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Different Types of Packaging

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There are standard CD/DVD printing and packaging styles and products, which are recognised in the audio and corporate markets. As we become more concerned for our environment and climate changes, this has prompted the use of recycled products. These mainly include the paper/board-based products from sustainable forests. There are more and more innovative packaging ideas being brought to boardroom meetings which has resulted in a comprehensive choice of creative packaging.

CD/DVD packaging range from card based products which can be Matt/Gloss laminated, varnished sealed, Matt/Gloss UV, Embossed, foil blocked and special die-cuts. There are also many plastic based CD/DVD packaging ideas, which can hold up to several CDs/DVDs, ideal for storing CD/DVD’s when copying.

These have come from clients who have products that need to sell or capture the imagination of their customers or target markets. Some packaging are more suited to say mailing CDs/DVDs due to their robust material which protects the CD or DVD and others which are better for display the CD/DVD’s printed design and to promote the product. There are plenty of packaging solutions on offer and more are still being dreamt up.

The following are the names and types of standard CD or DVD packaging most commonly used:

  • CD Cases
  • Jewel Case
  • Slimline Cases
  • Trigger Case
  • CD Clam/Shell Cases
  • DVD boxes
  • Maxi Single Cases
  • Plastic/PVC Wallets
  • CD & DVD Multi cases
  • 4 page/6 page Card wallets

    • The following are special/creative packaging solutions:

  • Digistack Style Cases
  • Maltese Cross Pack
  • Gatefold Wallet
  • CD Digipak
  • Printed Card Wallets/Sleeves
  • CD Tins
  • Leather Effect Bound CD/DVD Cases
  • Hardback CD/DVD Cases
  • Slip Cases

    • Artwork Guidelines & Templates for CD/DVD Printing and Paper Parts

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    There are sites with guidelines on how to lay out your artwork ready for printing onto a CD/DVD. These guidelines show you what the maximum and minimum print areas for CD’s, DVD’s, CD Booklets, CD rear inlays, DVD sleeves and Card Wallets.

    The main things to look out for when you are creating artwork, is making sure it all fits according to the printers specifications. The standard size of a CD is 120mm x 120mm. You need to take into account that the disc has a centre-hole. Also, around the edges of the disc, there is a 1.5mm sliver outer rim, which needs to be taken into account. There is a tendency to put text on the design, which follows the circular rim of the disc. Be careful, as this may not print, which means you would have to reduce the size of the design.

    CD Booklets – a couple of factors to bear in mind when creating CD booklets. As CD booklets tend to be inserted inside the cover of standard jewel cases, depending on the thickness of the paper used, the limit is about 28 pages. Otherwise, the booklet will not fit. You also have to allow bleed around the edges, as any text that is position near the edges, may be chopped off in the trimming/finishing process!

    Rear inlays or tray liners – These are a little tricky, as you have a perforated spine to contend with. This wraps around the spine of the CD jewel case. This is why it is vital to follow any guidelines and use templates (see “Where to find templates”).

    Where to find a CD or DVD Templates and Guidelines?

    A lot of CD duplication companies display on their websites, how to layout your artwork. Some of them are downloadable for free. However, some require you to leave your details or register before you can use their templates. Other places to find out more about supplying print-ready artwork are local libraries, art and design colleges or your local printers.

    Some have templates where you can just import your image or design onto. This will indicate whether you have the correct dimensions. There are PDFs available to download so that you can check you have laid out the artwork correctly. They will indicate how much bleed you will need to add to your design.

    Dimensions for CD/DVD printing areas and Paper Parts

  • 1 / 2 page Jewel Case Insert – Flat Size = 120mm x 240mm
  • 4 Page Jewel Case Booklet – Flat Size = 125mm x 250mm
  • Jewel Case Back Tray Liner – Flat Size = 118mm x 151mm (Spine = 6.5mm)
  • CD/DVD on-body print = 122mm x 122xx (Centre hole 21mm)