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cage's avatar

Can 'sharpies' be used on CDs?

Asked by cage (3125points) January 30th, 2009

Just to label mix CDs and such.
When I say use, I obviously know they can write on them, but I mean can sharpies be used as CD pens?

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16 Answers

Allie's avatar

I use Sharpies on mine. I don’t think it hurts them.
They do however make “special” markers that are specifically for writing on cds. I just don’t use those. Seems like a marketing ploy.

cage's avatar

Thanks guys :)

steve6's avatar

blue sharpie

Cardinal's avatar

Been using them for years, no problems.

cage's avatar

Now here’s a question. what would you like me to write on it?
I’ll take a picture for you :D

lol

cage's avatar

or draw…?

Daethian's avatar

Hope so cuz I have about 200 dvds that I wrote on with a sharpie lol

cheebdragon's avatar

Yes, and if you need to remove the ink, use rubbing alcohol.

AstroChuck's avatar

I’ve been using a Sharpie® to mark my CDs for quite a long time now.
No hay problema.

Allie's avatar

@cage Write.. “Here’s a slow one for all you Jellies out there..” then draw a jellyfish.

Jamkas's avatar

Its fine to use a sharpie on a CD now. It used to cause a problem with older CDs and CD readers.

asmonet's avatar

I’m with @Allie on this one.

Bri_L's avatar

On at least one side they can.

dynamicduo's avatar

Sharipes are the best thing to use on CDs. I haven’t seen one marker that does a better job.

ella's avatar

i’ve never used anything but a sharpie on cds/dvds. never had a problem with them..

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