| There are two ways to make a copy of a CD
| |
| | a CD-R master. While a DVD-R is
|
| or DVD. Information can be burned on to
| |
| | acceptable for DVD replication, most
|
| a blank CD/DVD-R; this method is called
| |
| | facilities prefer to work from a client
|
| duplication. Information can also added
| |
| | supplied DLT or Digital Linear Tape.
|
| during the CD/DVD manufacturing process;
| |
| | Advantages of CD/DVD Duplication
|
| this method is referred to as
| |
| |
|
| replication.
| |
| | 1. The standard turn-time is 2-3
|
| Understanding the differences is
| |
| | business days, even for runs up to 5,000
|
| important in determining which process is
| |
| | units.
|
| best for your project. A duplicated CD
| |
| | 2. Digital full color printing is
|
| DVD is not only created using a different
| |
| | available with no prepress charges.
|
| process than a replicated CD/DVD, but the
| |
| | Disadvantages of CD/DVD Duplication
|
| actual final product is also different.
| |
| | 1. The cost per unit for duplication is
|
| After the duplication process is
| |
| | higher than replication.
|
| complete, the final product is a CD-R or
| |
| | 2. DVDs can have up to 2 layers of
|
| a DVD-R. Replication stampers for CDs
| |
| | information on each side of the media.
|
| produce CD-ROMs. (ROM means Read Only
| |
| | DVD-R duplicates can have 1 layer of
|
| Memory). The final product in the DVD
| |
| | information on the entire DVD.
|
| replication process is a DVD-5, DVD-9,
| |
| | 3. Most duplication facilities are small
|
| DVD-10, or DVD-18.
| |
| | and are commonly limited to hand
|
| The Processes
| |
| | assembly of the media into packaging as a
|
| CD duplication is similar to burning a CD
| |
| | result of their low volume runs
|
| DVD on your personal computer. A CD/DVD
| |
| | Advantages of CD/DVD Replication
|
| duplicator extracts data from the master
| |
| | 1. The unit costs are lower than
|
| disc and writes it to a blank disc. The
| |
| | duplicated discs.
|
| difference between burning multiple CD
| |
| | 2. Both offset printing and screen
|
| DVD-Rs at a duplication facility and
| |
| | printing is available for replicated
|
| burning one on your computer desktop is
| |
| | discs.
|
| that the duplication facility burns
| |
| | 3. Replicated DVDs can contain 1 layer
|
| hundreds at a time on towers that are
| |
| | (DVD-5) of information, 2 layers on one
|
| linked together. Each tower contains
| |
| | side (DVD-9), 1 layer on each side
|
| several CD/DVD trays so that many copies
| |
| | (DVD-10) or 2 layers on each side
|
| can be created simultaneously. After
| |
| | (DVD-18). Many replication facilities
|
| all the data has been written unto the
| |
| | are not yet set up for DVD-18
|
| blank CD/DVD-R, the information is
| |
| | replication.
|
| verified with the master, and the process
| |
| | 4. Most replication facilities, as a
|
| is complete.
| |
| | result of their high volume run
|
| CD/DVD replicates, on the other hand, are
| |
| | capability, can auto assemble discs into
|
| created during the manufacturing process.
| |
| | jewel cases, paper/tyvek sleeves, amaray
|
| In other words, media like a CD/DVD-R
| |
| | cases, or cardboard sleeves.
|
| does not exist before the process starts.
| |
| | Disadvantages of CD/DVD Replication
|
| Before the replication process gets
| |
| |
|
| underway, the client master is
| |
| | 1. The standard turn-time is 7-10
|
| painstakingly evaluated for data
| |
| | business days, longer for runs exceeding
|
| corruption. Then, a glass master
| |
| | 100,000 units. Standard duplication turn
|
| containing relevant data from client
| |
| | times are 2-3 business days.
|
| supplied master is created. Replication
| |
| | 2. Most facilities have a minimum order
|
| begins when a flawless glass master is
| |
| | requirement of 1,000 units.
|
| assured. The glass master is used to
| |
| | Are There Noticeable Differences?
|
| develop a stamper. The stamper, in turn,
| |
| | Both CD duplication and CD replication
|
| is loaded into an Injection Molding
| |
| | extract data from the original in the
|
| machine that creates CD/DVD replicates.
| |
| | same way. In terms of manufacturing,
|
| The quality of CD replication hinges upon
| |
| | however, this is where the similarities
|
| the quality of the glass master's data.
| |
| | end. The finished product of either
|
| Through each successive step, quality and
| |
| | process performs in the same manner,
|
| accuracy is consistently monitored to
| |
| | although there will be difference to the
|
| insure each disc is an exact replica or
| |
| | eye depending upon the whether the discs
|
| clone of the original. A layer of
| |
| | are digitally, screened, or offset
|
| micro-thin aluminum is applied to the
| |
| | printed.
|
| polycarbonate disc. It is then lacquered
| |
| | What About Special Circumstances?
|
| for additional protection and printed
| |
| | The goals of every project are unique.
|
| before packaging.
| |
| | Contact our customer service department
|
| The client supplied master for CD-R and
| |
| | to help determine which process best
|
| DVD-R duplication is the same, a CD
| |
| | suits the requirements of your project.
|
| DVD-R. CD-ROM replication also requires
| |
| |
|
