Can you use a sharpie on these? Anyone know?
1352552
Several years ago I spoke with someone at one of the CDR companies. I asked if I needed to use a special CD marker to write on the CD's. I was told, "No" and that a Sharpie was the way to go and to not let the ink "pool" on the CD.
1352553
A year ago, I researched the question of whether you can use a Sharpie marker on the back of CD-Rs, and I came up with two completely contradictory answers. The more frequent answer was 'No! You must never use a Sharpie on the back of a CD-R. Sharpies contain solvents, and those solvents may damage the very thin layer of plastic that lies between your markings and the data-layer of the CD-R. They make water-based markers specifically for writing on the backs of CD-Rs.' The less frequent answer (but this came from the headquarters of Memorex or somebody else quite authoritative) was 'Sure, we do it all the time! Never had a problem with it.' I can't tell you whom to believe. Sharpie does make an Ultra Fine Point marker, and you can safely write with that in the central region of the CD, where there is no silver and no data, but that solution may not be satisfactory to you. And there are the water-based markers, specifically for writing on CD-Rs, but I have not tried them. I wonder, how permanent could a water-based marker be? So, I was unable to find a definitive answer to your question. It's like the world at large: everybody's got an opinion, but nobody's got an answer. Good luck!
1352554
I have used sharpies and no problem so far. Of course, I live in a fairly dry not humid area. I have switched to the water based pens just in case, but the sharpies are still running fine.
1352555
I currently use water-based markers just to be safe. However, discs I've had for two decades that were written on with a sharpie show and they no sign of deterioration. I'm not saying it's impossible for something in the ink to penetrate the disc's coating and cause damage, but I suspect people are being paranoid, and their disc failures are likely due to something else.
1352556
I have written on the top of TY CDRs for many years with Sharpies. Never had an issue.Note, this is not on the data side; just the label side.
183142
Yes You can Use a marker, like a sharpie or something with smooth tip just soft enough not to scratch the surface.
19607
Yes! They will smear and are not like normal sharpies! No, they will not go through paper (printer paper is the thinnest I have used them on) as long as you keep moving, like a normal "wetter" pen/marker.
60196
YES! We had a lot of people write on them. Sharpies worked the best, but you could probably use any kind of pen.
2235637
Yes, you could. I printed on them and then wrote with pen, but they're the same texture as regular labels (kind of like regular paper), so colored pencils would work fine.
1911054
You can use a black sharpie and color in the area that the light shows thru. I don't even really notice it on mine tho
2000612
I believe so, if you use permanent marker. They are strong and have a normal paper finish that works great to write on. I just don't know how much wear you might be putting them through, though.
913901
Yes! Sharpie markers that are permanent, alcohol based ink pads for stamps, and colored pencil work. I recommend doing a test first with the brand you have, since the color will be much more rich and concentrated once it shrinks. I push hard and make sure to color in the area completely.
2041348
a Sharpie should never come off anything - period. buy a dry erase or take one from work from one of your conf rooms
390120
I found that regular sharpies worked better, actually. It seems these markers wore off far more quickly...sadly. I have a few mugs that I did this past summer that still have designs on them. I put my cups through the dishwasher, intentionally, to test the durability. I have to say, regular sharpies work better.
96442
Yes. I have used both a Sharpie and regular ballpoint pen. There's not much room, though.
215790
I don't see why not. We used Sharpie markers with cardboard inside so it wouldn't bleed through. Paint would also bleed through.
597297
You could probably write on it with a permanent sharpie marker. The material is plastic (similar to a disposable plastic tablecloth or ziplock bag).
1319170
I would not recommend using a regular Sharpie. There's a special one for DVDs because the regular one can damage the disc (do a Google search for information about it and you'll see).
1243427
You can use a sharpie on them but if they are handled by kids, the moisture on their hands will start to transfer the ink to their hands too. This plastic is smooth and not porous which would hold the ink for an extended time. A laminated sticker (ink surface sealed) with your Letter or Number on it would hold longer and would look better over time.
263486
I'm really not sure, they're just cheap markers. Not like sharpies or anything. Not name brand markers, I am not sure if it even said anything on the pack of markers to be honest.
368243
yes you can write on the disc if you use a felt tip marker. do not use a label.