In the past we have written various posts about design for CD/DVD discs, we thought it would be a good idea to summarize all the information, tips and tricks for a neat overview. There are 2 methods in which CD/DVDs are printed in a large scale manufacturing environment – silkscreen and offset printing. Other technologies [...]
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CD/DVD on-disc design 101
July 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Tags:disc printing·illustrator·offset printing·photoshop·silkscreen discs
5 small details that may affect your CD/DVD disc print
July 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Printing/Design
1. Matching color on disc to paper packaging It is rare that you can match the colors on the disc to the color on the paper insert or covers exactly. Whether the disc is printed with silkscreen or offset printing, the nature of the canvas (silver disc and paper stock) makes in impossible for an [...]
Tags:disc printing·offset printing·Pantone·PMS·silkscreen printing
Printing tips for thermal printing
May 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Thermal printing is a popular printing method for short run CD duplication and DVD duplication. As in all printing methods there are certain limitations, if they can be avoided you can make sure to get the best possible print quality. Tips for thermal on-disc printing: Gradient effect: although it may look good on offset printing, [...]
Tags:CMYK·disc printing·full color·gradient·RGB·thermal printing
Silkscreen vs Offset printing
April 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Silkscreen and offset printing are the methods of printing for large run CD/DVD replication. What is the difference between the two? When should you print offset and when should you print silkscreen? 1. Offset printing Offset printing is the newer technique of the two. It uses CMYK colors and results in realistic full color print. [...]
