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Ken Nielsen
Ken Nielsen
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April 30, 2019
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I need to learn how to make and print on CD's in Photoshop

  • April 30, 2019
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I have only found confusion by searching YouTube and wonder why this is not covered somewhere better. I'll leave it to my knowledgeable friends on these forums to come up with the right answer. Since I've only worked with paper sizes through the years of printing... making a CD is a bit mysterious to me... what is the size of the sheet, or does the Epson XP-830 which can print CD's and has a tray for them know how to limit where it 'sprays ink?'

I guess I need to have the basics of 1.) Where I can get a good template that I can use in photoshop and to print from Photoshop, and, 2.) an explanation briefly of how this process works in printing and do I need to worry about 'sheet size?' or is the fact that it is a CD communicate well enough with the printer?

TIA, for help with this,

Ken

      Correct answer mglush

      Hi Ken!

      First, are you planning on using the Epson XP-830 that you mentioned above? If so, then I would suggest that the first place to start is the documentation for that printer. Check their online support for a template that you can use for a CD. Their documentation should give you all the answers you're looking for. Also, check the Epson website for any tutorials on using that printer to print on a disc.

      Michelle

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      Ken Nielsen
      Ken NielsenAuthor
      Legend
      May 1, 2019

      Thanks to everyone who posted on this subject. I'm using the Epson Print CD app now and since my work involves mostly photos, Photoshop is the best place for me to be with this. It's working and now I'm producing using the Print CD capability of the Epson printer.  I Truly Appreciate the help in getting started with this.

      J
      James_Ring8949
      Participant
      September 14, 2025

      I have photoshop elements 2025, when I try to import photos all I get is -WIA SUPPORT, does anyone know how to get -TWAIN ,I think it is, I would appreciate any help, Thanks everyone.

      Glenn 8675309
      Glenn 8675309
      Legend
      September 14, 2025

       basically without knowing what brand of scanner/printer, you don't.

      Alternatives to using TWAIN

      Due to limitations with TWAIN in Photoshop, we strongly suggest the following alternatives for scanning your images:

      Use the stand-alone scanning software included with your scanner

      Most scanners provide a stand-alone scanning application that can be used to scan and save images. Using the stand-alone scanner software avoids issues associated with TWAIN. Using a dedicated application to scan allows you to retouch and edit images in Photoshop while you scan in the background – which can be more efficient.

      If you use a stand-alone scanning application, save your scanned images as TIFF files, then open them into Photoshop.

       See Scan and import images from a separate scanning application.

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 30, 2019

      Epson ships with label making software on the installation disk.  That software has a wizard to step you through the entire process.  I don't use Photoshop for printing CDs/DVDs.   It's not necessary.

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
        mglush
        Community Expert
        mglushCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        April 30, 2019

        Hi Ken!

        First, are you planning on using the Epson XP-830 that you mentioned above? If so, then I would suggest that the first place to start is the documentation for that printer. Check their online support for a template that you can use for a CD. Their documentation should give you all the answers you're looking for. Also, check the Epson website for any tutorials on using that printer to print on a disc.

        Michelle

          Ken Nielsen
          Ken NielsenAuthor
          Legend
          April 30, 2019

          mglush  wrote

          "...I would suggest that the first place to start is the documentation for that printer."

          Going right there and thank you Michelle...

          mglush
          Community Expert
          mglushCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          April 30, 2019

          Let us know how it goes!

          Michelle

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