Just wanted to know what DVD covers everyone uses to print the full covers on, and what programs everyone is using?

I have tried a few diffrent brands of covers and a couple different printing programs and each is different and most don't get the FULL cover on the paper, there is always some extra that gets cuts off when I print mine..

Whats everyone else using?

In terms of paper, there was a discussion in this thread:

http://www.dvdcoversfuzion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2793

I don't use any specific software to print out my covers. I just print directly or in Photoshop by choosing the print option. I just make sure to select the paper type and quality of the print out. I set it to print to landscape, and set the paper size (In my case 'A4' but you have have 'letter'). I also set it to print at 'actual size' not 'scaled to paper size'

This will work given that a standard cover is 3240 x 2175 px at 300 DPi.

Cool thanks :)

UndercoverXP is a software that will bring you satisfaction. Google it. Garantied it will wet your pants :lol:

Seems as thought 180gsm Satin / Matte A4 paper is what to get, only problem for me now is that I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere in the USA, lol.. only place that I can find is the UK!

I used 8 1/2 X 11(216x279mm) 90 to 96 brightness ,white paper. If you want it glossy then u will have to use photo paper. But that gets a little expensive.

Isn't 8 1/2 x 11 white paper a little too short to print a proper cover at 3240x2175 pixels?

I tried one as a test and it looks like it cut about 1/2 an inch off one end of the cover..

Isn't 8 1/2 x 11 white paper a little too short to print a proper cover at 3240x2175 pixels?

I tried one as a test and it looks like it cut about 1/2 an inch off one end of the cover..

Nope not at all too short. There is enough room for a 3240x2175 cover. You may have to trick your printer into thinking it is printing on 8.5x14 and drop the margins to 0.

No the printed covers actualy come out larger than retail covers . It fits the case very nicely and there is little trimming to do. I have had no problems. Now if I take a retail cover and copy it on my printer, yes it cuts the cover down. All the covers I have dl from here and printed have turned out great. Just my experiance any way

I got it, thanks guys :)

UndercoverXP works perfect just gotta change my printer setting to "minimize margins" and it fits like a glove! This is gonna save me so much money now, wow :)

So the premium HP bright paper should be best then huh? No need for glossy since the dvd case has the shiny plastic cover on it anyway..

Letter (8.5 x 11) works just as well as A4 as stated above. With the paper, your best off to experiment and see what works for you. I do not recommend glossy however because it will stick to the plastic. Semi-gloss on the other hand does a great job for me.

Letter (8.5 x 11) works just as well as A4 as stated above. With the paper, your best off to experiment and see what works for you. I do not recommend glossy however because it will stick to the plastic. Semi-gloss on the other hand does a great job for me.

Any specific brands to go after?

Links to websites to buy?

I would rather get the good stuff to start then experiment, lol.

If you guys are using it, then it must be good stuff!

I use HP paper and am happy with the results. Just had a quick look on Amazon (US) and searched for HP semi-gloss (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-3643686-3348667?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hp+paper+semi+gloss&x=0&y=0) paper and HP matte (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-3643686-3348667?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hp+paper+matte&x=0&y=0) paper. I like to use semi-gloss paper for print outs that have a lot of colour..... and matte paper on print outs that are heavy on the blacks. I also recommend paper with a GSM of about 150, as thats a nice thickness for covers.

Hmmm...

I print from within Photoshop and I've never had any problems with covers not coming out right, or not fitting the case.