Looking for 2-up CD label software or template

I'm looking for a CD label-making program that can do the following 4
tasks:

1.) Allow insertion of background image into the template and allows one
to resize and position the label over the CD/DVD template with WYSIWYG
view.

2.) Rulers/Guides that allow one to position images exactly to the
center or elsewhere on the template.

3.) Can print 2 labels on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper (Avery, Fellowes,
Memorex template papers, etc.)

4.) Allows printing over the donut-hole on the CD/DVD.

The following features would be nice too, but are not critical:

5.) Allows writing text onto the CD/DVD label.

6.) Supports adding drop-shadows onto text and objects.

7.) Allows import of transparent png images as overlays, and allows
setting z-order of those images.

8.) Export label to jpg, png, or bmp (as a square image without the
center hole).

I know that PhotoShop can do those tasks but I can't find a PhotoShop
template that prints 2 labels to a page.

Finally, links to CD/DVD label templates with high-style graphics (like
those with Ulead PhotoImpact) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

M.L.

> I'm looking for a CD label-making program that can do the following 4
> tasks:

Sure Thing from MicroVision Development.


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>> I'm looking for a CD label-making program that can do the following 4
>> tasks:
>
> Sure Thing from MicroVision Development.

Thanks for your prompt response. I'm looking over it at the website
http://www.surething.com/ST/ right now.

M.L.

"M.L." <> wrote in message
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> I'm looking for a CD label-making program that can do the following 4
> tasks:
>

If you're putting labels on CDs, you're risking problems.

If you're putting labels on DVD's, you could well be throwing your discs
away.

Inkjet printable discs is the way to go. The media costs a bit more, but the
printing is cheaper cause you don't have to buy labels. And, the results are
stunning with the right media.

Dan G

On Mon, 28 May 2007 02:31:46 GMT, "M.L." <> wrote:

>>> I'm looking for a CD label-making program that can do the following 4
>>> tasks:
>>
>> Sure Thing from MicroVision Development.
>
>Thanks for your prompt response. I'm looking over it at the website
>http://www.surething.com/ST/ right now.


Years ago I used a similar program to make labels for CDs, and I
found them to be expensive and they peeled off easily. Of course that
was years ago, so maybe things have changed. I do remember that it
was not recommended to apply a label to a DVD, since it would
unbalance it and make the DVD unreadable.
Just a thought M.L., but have you considered a CD/DVD printer?
Epson makes the R260 which replaces the R220 (my printer) and they go
for $90.
I have been using my R220 now for over a year, and I love it. It
prints on printable CD/DVDs, and they cost a few cents more than a
regular blank disk. I use the better quality blank media....Verbatim
DataLife Plus printable disks, and I just ordered some single layer
DVDs from Meritline for 41¢ a piece.
These blank disks have a special top coating that allows
printing, and the coatings have never come off on me. The self stick
labels I used to print would come off over time, making the disk
unreadable. At 18¢ per self stick label, it's cheaper to buy the
printable disks and print on them as opposed to buying the labels,
printing on them, and sticking them on and hoping they don't come
off.
Also, the R260 comes with software that allows you to design your
own label, including importing your own images. It perfectly aligns
the template with the disk, so you rarely have an alignment problem.
Anyway, I just thought I'd mention it.

Talker

Talker

On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:28:05 -0600, "Dan G"
>
>If you're putting labels on CDs, you're risking problems.
>
>If you're putting labels on DVD's, you could well be throwing your discs
>away.
>
>Inkjet printable discs is the way to go. The media costs a bit more, but the
>printing is cheaper cause you don't have to buy labels. And, the results are
>stunning with the right media.
>

And you are saying this with an attitude as if you know what you are
talking. What if people are stupid enough to believe you?

