Thermal Disc Printers Services

There are two major types of thermal disc printers available on the consumer market: transfer and retransfer. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which consumers need to weigh in accordance with their specific needs.

Using heat in order to transfer images, text, graphics and colors onto the top surface of a CD or DVD, thermal transfer disc printers use fine single-colored or multicolored film ribbons to give users multiple options for color representation. Creating a long-lasting and attractive final product at medium resolutions, basic thermal transfer printers are an economical alternative for consumers with modest or relatively simple needs.

The retransfer process produces images on disc surfaces that rival silkscreen quality. Thermal retransfer disc printers have an additional ribbon that facilitates high-resolution image representation that lasts. However, this method has cost limitations for the average consumer. Since it produces the highest-quality images, it is also the most expensive, both in terms of initial costs and the price of maintenance and supplies. Nevertheless, it is the process of choice for many professionals.

Purchase Automated Thermal Disc Printers

Automated units that require little user input are also available, and cost-conscious consumers can also transfer images and graphics onto CDs and DVDs with economical inkjet units. Inkjet technologies use cartridges rather than ribbons, and are most useful for light- or medium-duty jobs. CD Dimensions Inc. offers clients with individual or high-volume needs an excellent selection of products at economical prices. Specializing in data storage, duplication and presentation technologies, the company has been a leading online resale retailer since 1996, and services clients worldwide.