CyberLink
LabelPrint
User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction.............................................................. 1
The LabelPrint Program .............................................................................. 2
Navigate in LabelPrint .......................................................................... 3
Configuration Options ......................................................................... 3
Register Your Software ............................................................................... 5
Upgrade Your Software .............................................................................. 7
System Requirements .................................................................................. 8
Creating Labels ........................................................ 9
LightScribe Media Identification ................................................................ 10
Select a Label Type .................................................................................. 11
Edit Disc Information ................................................................................ 12
Display Disc Information ..................................................................... 12
Add Items to the Content List .............................................................. 13
Remove Items from the Content List ..................................................... 13
Insert a Row in the Middle of the Content List ....................................... 14
Re-Order Items in the Content List ....................................................... 14
Modify Content List Information .......................................................... 15
Edit a Label’s Layout ................................................................................ 16
Layout-Editing Tools ........................................................................... 16
Select a Label Layout ......................................................................... 17
Add a Background Image ................................................................... 18
Add or Modify Text ............................................................................ 19
Add a Foreground Image ................................................................... 20
Re-Order Text and Images .................................................................. 20
Delete a Text Box or Image ................................................................. 20
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Print a Label ............................................................................................ 21
Display Printer Options ....................................................................... 21
Print a Label on a Printer .................................................................... 22
Burn a Disc Label Using LightScribe ..................................................... 23
Technical Support ................................................... 25
Web Support ........................................................................................... 26
Fax Support ............................................................................................. 27
Telephone Support .................................................................................. 28
Index ..................................................................... 29
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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.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• The LabelPrint Program on p.2
• Register Your Software on p.5
• Upgrade Your Software on p.7
• System Requirements on p.8
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The LabelPrint Program
CyberLink LabelPrint is a handy program for printing disc labels,
covers, and inlays. LabelPrint offers a wide variety of layout formats
and supports a number of printing options, including printing
directly on your disc using LightScribe technology.
When you first open LabelPrint, the program appears as follows:
Procedure pane
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.
About
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Navigate in LabelPrint
After you have finished selecting options on a page, click to
advance to the next page. Alternately, you can click a step in the
Procedure pane on the left-hand side of the program to skip directly
to a specific page.
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
To display printer calibration options, click . The Configuration
dialog box opens.
• X Offset and Y Offset: Correlate the printer’s position to the
original calibration. Click the up/down arrows to move the
calibration mark , or drag the calibration mark to the
desired position.
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General Settings
Before you begin creating labels, you may want to make sure the
program is configured to suit your preferred working methods. You
can set general configuration options in the General Settings tab of
the Configuration dialog box.
To display general configuration options, click . In the
Configuration dialog box, click the General Settings tab.
• Draw outline of the disc label: Draws a border around your
disc label. This border is helpful for cutting out the label
when you print onto a plain piece of paper.
• Hide item number: Prints your disc’s contents list without
numbering the items it contains.
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.
• Select your LightScribe disc label printing drive: Allows
you to select your LightScribe-compatible burning drive from
the drop-down menu. Drive-specific information appears
below the selected drive.
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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.
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To register your software, do this:
1. Enter your personal information in the First Name, Last Name,
and Email entry boxes.
• Check one or both of the options to receive information from
CyberLink, or uncheck if you do not wish to receive this
information.
2. Click Register Now.
• 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.
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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. A web browser window opens to CyberLink’s
website, where you can upgrade your program as well as receive
other information about CyberLink and CyberLink’s products.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to use this feature.
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System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as
minimums for using this program.
Minimum System Requirements
OS Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
(Windows 2000/XP required to enable LightScribe
technology)
Memory 128 MB RAM
CPU Pentium III 700 MHz or above or AMD Athlon 700 or
above
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Hard Disk
Space
Other DirectX 9
80 MB
Printer or LightScribe-compatible CD/DVD burner
Chapter 2:
Creating Labels
The process of creating and printing labels in 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
• Select a Label Type on p.11
• Edit Disc Information on p.12
• Edit a Label’s Layout on p.16
• Print a Label on p.21
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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.
1. Make sure the disc is a LightScribe-enabled disc. LightScribe
media will have the LightScribe logo in the inner hub area. There
will also be visible control features inside, and adjacent to, the
coated label area.
