What paper do you use for your DVD covers?

Peter Rush · January 11th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Hi...

I find glossy paper not ideal as the ink takes longer to dry, colours can fade and as you are sliding it into a glossy (or semi-gloss) case sleeve what's the point?

Much better to use a matte paper. I find this Epson paper very good 'professional' looking quality when used with my Epson printer

Epson A4 Matte Heavyweight Inkjet Paper: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Hope this helps - Pete

Arif Syed · January 12th, 2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelsey Emuss

I use this product: Jewelboxing - Super Jewel Box Packaging System - CD and DVD Cases

The paper is thick and soft like cotton.

I have found my new method! Wow, that looks amazing. Do you have any negative comments about this packaging system?

Anders Risvold · January 12th, 2009, 04:00 AM

Not anwering your question, but perhaps a small tip very related.

I use kunaki.com for all my printing needs. Upload your DVD master, cover inserts etc, and you can print 1 or 500 copies on demand whenever you want, shipped to wherever you want. It is around 2$ a DVD for dvd with case cover, innlay, DVD cover, all shrinkwrapped.

With current prices for ink and paper where I live, this is actually cheaper for me, and customers love the touch of having the DVD wrapped. All local printers have much higher costs (near 6$ each for DVD+packaging, 50 copies minimum)

Just a tip, some might want to check it out.

Bryan Daugherty · January 18th, 2009, 02:00 AM

I used to do graphics and shop work for a local print shop so i have access to various papers at wholesale. I prefer to use C1s cover stock (aka heavy card stock) that has an ultra high gloss coating on one side and is standard on the other. I print it full color on my HP color laserjet using a custom photoshop templete I reverse engineered from a job I sent to discmakers (they used to have templates on their website you could download.) I trim by hand for quantities under 10 and insert into clear fullsize cases. Over 10, I take them to a local print shop and have them cut to spec.

Aaron Graham · January 18th, 2009, 09:50 AM

I buy amps dvd template covers and they are excellent highly recomend if you are in the UK check out apr media for great prices I buy every thing from them.
I also get a white leather style with velvet interior from them also something a little more special for weddings.

Kelsey Emuss · January 18th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arif Syed

I have found my new method! Wow, that looks amazing. Do you have any negative comments about this packaging system?

Glad you like it! It's a pretty good product overall!

Pros: *Amazing customer service!! If I have a problem (see "cons" they are on top of it ASAP!)
*Tons of options for design!
*I've had GREAT feedback from clients
*Looks really proffessional

Cons: *I have had shipments were the paper had an ink steak on EVERY page!! Or cracked cases on arrival. BUT they send out replacements plus extra ASAP! So no biggie
*Can be tedious casing each DVD for big orders. I had 2 oders for 70+ DVD's and It took HOURS to print/package them.
* The paper is THICK and if I print the case mostly black you can sort of see white on the edge when you "punch iot out". My solution is to run the edge of a black marker down the edge of the paper and it disappears.

Give them a try though!

January 11th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#16
Peter Rush Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 41	Use Matte Paper IMO Hi... I find glossy paper not ideal as the ink takes longer to dry, colours can fade and as you are sliding it into a glossy (or semi-gloss) case sleeve what's the point? Much better to use a matte paper. I find this Epson paper very good 'professional' looking quality when used with my Epson printer Epson A4 Matte Heavyweight Inkjet Paper: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Hope this helps - Pete

January 12th, 2009, 04:00 AM	#18
Anders Risvold Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 62	Not anwering your question, but perhaps a small tip very related. I use kunaki.com for all my printing needs. Upload your DVD master, cover inserts etc, and you can print 1 or 500 copies on demand whenever you want, shipped to wherever you want. It is around 2$ a DVD for dvd with case cover, innlay, DVD cover, all shrinkwrapped. With current prices for ink and paper where I live, this is actually cheaper for me, and customers love the touch of having the DVD wrapped. All local printers have much higher costs (near 6$ each for DVD+packaging, 50 copies minimum) Just a tip, some might want to check it out. __________________ ------------------- www.r-video.no/dvd

January 18th, 2009, 02:00 AM	#19
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 449	I used to do graphics and shop work for a local print shop so i have access to various papers at wholesale. I prefer to use C1s cover stock (aka heavy card stock) that has an ultra high gloss coating on one side and is standard on the other. I print it full color on my HP color laserjet using a custom photoshop templete I reverse engineered from a job I sent to discmakers (they used to have templates on their website you could download.) I trim by hand for quantities under 10 and insert into clear fullsize cases. Over 10, I take them to a local print shop and have them cut to spec. __________________ www.TheVideoProfessional.com - PD170/ 2x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom editing PC - Vegas Pro 8 & 9 - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment...

January 18th, 2009, 09:50 AM	#20
Aaron Graham New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisburn Northern Ireland Posts: 7	dvd covers I buy amps dvd template covers and they are excellent highly recomend if you are in the UK check out apr media for great prices I buy every thing from them. I also get a white leather style with velvet interior from them also something a little more special for weddings.

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