| DVD duplication technology uses a red laser to make | | | | copiers feature drives that record at different speeds. |
| copies of DVDs on recordable discs. DVD duplicators | | | | If speed of recording is a primary concern, select the |
| can also be used to duplicate CDs and most disc | | | | disc copier with the highest recording speed that you |
| copiers feature a dual drive that can support both CD | | | | can afford. Keep in mind that manual disc copiers are |
| DVD-R and CD/DVD+R formats. Some disc copiers | | | | faster then autoloading DVD duplicators because there |
| can also be used for printing. The principle advantage | | | | is practically no limit to the number of drives that can |
| of autololoading (or automated) disc copiers is that | | | | be added. Also, manual loading and unloading is |
| they minimize the need for human intervention in the | | | | generally faster than autoloading. If you need to copy |
| CD and DVD duplication / production process. Unlike | | | | DVDs and CDs quickly and at low cost, your best |
| manual DVD copiers, they don't require an operator to | | | | option is probably a manual tower duplication system |
| load and unload the drives. Users only need to load | | | | ---> Minimal user intervention, ease of use and |
| blank discs into the machine, start it, enter the number | | | | portability: Nothing is better than standalone autoloading |
| of copies needed and return to pick up the duplicates. | | | | DVD duplicators if what you need is ease of use and |
| There are three main classes of autoloading dvd | | | | unattended operation. Compact models are more |
| copiers: | | | | suitable for use in remote locations since they are |
| - Standalone Autoloading DVD duplicators: These disc | | | | easy to transport. |
| copiers are simple to use and operate very much like | | | | --->What kind of end product do you need? Choose a |
| manual standalone CD or DVD towers, with the added | | | | DVD duplicator system that both copies and prints if |
| benefit of automation. They are available in smaller | | | | you need custom printed discs, but if all you need is |
| models that are compact and portable, as well as | | | | duplicates of the master (original) disc, then a standard |
| larger copiers suitable for the duplication of large | | | | disc copier is a better choice |
| volumes of DVDs and CDs. | | | | --->Volume or size of duplication tasks: Autoloading |
| - PC-Based Autoloading DVD duplicators: These | | | | DVD duplicators are recommended for high volume |
| models are connected to a PC via either a USB or | | | | duplication. Although manual disc copiers are typically |
| Firewire interface - or a combination of the two. The | | | | faster, automated disc copiers require almost no |
| PC connection allows you to create your CD and | | | | physical intervention |
| DVD directly from a host PC, giving you more control | | | | ---> Multiple duplication jobs: PC-based or |
| over duplication / publishing since you can run | | | | PC-connected autoloading dvd copiers allow users to |
| application and production software on the PC. The | | | | run multiple jobs using a host PC, without any human |
| operator doesn't need to burn a master disc before | | | | intervention for fast production of archived jobs, while |
| the duplication process because the system creates | | | | providing more control over the production process |
| disc images on the host PC hard drive. | | | | ---> If your organization has multiple clients or users |
| - Networkable Autoloading DVD duplicators allow | | | | who need access to DVD disc duplicators, your |
| network-wide access from multiple clients to the | | | | obvious choice is to invest in networkable autoloading |
| autoloading dvd copiers. | | | | dvd copiers that make it easy to create large numbers |
| Determining Which Disc Copiers Best Suit Your Needs | | | | of custom discs with very little user intervention |
| Given the extensive variety of DVD duplicators | | | | Whether you need corporate disc copiers to distribute |
| available on the market today, deciding which disc | | | | business-related information (sales brochures, training |
| copier or duplication / publishing system to buy can be | | | | manuals, etc.), or you simply want to make copies of |
| quite confusing. The general guidelines below highlight | | | | CDs and DVDs to give to your friends, you'll find |
| some of the factors you should consider when | | | | exactly what you need among the extensive array of |
| choosing disc copiers. | | | | manual and autoloading DVD duplicators on the |
| --> The speed factor: both manual and autoloading dvd | | | | market. |
