If you mean printing on the actual CD, read on. We usually refer to this as on-body print. If you want to know about pressing CDs, burning CDs, replicating CDs or duplicating CDs, there are more appropriate pages on our website to help you.

CD printing and DVD printing is done in a number of different ways:

1. A sticky label can be applied to the disk. This is not recommended as the disk spins very rapidly in the player, and the heat within the player can cause the adhesive to break down; the label will curl up on the disk and get stuck to the inside of the player. Not only will you lose your CD or DVD, but your player may be destroyed!

2. Ink jet printing direct to the disk: the quality can vary from superb to terrible, depending on the surface of the disks, the CD printer itself, and the skill of the operator. All Write Media will ink-jet print CDs or DVDs for smaller runs and fast turnaround orders, we use the top industrial machine available and top quality disks to ensure our discs are properly printed.

3. Screen printing: this is the oldest form of printing in the world and depending on the skill of the operator, the results can be very good. Spot (pantone) colours are best printed using screen printing. The cost usually varies depending on the number of colours used, from 1 to 5 (the latter usually being CMYK on a white base).

4. Litho-printing: this is the best CD printing method by far, delivering superb results consistently. There is no variation or additional charges relating to the number of colours required, and full colour (CMYK) is standard. Litho-printing is used by All Write Media for most of our large volume CD printing or DVD printing (usually 500 and more).

For more information on CD printing or DVD printing, feel free to call or email us, or visit our website at www.allwritemedia.com