CD & DVD REPLICATION
CD-R disc should be made according to the Yellow Book standard (standard, which denotes the way of arranging the written data on disc). Most commercial CD/DVD recording software use Yellow book standard. We do not recommend using special characters like č, š, ž in file names, for sometimes these discs do not work properly.
We encourage you to test each CD-R disc on different computers and if possible on different operating systems.
PRODUCT ORDER
In order to complete your order we need the following:
- Master disc (CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM) or a DDP file.
- Written order.
- Copyright certificate (for Audio CD – Sazas).
- CD or DVD artwork layout sent in high resolution pdf file
- Prepress design sent in high resolution pdf file
- Best proof or delivery order – in case where printing is ordered solely based on design or ordinary print, we do not hold any responsibility for the absolute printing precision.
Supplied CD-R or DVD-R masters must be previously reviewed by the client, for the content on the copied versions is equal to the one on the master disc!
In case where extra handling of master disc is needed, clients are obliged to send a written request and afterwards review and confirm the same.
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CD/DVD CONTENT PREPARATION
Content preparation for CD/DVD disc replication
The content of the replicated CD media is equal to the master disc content, which is why it is very important that master disc is made according to the received CD/DVD standards. In case you do not take into account this rule, it is possible the replicated discs would not work correctly or they will not work properly while using certain CD/DVD players.
Content preparation for CD/DVD disc replication
Please prepare the content for the CD/DVD replication in the following formats:
- DDP file or
- CD-R/DVD-R master
Supplied CD-R or DVD-R masters must be previously reviewed by the client, for the content on the replicated versions are equal to the one on the original disc. In order to flawlessly manufacture a working master (glass master and stamper), the supplied master must not hold any mechanical damages, fingerprints or scratches.
Content preparation for CD-ROM discs
When preparing master for CD-R discs, we encourage you to check the buffer coefficient of the CD-R disc (minimally 70%). In case this is not possible, check the readability of the CD-R master on different disc players. We recommend that you deliver two masters, each made on different CD/DVD media device.
CD-R disc should be made according to the Yellow Book standard (standard, which denotes the way of arranging the written data on disc). Most commercial CD/DVD recording software use Yellow book standard. We do not recommend using special characters like č, š, ž in file names, for sometimes these discs do not work properly.
We encourage you to test each CD-R disc on different computers and if possible on different operating systems.
Content preparation for CD-Audio discs
Master for CD-Audio disc must entirely meet Red Book CD standard demands. If a client sends a written request to manufacture master under different conditions, Silveco Ltd does not hold responsibility for any possible irregularities, which might occur during the transmission from the master disc (CD-R) to the glass master.
- Maximum length for audio is 79 minutes.
- Maximum headroom is 0 dB, minimum -2 dB.
ARTWORK LAYOUT PREPARATION
Technical Data for Artwork Layout Preparation
While preparing artwork layout we encourage you to follow the below written rules. In case the files are poorly prepared, errors can occur, as well as additional expenses and postponement of the agreed deadlines.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email cd@silveco.com or by telephone: +386 1 500 11 30.
Graphic design computer software:
- Adobe Illustrator – suitable for vector illustration
- Adobe InDesign – suitable for creating artwork layout design (text, pictures, layout)
- Adobe Photoshop – image processing software, not suitable for text
- Corel Draw – suitable for vector illustration
We do not recommend using Nero Cover Design or any other Microsoft Office software for artwork layout preparation.
Colour space
For CD/DVD disc offset printing you can use only CMYK model or black and white colour space.
For CD/DVD disc screen-printing technology, you can use CMYK and Pantone Coated colour space. Namely, you can choose five different colours for print.
If necessary, we can also use Pantone colours with printed materials (CD covers).
Image application
Images you use for print have to be in CMYK colour mode (not RGB) and set to min. 150dpi resolution. In case images are not made in CMYK colour mode, unexpected and odd prints can occur! Do not use images in PICT or GIF format when working with InDesign or Illustrator software.
Design specifications
For design setup please use measurements as instructed on our website. If you have something new on your mind, please do not hesitate to ask for our assistance in the prepress review process.
We do not recommend using the same design or the same colours for the CD/DVD cover and for the CD/DVD disc artwork layout print. We use different technologies (offset/screen printing), different materials (paper/ plastics) and finally different colours (CMYK/Pantone). Same colours used for the CD/DVD cover and the CD/DVD disc artwork layout print will always differentiate.
Layout design delivery
Layout design should be delivered via email cd@silveco.com.
