Duplicating/Printing your own dvds/cases.

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rock moves

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Is it possible to beat the discmakers price of $900 for 1000 DVDs/Case (3 colors). No, I do not work for discmakers, I would rather beat that price, but get the same quality.

I was searching Ebay, for duplicators, printers, and dvd types. In the past I have used my own printed out CD labels, and even though they are printed, they still looked cheap and fake. It looks nothing like a professional dvd.


I'd also like to shrink wrap the dvd, to make them seem professional and new. I have searched all over and can only find tutorials on how to duplicate a dvd via computer, printing your own labels (cheap looking), etc. I'd like to know if there is something more professional I could do, or do I have to go to a company that does this for a living.
 
I really think they are the best deal, it's amazing. I do have a home disc printer and burner, it's a Primera Bravo II, and it has its uses. It's absolutely fantastic for delivering professional results to clients for small projects. For instance, let's say I just shoot a virtual tour for your company, do I really want to hand over the files on a DVD with a sharpie using my bad hand writing "Cool Hotel DVD Files" -- ugg. It just screams amateur hour, when everything else we do is so professional and classy. I don't like it. So I use this to print the DVDs and I can either put them in a clear plastic case, which is a nice look and easy to do, or if it was a bigger project I could use my big color printer to make cover art that looks pretty solid! Then I have a TON of standard black DVD cases. That's great for when you're only going to be making 5-10 copies of something.

If you're going to be making more, honestly it's way too much of a pain in the butt. It's just not worth it.
 
For in house DVD printing I use an Epson Artisan 800 printer and the print quality is great. I have never used labels but I have seen plenty and it is night and day. As far as the cases go I use the same printer and print on Epson presentation matte paper (8x14). It took a lot of trial and error to design the template for the case but now it is a breeze. I will say that this printer goes through ink pretty quick. I don't know if that is standard for "Claria Hi Def Ink" but my old Epson R220 seemed to last much longer.

For larger runs I would turn to discmakers though. They seem very solid for the price.
 
Has anyone actually had dupes and printing done with discmakers? I wonder how their label and artwork print quality compares with pacificdisc.com?
 
if for the $900 for 1000 you are getting replicated dvds that way better than the duplicator dvd . The first batch of my movie i did myself on a 7 tower duplicater works great , printed the dvd art with the artisan 800 and had great results. problem came when the big distributors will only accept replicated (stamped). it was to bad because i can burn, print ,package ,heatshrink for about 75 cents. my duplicated dvds all work perfect but had to take the plunge to replicated discs. I had the continuous ink system for the artisan 800 ,that works great.
 
If spending your valuable time duplicating, printing, shrinkwrapping, etc costs 75 cents (most likely not including cost of your equipment), it makes under a buck for Discmakers look pretty good. I have an order for 1000 in progress, will report when they are done.
 
I know several artists who've released music and DVDs using Discmakers. They've all looked great. I plan to use them in the future. It certainly appears with a little planning they can provide some economical alternatives.
 
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