2. Make sure the disc is properly oriented in the drive. The label
side, which contains a special coating, should be face down in
the drive.
3. Clean the center area (hub) of the disc. Use a lint-free cloth to
wipe the hub area and remove any dirt or smudges that may be
covering the control features.
4. If these steps do not fix the problem, try another LightScribe
disc.
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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
LabelPrint opens.
To select the type of label you want to print, do this:
1. Open 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.
• Disc Label: Print a label to stick directly onto a normal-sized
disc.
• MiniDisc Label: Print a label to stick directly onto a
MiniDisc.
• Front Cover: Print the outside of the disc’s jewel case front
cover.
• Back of Front Cover: Print the inside of the disc’s jewel case
front cover.
• Disc Inlay: Print an inlay to insert into the bottom of the
disc’s jewel case, under the disc holder.
3. Click to advance to the Edit Disc Information page.
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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. LabelPrint automatically generates content list
information when you add items, though you can manually change
this information if necessary.
To display disc information, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page.
2. Enter or modify your disc information:
• Disc Title: Enter a disc title in this field.
• Author: Enter the name of the disc’s author in this field.
• Date: The current date is displayed by default. To change the
date, click the down-arrow, then select a new date.
3. Enter or modify your content list information.
4. Click to advance to the Edit Layout page.
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Add Items to the Content List
Use this function to add items to the content list. Since 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 LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page.
2. Click . The Import dialog box opens.
3. Locate and import the files (in MP3 or M3U format) you want to
import. Items are inserted into the first available content list row.
Add Items to the Content List
To add items to the content list, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page.
2. Double-click in an entry box, then enter the content list
information manually.
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 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.
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Insert a Row in the Middle of the Content List
When you add new items, they are appended to the bottom of the
content list by default. However, you can also insert an item in the
middle of the content list.
To insert an item in the middle of the content list, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page.
2. Click the item above which you want to insert the new row.
3. Click to insert a blank row above the selected item.
4. Click , then import a new file.
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 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.
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Modify Content List Information
LabelPrint automatically generates content list information when you
add items to the content list. Some of this information may be
outdated or missing. In such a case, you can modify the content list
information to provide a complete and accurate content list.
To modify content list information, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Disc Information page.
2. Double-click inside the information field that you want to
modify, then enter the modified information.
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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.
Layout-Editing Tools
You can use the following tools to create a label:
Tool Description
Inserts a horizontal text object.
Inserts a curved text object that follows the arc of the disc.
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Inserts a background image.
Moves the selected object towards the top layer.
Moves the selected object towards the bottom layer.
Allows you to edit the selected text object.
Deletes the selected object.
Select a Label Layout
To select label layout options, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page.
2. 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.
Title mode option
Content mode option
Full mode options
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The following layout options are available:
• Title (first option): A simple title that allows you to identify a
disc. Use for routine or utility discs.
• Content (second option): More complete information about
the contents of a disc. Use when you have several discs with
the same title but different contents.
• Full (all other options): A creative label of words and
graphics that uses most of the space on the label. Use for
important or keepsake discs.
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Add a Background Image
To add a background image to your label, do this:
1. Open 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. Stretch resizes the
image to the size of the label, but without keeping the
image’s aspect ratio. (This option may result in image
distortion.) Crop cuts off the portions of the image that fall
outside the boundaries of the label. Fit resizes the image to
the size of the label, keeping the image’s aspect ratio. Tile
repeats the image to fit the label.
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Add or Modify Text
To add or modify text on your label, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page.
2. Click a text insertion button to insert a text box.
• Click to insert text in a horizontal text box.
• Click to insert text in a curved text box.
3. Highlight a text box, click , then modify the text.
4. Double-click a text box to open the standard Font dialog box, in
which you can modify the font size and style.
5. Drag the text box to reposition it on your label.
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Add a Foreground Image
To add a foreground image to your label, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Edit Layout page.
2. Click . The Open dialog opens.
3. Locate and open the desired image.
4. Drag the image to reposition it on your label.
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.
• Click to move the selected object towards the bottom
layer.
Delete a Text Box or Image
To delete a text box or image, select the desired object, then click
to delete.
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Print a Label
CyberLink LabelPrint offers a number of printing options, including
printing directly on your disc using LightScribe technology.
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.
• Directly onto your disc: Does away with paper labels, but
requires a special LightScribe burning drive and disc.