Dave

Dave

Dave wrote:
> On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:28:05 -0600, "Dan G"
>> If you're putting labels on CDs, you're risking problems.
>>
>> If you're putting labels on DVD's, you could well be throwing your discs
>> away.
>>
>> Inkjet printable discs is the way to go. The media costs a bit more, but the
>> printing is cheaper cause you don't have to buy labels. And, the results are
>> stunning with the right media.
>>
>
> And you are saying this with an attitude as if you know what you are
> talking. What if people are stupid enough to believe you?
>
> Dave
>
Oh, well, I guess I should throw away all the CDs I've put labels on for
the past six plus years, even if every one of them still plays without
any problem. However, I have ruined _unlabeled_ CD-Rs by accidentally
scratching the surface that would have been protected by a label. C'est
la vie.
Allen

Allen

On Mon, 28 May 2007 12:50:52 -0500, Allen <> wrote:

>Dave wrote:
>> On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:28:05 -0600, "Dan G"
>>> If you're putting labels on CDs, you're risking problems.
>>>
>>> If you're putting labels on DVD's, you could well be throwing your discs
>>> away.
>>>
>>> Inkjet printable discs is the way to go. The media costs a bit more, but the
>>> printing is cheaper cause you don't have to buy labels. And, the results are
>>> stunning with the right media.
>>>
>>
>> And you are saying this with an attitude as if you know what you are
>> talking. What if people are stupid enough to believe you?
>>
>> Dave
>>
>Oh, well, I guess I should throw away all the CDs I've put labels on for
>the past six plus years, even if every one of them still plays without
>any problem. However, I have ruined _unlabeled_ CD-Rs by accidentally
>scratching the surface that would have been protected by a label. C'est
>la vie.
>Allen


The truth is, Allen, I am using
1. LightScribe labeling (installed yesterday my 2nd LG_LS writer)
2. Inkjet Printable
3. Stick_on labels
4. Marking Pen (most handy)
and all of them are use full. LightScribe is quite nice
and I doubt whether it is cheaper than printable
because the disks are more expensive.
Therefore, most disks get labeled by marking pen

Dave

Dave

>Looking for 2-up CD label software or template

Hope this helps: http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tuto...-printing.html


On May 28, 3:35 pm, Dave <d...@d.durbs> wrote:
> On Mon, 28 May 2007 12:50:52 -0500, Allen <a...@nothere.net> wrote:
> >Dave wrote:
> >> On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:28:05 -0600, "Dan G"
> >>> If you're putting labels on CDs, you're risking problems.
>
> >>> If you're putting labels on DVD's, you could well be throwing your discs
> >>> away.
>
> >>> Inkjet printable discs is the way to go. The media costs a bit more, but the
> >>> printing is cheaper cause you don't have to buy labels. And, the results are
> >>> stunning with the right media.
>
> >> And you are saying this with an attitude as if you know what you are
> >> talking. What if people are stupid enough to believe you?
>
> >> Dave
>
> >Oh, well, I guess I should throw away all the CDs I've put labels on for
> >the past six plus years, even if every one of them still plays without
> >any problem. However, I have ruined _unlabeled_ CD-Rs by accidentally
> >scratching the surface that would have been protected by a label. C'est
> >la vie.
> >Allen
>
> The truth is, Allen, I am using
> 1. LightScribe labeling (installed yesterday my 2nd LG_LS writer)
> 2. Inkjet Printable
> 3. Stick_on labels
> 4. Marking Pen (most handy)
> and all of them are use full. LightScribe is quite nice
> and I doubt whether it is cheaper than printable
> because the disks are more expensive.
> Therefore, most disks get labeled by marking pen
>
> Dave

Hi

Worldlabel@gmail.com

>> Looking for 2-up CD label software or template
>
> Hope this helps:
> http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tuto...-printing.html

Thanks to everyone who responded. I decided to download some
PhotoShop-compatible templates for my occasional use of that program.
But it's good to know that there are some user-friendly programs
designed specifically for CD/DVD labeling. However, after my original
post I learned how to use PhotoImpact for the labels, so I'll be using
that app, or PhotoShop - or my Sharpie

M.L.