We divide automatic recording-duplicating devices with printing into: office, low-volume and production (high-volume) devices with thermal-transfer or thermoretransfer printing - 2/4 DVD drives. Office machines can be considered peripheral, to be placed on a desk or in a separate secured room - also working in a network. The production machines are high-tech networked devices.
It is worth noting the different technology of printing on CDs, DVDs. Thermal transfer or thermoretransfer printing is carried out on special thermal printers, using colored ribbons. Thermal transfer technology is a simple overprint, usually using one, maximum three colors. Increasing the number of colors increases the printing time. Thermal transfer printing is the only unique method in the world for mixing colors in thermal printers. The application of the color design is carried out through a special conveyor belt. Thanks to this method of printing, an almost photographic quality of graphic elements placed on the plates is achieved. This type of printer uses CMY color ribbons and a conveyor belt. Thermal transfer and teromoretransfer printing is resistant to light scratches and moisture.
Rimage offers fully automated equipment, featuring integrated printers with advanced robotics and drives. Models are available that produce from several to hundreds of discs in a single batch. Even with the simple Rimage Professional model, CD writing and printing times are less than 2 minutes. An important feature of Rimage systems is the ability to serialize discs - it is possible to produce large runs of the same CD/DVD media, as well as individualized series of discs differing in both content and printing itself.
Among the flagships of the Rimage brand are the Catalyst™series. These systems are ideal solutions for creating discs (CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray) wherever professional quality is needed at a low cost. Catalyst™ duplicators are available with Everest Encore or Prism III printers. Rimage solutions are suitable for any IT environment. Depending on the user's needs, the Rimage Catalyst™ can be equipped with an external computer.
Key benefits of Rimage Catalyst™:
- High-quality printing - Catalyst™ duplicatorsare equipped with full-color and monochrome thermal printers that provide the highest quality printing.
- exceptional durability - filters applied to the front of the unit ensure clean air flow. Catalyst™ duplicators feature quick-change writers and easy-to-use drive bays. All these components are encapsulated in a modular chassis, making the Rimage devices suitable for any environment.
- publishing flexibility - a carousel equipped with three magazines holding up to 150 discs supports continuous production of one type of media or allows the use of three different types of media. The finished disc can be placed in an external or internal magazine behind a closed door.
Functionality:
- A rotary carousel with three magazines holding 150 plates (blank and finished);
- External receiving magazine for 50 discs;
- Integrated computer that enables network connections (applies to Catalyst 6000N);
- Filters for additional airflow;
- LCD display that provides information on the operating status of the device;
- DiscWatch™ duplicator mode light;
- USB 3.0 input;
- Internal backlighting;
- Two quick-change recorders;
- Possibility to change recorders after opening the front door;
- Rimage Software Suite (RSS)
- Everest Encore or Prism III printers - Everest Encore: highest quality printer for permanent, full-color projects, - Prism III: economical and fastest monochrome thermal printer on the market.
Rimage devices are sold with a rich library of software to make using and managing the duplicator easier. One of the interesting features is job ordering via a web browser. With this facility, regardless of location, we can record and print any type of optical media. Rimage systems can be easily integrated with the software currently in use. Specialized Perennity Archive software with full indexing option can be used for archiving. The program automatically divides the data according to the capacity of the optical disc. Besides, it creates an appropriate imprint with the date and description of the contents of the CD/DVD media. With such devices, long-term data storage becomes trouble-free.
One System - Many Applications:
- In the judiciary
- External monitoring
- Archiving of other storage media
- Video of the interrogation room
- Office monitoring