Rimage 110705-000 Label Design Requirements, Masking and Printing Hub Area, Media Requirements

Label Design Requirements

This section provides some things you need to consider before you create a label. Your first consideration is the media you will use. Select media that has an ink printable surface. If you create a label with another program, use the following criteria when creating a label:

Color Depth: Save the artwork for the label with the color set to at least 256 colors; a higher color setting is recommended.

DPI: Use pictures or logos set to 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch).

Label Design Size: A full size disc is 120mm (4.723”) with a hub size that is 38mm (1.5”). The actual printable area is around 118mm (4.65”). The printable area and hub sizes vary depending on the disc manufacturer. The hole is 15mm (0.59”).

Masking and Printing Hub Area

You can mask the outer non-printable area and print, or not print in the hub area. Set these options in the “Run Masker” option in the printer driver. Refer to page 23. To print in the hub area, see Print On Hub on page 23.

Media Requirements

Discs must be coated with a surface designed for ink-jet printing.

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