Vicki Powys wrote:
> Does anyone in this group have information on recommended archival labell=
ing
> for CD-Roms? I've heard that stick-on labels should not be used for CD-R=
s
> in your wildlife sound archive, but I'd also heard that a fine marker pen=
,
> used minimally, was OK.
>
> But the latest rumour I've heard is that marker pens are NOT OK, and that
> the ink will eventually eat through the plastic. Is this true? One of o=
ur
> major department stores is now selling a "special CD marker pen", suppose=
dly
> archival, but I've not seen it.
>
Since the solvent from the pen evaporates nearly immediately, it seems
like more rumor than truth.
I use a industrial grade sharpie, oldest CD's with this marking on them
are at least 4 years old with no sign whatsoever of any damage from the pen=
.
I've not seen any info on archival labelling.
Walt
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