AGS can replicate CDs / DVDs in a variety of formats, from specialty shaped CD-ROMs to regular CDs and DVDs. Our replication services include:

• Screen printing onto CD-ROMs / DVD-ROMs
• Offset printing onto CD-ROMs / DVD-ROMs

Screen printing is the process of transferring ink through a fine mesh screen directly onto a CD or DVD. You are probably familiar with the screen printing of T-shirts; CDs / DVDs are printed in a similar fashion, but the equipment is more automated and the process is faster. This process utilizes a 120 line screen (the number of lines or dots per inch on a halftone screen), providing excellent quality for PMS colors, and reasonable quality for four-color process.

For a better four-color process match to your packaging materials, we offer the latest in Offset printing. Offset printing onto CDs / DVDs is similar to Offset printing of a high quality magazine: it's the process of using an intermediate blanket cylinder to transfer an image from the image carrier directly onto the CD / DVD. This process utilizes a 175 line screen, providing excellent quality for four-color process.

How it works:

• Premaster is supplied or developed by AGS
• Files for CD / DVD artwork and associated print are supplied or designed by AGS
• Artwork proofs are approved
• Print the packaging pieces (for instance front booklets and tray cards)
• Press CDs / DVDs
• Combine print with CD / DVD (usually automated)
• Ship CDs / DVDs to desired location