User guide

Another method is to change the Gamma setting if using Windows NT. See page
41. If using Windows ’98, see page 33.
8. Can I print a 16 million-color image using CD Designer?
CD Designer can insert pictures that are 16 million colors, however the image will
print the picture using the dithering process. The image appears on the screen
only in 16 colors.
9. When I change my font to a color other than the recommended seven
colors, why does it print with only a small dot pattern that appears
lighter?
The software and printer can only print the seven solid colors when selected from
the Windows color palette, as shown in the CD Designer User Guide. If a darker
or lighter color is needed, use a graphic program to create the text or object and
export it as a Windows bitmap.
10. Why does my picture or logo have jagged edges?
Pictures are usually saved to a bitmap file with the DPI set to a lower setting, such
as 72 DPI. To improve the quality of the picture, go back to the original source file
and change the DPI to 300. If the original file is already 72 DPI, the jagged edges
cannot be fixed.
11. Why is the print quality poor when I print very close to the outer or
inner edges of the CD?
CD-Rs have a final coating placed on the printable side of the CD. On some CD-
Rs, the outer edge has a raised edge, and some CD-Rs have a sloped edge near the
inner edge. The printhead cannot reach these lower edges of a CD-R. If you are
using CD Designer, you can change the diameter of the template to help keep the
objects placed within the premium print area. Rimage also has some templates on
its web site (www.rimage.com, go to Technical Support). These diameters can be
changed, too.
12. How can I get a perfect color match for my company’s logo?
Use Rimage’s Perfect Print option and have your CD-Rs silkscreened. Silk
screening is the only way to match specific, solid Panatone colors.
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