An explanation of some manufacturing terms...

CD

compact disc; describes any audio, data, or enhanced disc manufactured in a standard molding process.

 

CD-R

compact disc recordable; used generally in short-run replication, usually quantities less than 1000.

 

Enhanced CD

any disc that includes both standard audio tracks and data; also known as Blue Book, Mixed Mode, CD-I, CD-G, CD+ and Enhanced CD, among others. Current uses include adding multimedia, web sites, mp3 & RealAudio files, photos & song lyrics.

 

Over/under

the number of CDs above or below the actual ordered quantity; generally, any order is considered complete at +/-10%; over/under quantities are billed/credited on a per/unit basis.

 

Silk Screen Printing

the method used for applying an image on the surface of a CD; can be 1 or more PMS colors or a 4 color process (CMYK) over a white base coat.

 

Inkjet Printing

the method used for applying an image on the surface of a CDR; can be black or color.

 

Panels & Pages

panel refers to paper & folds; page refers to print. For example, a 1panel/2page insert is a 4.75" x 4.75" piece of paper printed on both sides. A 2panel/4page insert is 9.5" x 4.75", printed on both sides and folded once.

 

4/1

standard printing method for jewel case inserts; allows for full (4) color images on one side and black (1) printing on the reverse.

 

4/4

full color printing on both sides.
 

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