Hello,
I want to make my own CD insert cards for standard size jewel cases.
What software will let me print both across the card as well as down
the spine of the label?

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Request for Question Clarification by feilong-ga on 27 Apr 2003 09:19 PDT

Just to make sure: Do you mean you want to print CD covers or cd
labels for standard jewel cases? Is that what you mean by insert
cards?

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Clarification of Question by jefftucson-ga on 27 Apr 2003 10:03 PDT

I particularly want to print identifying information on the card that
fits in the back of a jewel case that also has printing along the edge
that can be read when the jewel case is on a shelf. Thank you.

Howdy jefftucson!

The CNET Download.com site has several programs that
you can check out.  I went through their listings,
and these seem to be the least expensive ones that
will fill your needs.  All are free to try, but some
might print "UNREGISTERED" across the print out until
they are registered.  Some of the other CD insert
printing software at the Download.com site is free,
but might not do a very good job or be harder to use.
http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=cd+label

CdrLabel 4.1
http://download.com.com/3000-2169-1629121.html

Create your own CDs and CD labels.
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 
File Size: 498K 
License: Free to try, $15 to buy

"This simple application lets you create labels for your
CDs. With CdrLabel, you can catalog every disk in your
collection, scan track times automatically, import BMP
and JPEG images, create text with variable fonts, colors,
and orientations, and create single- to quad-length labels."

CDCover - Easy Layout 2.5
http://download.com.com/3000-2088-7847855.html

Create and print paper covers for CD boxes.
OS: Windows (all) 
File Size: 671K 
License: Free to try, $19 to buy
 
From the developer: "(Update 2.5.6) Optimized Picture-Print
Function! * Create and Print Paper-Cases and CD-Inlays for
normal, transparent and maxi-cd-boxes. In no time you insert,
edit and format directories, pictures and text with this
easy-to-use software."

CD Box Labeler Pro 1.8.5
http://download.com.com/3000-2064-10141443.html

Create labels for your CD Jewel cases.
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP 
File Size: 2.75MB 
License: Free to try, $15 to buy 

From the developer: "The most popular CD Labeling software
in the world. CD Box Labeler Pro is an easy to use labeler
program for your CD Jewel Case & CD Labels. You can edit
text, insert images, select colors to suite your needs."

Personally, I use the Iomega HotBurn software package that
not only has good CD burner software, but also a usable jewel
case insert, etc. program called CD Label Designer. A $29.95
direct download from Iomega. for the whole package.
www.iomega.com/software/hotburn/

Some features of HotBurn is at this Iomega web page.
http://www.iomega.com/hotburn/hotburn_main.html
"Plus, HotBurn includes a handy label and jewel case editor,
making labeling your collection as easy as making it."


Search Strategy:

CNET Download.com search: CD label

Personal experience with HotBurn.

If you need any clarification, feel free to ask.

Looking Forward, denco-ga

Prompt and thorough response. Thank you.

Thanks for the 5 star rating and the generous tip!

Looking Forward, denco-ga