InkJet Printing
Dischromatics Limited who
are accredited to Quality Standard ISO 9001:2008, Reveals some Printing
malpractices that are taking place in the UK and a solution to the problem.
Dischromatics was established in 1989 and with an enviable
reputation for quality of products and services is happy to exploit the
malpractices of some rival companies in the UK who provide printed CD's and
DVD's which are not fit for purpose.
Chairman Stewart Spencer says "
We specialise in supporting small bands and groups who, when placing their
business with us expect to have a product that is as good as anything on the
market, even the large volume product we produce for the larger groups and
bands. Unfortunately there are disreputable companies out there that just want
to maximise their profits and supply these unfortunate people with product
which just isn't fit for purpose!
Many companies in the UK
who provide CD & DVD Duplication and Printing are now effectively
‘CHEATING' their customers! When inkjet printing is applied to standard CD's
or DVD's whereby ink is sprayed directly onto the disc surface, it is essential
that afterwards, the printed disc is coated with a protective UV curable
lacquer, or it is liable to be unstable from moisture deposits, scratching or
smudging.
It is almost impossible to complete this process manually and therefore a
bespoke Lacquer Coating machine is essential. This additional application
naturally increases the unit cost considerably due not only to the specialised
machine and cost of coating materials but also the extra labour input required.
Because of the ‘extra' costs incurred by the lacquer coating being properly and
professionally applied in a controlled environment, with Health & Safety
rules in place to safeguard the operator due to the fumes involved, some
companies are ignoring their responsibility by completely eliminating the
lacquering application, which in some ways is the most important part of the
printing processes. Their customers will receive a sub-standard product which
is not fit for purpose.
A simple test to prove or disprove whether a company is complying with the
proper methods, is simply to either run your finger nail over the surface which
will easily remove the ink or use a damp finger to rub the printed surface
which will smudge without effort.
The reason companies are doing this of course is to remain competitive and
increase margins. Clearly they are in strong competition with other companies
for the same business. However, most customers or end users are not aware of
the differences available on the market and therefore place their business with
companies who say they can do the work cheaper and at the same quality as any
other company which of course is totally down to ‘shady' practices.
Dischromatics do not use standard ink-jet discs, they use specially pre-coated
CD's & DVD's from Taiyo Yuden which are waterproof so that after completion
of the printing the ink reacts with the coating sealing the print to a finish
which prevents scratching and smudging and any damage from moisture. Taiyo
Yuden is the leader in the field of this type of technology.
The added benefit of using these discs is the total elimination of the
lacquering
stage which further eliminates the necessity to extract any dangerous fumes or
exposure to staff as there aren't any using these Waterproof or Watershield
discs as they are called. This falls perfectly into line with Dischromatics
Environmental Management Standard practices as they are also
ISO 14001:2004 accredited.
For further information, please call 01495 243222 or e-mail:
enquiries@dischromatics.co.uk or go to:
http://www.dischromatics.co.uk/cd-duplication/cd-duplication2/