We accept layout design files in the following formats:
- Adobe PDF – composite, CMYK, Press optimized
- TIFF – CMYK; at least 300 dpi; when using black letters on a white background or if there is a letter code used in the design, resolution should be at least 450 dpi; file should not hold any layers
Together with the delivered file, a printed sample or best proof or delivery order must be provided as well – in case where printing is done following only the delivered design or from the basic print, we do not hold responsibility for the absolute printing accuracy. If no samples were provided along with the layout design, we do not hold responsibility for the possible errors (e.g. wrong montage, packaging, etc.)!
- We can review colours based only on the delivered Best proof.
- You also have to write basic information (telephone number, name, surname) about the client and the graphic designer.
Additional info on crop marks and bleeds
When designing materials for print, you must include 3mm bleed area. Use crop marks to define bleed area, which should be 3mm separated from the design itself.
Image application
Images you use for print have to be in CMYK colour mode (not RGB) and set to min. 300 dpi resolution. In case images are not made in CMYK colour mode, unexpected and odd prints can occur!
Usage of black colour for paper printing
If you use larger amounts of black colour for your design, we recommend the usage of rich black ink. Namely, this black colour is comprised of all CMYK colours. It assures your final product will be 100% black and not greyish!
For the rich black combination outcome we recommend:
C 60%+M 50%+Y 50%+K 100%=Rich Black
For black coloured text in regular size (4 pt – 30 pt), use only black colour (without other CMY). 100% black colour should be set by default to overprint.
Računalniški programi za pripravo dizajna
- Adobe Illustrator – primeren za izrisovanje vektorske grafike
- Adobe InDesign – primeren za postavitev dizajna (besedila, slike, prelom)
- Adobe Photoshop – obdelava slik, ni primeren za besedila
- Corel Draw – primeren za izrisovanje vektorske grafike
- Za pripravo dizajna se ne uporablja npr. program Nero Cover Design ali kateri od Microsoft Office zbrike programov.
Barvni prostor
Za tisk na CD/DVD plošče v sito tisk tehnologiji lahko uporabljate CMYK in Pantone Coated barvni prostor. Uporabite lahko pet različnih barv na potisk.
Po dogovoru lahko Pantone barve natisnemo tudi na tiskovine (ovitke).
Uporaba slik
Mere dizajnov
Odsvetujemo uporabo enakega dizajna oziroma enakih barv za tisk ovitka in tisk na CD/DVD plošče. Tiska se v razičnih tehnologijah (ofset / sito), na različen material (papir / plastika) in v različnih barvnih lestvicah (CMYK / Pantone). ZATO: enake barve na ovitku in CD/DVD plošči se bodo vedno razlikovale!
Dostava dizajna
Dizajne sprejemamo v naslednjih oblikah:
- Adobe PDF – composite, CMYK, Press optimized,
- TIFF – CMYK; vsaj 300 dpi; če so črne črke na beli podlagi ali če je kje v dizajnu črtna koda, naj bo ločljivost vsaj 450 dpi; datoteka naj ne bo večplastna (no layers).
Zraven datotek mora biti priložen natisnjen vzorec in best proof ali naročilo izdelave – v primeru, da se izvede tisk samo na osnovi designa ali navadnega printa, ne prevzemamo odgovornosti za absolutno točnost tiska.
V kolikor zraven dizajna niso priloženi vzorci, ne odgovarjamo za morebitne napake (na primer napačna montaža, pakiranje, …)!
PREPRESS REVIEW FOR CD/DVD DISCS
We use offset or screen printing technology for CD/DVD disc printing. Each has its own advantages and weaknesses, as seen in the table below.
CD/DVD Offset printing
CD/DVD Screen printing
PREPRESS REVIEW FOR CD/DVD DISC OFFSET PRINTING
We recommend offset printing for CD/DVD discs in case where coloured images or design are composed of a great number of colours (e.g. photographs). We offer offset printing technology for CD/DVD discs in four basic colours (CMYK). Additionally, It is also possible to add white colour before the printing. White background is printed using a flexography technology and has a 118 mm wide fixed printing surface.
Prior to your order, please do not forget to emphasize if the printing with white background is necessary. Due to thinner colour layering, colours in offset printing are not as dense in coverage, and considering that CD or DVD disc is basically grey in colour, the result can be slightly darker shades of colour, than they are when printed on paper! We do not recommend using the same layout design for printing CD/DVD disc and its cover.
All images within the layout design must be converted into CMYK colour space!
Usage of black colour for CD/DVD disc layout design:
If you use larger amounts of black colour for your design, we recommend the usage of rich black ink. Namely, this black colour is comprised of all CMYK colours. It assures your final product will be 100% black and not greyish!
