Client CD's - Resources needed on labeling

Hello! I'm not sure if this is exactly where I should post this, but here it goes. For those of you who give clients CD's of their images with

their package, how do you label the CD? Do you use the sticker labels, Lightscribe, or other methods? I'm just curious to know what

methods others use. Thank you in advance for your responses! :)

I debated about this same question for awhile. I ended up deciding to keep my discs blank, but put them in a really cool container with labeling on it. I like the look of these:

 

http://www.american-digital.com/prodsite/product.asp?p=2114

 

There's a square indentation on the front where I put a sticker with my logo on it. On the back, I have a big 5x5 label with my company name, contact info, etc, and 3 horizontal lines where I can write the client's name and date. It looks great, and it's very efficient compared to the Lightscribe method or the disc labels. Just my two cents, though!

 

BTW, I also put one of my custom thank-you notes (printed at overnightprints.com) inside there with the disc and a couple business cards. Works perfectly.

Shaun, I didn't even think about something like that. That is a pretty neat idea, thank you for sharing it! :)

I use Lightscribe.

 

I take a close up of the B&G, go in to PS and convert to line drawing and put that onthe disc with the B&G names and wedding date,

 

Everyone seems to love the personal touch.

Shaun, you're right about tin cases being cool. In late summer I bought the ones with the transparent window:

 

http://www.american-digital.com/prodsite/product.asp?p=2107

 

I print disc labels from a wedding template with the usual event information, type of images, and contact info.

The top disc shows through the window, so I leave the case plain.

<p>Lightscribe or Jewelbox - see <A href="http://www.jewelboxing.com">jewelboxing.com</a></p>.

This question gets ask pretty frrequently....a search will give you several posts: http://www.photo.net/search/?cx=000753226439295166877%3A0gyn0h9z85o&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=labeling++Cds&qx=labeling++Cds&filter=0&section=all&sa.x=18&sa.y=12#1754

I print on DVD's and send them in a nice package. I use an Epson R800 for this purpose and it works very well. I have not tried the lightscribe yet, but it sounds like another decent approach. Stickers have never seem that professional to me.

Sorry Dave! I was trying to solve a "discussion" I was having on the matter when I posted, and I didn't even think to look

back at older posts! I'll remember next time. Thank you David W., Neil, Rick and Stephen for your input on the matter! :)

I'm sorry, I meant my comment to be helpful and not an amonishment......it's a good question. No need to aplogize

on your part. If everyone did a search before they asked a question the forum would probably be too quiet. Course, I

could do with less "what lens" questions..... but that's just me :-)

I use the Epson R280, with CD/DVD tray and their PrintCD software. I use the glossy archival "watershield" CDs and DVDs which have a printable glossy surface all the way down to the hole (known as "hub printable"). I design the full-bleed graphic labels in Photoshop with layered text, output that as a square JPEG, and import that into the PrintCD software. It's way better than stick on labels, and to me, looks far more attractive than Lightscribe because it's full color.

 

I also use a continuous ink system with my Epson, which drastically cuts your ink costs over the ridiculously expensive Epson ink cartridges, which are a ripoff.

No worries David, it was helpful- it reminded me to check the past posts. I think I agree with you on the "which lens"

posts..however it never stops me from reading them-hehe :). Steve C. I was at the store and saw the CDs you can print on

and was totally confused on how you print on a cd lol! Your post really cleared that up for me. Thanks! :)

Glad to help, Ashley!

I also use the Epson R280 to print on my CD's / DVD's. It looks great! I also package in round metal tins from

Effectuality

 

http://www.effectuality.com/store/item.php/name/Round_CD_Tin/product/view/itemid/57/catid/5/store/us/lng/en<div></div>

Looks great, Linda, and that's pretty much what I do with my labels. You might try the hub-printable discs, so you have more image area around the hole, but I do like the metal tins.

I like that Linda, it looks very nice! :)

Also, I include my studio logo and web address on the disc artwork as well, and in small text, I put a brief description of the contents of the disc (i.e. "contains full-size images of Preparation, Ceremony, Reception", etc.) That way, the client knows what's on each disc at a glance without having to read them all in a computer, trial and error, etc.). If it's a CD, I put the standard CD-ROM logo, and if a DVD, I put the standard DVD-ROM logo, very small.

"I include my studio logo and web address on the disc artwork as well, and in small text, I put a brief description of the contents of the disc"

 

I also have a blurb about me on the back of the DVD jacket, along with my headshot. Preferring not to print myself, I use a firm that creates packaging for DVDs that does short runs.

I use an Epson 1800 to print directly on the printable disk, usually a pic of the bride's flowers, with the couple's name and date. I use a DVD case to print a custom cover insert with pics from the wedding, couple's name, name, place, and then our company info and copyright. I also just bought some cases from Neil Industries that use 2 pics and hold one disk(they have cases that hold 2 disks too). HTH

We use the Epson RX595, very similar to the R280. It prints directly to the cd/dvd and looks very professional, just like Linda's presentation.

<p>Anyone have a good source for these hub-printable disks? I'll be buying in bulk. I'm hoping to find ones that are somewhat rater resistant. Are the Epson pigment based inks best for this? Do I need to apply an adhesive spray to keep the inks from smearing if gotten wet?<br>

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