El Pirata
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Anyone know of a decent program for making CD labels. I already have a ton of blank cd stickers I just need a decent program (the one that came with the stickers sucks big time).
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It's called a "Sharpie"
Edit: August 29
ok, I retract my Sharpie suggestion. I found documented evidence that solvent-based markers will eat the plastic of a CD.
Edit: August 29
ok, I retract my Sharpie suggestion. I found documented evidence that solvent-based markers will eat the plastic of a CD.
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Your burning software should a label maker program included.
What you need to look at is the layout of the labels on the page.
if they are up and down it is considered a "Fellows" layout. If they are diagonal on the sheet it is a "Stomper" Layout.
Do you have a label installer? This is the most important part of the kit. If you try to put them on by hand you will get vibrations that will cause misreading if the disk and possibly harm to your drive.
DO NOT FOR ANY REASON USE A SHARPIE DIRECTLY ON YOUR CD! The ink in a Sharpie contains acid that will in time eat into the media and cause the CD /DVD to fail. If needed, put a label on first then use a marker. The best thing to do is get a set of CD markers.
Here is a GREAT price on a Stopmer kit.
http://inksale.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=182
What you need to look at is the layout of the labels on the page.
if they are up and down it is considered a "Fellows" layout. If they are diagonal on the sheet it is a "Stomper" Layout.
Do you have a label installer? This is the most important part of the kit. If you try to put them on by hand you will get vibrations that will cause misreading if the disk and possibly harm to your drive.
DO NOT FOR ANY REASON USE A SHARPIE DIRECTLY ON YOUR CD! The ink in a Sharpie contains acid that will in time eat into the media and cause the CD /DVD to fail. If needed, put a label on first then use a marker. The best thing to do is get a set of CD markers.
Here is a GREAT price on a Stopmer kit.
http://inksale.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=182
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I've got on EP, and can show it to you next time your down this way...otherwise, I suggest just grabbing the Stomper (which is what I have). It is MOOK-proof, so even you should be able to handle it.
As for label-making software...any graphics program should be capable of generating what you want. You just need to tell the printer portion what the media you will be printing to will be (there are usually a number of preset print settings for just this case).
As for label-making software...any graphics program should be capable of generating what you want. You just need to tell the printer portion what the media you will be printing to will be (there are usually a number of preset print settings for just this case).
Chances are your computer came with the burning software called EZ CD Creator or Nero.
Look in >Start > Programs > and open the burning program.
Or
When you burn a CD your program may ask you if you want to create a label.
All of the label designing software packages will allow you to import graphics. The most difficult part is setting up the alignment of your printer to match the label. All the packages have a utility to aid in this.
The Stopmer kit is the best made for ease of use and the installer is just about Mookproof as stated above. If you are going to make labels get one. Look around for a good price locally or order one from me. I know my price is good.
Look in >Start > Programs > and open the burning program.
Or
When you burn a CD your program may ask you if you want to create a label.
All of the label designing software packages will allow you to import graphics. The most difficult part is setting up the alignment of your printer to match the label. All the packages have a utility to aid in this.
The Stopmer kit is the best made for ease of use and the installer is just about Mookproof as stated above. If you are going to make labels get one. Look around for a good price locally or order one from me. I know my price is good.
That is interesting you mention this. I have beening using a Sharpie to write on my CD's since my first burner. I also know a lot of my friends and family use them too. I have yet to have a problem. How long is "in time" or is there no way to predict this? I guess I might need to look into a label maker for myself.
It depends on how you store them.
I have seen them go in weeks to years.
UV will accelerate the process. If you are using Branded CDs the kind that have screen-printing on the top you are in less danger then if you use a silver top generic brand. If your just burning music and tossing the disk when it gets beat up who cares but if your using the disks to archive the family photos or backing up info you may want to change your practice.
I have seen them go in weeks to years.
UV will accelerate the process. If you are using Branded CDs the kind that have screen-printing on the top you are in less danger then if you use a silver top generic brand. If your just burning music and tossing the disk when it gets beat up who cares but if your using the disks to archive the family photos or backing up info you may want to change your practice.
Here is the closest kit to mine I could find.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=294533&pfp=BROWSE
This one comes with 24 labels 20.00
My kit comes with 50 labels for 18.00 and 4 for shipping 22.00. If you look at the price for labels you will see its a great deal. I will even send you a package of 4 CD pens no charge.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=294533&pfp=BROWSE
This one comes with 24 labels 20.00
My kit comes with 50 labels for 18.00 and 4 for shipping 22.00. If you look at the price for labels you will see its a great deal. I will even send you a package of 4 CD pens no charge.
http://inksale.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=182&osCsid=23dfde7707e461317494c12f1314f7e7
Use the comments during checkout and remind me to send you some pens.
Shipping may be a few cents different.
Use the comments during checkout and remind me to send you some pens.
Shipping may be a few cents different.