Display Printer Options
Display printer options in order to set up your printing device to suit
your project.
To display printer options, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Print page.
2. Select your printer device.
• Click Properties to open the Print Setup dialog box.
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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.11.
To print a label on a printer, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Print page.
2. Select the Printer option.
• If multiple printers are available, select the desired printer
from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter the number of copies you want to print.
4. Select your paper template from the drop-down menu, if
necessary.
• To print on plain paper, select Plain Paper (A4).
• If the sample template contains two available labels,
reflecting the two labels on the paper template, click the label
you would like to print on.
Note: The arrow next to the template sample indicates the proper
direction to insert your paper into your printer.
5. Click to begin printing your label.
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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. You cannot
print other types of labels using LightScribe technology.
To burn a disc label using LightScribe, do this:
1. Open LabelPrint and display the Print page.
Note: You must have selected LightScribe as your label type. See
Select a Label Type on p.11.
2. Click . The LightScribe wizard opens.
3. Select a quality level:
• Best (Recommended) - Provides the sharpest contrast with
the longest burn time. Use Best level for important business
transactions, gifts, and personal keepsakes.
• Normal - Provides moderate burn time with good contrast.
Use Normal level for professional labels.
• Draft - Provides the fastest burn time with lowest contrast.
Use Draft level for utility labels.
4. Click Preview to see how your LightScribe disc might appear
after labelling.
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Note: Text or images that extend beyond the editable region are
cropped when printing. If your label is cropped, you may select a
different layout style on the Edit Layout page. See Edit a Label’s
Layout on p.16.
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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.
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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.
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Web Support
Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day and at no cost
on our Web sites:
support.gocyberlink.com
www.gocyberlink.com
In addition to frequently asked questions, we also provide
troubleshooting techniques, the latest in product news, and other
relevant information.
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Technical Support
Fax Support
Use our fax support number to get technical support quickly without
spending time on the phone:
(886) 2-8667-1300
Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users, so please
make sure to include your
faxing.
CD-key (located on your CD case) when
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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
calling.
When calling for support, please have your computer ready and
provide us with the following information:
• your registered CD-key
• the product version
• the version of Windows installed on your system
• the hardware devices on your system and their specifications
• the wording of any warning messages that were displayed
(You may want to write this down or make a screen capture.)
• a detailed description of the problem and under what
circumstances it occurred
CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand when
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Index
A
add a background image 18
add a foreground image 20
add items to content list 13
add MP3 items to content list 13
add text 19
B
background image, add 18
burn a disc label using LightScribe 23
burning drive, select 4
modify information
15
D
delete text or images 20
disc information, edit 12
disc label
burn using LightScribe
draw outline 4
draw outline of the disc label 4
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E
edit
content information
disc information 12
layout 16
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F
C
calibrate your printer 3
CD key, location of 28
configuration options 3
Content layout option 17
content list
fax support 27
foreground image, add 20
Full layout option 17
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general settings 4
H
hide item number 4
I
images
delete
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re-order 20
insert an item within content list 14
items
add MP3
add to content list 13
insert within content list 14
remove from content list 13
re-order in content list 14
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types 11
layout options, select 17
layout, edit 16
layout-editing tools 16
LightScribe 21
drive, select 4
use to print disc labels 23
LightScribe settings 4
M
media available for printing on 21
minimum system requirements 8
modify text 19
MP3, add information to content list 13
N
navigate in LabelPrint 3
L
label
draw outline
edit layout 16
print on a printer 22
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O
outline of disc label, draw 4
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Index
P
paper templates 21
phone number, tech support 28
plain paper 21
preview your LightScribe disc 23
print
available media
disc label using LightScribe 23
label on a printer 22
printer
calibration
print a label on 22
select 21
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3
Q
quality level for LightScribe 23
R
S
select
label type
LightScribe burning drive 4
select label layout options 17
settings
general
LightScribe 4
printer calibration 3
system requirements 8
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4
T
technical support 25
text
add or modify
delete 20
re-order 20
Title layout option 17
tools for editing label layout 16
types of labels 11
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registration 5
remove items from content list 13
re-order items in content list 14
re-order text and images 20
U
upgrade your software 7
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Web sites for technical support 26
X
X Offset 3
Y
Y Offset 3
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