I'm very happy with Neato's adhesive-paper-label system, which we use at work for computer-software CDs. Their patented little gizmo puts the label on the disk dead center, perfectly smooth, every time. Neato has some kind of business relationship with Fellowes, so it might be something you've already looked at. For complete info, see www.neato.com.

Although I don't use this system for music CDs, I'm aware of the features they offer or those who do. Their software includes (among other things) a utility for automatically picking up the list of tracks on an audio CD and printing it on the label.

Their software can be used by itself to handle basic text and graphics, but for those running PhotoShop and similar programs, they provide ways to easily import your finished work intact to their label templates. They also provide software options and nicely prepared blank stock for jewel tray covers and liners, DVD box covers, etc.

Printing directly on the disk is probably a more attractive option, but too expensive for small-scale operations. Neato's paper labels seem to work perfectly fine, largely because their system for applying the labels makes it almost impossible to stick 'em on off-center or wrinkled (which would affect rotation in the disk drive).