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* Compatible with both inkjet and thermal disc printers

Thermal Printable CDs

Types of Thermal CD
Thermal printable CD media comes in two main colours, silver and white. There are also a number of coloured disc options available if you are printing using a black ribbon but want to differentiate between discs easily. SmartWhite CDs from Falcon Technologies International (FTI) are designed to yield the highest quality printing results with both inkjet AND thermal printers, and eliminate confusion when choosing media for combination print environments.

Why use thermal CDs?
The print surface of thermal printed CDs is smooth and durable and the finished product emerges dry, smudge proof and ready to handle as soon as the discs come out of the printer.
 
Thermal Printers and Consumables
Thermal CD printing employs a heat transfer ribbon that bonds the images to be printed directly onto the thermal printable DVD, CD or Blu-ray. Black only thermal printing uses only a black ribbon. Full colour thermal CD printers however, utilise a retransfer printing process. The CMY panels are first printed to a clear retransfer ribbon inside the printer. Then, using heat and pressure, the complete printed image and a layer of the clear ribbon are applied to the disc producing a high quality professional glossy finish. 

Although slightly more expensive, for a more durable finish straight from the printer, thermal CD printers are recommended over inkjet. Thermal CDs produce high quality vibrant images with a durable glossy finish. Full colour thermal CD printing is perfect for photographic images and vivid designs. Black thermal CD printers produces a sharp hard-wearing finish for plain text and simple logos.

Thermal printers are easy to use and offer accurate and simple disc alignment. Artwork can be set up in just a few clicks producing a professionally printed thermal CD in minutes. 



Handling Thermal CDs 

Although much more durable than inkjet CDs and ready to handle, directly from the printer, as with any disc, thermal CDs should always be handled using the thumb and forefinger by grasping the outer edge and center hole. Scratches, dirt and fingerprints are still among the most prominent causes of CD record/playback errors, and may render a disc completely useless. ScratchProof CD media keeps the promise of ultimate reliability. Scratchproof CDs are so hard you could clean them with kitchen-grade steel wool without damaging your data.

Thermal CD Manufacturers
We only work with the best disc manufacturers so you can be guaranteed only the highest quality products. Should you require a lifetime statement from the manufacturer, your account manager can send this to you.

Products - Combine your thermal CDs with the following products for your own in-house production area:

• Microtech Disc Duplicators
• Rimage Disc Duplicators
• Desktop Disc Duplicators
• Disc Printers
• Disc Printer Consumables