Create CD Inserts in iTunes.

ALBUM cover art; DIGITAL printing; COMPACT discs; COMPUTER art; COMPUTER graphics

The article presents tips on printing compact disc (CD) inserts in iTunes. When printing a case insert from iTunes, one can choose from variety of designs called themes. CD inserts are also a great way to produce a hard-copy reference of a person's music library and favorite playlists. iTunes can store album artwork--for example, an image of the CD cover--along with the music. One can also view and modify a song's artwork via the Song Information dialog box. But keep in mind that each image increases the size of the music file, thus leaving less free space on hand for the hard drive and iPod. To import a new image into the list, click on Add. When creating a jewel-case insert, iTunes uses the first image listed in the Artwork Information dialog box. To use a specific image in a jewel-case insert, drag it so it is the first image in the list. For printing a jewel-case insert, select first a playlist in the Source area and then choose Print from the File menu. Next, choose an album design from the Theme pull-down menu. If the playlist contains songs from multiple albums, one can use the Mosaic themes to produce a collage of album art. One it is printed, trim the case insert using the crop marks at the edge of the image as a guide.