How to print out whole DVD Covers

lokomotive28 · 05-11-2004

Im trying to make a dvd cover but I cant find a way to print out the whole cover. I used Nero and Roxio and they both have borders that it wont print pass, however Roxio has a starting border which you could change but not the ending border, how can I print out the whole DVD Cover???

*rdgrimes* · 05-11-2004

I use any publishing program and create the cover on a 8.5x14 stock paper,(legal), then cut it to fit the case. You can't print past the printer's margins unless you have a full-bleed printer and driver.

Oats · 05-11-2004

Yeah, I happened to have a bunch of legal paper and thats what I use since it won't fit on standard size paper.

You can also buy DVD cover inserts online. They probably look better because its glossy paper. But they cost more than legal paper.

*alex thyl* · 05-11-2004

Use Coverxp. You can download it here: http://www.coverxp.com/main.asp

sacremon · 06-11-2004

I use templates that are A4 sized sheets with perforations. I get warnings from the printer that I am printing out of range, but everything works just fine.

lokomotive28 · 06-11-2004

I tried useing Cover XP but I can't download the newest version, and I tried to change with all types of paper and I still can't print till the end of the paper. Helppp

*pinto2* · 06-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokomotive28

I tried useing Cover XP but I can't download the newest version, and I tried to change with all types of paper and I still can't print till the end of the paper. Helppp

Not all printers can print to "the end" of the papper by default... You never told us what kinda printer you are using.

BTW, all "photo"-printers are able to print to the edge of the paper.

lokomotive28 · 07-11-2004

i am using a hpdeskjet 5550

*MegaDETH* · 07-11-2004

Same printer here and same problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokomotive28

i am using a hpdeskjet 5550

*DMagic1* · 07-11-2004

I found that UndercoverXP works great and its free. You need to set the size correctly in the configuration though. Once you get that set your good to go. Even with CoverXP you have to do the same.

If you don't have legal size paper you can aways do the half a sheet trick. Just take one whole sheet of letter size paper and tape a half of letter size to it. This will trick the printer into continuing to print all the way to the edge of the letter size paper. Works great if you don't have legal size paper.

**Liggy** · 07-11-2004

At work we have an HP ColourLaserjet with duplex support. Anyone has some ideas, how it could be possible to print front and backside of a cover on one sheet of paper?

*rdgrimes* · 07-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

At work we have an HP ColourLaserjet with duplex support. Anyone has some ideas, how it could be possible to print front and backside of a cover on one sheet of paper?

I've played with this before, and had mixed results. I have a duplexing inkjet. The biggest problem is getting both sides alligned. 2-sided glossy brochure paper works great, but is only available in letter size so you are up against the same problem with DVD covers.

You just have to play with the alligment a bit.

**Liggy** · 07-11-2004

First I need a software that allows me to print both parts on one piece of paper. At the moment I'm using Nero Cover Designer, but that doesn't seem to work. At least when I tried last time - about a few months ago probably

*alex thyl* · 07-11-2004

"May 11th 2004

A number of people reported crashes when printing a DVD cover due to the new correction for outside the printable area. Although I can't reproduce it myself I think I found the cause. This fix was tested successfully by several people. Version 1.08 is now available for download..."

This was on the site.

Thanks for the idea, I like it better than coverxp.

*DMagic1* · 08-11-2004

If you need some config info for undercoverxp just let me know.

*Matth* · 08-11-2004

Most inkjets are "push" feed, so they can print right to the top edge, but lose a little at the bottom where it can no longer drive the paper.

So if you organize your own layout, zero the top margin as a start.

*alex thyl* · 08-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMagic1

If you need some config info for undercoverxp just let me know.

Thanks a lot. Really great software.
I will contact you, if it is necessary.

jerryf01 · 13-11-2004

Any suggestion where to find the "covers" to print?

*DMagic1* · 13-11-2004

http://daprogger.mine.nu/
http://www.vip3r.us/
http://www.cdcovers.cc/

jerryf01 · 14-11-2004

Thx, Maybe if they have another contest, I can send abouut 350 labels and covers.

*DMagic1* · 14-11-2004

http://www.incomplete.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/covers.html

Forgot one.

05-11-2004	#1
lokomotive28 New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 21	How to print out whole DVD Covers Im trying to make a dvd cover but I cant find a way to print out the whole cover. I used Nero and Roxio and they both have borders that it wont print pass, however Roxio has a starting border which you could change but not the ending border, how can I print out the whole DVD Cover???

05-11-2004	#2
rdgrimes Retired Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Deadwood Posts: 11,533	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers I use any publishing program and create the cover on a 8.5x14 stock paper,(legal), then cut it to fit the case. You can't print past the printer's margins unless you have a full-bleed printer and driver.

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Oats CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 143	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers Yeah, I happened to have a bunch of legal paper and thats what I use since it won't fit on standard size paper. You can also buy DVD cover inserts online. They probably look better because its glossy paper. But they cost more than legal paper.

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alex thyl MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,667	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers Use Coverxp. You can download it here: http://www.coverxp.com/main.asp __________________ MOTTO: "Everything is possible. The impossible just takes longer." (Dan Brown) PLEXTOR: "King of Quality".

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sacremon CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 40	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers I use templates that are A4 sized sheets with perforations. I get warnings from the printer that I am printing out of range, but everything works just fine.

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07-11-2004	#8
lokomotive28 New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 21	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers i am using a hpdeskjet 5550

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DMagic1 MyCE Resident Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 824	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers I found that UndercoverXP works great and its free. You need to set the size correctly in the configuration though. Once you get that set your good to go. Even with CoverXP you have to do the same. If you don't have legal size paper you can aways do the half a sheet trick. Just take one whole sheet of letter size paper and tape a half of letter size to it. This will trick the printer into continuing to print all the way to the edge of the letter size paper. Works great if you don't have legal size paper. __________________ Sony DRU-500A - NEC ND-2500A - BenQ DW800A - NU DDW-081 - NEC ND-3500AG - BenQ DW1620 - BenQ DW1640 - Lite-On SOHW-1633S - BenQ DQ60 - Sony DRU 820 - NEC ND-3550A

07-11-2004	#11
Liggy Senior Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 8,215	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers At work we have an HP ColourLaserjet with duplex support. Anyone has some ideas, how it could be possible to print front and backside of a cover on one sheet of paper? __________________ You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash. Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives. Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered!

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DMagic1 MyCE Resident Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 824	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers If you need some config info for undercoverxp just let me know. __________________ Sony DRU-500A - NEC ND-2500A - BenQ DW800A - NU DDW-081 - NEC ND-3500AG - BenQ DW1620 - BenQ DW1640 - Lite-On SOHW-1633S - BenQ DQ60 - Sony DRU 820 - NEC ND-3550A

08-11-2004	#16
Matth MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,676	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers Most inkjets are "push" feed, so they can print right to the top edge, but lose a little at the bottom where it can no longer drive the paper. So if you organize your own layout, zero the top margin as a start.

13-11-2004	#18
jerryf01 New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers Any suggestion where to find the "covers" to print?

14-11-2004	#20
jerryf01 New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20	Re: How to print out whole DVD Covers Thx, Maybe if they have another contest, I can send abouut 350 labels and covers.

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