Handling Cd-R Media; Cleaning The Disc - Plextor PX-R820Te Operation Manual

CHAPTER 10 — Using CD-ROM Discs and Trays
Care should be taken when handling CD-R media. Dust, scratches, and finger
prints on the data side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When
picking up or holding CD-R media, you can either place your fingers only on
the outer edge of the disc or place one finger through the center hole and one
finger along the outer edge. Once you are finished creating a disc, you can
then label it by writing on the top using permanent ink or by using self-sticking
CD-R labels.
NOTE: We recommend placing self sticking CD-R labels after recording as the
weight of the label may unbalance the disc and cause write errors during
recording.
For proper read and write performance, it is important that your CD-R and
CD-ROM discs be clean. Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed
session and ruin the disc.
If the disc is merely dusty, you may use a commercially available dust removal
spray such as Dust-Off or Vari-Air to blow dust particles off the disc. You
should not use liquid or chemical cleaners. They may damage the disc and
make it unusable.
After removing the dust particles, you may wipe the disc using a clean, soft
cotton cloth to remove surface dirt such as fingerprints. Use a straight-line
motion, wiping from the center out. Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion.
If CD-R media becomes dirty or soiled with grease or other contaminants not
removable by wiping, you should probably discard the disc. It will probably
fail during the recording process.
HINT: Keeping your frequently used CD-R and CD-ROM discs in jewel cases
at all times will prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged.
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Handling CD-R Media

Cleaning the Disc