Best Label making programs for XPS CD's?

My one complaint about this XPS m1530 is the CD doesn't have any label-making features like LightScribe. I just got a job order from USBank and they want some CD's of the recent awards conference in Orlando, WA.

What is the best way I can make the CD look good (labeling the CD's) with my XPS system. Programs?

 

If the drive don't have lightscribe feature,I don't think a software can do that.

may be you can get some special CD's and print them in an inkjet.

 

That is what I'm asking for... the best way to make them look good.

 

I`m not sure if this will help but Verbatim makes a labeling kit. Dell sells it and it works pretty good.

 

avery's Designpro Deluxe is what i use for my company, great program used to be free but I guess they start charging now.

http://reviews.cnet.com/clip-art-and-font/designpro-deluxe-v-5/4505-3630_7-31205237.html

 

I will check it out... It may be what I'm looking for.
Thanks!

I'll check this out too... Thanks!

 

Get glossy inkjet labels not the typical bond uncoated stuff, they look WAY better. And if you can find them... get the labels that take up the whole disc surface with just a little hole in the middle, it looks much more pro.

 

Labels on DVD or CD are a great way to really mess up a drive. They will start to peel and then they get caught in the drive.

The preferred way to do them is laser or professional imprinting. I have not found a stick-on label that I would use on one of my CD/DVD's.

 

Ya but you are talking a minimum order of probably 250 at somewhere around $1.00 - $1.50/disc.

We've all used discs with labels on them and although they can cause the odd problem, of which I have experienced one in my life, I think it's safe to say ... well it's safe.

 

Printable discs are quite inexpensive. Taiyu Yuden lots of 100 factory direct, for preference. Not only are they the best DVD-R's money can buy (in terms of recording quality and longevity), the printable discs they produce have a printing surface that extends to the center hole (many other makes do not).

A printer capable of printing on CD/DVD is also required, but again they are now quite cheap. I have a Canon IP4300 which cost me around £70 ($140). There are cheaper printers available though. Many prefer the Epson, but the print (and ink) quality of Canon is exceptional.

 

Good point and how am I to do that with my XPS?

 

That is the rub. The problem would be if you are doing business with this company and then they have a problem. It would not do well for your future business with them.

Professional printing and labels are not inexpensive. If you think that the vinyl/mylar printable labels will stay on, then go for it.

If the DVD's are only going to be used infrequently, then the problem of them coming off will not likely be an issue. The heat in the drive causes the adhesive to separate. Laser printed labels would probably be more heat resistant.

 

Makes a lot of sense what you say. I'm sure they're going to be showing off this cd to many, so I don't want to take a chance. Does this mean I'm going to have to buy a External DVD RW with lifescribe or similar? If so, what can I buy at Best Buy or Wal Mart. They want the CD's in the next couple days. USBank is a big bank with banks in 24 states and I trying to get my foot in the door. They hired me to do a website on the same photos they want on CD.

 

These labels work well if you don't have a LightScribe: http://www.fellowes.com/Fellowes/site/products/ProductDetails.aspx?Id=99944

If you are going to be doing it for awhile, then it would be a worthwhile investment. At this point, it would not justify the expense.

You could research professional printers in your area and see how much they cost. We have to major printers here in this area, but I have never checked their prices.