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Is it safe to use a regular marker (Sharpie, etc.) to write on a CD-R disc?
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Mar 15, 202633135 viewsConfidence Score0%
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In the past I've used a special CD-R marker to write on CD-R's. But I'm wondering if it's OK to just use a regular felt-tip marker (Sharpie, etc.). (Obviously, a pen that you have to use pressure with (ballpoint, etc.) would NOT be safe.)
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The danger is that there could be a chemical reaction between the components of the marker's ink and disk's surface. Some "permanent" markers are quite aggressive, and while the damage is not immediate, it could happen over time. Council on Library …
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