What is the best way to submit a job to a professional duplication company?
CD
and DVD duplication can be an easy process for any client when you
follow a few easy steps. Copying data, music and video files by
duplication can be the right choice when you want to reproduce original
CDs and DVDs into many copies. To ensure your copies look and sound
exactly the way you want, make sure to comply with the following
checklist.
Choose a reputable duplication company
When choosing a quality CD/DVD duplication company, look for the following:
- Always ask for print samples of the different print
methods used by the duplicator. This will help you decide which print
method will look the best and be the most cost effective for you job.
- Ask
about the quality of the media used. Do not allow the duplicator to
compromise on quality to save a few pennies. Choose CDs and DVDs with
low error rates.
- Make sure of the turn-time for your job
before the duplicator starts the process. If the duplicator fails to
meet your deadline, choose a new service provider.
- Choose a
company with a good reputation in the industry. Watch out for the guy
with a single duplicator in the back of his garage.
Print ready artwork saves time and money
Before you submit your job, have all the artwork ready to print on the face of the CD or DVD disc.
- Make sure your artwork is at least 300 dpi.
- Use industry standard graphics software to create your artwork (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Ask your duplicator what type of files they like to use (.tif, .pdf . jpg)
- Last minute changes once your duplicator already has your art can lead to unnecessary delays that could cost time and money.
- Ask your duplicator for a digital (.pdf) proof disc before they start printing your job.
Creating a quality master disc
The key to a good burn is quality media and the right burn speed.
- Use an "A" grade CD or DVD like Taiyo-Yuden when creating your master disc.
- Choose
a slower burning speed when creating a first-rate quality master. Avoid
burning at a speed higher than 16x when creating music CDs or high
quality DVD video.
- Test your master on different types of
media players to make sure it plays in all types of drives the eventual
user will utilize to view or listen to your copy.
Duplication can be a fast, easy, cost-effective way to
make many copies of your CD or DVD. Using the Steps above, the process
should be simplified for you and your duplicator. Following these steps
should ensure high quality content and prefect images to make your CDs
and DVDs useful and professional.
