CD DVD label software can be of huge help to the home user and also to the Small Office or Small Home Office operator. The category includes a number of distinct sub-sectors; those of most interest to the lower volume user include:
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Address Label Software;
- CD/DVD/cassette Label Software; and
- Barcode Label Software.
Prices for DVD label software range from free to “quite pricey”, and frankly you don’t need to pay a lot to get some excellent software. In fact, you may not have to pay at all.
There are some excellent free programs available, and a lot more inexpensive options via the shareware sites. A quick visit to the search engines will give you dozens of options to consider.
What do you want to label? If your need is not too specialized, you can find lots of software that will deal handily with a multitude of product categories.
For instance, if you run a business, you might need address and shipping labels, labels for CDs/ DVDs labels, audio tapes and/or ZIP disks, and so on.
CD DVD Label Software for Home Users
If you’re a home user, what about organising your video, DVD and CD collection? In this case, look for label software that will is flexible enough to allow you to use a CD DVD label printer (either your existing printer, or perhaps a specialized machine).
And if you run a small (or perhaps not so small) business from home, your needs might extend to envelopes, postcards, perhaps a flyer or three, invitations…
You can find label software that will automatically import track information from a number of CD burning programs, play lists or even another CD. It will handle jewel case covers, inserts and spines for CDs, DVDs and audio and video cassettes.
CD DVD label software makes sense if you consistently send out a relatively large number of letters (envelopes would normally take too long to feed through the typical ink jet or laser found in SOHO businesses) or if you mail oversized envelopes or packages (such as CDs and DVDs), or other lumpy items.
Some DVD label software comes complete with built-in databases, but most will work best when used in tandem with any of the contact management databases now available.
CD DVD Label Software with Design Templates
You’ll also come across label software with a strong design component that will enable you to produce business cards and flyers, often from pre-built templates. You’ll also find graphics, textures and backgrounds in such packages, or they will allow you to import your own designs and graphics.
Demonstration (sometimes crippled in some way) and trial software (often the full package, but with a time limitation) are freely available, and it’s very easy to try before you buy – and very sensible.
There are a number of large label manufacturers who produce a vast range of labels between them, and good software can cope with all the common formats. At least one DVD label software package can handle 2500 different formats!
Another option is to acquire label software that is specially designed for thermal printers; smaller operations are most likely to work with direct thermal printers, which print directly onto heat-sensitive paper, rather like pre-treated fax paper.
They’re quiet, easy to use and inexpensive. Of course, you’re tied into proprietary products, software and consumables, but as long as they suit your purpose, does it really matter?
So – lot’s of things to consider, but there’s plenty of information available and it’s hard to make a serious mistake when you acquire your new CD DVD label software.
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