Idiots Guide to CD Labelling

..... and while were on the topic, the best way to print track listings for those plastic cd boxes from ichoones.

Sorry to hijack topic Diode

Diccus

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Originally posted by Diode100:
I'd be extreamly grateful if anyone coulp point me in the direction of an idiots guide to burning labels onto CD's.

Are you talking about those horrible paper labels that you need to print and then stick on - or are you talking about printing directly onto CD? There are a lot of ink jets now that claim to print directly onto CD's but the real trick is the template (usually supplied) that opens in photoshop / word / or my case In Design. Once you've got that, the printable CD there is usually only the problem of doing it! There are a few CD/DVD printers around today that remove the hassle see here - they are about £99 so if you are doing a lot...

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
..... and while were on the topic, the best way to print track listings for those plastic cd boxes from ichoones.

Sorry to hijack topic Diode

Diccus

Find a young person to do it for you

Avoid the stick-on paper ones. With heat they can start to lift off, and if that's happening while it's playing it can do a lot of damage - especially in an in-car slot feed jobbie.

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Originally posted by SteveGa:
There are a lot of ink jets now that claim to print directly onto CD's but the real trick is the template (usually supplied) that opens in photoshop / word / or my case In Design.

My Canon Pixma 5200 can do this, and is very good.

It comes with a little application called "CD Label Print".

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There are a few CD/DVD printers around today that remove the hassle see here - they are about £99 so if you are doing a lot...

The excellent Canon 5200 can be bought for about £80.

I understand the print quality on some dedicated CD printers is pretty crap, too.

cheers, Martin

Whilst we're on this subject, I want to buy some audio CDs (the proper music ones) with printable surfaces.

Can't find them anywhere.

Can anyone suggest a source in the UK?

cheers, Martin

Printable CDs are fine, they cost a bit more of course and you need a compatible printer. My 3 year old Canon does a good job so I expect more recent and cheaper models to do at least the same.

What about LightScribe discs? LG have a DVD burner that goes for around €50 here. Again, blanks cost more and they only 'scribe' in monochrome but I'm sure that's the way forward.

Sean

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Whilst we're on this subject, I want to buy some audio CDs (the proper music ones) with printable surfaces.

Try these chaps:-
http://svp.co.uk/index.php

or http://ukdvdr.co.uk/shop/CD-Media-c-252.html or http://www.aprmedia.co.uk/c_blank_cd_more.php?searchstring=printable&link=m

Steve

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Originally posted by BigH47:

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Whilst we're on this subject, I want to buy some audio CDs (the proper music ones) with printable surfaces.

Try these chaps:-
http://svp.co.uk/index.php

BH,

thanks, but no printable audio discs.

cheers, Martin

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Originally posted by SteveGa:
or http://ukdvdr.co.uk/shop/CD-Media-c-252.html

Steve,

thanks, only one audio disc (the Dysan), but that doesn't have a printable surface.

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or http://www.aprmedia.co.uk/c_blank_cd_more.php?searchstring=printable&link=m

Again, the audio discs are not printable, although they do have a reasoably-priced audio CD-RW that I have also been looking for.


The discs I want are the special "designed for domestic CD recorders" ones.

Thanks if anyone else has any suggestions.

cheers, Martin

Martin I'd talk to these either guys http://www.stanleysonline.co.uk/category-54.htm or aprmedia see what they can suggest.
Steve

To print a listing in itunes:

Make a playlist.

Select playlist.

Goto file and print.

Jobs done.

As for CD labelling, get a permanent black pen and use movement in your wrist and arm to make writing.

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Originally posted by garyi:
As for CD labelling, get a permanent black pen and use movement in your wrist and arm to make writing.

I think Diccus is worried that everything is slowing down now he has reached Seniority - maybe he needs machines to do some things for him now????

I use an Epson R200 for Cd printing. You can also do sleeves etc with the software provided...

Thanks to you all for feedback and interesting associated issues. Do I understand correct that there are three options:-
1) A printed stick-on label - uses printer
2) Use a CD with a printable surface already attached - uses dedicated printer.
3)Burn / Etch an image directly onto a (special) disc - but not in colour - uses disc burner.

So, what are lightscribe discs ?

thanks again

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Originally posted by SteveGa:

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Originally posted by garyi:
As for CD labelling, get a permanent black pen and use movement in your wrist and arm to make writing.

I think Diccus is worried that everything is slowing down now he has reached Seniority - maybe he needs machines to do some things for him now????

After watching an episode of Dad's Army the other night where Mainwairing tries on a hairpiece and John le Mesuirer nearly wets himself laughing you might be right.

Did you get my email Steve?

Awd Diccus (hearing and eyesight going horribly pear shaped but at least i'm not losing my hair)

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Originally posted by Diccus62:


After watching an episode of Dad's Army the other night where Mainwairing tries on a hairpiece and John le Mesuirer nearly wets himself laughing you might be right.

Did you get my email Steve?

Awd Diccus (hearing and eyesight going horribly pear shaped but at least i'm not losing my hair)

Sheer genius (Dad's Army).

Bl**dy e-mails - didn't see it, you might have been canned!!

Steve

Diccus

Was it headed: "Quassam Rockets"; "loose that exyta falb" ??; "64% of members got laid" (only 64% - not joining that club); "Refill Reminder Chester" (don't mind if I do)

If not then no! Try again - see profile for address. Send message with Diccus in the header.
Steve

sent again Stevie boy

Are you Christy Moore advertising gigs at The Point for Christmas? If not nothing here yet. Will report back at the Hendrix Appendix thread as and when (or indeed e-mail you!)
Steve

Diode

www.lightscribe.com should explain things.

Sean

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Originally posted by SteveGa:
Martin I'd talk to these either guys http://www.stanleysonline.co.uk/category-54.htm

Steve,

bingo - Stanleys seem to list what I need.

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MITSUI CDR 80 MIN AUDIO WITH WHITE FACE LAB

Many thanks.

cheers, Martin

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Originally posted by BigH47:

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Whilst we're on this subject, I want to buy some audio CDs (the proper music ones) with printable surfaces.



Try these chaps:-
http://svp.co.uk/index.php



BH,

thanks, but no printable audio discs.

cheers, Martin

Sorry but I faound at least 2 makes from £12/100.

Howard