CyberLink LabelPrint User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction.............................................................. 1 The Cyberlink LabelPrint Program ................................................................ 2 Navigate in Cyberlink LabelPrint ............................................................ 3 Configuration Options ......................................................................... 4 Register Your Software ............................................................................... 6 Upgrade Your Software .....
CyberLink LabelPrint Delete a Text Box or Image ................................................................. 20 Print a Label ............................................................................................ 21 Display Printer Options ....................................................................... 21 Print a Label on a Printer .................................................................... 22 Print a Label directly on a disc face ................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Cyberlink LabelPrint is a handy tool for printing labels for use with your disc media. This chapter introduces the Cyberlink LabelPrint program, including how to navigate through the program windows, configure the program to suit your working methods, register your copy of the program, and upgrade to a new version. The final section presents the minimum system requirements for using Cyberlink LabelPrint.
CyberLink LabelPrint The Cyberlink LabelPrint Program Cyberlink LabelPrint is a handy program for printing disc labels, covers, and inlays. Cyberlink LabelPrint offers a wide variety of layout formats and supports a number of printing options, including printing directly on your disc using LightScribe technology, burning images on either side of your disc using LabelFlash, and direct CD/ DVD printing.
Introduction Note: The LabelFlash option only appears if you have a LabelFlashcompatible burning drive installed on your computer. Note: The LightScribe option only appears if you have a LightScribecompatible burning drive installed on your computer. If your drive is installed but the LightScribe option still does not appear, make sure that the LightScribe Host Software that came with your drive is installed.
CyberLink LabelPrint Configuration Options Cyberlink LabelPrint offers several configuration options in order to suit your working methods. Printer Calibration Calibrating your printer ensures that your printer is properly aligned with your template. You may wish to calibrate your printer before printing to ensure optimal printing quality. Note: You won’t normally need to calibrate your printer unless you have inserted a new ink cartridge or installed a new printer.
Introduction LightScribe Settings If you are burning your disc label using a LightScribe drive, you can specify that drive in the Configuration dialog box. Note: The LightScribe tab only appears if you have a LightScribecompatible burning drive installed on your computer. To display LightScribe configuration options, click . In the Configuration dialog box, click the LightScribe tab.
CyberLink LabelPrint Register Your Software After you install the program, a registration window opens, prompting you to register your product. It is important to register your software in order to receive technical support or other information from CyberLink. To register your software, do this: 1. Enter your personal information in the First Name, Last Name, and Email entry boxes.
Introduction • If you have previously registered this product, click I Have Already Registered. The registration box will no longer open when you run the program. • If you would like to register this product at a later time, click Remind Me Later. The registration box will open each time you run the program until you register. Upgrade Your Software Software upgrades may be periodically available from CyberLink. To upgrade your software, click in the row of buttons across the top of the window.
CyberLink LabelPrint System Requirements The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using this program.
Chapter 2: Creating Labels The process of creating and printing labels in Cyberlink LabelPrint is a simple four-step procedure. This chapter describes the label creation procedure in full, with information on all of the available options. This chapter contains the following sections: • • • • • • LightScribe Media Identification on p.10 LabelFlash Media Identification on p.11 Select a Label Type on p.12 Edit Disc Information on p.13 Edit a Label’s Layout on p.17 Print a Label on p.
CyberLink LabelPrint LightScribe Media Identification The LightScribe system requires the use of LightScribe-enabled discs. LightScribe uses control features in the center/hub of the disc to identify media as LightScribe media. If your system does not seem to recognize the media as LightScribe media, take the following steps. 10 1. Make sure the disc is a LightScribe-enabled disc. LightScribe media will have the LightScribe logo in the inner hub area.
Creating Labels LabelFlash Media Identification LabelFlash system requires the following discs: • Burning on Data Side: CD-R, DVD+R and DVD-R • Burning on Label Side: LabelFlash DVD+R and LabelFlash DVD-R If your system does not seem to recognize the media, take the following steps 1. When burning images on the label side, make sure the disc is a LabelFlash-enabled disc. LabelFlash media will have the LabelFlash logo in the inner hub area. 2. Make sure the disc is properly oriented in the drive.
CyberLink LabelPrint Select a Label Type The first step in creating a label is to select the type of label you want to print. You can select a label on the first page that appears when Cyberlink LabelPrint opens. To select the type of label you want to print, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint. 2. Select the type of label you want to create from the following: • LightScribe: Burn a label directly onto the disc itself using LightScribe technology.
Creating Labels Edit Disc Information Add or edit disc information, such as a title, which will allow you to recognize the disc. Add or edit content list information to keep track of which files you have added to the disc. You can add or edit this information on the Edit Disc Information page. Display Disc Information Available information about both your disc and its contents is printed on your label.
CyberLink LabelPrint Add Items to the Content List Use this function to add items to the content list. Since Cyberlink LabelPrint can read MP3 file information, the process of adding MP3 information to the content list is automated. Adding other information must be done manually. Add MP3s to the Content List To add MP3s to the content list, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page. 2. Click 3.
Creating Labels Remove Items from the Content List Use this function to remove items from the content list if you decide later on not to add them, or if you have added them in error. To remove items from the content list, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page. 2. Click an item, then do the following: • Click to remove the selected item. • Click to remove all items.
CyberLink LabelPrint Re-Order Items in the Content List After you have added items to the content list, you may wish to modify the order in which they are listed. To re-order items in the content list, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page. 2. Click an item, then do the following: • Click to move the item one position up. • Click to move the item one position down.
