20 Steps to reliable Bulk CDs at Pro-Copy
1/ Take delivery of CD Master
2/ Purchase order to reflect CD Type and Print requirements
- Eg – CDA with 2 panel insert and tray liner with Standard box.
- Assign Product Catalogue number eg KK CD001
- Set Delivery Deadline date if necessary ( for launch etc)
3/ Verify disc contents as per requirements eg CD-A, CD-G.
4/ Analyse CD Master on Clover for errors – Report / Rectify any problems.
5/ Check on CD Player.
6/ If OK make Safety Copy of CD Masters.
7/ Take Delivery CD artwork – Check to specification- Report any problems to client.
- Note: For multiple titles – Each title to be supplied on separate discs to prevent print errors. Print ready PDF preferred for Graphics (check our print specs information for other details), Print proof of each title to be supplied for comparison & checking.
8/ If OK make Safety Copy of Artwork Masters.
9/ CD Masters & Artwork to be dispatched to production.
10/ Final Checks at production. If notified of discrepancies report any production problems to client. Rectify & re submit.
11/ Glass Master created from CD Pre Master.
12/ Stamper produced from Glass Master.
13/ Discs molded and inspected optically for problems.
14/ On-disc print – Screen or offset, CMYK, full or spot colour
15/ Produce printed parts for booklets, tray inlay, digi-paks, cardsleeves etc.
16/ Check replicated disc contents with CD player
17/ Check completed artwork to spec.
18/ Pack Discs, cases and artwork
19/ Dispatch to Client
20/ Catalogue & File CD master & Artwork for future reorders