CD labeling

[dubtrub]

Any familiar with CD labeling software ar kits? I can burn CDs but would like them to have a professional looking label. Magic markers just don't look right.

I have a Gateway computer and the disc tray has Labelflash on the door but for the life of me I can not find it on my computer and I don't have any documentation to show instructions or how to find it on my computer. Yeah, I know. Dumb.

[Sarah93003]

If you have a Frys Electronics in your area they have software for that. I think you also need a color printer and the special adhesive paper that goes on the CD. The kits come with a device that helps center it properly on the disk. I don't think they are even very expensive these days.

[JimPage]

Hey, Danny--

We have an Epson Claria Artisan 50 printer at the office and we use it just for putting face labels on CDs and DVDs. You buy the disks that have a matte-white finish and run them through this printer using a special tray that comes with it; no paper label needed. It looks like a professionally printed CD or DVD when it prints.

I think the printer only cost $119 or so. It also prints up to 8" x 10" photos on photo paper.

My designers seem to love it. I've only used it once each for CDs and for color prints, but it did a super job.

--Jim

[olrocknroller]

The glue-on labels are not the ideal solution...friend of mine put one in his car CD player...it's still there...won't come out!

[Veenture]

The surface of the CD (and CD-R) which carries all your digital info (i.e. music) is also the same surface you write- / print- on or apply labels to, so you always need to take special care and avoid causing any damage to it

[JimPage]

Paul is correct; we only allow Sharpies to be used to write on CDs or DVDs. I once had an assistant who insisted on using ball-point pens right up to the point where she was dismissed.

--Jim