CD/DVD Printing Service Options Comparison
CD / DVD Printing Service Options
You’ll find with disc printing services that there is a plethora of print types for you to choose from. A CDROM2GO representative will be happy to discuss your needs and recommend the right print type for your specific project based on artwork, quantity required, budget, and timeframe. Whichever you choose, the creative professionals at CDROM2GO will produce and deliver your project on time, within budget, and with excellent image quality.
Digital printing is a professional photo coat print layer created on a high-end laser printer using rich CMYK colors. This print process features excellent quality and durability in addition to vibrant colors and amazing color consistency.
- Full color photo coat
- Glossy or Matte Finish
- Vibrant colors
- Low volume quantities
Thermal printing is a single color text or simple line drawing printed on the disc using a heat transfer ribbon. This process only allows one color printing, usually standard black, of text and some small images.
- Single color text and line art
- On disc printing
- Low volume quantities
Offset printing is a dynamic four color (CMYK) on disc printing process creating superior clarity and resolution to print amazing photographic images. With a 175 line/inch resolution, this process is creates stunning images. Best for photographic images or patterned details along with text basics.
- Full color photo realistic printing
- On disc printing
- Water-resistant
- High volume quantities
Silkscreen printing is a full or spot color on disc print process creating rich looking discs. At 80 lines/inch resolution, Silkscreen printing is best for spot or Pantone Matching System colors as it creates great solid color on any CD or DVD. Using Pantone also gives the flexibility of using 1-5 colors individually and having the exact color needed.
- Full or Spot color vibrant printing
- On disc printing
- Water-resistant
- High volume quantities
As you are browsing through our CD/DVD duplication pages, you will see that some items have different pricing for different printing options. Digital print is pricing for Digital Photo Coat or Thermal artwork printing. Don’t see the package you want with your chosen printing option? Just contact one of our account representatives!
Why do replication pages only have one price? Because you can choose your print process for the same low price!
To decide which option best fits your needs, first we break down by volume of prints you need. Low volume duplication orders of 50-5,000 discs can use Digital or Thermal* For high volume replication orders of 1,00-100,000 discs have the option of Silkscreen or Offset printing.
Your printing option should also be based on how you want the disc to look. If you have full color artwork already created, Digital Photo coat is the best fit for duplication printing. Full color or photographic artwork for replication prints with better quality with Offset printing. For only black text on a silver disc, the Thermal option is best for duplication orders. If you have 1-3 Pantone Matching System colors or solid exact spot colors, Silkscreen is the way to go for replication orders.
Call to speak with our friendly and knowledgeable account representatives today at 1-(877)-992-3766!
(*some restrictions to quantities and turn times apply)