Printing image/label on DVD?

I am in the midst of creating a handful of DVD's through iMovie/iDVD (09') from the last 3 years of filming (kids/vacations etc.). I would like to know the most straightforward way to print on the DVD itself so I have an end product that is a little nicer than using my permanent black marker and poor penmanship. In my searches I have come across the names LaCie, Lightscribe etc. but I don't quite know how it all comes together. (i.e. do I need to buy a specific printer, download specific software etc.) I'm guessing the answer is yes to both. I only plan on doing a couple of dozen DVD's so I don't want to spend lots of $ on a printer if I don't have to. I called my local Staples and they don't offer such a service. Thanks a bunch.....

Q: I'm guessing the answer is yes to both.
A: You guessed right. Perhaps these links might help you:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10909114&#10909114
http://smilesoftware.com/DiscLabel/
http://www.iwascoding.com/uncoverit/index.html
http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingstarted/index.aspx?id=87
http://www.lacie.com/technologies/technology.htm?id=10024
The alternative to printing your own and avoiding expensive printer, ink, and media purchases is to find a local facility willing to do this for you. But I have found from experience that after the first one or two out of house orders (depending on volume) that it's better / more cost effective to invert in my own printer and media.
Hope this info helps. But if not just come on back for more advice.
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