, CPU 3.60Hzm 64-bit, 10GB mem, 1 TB hard drive

One more quick (maybe stupid) question.
Is it possible to use a computer that is Light Scribe capable to print on DVD DLs that have the matte finish? I have seen Light Scribe DVDs, not sure if any are DL.
I've used LightScribe before but that was years n years ago and the options were extremely limited as to what you could print and everything was black on the gold background. I know they have various color background CD/DVDs now.
Just wonderin'
Jack
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No stupid questions (mostly). Sometimes stupid answers.

There is supposed to be according to the Verbatim web site but they have none and I can't find anyone else who has them. I don't think they are matte finish but the special finish that is burnable. Try Meritline or other. The lightscribe web site is no longer working.

Lightscribe are not printed; the special surface is laser burned; therefore back. I have tried other colors in the past and the green seems to look best. I haven't burned Lightscribe in a long time. .
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BoilerPlate: To posters who ask for help -- it is nice to thank the volunteers who try to answer your questions !
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Thanks again for your reply.
How refreshing to go to a site, ask a question, and get an intelligent answer that doesn't imply the person asking the question is "three tacos short of a combination plate".
Maybe, someday, I'll dig into the lightscribe thing a little more. Right now, I'm going to stick with Verbatim and see if I can find a decent printer that will burn discs. As I used to say in the military, when all else fails, follow the instructions.
Have a great day and thanks for the excellent info. Jack
PD 14.0.2302.0 HP h8-1280t, Intel Core i7-3820, CPU 3.60Hzm 64-bit, 10GB mem, 1 TB hard drive

Hi stevek.
Been looking around for a CD/DVD printer and here's what I found. Delivery in about 7-10 days.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=C11CD31201

Really appreciate the info you supplied which helped me find this. Had no idea the one you have was replaced by XP-610 which was replaced by this one.
Keep up the good work. Jack
PD 14.0.2302.0 HP h8-1280t, Intel Core i7-3820, CPU 3.60Hzm 64-bit, 10GB mem, 1 TB hard drive

Looks like a good deal ! It comes with a reasonable dvd printing software. I use SureThing disc labeler. You can buy that with the money you saved on the printer. .
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Thanks for response. Just have to find the correct media now.
I already use Sure Thing for labels. Only thing I've found that is worth it.
Sure appreciate the info you provided. Jack
PD 14.0.2302.0 HP h8-1280t, Intel Core i7-3820, CPU 3.60Hzm 64-bit, 10GB mem, 1 TB hard drive

Even though this thread is a little old it was about 10th in the current cue.

Anyway.. I have been using Dual Layer (DL) DVD's for many years.

I always get mine from the cheapest source on Ebay as I usually buy 300-400 at a time depending on how they are packaged. That will last about 3 months or so if I am lucky. Not all my DL burning is from using PD11. I get the ink printable so they are a little more. But 200 usually runs around 80-105 bucks or so... I seem to get Verbatum the most, and yes occasionally I will get one that is bad. Maybe 4 in 300.

No reason to spend a lot of money on DVD's if you use a lot like I do.
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