Optical disc surface design and printing technical process

CD discs have been applied to all walks of life, and the music CDs, video discs, software, etc. we use are all. In addition to the content of the optical disc, the merchant also pays attention to the beauty of the CD disc surface, and these are only conceived by the designers between these 12mm square inches, but at present there is little information about the design of the CD disc surface, so we are here for Everyone provides this article for your reference.

1. The printing process of CD

[Decide printing method] → [Design and production] → [Finishing] → [Color separation output screen] → [Proof printing]

Decide on the printing method:

CD printing is divided into screen printing (tri-color) and lithography (color).
Different printing methods produce different effects, and the cost of printing is also different.
Generally speaking, the screen printing is within two colors, and the pressing factory does not add printing costs; the printing costs of two or more colors or four colors are charged separately. Therefore, when all the work has not started, you may wish to consider the cost first, and then decide the design style.

design production:

First of all, we must figure out the correct specifications of the CD and design the CD, otherwise the hollow hole in the center of the CD may affect the arrangement of the pictures and the text.
CD printing technology may not be as good as traditional paper printing.
Due to the limitation of the network cable, the precision of the picture is slightly lost.
However, to overcome technical problems, we can see a variety of ingenious and lovely CD designs.
Many designers know how to use the metal texture of the CD itself, and express the special texture of the CD in the design, giving people a very different feeling. Always refer to the finished CDs produced by different printing methods, not only a good way to increase the printing experience in this area, but also make your design more flexible and creative.

Finished draft:

At present, most of the printed CDs are completed on the computer. The following points please note:
The color of the picture and text adopts the printing color, if there is a picture, it is also presented in the CMYK color mode.
Screen printing can be marked with a color code for printing.
The correct CD size and accurate crosshair marks are all very important places.

Output mesh:

After finishing the manuscript, the file will be handed over to the output center to output the 175-line mesh negative film under the film. The printing house will use the mesh film to print and proof. Please do not fold when delivering.

Proof printing:

The net negative film output during color separation cannot be proofed. Please output another set of net positive film under the film for proofing.
Print proofing is an important step for designers to check the graphic content and color deviation.
If the inspection is correct, you can print.
CD printing is divided into screen printing (three colors) and lithography (full color). At present, most CD printing uses (full color) lithography, and the picture quality is clear and detailed. [next]

2. Matters needing attention in the design of the printing process of the CD disc surface

(1) The outer diameter is not greater than 11.8cm.
(2) The inner diameter is 1.9cm or 4.1cm or 4.6cm.
(3) The line width should not be less than 0.08mm.
(4) The width of inverse characters should not be less than 0.2mm.
(5) The outlet needs 80L (line) 45 degree chain type.
(6) Is there a correct crosshair?
(7) The pattern printed from the inner circle (within 36cm) has a ring design to prevent the accumulation of C groove ink.
(8) Based on 36cm, the center line width is 1.2mm.
(9) Whether the font pattern avoids the groove.
(10) Confirm whether the orientation of the positive or negative film is correct.
(11) Is there any deviation when the negative film is matched?
(12) Whether the two colors overlap each other has considerations.
(13) When the font pattern is matched with the highlight, is there any consideration to widen the character or the outline of the pattern.
(14) Be sure to add 'DISC'LOGO.
(15) Whether the format of 'DISC' matches the bare chip content (AUDIO or ROM or DV or DG).

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