For the rich black outcome in the CD/DVD layout design offset printing we recommend the following combination:
For black coloured text in regular size, use only black colour (without other CMY). 100% black colour should be set by default to overprint.
If using dark background, we do not recommend small or thin letter styles.
In case of CD/DVD disc offset printing, raster is set to 175 lines per inch due to the thinner colour layering.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS (download)
PREPRESS REVIEW FOR CD/DVD DISC SCREEN PRINTING
We recommend screen printing when using large monochromatic or two-coloured prints for CD/DVD disc artwork layout (e.g. only text and background). Colour layering is thicker than in the offset printing, thus offering stronger contrasts between different colours, which is recommended in some design cases.
We offer CD/DVD disc screen printing technology in five colours, and you can choose your colour selection from a Pantone Coated colour chart. We use glossy colours for printing, but if necessary, an additional print on CD/DVD discs with matte varnish is also available.
Rich black colour is not used in screen printing technology
Please be clear on which colours you have decided to use in your artwork design.
Due to the thicker colour layering, you must be very careful of the letter size and width. If letters or lines are to small in size, colour overfilling can occur in the area intended for letters or lines.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS (download):
PACKAGING FOR CD/DVD DISCS
In this day and age, we can hardly imagine a final product without a pleasant appearance and functional design. That is why we made a special effort to offer you a wide range of packaging and prints that will escort your CD and DVD discs to your end user.
ECO Pack
- printed cardboard case (coated paper on one side), glossy or matt finish.
- black or transparent tray
- booklet containing a maximum of 20 pages (135 g/m2 paper), the number of pages needs to be a multiple of 4; insert of 6 or 12 pages (135 g/m2 paper)
- transparent glue
- incision for the booklet (optional)
ECO Pack is a CD or DVD sleeve printed on recycled card. You can also insert an additional booklet in the sleeve with a maximum of 20 pages.
Extra options:
- matt or gloss finish
- CD/DVD in the middle or on the right
- double CD/DVD
- transparent tray
- you can insert an additional booklet into the sleeve with a maximum of 20 pages
- ECO Pack
- Printed inner cut
Four paged ECO Pack
Six paged ECO Pack
+ Incision
CARDBOARD SLEEVE
Cardboard sleeves can be printed upon, therefore extra prints are not required.
Extra Options:
- matt or gloss finish
JEWEL CASE
This is the most common way of packaging CDs. Most of the products for storing CDs are adapted to this size of packaging (racks, shelves, etc.).
- booklet containing a maximum of 24 pages (135 g/m2 paper), or an insert of 6 or 12 pages (135 g/m2 paper)
- transparent tray; we also offer trays, which can hold 2 CDs
- inlay can be printed on both sides on a 135 g/m2 paper (the case needs to be transparent)
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SLIMLINE JEWEL CASE
The Slimline Jewel Case is used for marketing purposes or CD/DVD singles. Because of its shape, it does not require an inlay. A nice print on the CD or DVD complements the case.
- booklet containing a maximum of 12 pages (135 g/m2 paper), the number of pages needs to be a multiple of 4; a marketing flyer 12x12mm, or an inlay of 6 or 12 pages (135 g/m2 paper)
- transparent tray
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USB Card
USB card of the size of bank card is apropriate for the use with the devices which do not support CD discs. USB card is printed and has music files.
USB card can be placed into four- or six-paged ECO Pack without a tray + incision.
The file format of uploaded music should be mp3, despite this the playback is not guaranteed in vehicles.
Extra options:
- Simultaneous order of CD disc and USB cards with the same packaging
- USB card could be inserted only in non-printed white box or even without packaging
- USB size: 2-4 GB for music or more in the case of video content
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USB Card Bleed
DVD CASE 14mm
Due to its height, this DVD case is very similar to the one used for VHS tapes. Its interesting shape makes it popular also for packaging CDs. An inlay is added to the packaging. It can also contain a booklet.
Extra options:
- black or transparent case
- booklet containing a maximum of 24 pages
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DVD SLIMLINE CASE 7mm
Due to its height, this DVD case is very similar to the one used for VHS tapes. Its interesting shape makes it popular also for packaging CDs. An inlay is added to the packaging. It can also contain a booklet.
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REQUESTED INSCRIPTIONS AND LOGOS
The purpose of logo is to inform the buyer on the content of the CD/DVD disc. Logo application is obligatory!
Obligatory Logos for CDs with audio content:
SAZAS (download)
CD-AUDIO-TEXT (download)
CD-AUDIO (download)
CD-EXTRA (download)
Obligatory Logos CDs containing data files:
CD-ROM (Download)
Obligatory Logos for DVDs:
DVD-VIDEO (download)
DVD-ROM (download)
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