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CD printing machines will take your disk production to a higher level

By M. Krasniak, Freelance Writer/Editor
More and more companies these days are switching from manually applying CD labels to CD printers. This CD printing equipment cuts down on the time needed to create and duplicate CDs. Many models offer automation, allowing you to set up the creation of one copy, and letting the machine do the rest.

Switching to CD label printers that apply the image directly to the disk without the need to attach a separate label will save your company time and money. Follow these steps to ensure you find the right CD printer for your needs:

1. Know your company’s CD printing needs.

2. Figure out the type and amount of CDs you will be making.

3. Decide on a vendor that sells CD duplicators and printers.

 

Look into the type of CD printing equipment that your company requires

Some machines print only the labels, while others are both CD duplicators and printers. Some CD printers can print in a multitude of colors, while others print in just black and white. It is important to know what your CD printing needs are now and to predict your usage in the future.
Try: US Digital Media Inc. has a great web page that explains the various types of CD printers available. CD Dimensions Inc. offers a free online buying guide to give you recommendations of the kind of CD printers that would be the best fit for your company.

Consider the types of CDs you will making with your CD printer station as well as the volume

If your company will only reproduce a few CDs a day with no need for color, then you can probably get away with one of the low-end CD printing machines that have fewer features. If your organization will be mass-producing CDs with full color and highly detailed labels, then you should start your search at the higher-end models that offer features such as automation and a high DPI number to ensure graphics come out nicely.
Try: PC Universe has a search tool that lets you hone in on exactly what type of CD printer you are looking for. You can narrow down the search results by volume, speed and quality to show you only products that give you the output you will need. Diskmakers.com features a number of automated CD printers with detailed explanations on the benefits of using an automated system.

Find CD duplicator printers online

The Internet is a great resource for gathering information about CD duplicators and printers as well as finding a vendor that sells one that meets all of your specifications.
Try: Microboards Technology offers many types of Inkjet and Thermal CD printers such as CD/printer combination equipment or solely disk duplicators. Primera Technology, Inc. has many CD printing equipment options in a full range of prices. Summation Technology, LLC specializes in CD printing and duplication technology. ProDuplicator.com offers a number of CD printers from many different manufacturers. You are sure to find the right printer to meet all of your needs.

 

  • Tracking the time your employees currently spend creating CDs will give a great starting point when you begin your search.
  • Utilizing a CD printer will help lengthen the lives of your company's and your customers' disk players as CD labels tend to wear out and start to peel over time, often coming off inside the machine. This may lead to the need for disk drive repairs or replacement.

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