Top tips to create customized CD covers


The world today is more inclined towards customized products. And when customization comes with the convenience, customization becomes all the more welcome. The sort of convenience that customized CD covers provide since users don't need to access the entire contents to know what's in the CD.
And that's the type of convenience every busy person needs today especially in areas like the UAE where people barely have time to view photo albums and song DVDs. Customized CD covers can provide not only a way of identifying the CD/DVD,  but also highlighting the content that's in it, saving users lots of time.
If you're planning on printing your CD yourself, all you need to do is get the best printing supplies from the best stores, and opt for the best Xerox Abu Dhabi printers to get cool prints for your product.
The article highlights essentials tips to help out with your customized CD cover printing.

Tips for creating a CD cover

Printing CD covers may seem difficult but with the right tips, the right supplies and the right designs even the most challenging printing tasks becomes easier and the output astonishingly amazing. Read the essential tips below and impress your friends and family with your collection of customized CD covers:

Customized CD Covers

Choose the right image

Depending on what you put on the CD, select the right image that you would like to display on the cover. If its pictures that you're hoping to store into the CD, opt for a collage of your own pictures for the front cover.
This does two things for your CD cover. It makes your DVD/CD cover appealing, and it also helps you recall what you may have put on the CD. Much like a songs list on the back cover!  If you're hoping to create a collage, opt for some of the most top quality collage maker software, to speak quality when you're done.

 Opt for the right paper

If you've never noticed CD covers are created using thinner paper, to allow, the paper to be laid into the cover flap. For your customized CD prints, opt for a paper variety that has a lower weight. Don't choose the lightest paper. Consult with consumable experts and inform them about your print requirements. With years of experience, experts can help you out the best way possible.
Although the CD covers often have a more glossy appeal, the final choice depends on the user's preference or on the type of content within the CD. For a more retro feel, opt for a matte look whereas, to make it funkier and up to date, choose a gloss finish.

Choose the right design attributes

 To get your printer to print a CD cover for you, it is important to modify the printer settings to make it suitable for CD cover printing. No worries, it's easily doable! Open the "Menu" bar for the processing program used to print the cover. Head over to the "Page Set-up" in the "File" menu and click "Paper size".
·         Choose "custom" and enter a value of 4.75 inches for both the height and the width.
·         Remove margins: Once the paper size has been selected, head over to the "margins" tab and set all margins to "zero."
·         Add design: Add the image chosen and any text you would like to add to the design.
·         Preview your print and you’re ready to go!

The right printer

 When you're hoping to create professional prints for your CD/DVD covers, it's essential to opt for high-quality printing or printing devices. The choice of printers for your cover printing should be a top quality inkjet known for its excellent performance. 
Some of the biggest names are already being used to create greeting cards and photos at home. All the more reasons to use a home printer for your CD cover.

Take away

Whether you're a music lover or simply trying to get all your travel photography albums on a CD, you will be needing a CD cover to mark your CD. Without cover, your CD is barely noticeable. Use the tips above to create your own customized CD cover and opt for Xerox Abu Dhabi printers to help out with the best quality printing!  

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