How to Make CD Labels With a Laser Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Making labels for your CDs is a project you can do at home. You can purchase CD labels at any office supply store, and there are a number of label maker programs that you can purchase or download for free from the internet. Or, you can simply use a word processing program to create a graphic with the right dimensions.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1

Evaluate your particular needs. If you're making labels for your personal collection or you're a small businessman, a free program you can download from online will suffice. If you want to make labels for professional use, invest in an elaborate label maker with more features.

Step2

Choose a program. In addition to traditional label-making programs, you can also make labels from most scrapbooking programs and word processing programs. Take the dimensions from the label package and insert it into your labels in your word processing to have your information fitted to that space.

Step3

Design your labels. You can add backgrounds, logos, pictures or graphics in addition to customizing your print by changing the font size, color and style. Most programs have templates or allow your to import your own photos.

Step4

Print your final product with a laser printer using labels created specifically for CDs. Using a CD label ensures the will be centered and professional-looking when applied to your CDs.