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Introduction
What Types of Blank Discs Should I Use?
There are two types of blank CDs (recordable media) that are used
for making your own CDs:
■ CD-R discs (CD-Recordable)
■ CD-RW discs (CD-ReWritable)
You can obtain blank CD-R or CD-RW discs where you purchased
your CD-Recorder or at local computer retailers.
When to Use CD-R Discs
Virtually all CD-ROM and CD-Recorder drives can read CD-R discs.
CD-R discs are excellent for permanent data storage and should be
used when you do not need to erase the data. They are less expen-
sive per CD than CD-RW discs. Here are some ideas for using CD-R
discs:
■ When you want to make a music CD that you can play on your
home or car stereo CD player.
■ When you want to copy a music CD for your own personal
use.
■ When you want to permanently save large project files.
■ When you want to permanently archive or store files, such as
your home records, photos, or videos.