Disc publishing

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As disc publishing refers to the production and publishing of optical media (eg. As CD , DVD or Blu-ray Disc ). In contrast to the normal route via a press shop , an optical drive that writes on the data carriers is used, combined with a printer that then prints on them. Special, printable media are required for this (see below). Disc publishing primarily describes the production of small series in which the data content and imprint differ from medium to medium. Small series (duplication) can also be produced on such publishing systems, although pressing the disc is cheaper from around 300 media. All larger quantities can no longer be produced profitably and are better processed by a press shop. Disc publishing systems are found in recording studios, publishers, and churches. Many medical practices use the option of producing CDs on demand in order to be able to give the patient X-rays, ultrasound films and analyzes directly. Since the devices for disc publishing can also copy media with content protected by copyright, they are subject to GEMA's flat-rate fee .

Different standards

Publishing systems are downwardly compatible when writing to optical media, but not upwardly compatible, in this order: Blu-ray> DVD ± R > CD. Nowadays, due to the low cost of the drives, only DVD-enabled recorders are built in.

There are three different systems that are used when printing on the discs: inkjet printing , thermal direct printing and thermal re-transfer printing .

The first devices were equipped with SCSI , then with FireWire and USB connections. In the meantime, the external connections have been replaced by built-in PCs ( Embedded PCs ) and the recorders are operated via the S-ATA bus.

Network -compatible devices are now available for operation in networks . Order processing is therefore possible for entire departments via the company network.

providers

Market leading manufacturers are Rimage, Epson , Primera and Microboards . The only German manufacturers are ADR AG and LSK. There are few software manufacturers who have specialized in integration and create special solutions for archiving, medical technology or video on demand, such as Karley Deutschland GmbH in Germany or X-Net Technologies GmbH in Austria.

Media used

All printable media types are used. They are available with a silver, gold and white surface in matt and glossy. Some special media allow waterproof printing.

Manufacturer

literature

  • Ali, S. Nazim: A Selected Bibliography on Optical Disc Publishing - Supplement I. Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, v7 n2 p78-83 Jun 1987