Photosmart C309a CD/DVD Printing Software

I love my new printer, but I was hoping for a better software package for CD/DVD printing than was supplied with the printer. 
I had been using my son's Canon until I bought the new printer.  I thought the Canon CD/DVD software was a little primative, but it is way more versatile than the standard HP software for CD printing.
I do a lot of CD printing and need more flexibility than the standard software offers.
Can anyone advise me if there are any available options for better software for CD/DVD printing?
Is HP working on any improvement? - they should be!
Can a third party software be used? How? Which one?
Please help me out.  I am sick of my son Paying me out for buying a HP. 
I have had HP's for many years, but I need better software.
PS.  The scanning software on this printer is awesome. Great for family photo scanning
Message Edited by TheBoyds on 23-07-2009 10:30 AM

Oh, man I know.  This HP software SUCKS. Microsoft Publisher has a CD template that works perfect with no page alterations needed. And it is very flexible. You just have to select the C309a properties before you print and choose to print on a CD.  If you use any type of publishing or graphic software you should be able to print to the CD. Just set the page size to 5.12 inch x 5.12 inch. Even MS Word works. Just not very flexible.

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