Duplication of CD and DVD is a process similar to what we undertake regularly with our personal computers at home. The only difference is that when DVD duplication is done professionally, a far greater number of duplicated discs can be produced in much lesser time. Furthermore, the cost of per unit thus produced also comes down considerably. Though commonly understood to be similar, duplication of CD and DVD differs greatly from the replication of discs.
What the DVD duplication process entails?
DVD duplication basically involves extracting the digital content from the master disc and then optically transferring it to the blank discs. These blank discs are pre-optimized optical discs made up of recordable material that can hold the transferred data and allow suitable usage of the data such as playing, storing and future retrieval much in the same way as was possible with the original disc. The resultants DVD-R are almost identical to the original disc. When done on a professional scale stacks of hundreds of these DVDs are produced almost simultaneously.
Benefits of DVD duplication
Duplicated discs can be used for a variety of purposes. They come in real handy for marketing and advertising. Since the costs of DVD duplication has gone down in a big way, most of the businesses use them to target their prospective customers. Duplicated DVDs are also excellent for disseminating information about products and services. Most of the educational institutes as well as business organization record and distribute important information like reports, presentations, and lectures amongst various stake holders.
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Dischromatics announces best practice for CD & DVD Printing to avoid Customers receiving sub-standard product.
Dischromatics Limited who are accredited to Quality Standard ISO 9001:2008, Reveals some Printing malpractices that are taking place in the UK and a solution to the problem.
Dischromatics was established in 1989 and with an enviable reputation for quality of products and services is happy to exploit the malpractices of some rival companies in the UK who provide printed CD's and DVD's which are not fit for purpose.
Chairman Stewart Spencer says " We specialise in supporting small bands and groups who, when placing their business with us expect to have a product that is as good as anything on the market, even the large volume product we produce for the larger groups and bands. Unfortunately there are disreputable companies out there that just want to maximise their profits and supply these unfortunate people with product which just isn't fit for purpose!
Many companies in the UK who provide CD & DVD Duplication and Printing are now effectively ‘CHEATING’ their customers! When ink-jet printing is applied to standard CD’s or DVD’s whereby ink is sprayed directly onto the disc surface, it is essential that afterwards, the printed disc is coated with a protective UV curable lacquer, or it is liable to be unstable from moisture deposits, scratching or smudging.
It is almost impossible to complete this process manually and therefore a bespoke Lacquer Coating machine is essential. This additional application naturally increases the unit cost considerably due not only to the specialised machine and cost of coating materials but also the extra labour input required.
Because of the ‘extra’ costs incurred by the lacquer coating being properly and professionally applied in a controlled environment, with Health & Safety rules in place to safeguard the operator due to the fumes involved, some companies are ignoring their responsibility by completely eliminating the lacquering application, which in some ways is the most important part of the printing processes. Their customers will receive a sub-standard product which is not fit for purpose.
A simple test to prove or disprove whether a company is complying with the proper methods, is simply to either run your finger nail over the surface which will easily remove the ink or use a damp finger to rub the printed surface which will smudge without effort.
The reason companies are doing this of course is to remain competitive and increase margins. Clearly they are in strong competition with other companies for the same business. However, most customers or end users are not aware of the differences available on the market and therefore place their business with companies who say they can do the work cheaper and at the same quality as any other company which of course is totally down to ‘shady’ practices.
Dischromatics do not use standard ink-jet discs, they use specially pre-coated CD’s & DVD’s from Taiyo Yuden which are waterproof so that after completion of the printing the ink reacts with the coating sealing the print to a finish which prevents scratching and smudging and any damage from moisture. Taiyo Yuden is the leader in the field of this type of technology.
The added benefit of using these discs is the total elimination of the lacquering
stage which further eliminates the necessity to extract any dangerous fumes or exposure to staff as there aren’t any using these Waterproof or Watershield discs as they are called. This falls perfectly into line with Dischromatics Environmental Management Standard practices as they are also
ISO 14001:2004 accredited.
For further information, please call 01495 243222 or e-mail: enquiries@dischromatics.co.uk or go to:
http://www.dischromatics.co.uk/cd-duplication/cd-duplication2/
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