Can I print custom CD covers at home?

You can print CD covers at home for a small batch, but the quality ceiling is lower than professional printing. It works best when you only need a handful and are willing to trim by hand.

• Best for short runs of roughly 10 to 20 copies
• Use a photo-quality inkjet printer set to its highest resolution
• Print on heavyweight glossy or matte photo paper, not standard copy paper
• Trim carefully with a guillotine cutter or a steel ruler and craft knife for clean edges
• Expect some color drift between prints, since desktop inkjets are not color managed

Once you pass about 50 copies, professional printing usually wins on consistent color, sturdier stock options, and a lower cost per unit.