Printing options for CD, DVD and Blu-ray disc provide ample advantages. To get a personalized view for CDs, DVDs, with titles, backgrounds and graphics. There are several advantages of printing directly on CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Advantages of printing options for CD DVD and Blu-ray discs:
- Lower cost as you need to buy inkjet printable discs rather than both discs and adhesive labels.
- Hassle of label placement is skipped. Printing is a one-step process.
- Damage can be avoided as printing labels, when exposed to heat and time, can peel off or tear off.
- Without printing, the CD has that silver coating on both sides. This makes it difficult to understand which side CD should be inserted in the drive.
Printing options for CD DVD and Blu-ray Discs
1. Lithographic Offset Print
The de facto method meeting the industry standard, this printing method is used for a large number of discs. The method revolves around creating printing plates from photographic negatives and dipping them in chemicals. Or they are directly taken from a plating machine known as CTP.
2. Silkscreen Printing
It revolves around passing the ink through a layer of mesh or screen that is attached to the outline of the frame. The open parts of the stencil allow ink flow and this is the print onto the disc. For this, all the disc design must be supplied in vector format. This allows separation of each element thus resulting in a crisp print finish and structured edges. This creates a solid print of mono-colour than litho offset print.
3. Inkjet Printing
One of the most efficient methods for printing fewer discs. It is suitable for a number of design styles. From photographic to solid color, its versatility makes it most preferred by all. However, the disadvantage of this is that it’s not water-resistant. The print smudges when it comes in contact with water. However, this can be avoided by a layer of varnish on the disc surface.
4. Thermal Printing
Its quick startup time allows it to be sent directly from the computing device to the printing device. This printing uses ink or ribbons which are heated to allow ink transfer. It is a waterproof method and very expensive per unit when compared with inkjet printing.
Which Printing method meets your requirements?
If you need the discs done in a short span of time, inkjet and thermal printing are preferred. However the more time is taken for disc printing, the more it meets the industry standards.
Whether you are looking for inkjet, thermal or litho printing, All Pro Solutions has the right solution. Even these technologies can be offered for small units like 100. The final print quality is very much similar to that of the printing technology used in DVD, CD available in the market.
