| For many CD and DVD duplication jobs the preferred | | | | plate which is then burned onto the disc along with a |
| printing type will either be thermal printing or inkjet | | | | protective layer. The main advantage to the thermal |
| printing. However, many people do not understand the | | | | printing technique is the durability of the discs which will |
| true differences between the two and will often go for | | | | be waterproof, scratch-proof and smudge resistant. |
| the cheapest method. However, there is a famous little | | | | Also the print cost per disc will be the same no matter |
| saying - You get what you pay for! | | | | on the coverage of the disc. However, there are again |
| Inkjet printing is a process whereby ink is sprayed from | | | | drawbacks. Unlike the inkjet method, it is often harder |
| nozzles onto the disc surface, hence the name inkjet. | | | | to get such a sharp image on small text (6-7 pt and |
| This process is very similar to the process used by | | | | below). Sometimes the text will be slightly blurred and |
| every day paper printers which you will find in homes | | | | difficult to read. Also in general the cost per disc is |
| and offices around the globe. Inkjet printing is great for | | | | slightly higher than the inkjet process. |
| a high quality finish which will catch all images and text | | | | Therefore, the decision is all about considering what is |
| in great detail. However, the inkjet process does have | | | | right to meet the requirements of each individual |
| drawbacks. Mainly the discs will not be damage proof | | | | duplications needs. If you are looking for professional |
| and scratches and smudges can appear if not handled | | | | standards and high quality durable discs then thermal |
| with care. Also a waterproof finish is only available | | | | printing is most likely for you. However, if you are |
| with a special type of discs which are more | | | | looking for a cost effective method which still gives |
| expensive. | | | | good quality then maybe you should choose the inkjet |
| Thermal Printing is a totally different process where a | | | | printing option. |
| ribbon is used to apply the colours separately to a | | | | |