[Ham-Computers] Re Printing CD Labels

[Philip Atchley]

Hi Duane,

I use the Memorex CD & DVD label-maker.  You buy the little plastic 
applicator which comes with a few labels, and then you can buy a package of 
120 label refills.  Each sheet will do 2 CD Labels, two Jewel Case Spine 
labels and two Mali-use labels with enough to do a total of 120 labels per 
package.  It runs about 8.00 per package in Wal-Mart or nearly twice that at 
Staples.  Both the applicator and the refill packages comes with a software 
CD for doing the actual layout and printing which may be done on either a 
Laser or Ink Jet printer.

The only problem is, I'm not at all sure that the software would be easy for 
you to use without your being able to see the screen for text arrangement. 
I found I had to do a lot of "dragging and dropping" to arrange the size and 
proper location of the text on the CD's etc.  Perhaps your Grandson could 
help you with that?

The sheets are perforated and after printing you peel off the label to apply 
to the CD or Jewel case.  It is HIGHLY suggested that you buy the plastic 
applicator to make sure that the labels are well centered on the CD. It is 
also about 8.00 at Walmart.


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
To: <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 7:34 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Re Printing CD Labels


>
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> I need to print a cover for the front side of a CD case, the back sheet 
> that slides into place from inside the case and the round label that 
> adheres to the CD itself. I know that I can purchase labels and do this 
> myself.
>
> The problem is in cutting these front and back insert sheets out once they 
> are printed.
>
> If I understand correctly, I can do both the front sheet and back sheet on 
> the same label sheet. Correct? Now do these inserts peel off, are they 
> torn off along periferations or do I need to cut them out?
>
> I am told I can buy a kit that contains the round center labels for a CD, 
> has software to print them and a device that enables one to put the sticky 
> thing on the CD straight.
>
> Because I am blind, cutting these things out is 'not' an option. I want 
> them to fit!
>
> I have used a commercial printer to do these in the past, but the cost is 
> too high for small quanities, such as a hundred. About $.58 per insert, in 
> color, printed on one side only.
>
> Does anyone have a better way? I can get along without the round center 
> label, but the other two are mandatory.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Duane W8DBF
>
>
>
>
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