CD and DVD labels have a wide range of practical and artistic uses. Inexpensive, utilitarian labels have made organizing office files easier and more effective as CDs and DVDs have come into play for those functions. On the other hand, higher quality labels are a staple for the music and film industries' disc production.
When writing on discs with markers and Sharpies just doesn't cut it, CD and DVD labels offer a cleaner, more professional alternative. By printing labels from your office computer, you can count on consistent, neat designs and save money you would have spent on professional services. Consider these possibilities for making the most of CD and DVD labels:
1. Inexpensive labels for general use make organizing your office software and files a breeze.
2. Label templates allow for efficient designing and labeling of discs.
3. Photo-quality and custom CD labels add a touch of personality to your media discs.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Organize loose discs around the office with economy CD ROM labels
Rather than leaving loose CD and DVDs containg important business files strewn about your office, consider printing cheap CD and DVD labels neatly for your files. Printed on a paper matte, economical paper CD labels can organize your office space at an affordable price.
I recommend: Find inexpensive blank DVD labels for sale from
Desktop Publishing Supplies and
Americal.com.
Download CD and DVD label templates as bases for custom designs
Templates for CD labels make the labeling process more efficient and the product neat and organized. These are great for CD and DVD labels that need address, shipping, or any other common information. Most are free, so downloaded templates can potentially save you hours of work.
I recommend: Worldlabel.com and
Meritline.com offer templates for both CD and DVD ROM labels.
Add an artsy flair to CD and DVD discs with glossy DVD labels and clear CD labels
Glossy DVD labels are made from a photo-quality paper, providing professional-grade photo prints right on your discs. Consider using glossy DVD labels for files that need to look presentable - they are perfect for anything from presentation files to music CDs. Another option is the clear CD label, which sticks invisibly to the surface of the disc. This allows you to print labels on a disc without covering up existing information.
I recommend: Buy DVD labels with glossy print from
Fellowes or clear compact disk labels from
Discount Office Items.
Build custom CD labels with label-creating software programs
Creating printed CD labels requires the proper CD label equipment; many types of software for custom CD labels are available for purchase. With software for custom CD label designs, the possibilities are endless - labeling software allows your creativity to take over.
I recommend: MicroVision Development's
Sure Thing is a popular CD labeling program. CdCoverSoft's
AudioLabel offers a free 15-day trial download for interested users.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- If you decide to write on your own CD and DVD labels, use only markers or Sharpies specially designed for that purpose. Pencils and pens can dig into the CD and create damaging scratches. Crayon can melt in the drive and render the entire system useless.
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