Everest CD Printing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q:What are the main advantages of Everest Color printing?
A: There are several advantages which can be summed up in this table:
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EVEREST |
Inkjet |
Adhesive Label |
Silk Screening |
| Direct to disc printing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Water Resistant (won't bleed or smudge) |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| UV Resistant (Won't fade in sunlight) |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Scratch Resistant |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Instant dry (won't bleed or be sticky) |
Yes |
No |
Some |
No |
| Print to edge of disc |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Yes |
| Print on hub of disc |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Yes |
| Print white on silver or gold disc |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Economical for short run disc |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Photographic quality |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Print serialized or sequentially unique labels |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
In a nut shell, Everest disc printing is the highest quality, most durable short run disc printing method currently available.
Q: How does the Everest Printer work?
A: It works be a process known as thermal retransfer. Unlike most thermal disc printers which use heat to transfer colored ribbon directly to the surface of the CD, the Everest printer first transfers the color to a clear transfer ribbon. This multipass process (once for each color) results in the color image being generated on the clear transfer ribbon. Once that process is complete, the color image is then thermally transferred to the disc along with a clear top coat to give the disc a glossy protective coat.
Q: What is the resolution of an Everest printed disc?
A: 160 LPI or about 300 DPI
Q: Can you print wedding CDs or wedding DVDs?
A: Everest printed discs make excellent wedding favors. Due to copyright limitations we cannot copy the data on most wedding CDs. However, we can provide labeled blank discs you can use to write yourself.
Q: How many colors can be in an Everest print?
A: The Everest printer generates images with either a CMY or CMYW ribbon. Most commonly, a CMY ribbon is used which is capable of reproducing a full spectrum of color for near photographic color prints. The W in the CMYW ribbon stands for White. Usage of that ribbon allows for the full CMY ribbon color spectrum with the additional benefit of being able to print white on a non-white disc.
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