Product Creators Who Make CDs...I Need Your Help

[Steven Wagenheim]

Well, I really tried to do this on my own by going to my local Staples but they
were useless.

Here is what I need.

1. The software that creates the inserts and the CD labels.

2. Glossy stock inserts. I don't want that cheap matte crappy paper.

3. Foil labels, not the paper ones. They curl up if you leave them in a hot car.

If you can help me here, I'd appreciate it.

And no, I don't want to hire a service to do this. I want to create the CDs
myself using my HP Deskjet 6122 and XP operating system and I need top
quality stock and labels for the CDs.

Thanks.

** EDIT ** This is for personal use ONLY. I am not selling any product so I don't need
a professional solution. I just want something that is going to look nice and won't curl
up on me in the hot sun.

[deu12000]

1. You can actually use Word/Photoshop for this with templates. A very easy to use and free program that does all of this is Avery DesignPro for PC | Avery

2. The glossy paper can be just that, glossy paper, cut down to size.

3. For the paper stock and labels Ebay will probably be the cheapest place to get everything.

[getsmartt]

Steven, I know you want to do it with your equipment, but you can pick up a cheap epson (do a search on ebay for epson r200) that will print directly to DVD's. The inkjet printable DVD's are not much more expensive than standard DVD's and the quality of the labeling is so much better.

[write-stuff]

What getsmartt said. They really do look so much better.
- Russ

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by getsmartt

Steven, I know you want to do it with your equipment, but you can pick up a cheap epson (do a search on ebay for epson r200) that will print directly to DVD's. The inkjet printable DVD's are not much more expensive than standard DVD's and the quality of the labeling is so much better.

Thanks but I already spent the money on 100 CDs so I'd prefer not to let
them go to waste.

[deu12000]

I forgot to mention they sell CD label applicators. These make it a breeze to put labels on perfectly everytime. You can pick these up new for $5-10.


They sell the glossy paper with blank backs. You don't have to get paper that says HP on the back. With a paper cutter you can cut it down to size.

[Peter Bestel]

Steven,

If you really don't want to waste your 100 CDs then the advice from deu12000 is the way to go.

But I've got to say...

...you must be mad!

What made you choose this route in the first place? Oh, never mind. To each their own.

Peter

[KarlWarren]

Got to agree with Peter here...

firstly, labels - of any sort, are notorious for causing "wobble" in the disc drive. And the last thing your customer wants is a CD/DVD which decides to spin out of control because it doesn't have a perfect centre of gravity.

I would seriously suggest, once these 100 discs are done and dusted - that you look at Kunaki.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

Steven,

If you really don't want to waste your 100 CDs then the advice from deu12000 is the way to go.

But I've got to say...

...you must be mad!

What made you choose this route in the first place? Oh, never mind. To each their own.

Peter

Peter, the reason I chose this route is because this isn't for business. It's
for personal use BUT...I still want the CDs to look professional.

But since this is for non profit purposes, I'm not spending money that I
don't need to spend.

Sure, if I'm selling a $297 product, yeah, of course I'm going to go with
the best. But for this purpose, heck, even glossy paper and foil labels is
going overboard.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by KarlWarren

Got to agree with Peter here...

firstly, labels - of any sort, are notorious for causing "wobble" in the disc drive. And the last thing your customer wants is a CD/DVD which decides to spin out of control because it doesn't have a perfect centre of gravity.

I would seriously suggest, once these 100 discs are done and dusted - that you look at Kunaki.

Thanks Karl, but as I said to Peter (should have noted this in the post) this
is for personal use. I'm not selling any products.

[KarlWarren]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Thanks Karl, but as I said to Peter (should have noted this in the post) this
is for personal use. I'm not selling any products.

Got it...

in this case:

The label applicator is going to come in very handy
Avery label templates are perfect for the job.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by KarlWarren

Got it...

in this case:

The label applicator is going to come in very handy
Avery label templates are perfect for the job.

Sounds good. Do they sell the inserts that are double sided?

Okay, maybe I should go into a little more detail as to what I need.

It's a music CD.

The front will be the CD deisgn.
Inside of that will be the track listings.
Next to that will be the production info.
On the 4th side will be the back design

So I need inserts that can print on both sides.

[Peter Bestel]

Fairenuffski

Edit: I've just noticed that my 600th post was 'Fairenuffski' - what a contribution !!

What I should have said is:

There's nowt as queer as folk, there's nobody right 'cept thee and thou, and I'm not too sure 'bout thou.