
JVC
JVC ARCHIVAL GRADE DVD-R White Inkjet 16x
★★★★★
Japan-made archival-grade DVD-R discs with hard coat protection and inkjet-printable surfaces for long-term data preservation.
$39.95*
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Overview
Key Features
HUGE SAVINGS !!! MSRP $125.00 / $5.00 per DVD-R
HIGHEST ARCHIVAL GRADE MEDIA MADE BY JVC TAIYO YUDEN JAPAN
200 times more scratch resistant, 1000 times more resistant to dust, 7 times more resistant to fingerprints
ISO 10995 is the only international standard currently set to test DVD+/-R/RW/RAM discs
White inkjet printable with clear hub, added protection to reflective layer even if your not printing direct to the surface
Specifications
Brand
JVC (Taiyo Yuden)
Type
DVD-R
Grade
ISO Archival Grade (ISO 10995)
Write Speed
16x
Print Surface
White Inkjet Printable with Clear Hub
Surface Protection
Hard Coat (200x scratch, 1000x dust, 7x fingerprint resistance)
Manufacturing Origin
Japan
Quantity
25 Pack
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- ISO 10995 archival-grade certification provides confidence in long-term data retention
- Hard coat technology dramatically improves scratch, dust, and fingerprint resistance
- Manufactured in Japan by JVC Taiyo Yuden, known for premium optical media quality
- White inkjet-printable surface allows professional-looking custom disc labeling
- 16x write speed enables fast burning on compatible drives
👎 Cons
- 25-pack quantity is relatively small for large archival projects, requiring multiple purchases
- Premium archival-grade discs cost more per disc than standard consumer DVD-R media
- DVD-R capacity is limited to 4.7GB, which may be insufficient for large file archives
- Inkjet printing requires a dedicated disc printer, which is an additional expense if not already owned
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these discs "archival grade"?
These discs comply with the ISO 10995 standard for archival lifetime testing, meaning they are manufactured and tested to maintain data integrity over extended storage periods far beyond standard DVD-R media.
Can I print directly on these discs?
Yes, the discs feature a white inkjet-printable surface with a clear hub, allowing you to print labels and artwork directly onto them using a compatible inkjet disc printer.
What does the hard coat protection do?
The hard coat provides up to 200x greater scratch resistance, 1000x greater dust resistance, and 7x greater fingerprint resistance compared to uncoated discs, significantly reducing the risk of read errors from surface damage.
How many discs are included in a pack?
Each pack contains 25 discs.
Who manufactures these discs?
They are manufactured in Japan by JVC Taiyo Yuden, a company widely regarded for producing some of the highest-quality optical media available.