Creating Labels Edit a Label’s Layout Cyberlink LabelPrint supports a wide variety of label templates, offering you a number of default options. You can further customize default layouts, allowing you to tailor the label to suit your specific requirements. You can design your label using a number of options, including layout templates, text options, and background images. By selecting a layout, modifying the fonts, and using a custom background image, you can create a more personalized disc label.
CyberLink LabelPrint Select a Label Layout To select label layout options, do this: 1. 2. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page. Select a paper template from the drop-down box. (A paper template allows you to print on any sheet of paper your printer supports.) 3. Select a layout style by doing one of the following: • Click or to scroll through the list of templates. • Click Select... under Layout Style to view the templates in a dialog box.
Creating Labels Add a Background Image To add a background image to your label, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page. 2. Select a background image by doing one of the following: • Click or to scroll through the list of background images. • Click Select... under Background Image to view the background images in a dialog box. To open a custom image, click Browse..., then locate and open the image you want to use. • Click , then select a stretch mode.
CyberLink LabelPrint Add a Foreground Image To add a foreground image to your label, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page. 2. Click 3. Locate and open the desired image. 4. Drag the image to reposition it on your label. . The Open dialog opens. Re-Order Text and Images To re-order text and images on your label, select the desired object, then do one of the following: • Click to move the selected object towards the top layer.
Creating Labels Print a Label Cyberlink LabelPrint offers a number of printing options, including printing directly on your disc using LightScribe technology and burning images on either side of your disc using LabelFlash. You can print on one of the following media: • Plain paper: Allows you to print on any sheet of paper your printer supports. • Label paper: Provides labels for easy printing. • Ink-Jet Printable discs: Requires special Epson printer and compatible disc.
CyberLink LabelPrint Print a Label on a Printer You can print any type of label on a printer, using either plain paper or on label paper. The Print page allows you to select both your template and your printer. Note: To select a new label type to print, you must return to Step 1 in the label creation process. For more information, see Select a Label Type on p.12. To print a label on a printer, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Print page. 2. Select the Printer option.
Creating Labels Print a Label directly on a disc face With Epson printers, colorful labels can be printed directly on compatible disc faces. Note: Please make sure that your discs are Ink-Jet Printable CD-R and DVD-R Recordable media. Note: To select a new label type, you must return to Step 1 in the label creation process. For more information, see Select a Label Type on p.12. To print disc faces directly, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Print page. 2. Select the Printer option.
CyberLink LabelPrint Burn a Disc Label Using LightScribe LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is a disc labeling technology that enables you to burn disc labels simply by flipping the disc over and putting them back in the same disc drive that burned your data. LightScribe technology combines the CD or DVD drive of your computer with specially coated discs to produce precise, silkscreenquality labels. Note: Using LightScribe, you can only print disc labels.
Creating Labels 5. Click Next to begin burning your label. The label burn time varies with the amount of information contained on the label, the placement of the information on the label, the contrast level selected, the LightScribe disc used, and the drive. Note: If the special 'barcode' in the middle of a LightScribe disc on the label (not data) side becomes dusty or dirty, the disc may not be detected as a LightScribe disc. If this happens, gently clean the barcode with a tissue, then try again.
CyberLink LabelPrint Burn a Disc Label Using LabelFlash LabelFlash is a disc labeling technology that enables you to burn labels on either side of the disc. LabelFlash technology combines the CD or DVD drive of your computer with specially coated discs to produce precise, glossy-finish labels. To burn a disc label using LabelFlash, do this: 1. Open Cyberlink LabelPrint and display the Print page. Note: You must have selected LabelFlash as your label type. See Select a Label Type on p.12.
Technical Support This chapter contains technical support information. Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the information you generally need to use the program. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
CyberLink LabelPrint Web Support Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day and at no cost on our Web sites: support.cyberlink.com www.cyberlink.com In addition to frequently asked questions, we also provide troubleshooting techniques, the latest in product news, and other relevant information.
Technical Support Telephone Support You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at the phone number listed below during hours of availability: CyberLink Technical Support Information Support Phone Number (886) 2-8667-1298 Support Hours 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please be sure to have your CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand when calling.
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Index content list modify information 16 D A add a background image 19 add a foreground image 20 add items to content list 14 add MP3 items to content list 14 add text 19 B background image, add 19 burn a disc label using LabelFlash 26 burn a disc label using LightScribe 24 burning drive, select 5 C delete text or images 20 disc information, edit 13 disc label burn using LabelFlash 26 burn using LightScribe 24 draw outline 4 draw outline of the disc label 4 E edit content information 16 disc informati
CyberLink LabelPrint G general settings 4 H hide item number 4 I images delete 20 re-order 20 insert an item within content list 15 items add MP3 14 add to content list 14 insert within content list 15 remove from content list 15 re-order in content list 16 L label draw outline 4 edit layout 17 print on a printer 22, 23 32 types 12 LabelFlash use to print disc labels 26 LabelFlash settings 5 layout options, select 18 layout, edit 17 layout-editing tools 17 LightScribe 21 drive, select 5 use to print d
Index P S paper templates 21 phone number, tech support 29 plain paper 21 preview your disc 26 preview your LightScribe disc 24 print available media 21 disc label using LabelFlash 26 disc label using LightScribe 24 label on a printer 22, 23 printer calibration 4 print a label on 22, 23 select 21 select label type 12 LightScribe burning drive 5 select label layout options 18 settings general 4 LabelFlash 5 LightScribe 5 printer calibration 4 system requirements 8 Q technical support 27 text add or mod
CyberLink LabelPrint W Web sites for technical support 28 X X Offset 4 Y Y Offset 4 34
