[filmscanners] Re: How to label CD backups

["Julian Robinson" <jrobinso@pcug.org.au>]

Thanks for the quick answers guys, but maybe I should clarify - the issue
is whether these pens will eventually corrode/dissolve/affect the useful
layer which is right near the label side of the disc. These CDs will be my
only records, and even though I keep multiple copies it won't help me if
they all fail after a couple of years because of the pen I used.  There has
been a lot of discussion around the place on this topic, and I have done a
bit of research, but as I said - with conflicting results.

Shen can you say why the oil-based is safe?  As you can see, there are
others who say the opposite so I would like to feel comfortable with my
decision.

And Andrew, I definitely DO want to write on the main surface, not just the
clear area in the middle, because of the way my storage works and what I
want to write.

Lastly, and frustratingly, I don't know what a Sanford sharpie is as I am
in Australia.

Cheers,

Julian


At 14:36 05/11/02, you wrote:
> >Does anyone have an evidence-based idea of what is allowable and what is
> >not when it comes to labelling CDs used for backing up my images?
> >
> >Generally stick-on labels are frowned upon for long term storage, and also
> >tends to take too long. This leaves writing on the CD with a pen.
> >
> >The information I have found is contradictory - see below - some saying
> >water-based felt pen, others oil based, or to use alcohol based but not
> >solvent based...  What is alcohol of it is not a solvent?
> >
> >I have not found any pens specifically for the purpose here, and I do want
> >to write on more than the center clear area.  Everyone agrees you should
> >only use felt-tipped, but WHICH felt-tipped?
> >
> >Any ideas?
> >
> >Julian
> >
>Hi Julian:
>
>I have no real info on what to write on the surface, but if you write
>on the inner plastic, as I do(with a Sharpie), you can be assured not
>to cause any problems.
>
>All the best!
>
>Andrew Darlow
>
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>Andrew Darlow Images International - www.andrewdarlow.com
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