Here is some general information for those interested in the history of CD replication and DVD replication, the technical aspects of CD pressing and DVD pressing, various aspects of tray-pack (digipak, digipack, flexi-tray, combo packs etc) manufacture, the differences between CD pressing and CD duplication, the detailed differences between DVD pressing and DVD duplication, plus many other useful tips and tricks.
So – what is the difference between CD manufacturing, CD pressing, CD replication, CD production, CD burning, CD copying, press CD, copy CD and CD duplication? And what is the difference between DVD manufacturing, DVD burning, DVD pressing, DVD replication, DVD production, DVD copying, press DVD, copy DVD and DVD duplication? We hear these terms used interchangeably so frequently that it is often assumed they mean the same thing.
CD copying, DVD copying, CD burning, DVD burning, CD duplication and DVD duplication all refer to a low cost, low volume cd production and dvd production technique that simply involves copying data from one disc onto one or more recordable CDRs or DVDRs. Nearly every home and office computer has such a burner, and then there are a variety of techniques for printing the face of the copied disc (thermal, inkjet, laser labels).
CD pressing, DVD pressing, CD replication, DVD replication, CD manufacturing, DVD manufacturing, press DVD and press CD all refer to a high volume cd production and dvd production technique that involves a glass master, a stamper, an injection moulding line, some metalizing and lacquering equipment and either a screen or an offset printer for the disc face print. This technique is used to produce Hollywood DVDs, commercial release CDs and commercial software.
Please note: This information is provided as a general reference only. Anyone intending to produce a disc should seek further independent technical advice. Replicat will not accept liability for any loss resulting from the use or misuse of any information contained in these sections. CD copying, DVD copying, CD pressing, and DVD pressing are specialist technical areas requiring experienced designers, developers, and mastering experts to create press-ready materials.
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