CD Label Print in DICOM Viewers – Professional and User-Friendly with XEUS

Introduction

In medical imaging centers, CD Label Print plays an essential role when providing patients and referring physicians with copies of imaging studies. While cloud platforms and online portals are increasingly common, CDs and DVDs remain a widely used medium for sharing CT, MRI, mammography, or ultrasound images. To make these discs professional, organized, and easily identifiable, CD Label Print is used. This tool automatically generates and prints a label containing key patient and study information, eliminating the need for manual handwriting.

What is CD Label Print?

CD Label Print is a feature integrated into many DICOM viewers and workstations. It extracts information directly from DICOM files—such as patient demographics, study type, date, and institution name—and arranges it into a professional label template. Once printed, this label is affixed to the disc, making it both functional and visually consistent. According to the DICOM Standard, accurate metadata handling is crucial for these workflows.

Why is CD Label Print Important?

– Time-saving: No need to write details manually.
– Accuracy: Information comes directly from DICOM metadata, reducing human error.
– Professional branding: Printed labels reinforce the credibility of the imaging center.
– Ease of use: Referring physicians can immediately identify the study and match it with reports.
– Workflow integration: Often part of the Filming & Printing or Export modules within PACS/Viewer solutions.

What Information Appears on a CD Label?

A typical disc label includes:
– Patient name and ID
– Study date
– Imaging modality (CT, MRI, Mammo, US, etc.)
– Institution or hospital name
– Optional logo, barcode, or QR code for digital access

CD Label Print Workflow in Imaging Centers

1. Select the patient or study in the DICOM viewer.
   2. Use the Export or CD Burn option.
   3. The system automatically extracts patient demographics from DICOM metadata.
   4. A ready-to-print label template is generated.
   5. The label is printed and placed on the disc.

   This ensures a fast, accurate, and standardized process for every patient.

Common Use Cases

– Delivering imaging studies to patients for personal records.
– Sending results to referring physicians.
– Archiving studies for legal or insurance purposes.
– Organizing physical media within the imaging center.

CD Label Print in Mammography and Tomosynthesis

In modalities like mammography and tomosynthesis, datasets are often large and contain multiple views. Automatic disc label printing makes it easier to identify the study type, date, and modality at a glance—helping radiologists and clinicians manage follow-up cases more efficiently.

The User Experience in Modern Viewers

Today’s DICOM viewers make disc label printing more than just a simple function. Modern features include:
– Customizable label templates
– Support for logos and branding
– QR codes linking to online PACS access
– Different label formats (circular or rectangular)

CD Label Print in XEUS

At XEUS by MiNNOVAA, CD Label Print is designed with a focus on simplicity, accuracy, and professional presentation:
– Automatic extraction of patient and study data from DICOM files.
– Pre-designed templates that can be customized for each imaging center.
– Integration with PACS and reports, ensuring consistency across systems.
– Fast and error-free printing, even in high-volume environments.
– Options for logos and QR codes to support branding and digital workflows.

In XEUS, CD Label Print is not just a tool—it’s part of delivering a professional and seamless patient experience.

Conclusion

CD Label Print may seem like a small feature, but it plays a vital role in the workflow of imaging centers. It saves time, reduces errors, enhances professionalism, and improves patient and physician satisfaction. With its advanced yet user-friendly implementation, XEUS brings CD Label Print to the next level—fast, accurate, and tailored for modern medical imaging.

References

1. DICOM Standards – Media Storage and Exchange (including CD/DVD workflows)

2. Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM): Best Practices in Media Creation and Sharing

3. ICR Imaging Informatics – Practical Guidance on DICOM Media Interchange

4. IHE Radiology Technical Framework: Portable Data for Imaging (PDI)

5. American College of Radiology (ACR): Guidelines for Media Distribution and Patient CD Management