| The right industrial CD printers can make the duplication | | | | before replacement is necessary. Best of all, thermal |
| of visually appealing CDs for entertainment, marketing | | | | printers print directly on the disc surface, so the images |
| or sales very easy. But not all industrial CD printers are | | | | become permanent and resistant to fading or |
| the same ? a few extra features here and there | | | | smearing. |
| distinguish the best from the rest. What exactly should | | | | Security and control features. Many industrial printers |
| you look for such a device? Here are some ideas. | | | | are now enabled to print serializes discs with the latest |
| High resolution. Your industrial CD printer must be able | | | | 'auto incrementing' alphanumeric strings that you |
| to print professional-quality images fast. Among the | | | | determine. Less expensive versions can print bar |
| best printers in the market are those with at least | | | | codes, which are just as effective. |
| 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution, and more than 16 million | | | | Expandability and connectivity. Choose an industrial CD |
| colors. It should likewise have the latest in color layering | | | | printer that you can later equip with more CD burners, |
| technology that allows for better-quality printing and | | | | in case you have to step up production in the future. It |
| faster drying times. | | | | should be compatible with different CD printing |
| Cheaper 'thermal transfer' brands are also available. | | | | software and have expandable character, font and |
| Their resolutions are lower then picture-quality printers, | | | | language database. Your industrial CD printer must |
| but they are just as good and productive when used | | | | likewise be easily linkable to any computer using USB. |
| properly. Go for simpler two-color printers with at least | | | | Ease in setting-up. Why pay for professional installers |
| 610 x 305 dpi resolution if you are on a budget. They | | | | when you can but industrial CD printers that you can |
| usually stretch your dollar to the maximum, because | | | | assemble and network yourself? Choose models that |
| their color ribbons can do as many as 700 prints | | | | do not require assembly, mounting, or printer alignment. |