Mac software to print on CDs / CD cover?

[suzo]

Hi,

Am new here so sorry if this has already been asked.

I've only owned a Mac since last August, but really love it, it's so much better!

The only thing is, I have searched lots of places for a program that will print onto CDs, or onto those sticky labels that you put onto CDs, / also CD covers etc?

A friend suggested something called "Nero" but I can only find this available for PC.

Does anyone know of a program that can do this?

Thankyou

Suzo

[Thank The Cheese]

I have a couple of solution, depending on your setup. I need to know: will you be printing onto a sticky label and then sticking it onto a CD, or do you have a printer that prints directly onto a CD?

creating templates is very fiddly and takes A LOT of experimenting, but it can be done.


If you will be printing on a sticky label:

Neato has some software for that purpose . It's pretty good, but will cost you $30. You could also just set up a template in Illustrator or Photoshop or anything similar.

If you have a direct-CD-printable printer
What kind of printer is it? I have an Epson Photo R310 that does direct printing to CDs and it comes with software. If you have an epson, ahve a look at the CD, or on their website.

If you do have a printer that can do it, I would actually recommend again making a template. that's what I did. I ave a template for Illustrator and Corel Draw that work great. I'd be happy to send it to you if you want.

EDIT: just noticed that Neato software also supports direct to CD printers, not just the sticky labels

[bobw]

Discus works very well for this and you can download a Demo to try it.

[suzo]

Thankyou- will have a look at that now.

We wanted to print directly onto blank CDs with an image, but time is getting short so it's looking like sticky labels onto the CD-R may have to do!

Thanks for your help!

[suzo]

Cheers Bob!

[suzo]

Bob- When I downloaded the demo of Discus, when I try to open it it says "There is no default application specified to open the document..."

Any ideas? I am still recovering from years as a PC user when I was frightened to click on something in case it all got sodded up!


ThanktheCheese- that Neato software does look good, thanks again.

[bobw]

Discus needs Stuffit Expander to open it. You can download the free version here.

[suzo]

Thanks. I really appreciate the help.

This is a really great forum by the way!