Graphic Design and Print

In such a a competative world first impressions really do matter and before your client has even looked at the content of your disc, they will see the professional quality finish that Media Matters have provided by printing your CD or DVD media and packaging. Media Matters Technology has its' own specialist graphic designer with over 15 years experience in the design reprographic and print induestry, giving us the expertise required t provide you with a professionally finished product.

Alternatively you may have your own corporate artwork or have worked on a design yourself, we are of course happy to accept your artwork in PDF format. For information on dimensions are printable areas etc, please click here.

Inkjet Printing to CD-R and DVD-R

Media Matters uses state of the art digital inkjet printers specifically designed to print directly on ot the CD or DVD surface at photo quality resolution, providing you with a high quality professional finish. Our highspeed printers can easily produce a short run of up to 1000 discs in a few days, allowing us to produce finished discs in a fraction of the time needed for replication.

Thermal Dye Sublimation Printing to CD-R and DVD-R

Thermal printing is an alternative to inkjet printing, there are three basic types of format printing, with two from the same manufacturer. Rimage produce the Prism printer for high speed low resolution printing - typically for black text. Rimage also produce the Everest range of thermal printers for high resolution photo quality printing. Teac manufacture the P-55 dye sublimation printer which is prefered thermal disc printing system utilised by Media Matters Technology for specialist customer requirements, the P-55 provides remarkably high quality photo realistic prints for CD and DVD. teac provides the industry's highest quality dye sublimation prints.

Silk Screen Printing for replicated CD and DVD

This process is typically used for quantities of over 1000 CD's or DVD's. Screen printing is the traditional method for printing directly on to replicated CD and DVD and allows you to match Pantone references and to have metallic or flurescent colours printed.

Screen printing is the process of applying UV inks directly to the disc surface using a woven mesh or screen in conjunction with an ink blocking stencil. A roller or squeegee is then run across the screen which pushes the ink through the open parts of the screen, transfering the ink to disc surface below. A screen is produced for each colour (normally four colours are used) and each colour is printed individually building up the completed image on the disc.

A disc screen printer will have a minimum of four stations (one for each colour) and the automated machinery rotates the disc to each station in turn. This process is completed at very high speed enabling many discs to produced in a relatively short period of time.

Litho Printing for replicated CD and DVD

Litho printing for CD and DVD is alternative to screen printing. Typically a replication plant will utilise both types of printing and depending on the supplied artwork, will pick the method best suited for that particular artwork.

Litho printing uses a metal plate, this is usually made of aluminium, the plate has the image that requires printing etched on to the surface, as with screen printing there is one plate for each colour (again a minimum of four colours) to make up the completed image. Hydrophobic areas of the plate repel water and accept ink, this reversed image is then transfered to a printing roller (offset) and is then printed directly to the surface of the CD or DVD disc.

Digital Paper Printing

Media Matters digital printing services provide top quality printing in house for short run production of CD Jewel Case booklets and inlays, together with inserts for DVD cases and even short run card sleeves and CD or DVD Digipaks as well as conventional short run production of bookletts for either CD or DVD cases. Digital printing allows us to complete your short run (typically under a 1000 units) printing quicker, with less cost and no waste than conventioinal printing. Digital printing can either be black and white or full colour, and utilising high end technology from Canon and Fiery (Postscript RIP developers), Media Matters can produce from one copy to hundreds of copies quickly and easily.

Offset Litho Paper Printing

Litho printing is the most cost effective method for producing medium to large print runs. In conjunction with our specialist partner litho printers, Media Matters can provide you with completed paper parts for digipaks, CD jewel cases and DVD cases, together with any booklets you may require. Litho printing allows you to utilise virtually any type of paper or board with an almost infinately variable range of weights, colours and finishes.

To see how pleased our clients ahve been with the quality of our CD and DVD production and packaging please visit our testimonials page. And if you have any questions about our graphic design and printing services for CD and DVD production please visit our FAQ page or contact us.