> 2X - I'm not sure what "printable" means but the top side is shiny with > no identification or markings. Thanks. Printable means that the top is coated with a matt white finish that you can print directly onto using a suitable inkjet printer. (I'm anxiously awaiting my Epson r300 printer that will do this. $179) Printing directly onto the disk looks much more professional if you are sedning DVDs out to people. Regards Steve Hussey Alto Stratus LLC -- If you're not part of the solution, there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem.