How to Print on a CD
The process of printing on a CD enables you to print words or images on a CD+R or DVD+R. Although it is not one of the most common procedures, it is not difficult or tedious to achieve. The only essential tool that is a mandatory requirement is the type of printer you use. You must have a printer that comes equipped with CD printing capability. This is the only way this process can be done effectively without any complications.
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Instructions
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Turn your printer on. Most power buttons are located on the top of the printer. Press and hold down the button until its LED light turns green.
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Choose the image or text you desire to print onto the CD. On your computer, open the image or text you desire to print. Images should be opened by clicking on your computer's "Start" icon and selecting the "Pictures" tab folder within the Start menu. When the Pictures folder opens, click on the image you desire to print onto the CD to enlarge it. If you are planning to print text onto the CD, open the text in Microsoft Word or any other desktop publishing program you may have on your computer.
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Insert the CD into the printer. Press the "Eject" button that can be found on your CD printing enabled printer. A CD tray will open automatically. Place the CD into the tray print side up. Close the CD tray. The printer will begin working to detect the CD. Once the CD is detected, your printer's LED light will either flash green or another indication color.
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Print the image or text onto the CD. For image printing, click on the enlarged image's tab that will be on your computer's taskbar. You will see a horizontal row of action icons below the image. Click on the thumbnail image of a printer to print the image onto the disc. For text printing, simply click on the "File" action on the navigation menu in your desktop publishing document. Click "Print" within the "File" drop down menu. The image or text will be sent to the printer once you choose the "Print" action.
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Remove the CD from the printing tray. The CD will be fed through the printer during the printing process. Once the process is complete, the CD will come through the bottom of the printing tray. Take the CD from the tray when it reaches the bottom.
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Tips & Warnings
It is highly recommended that you only print on one CD at a time on any printer. Most personal printers are only made for individual CD printing. If you try to print on more than one CD at a time, you could possibly ruin the CD and the printer itself. For CD print image ideas, click on the "Sample CD Print Images" link below. (See resources.) Only select printers can perform this type of CD printing action. The Epson Stylus Photo R200 Series, Epson Stylus Photo RX680, and Canon Pixma Printer are all highly recommended printers to use for the CD printing action.
The type of printer you use for this type of procedure is extremely important. If you do not use a printer that is equipped with CD printing capability, you could possibly ruin your printer. Before you insert the CD into your printer's CD/DVD tray, make sure there are no foreign objects or particles in the tray. The disc should also be free of scratches and any other possible damage. Make sure the CD is in the printing tray with the printable side up. If it is not, you could possibly ruin the CD, and as a result, all of your files on the disc will be permanently lost.
