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:
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.
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Remove margins: Once the paper size has been
selected, head over to the "margins" tab and set all margins to
"zero."
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Add design: Add the image chosen and any text
you would like to add to the design.
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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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