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PostPosted: Tue 18:18, 17 Sep 2013    Post subject: Creating Quality Dvd Duplications From Home

Creating Quality Dvd Duplications From Home
The process of duplicating DVDs at home can be time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. Anyone who wants to be a publisher can be; all it takes is a well-organized studio. If you're serious about being a publisher and creating quality DVD duplications from your home, you'll need to think about what equipment you're going to buy and where you're going to put it.
Equipment
Quantity isn't enough. Quality makes all the difference in self-publishing. When looking at equipment, remember the old axiom "you get what you pay for" and choose accordingly.
DVD Duplicators
For professional DVD duplication, you'll need a multi-drive machine that can burn several discs at a time. "Multi-drive" machines have one read drive and one or more write drives. Some take manual loads; others are auto-loading. There are several options here, depending on your needs and budget:
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When choosing whether to buy a standard stand-alone or an autoloader, decide which one fits your needs and budget best. One of the things to consider is the duplication speed and connectivity of your potential choices, so pay attention to the specifications.
Connectors
For serious mass DVD duplication, you can buy tower connectors. Tower connectors create a "daisy chain effect", allowing you to link multiple towers to a master source. The master source then does exactly what the name implies, running all connected towers at the same time through an easy-to-use interface.

- Daisy chain towers - These towers have the ability to connect as few as two towers and as many as 60,000. A big bonus to using a daisy chain tower is that it also has read/write drives,[url=http://www.achbanker.com/home.php]hollister france[/url], and acts as a duplicator itself. While a normal home DVD duplication project doesn't need 60,000 towers, mass production is definitely easier to achieve. Prices start at $1,000 and go up from there.
Printers
If you don't choose a tower with text and graphic (Light Scribe) capabilities, you'll need to add a printer to your duplication equipment. Due to the number of available types of printers, make sure you read the specifications to see if a particular printer meets your needs:
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- Thermal printers - Thermal printers bond the graphics and/or text directly to the DVD. The print is smudge and water proof, with no chance of color bleeding, smearing or mess. As with ink jet printers, thermal printers have the options for manual loading or auto loading and can hold up to 300 discs. Prices start at $300.
Media and Packaging
Last but not least is choosing the type of media to use. Make sure that the media you choose is specific to the printer. Some types of media are better for thermal printers, while others work better with ink jet printers:
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- Water-resistant media - Water-resistant media is exactly that. The printed surface is secured to the disc in a way that makes it water-resistant - no smearing or bleeding. This type of media is specifically made for inkjet printers as a low cost option to thermal printing. Pricing starts at $15 and up,[url=http://www.mansmanifesto.fr]doudoune moncler[/url], depending on package size.
- Packaging - DVD cases offer several options, all depending on how you want your finished package to look, including color and size options. Packaging prices vary depending on type and size.
Location
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Creating quality DVD duplications from home is not an insurmountable task. It's definitely possible to produce both quality and quantity, as long as you have the right equipment and setup.
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