KBA 74 Karat Eco-Friendly Printer

CDwest.ca is the audio division of Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp., and we are pleased to announce the purchase of a KBA 74 Karat 29” waterless digitally integrated offset press.

The KBA 74 Karat is considered to be one of the ‘greenest’ print presses on the planet and, while we definitely require an environmentally-friendly printer for our product line of DVD and CD eco-packaging solutions, the KBA 74 Karat also delivers very high quality print reproduction for our discerning clientele.

“We’re delighted to have been able to purchase this particular press.” states company president Paul Durnie, “It fits perfectly into our mandate for environmentally responsible technology and processes, and it’s the perfect fit for growing our print division and new ‘green’ product offerings. The press-sheet size, quick make-ready and printer speed made the 74 Karat a must-have for us.”

For a 29” printer of this calibre, the KBA 74 Karat has a very compact footprint (12’-9” long, 7’-3” wide and 7’-0” tall) and everything about this printer is designed for efficiency and user-friendliness. For example, the machine holds two cassettes of imaging plates (sufficient to print 10 jobs) which are imaged and changed automatically within the printer.

A complete job change with automated plate change, imaging and inking only takes about 15 minutes, with a maximum of just ten make-ready sheets. That’s quite amazing for an offset printer, when you think of the waste that is prevented by such efficient operation and technology.

And speaking of efficiency, the KBA 74 Karat has a maximum production speed of 10,000 sheets per hour, with waterless offset plates that can allow print-runs of up to 100,000 copies.

This press does away with paper waste, ink sludge, toxic cleaners and chemical developers that are typically associated with offset printing. Through its use of soy based inks, completely waterless printing technology, and inline aqueous coating, the KBA 74 Karat provides the highest quality eco-friendly print solutions you’ll find anywhere without sacrificing print quality one bit!

When combined with Precision Disc’s existing Indigo printers, not only does the KBA 74 Karat enhance our print production capacity and speed, the 29” press sheet also increases the number of products we can provide.

Printer features and highlights:

• Waterless offset – brilliant colour, sharp dots
• Soft reproduction of the finest gradients
• No ghosting
• Superb solids
• In-line water based (aqueous) finishing.
• Solid densities and tone reproduction to ISO 12647-1/2/3
• Make-ready: 10 sheets
• Press dimensions (L x W x H): 12’-9” x 7’-3” x 7’-0”
• Weight: 26,500 pounds
• Power: 65kVA
• Max sheet size: 29.125” x 20.5”
• Max speed: 10,000 sph (job dependent)
• Resolution: 100 dots/mm = 2,540 dpi
• RIP: Creo Brisque

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CDwest.ca provides factory-direct CD manufacturing and CD duplication along with a full range of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.

A family-owned and locally-owned company, CDwest.ca offices and replication plant are located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver) where they serve clientele throughout Canada.

November Special - CS200 style Eco-Friendly CD Sleeves

November is here and it's time for a new VIP Special so we've picked one of our mega-popular CD Sleeves to offer up with a special low low price.

So yes, all you have to do is join our VIP Program (it's absolutely free to join and it's very easy to sign-up), then place your order with CDwest.ca in November to get our special rate on CDs in CS200 eco-sleeve. This is a fully-packaged offering so you don't have to worry about being nickel-and-dimed:

• Full colour on-disc print included
• Duplication or replication included - see below for details
• CS200 eco-sleeve printed CMYK (4/0) included
• All set-ups included
• Pre-press and one round of .pdf proofs included
• Assembly and shrinkwrap included
• Barcode included (if required)

Applicable tax and shipping extra.

Orders of 100 and 200 units are supplied with duplicated CDR media and full colour CMYK inkjet print.

Orders of 300+ units are supplied with replicated CD media with your choice of full colour CMYK offset print or up to 5 colour silkscreen print.

If you'd like to take advantage of this special offer but aren't quite ready yet, submit your order forms and downpayment in November and we'll hold the pricing for you until your production assets are ready!

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Choose CDwest.ca as your factory-direct CD manufacturing and CD duplication partner right here in Canada. We're a family-owned and locally-owned company located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), and ship daily to client throughout the country.

CD Manufacturing Special Offer - Order 500 and Get 1,000

Two months before Christmas,
Now is the time to prepare,
And get your CDs done,
With time to spare.

We've got a great deal,
In this we don't jest,
Buy 500 and get 1000,
From your friends at CDwest.

Order 500 units and receive 1,000

- Applicable to standard products as provided on our website web-quote system.
- Order and downpayment must be submitted before end of business day Friday October 15th (4:30pm Pacific Time).
- Applicable tax extra.
- Shipping extra (based on 1000 unit quantity).
- No rush orders - standard turn-times apply.
- This special is offers 'as is' - no discounts or substitutions and cannot be claimed in conjunction with other special, offer or discount.

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CDwest.ca provides factory-direct CD manufacturing, CD replication, CD duplication services complete with a wide range of the most popular eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.

With offices and replication plant located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), CDwest.ca is the only replication plant in Western Canada and ships daily to clients throughout the country.
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Happy CD Manufacturing Customers

Here are some more recent testimonials from happy CD manufacturing and CD duplication clients!

"I want to thank you all for doing such a wonderful job on my CD! I received them yesterday. Its like Christmas!"  Colleen E. in British Columbia (B.C.)

"I have never been so pleased with an album, it was done perfectly. I'm gunna spread you guys around Calgary! Thank you so much!"  Daniel B. in Calgary, Alberta (AB)

"Thank you Alicia for all of your assistance! With your assistance the completion of our project was that much easier. Again, thank you."  Joanne L. in British Columbia (B.C.)

"I would like to pass on many thanks to yourself and your team. You were all amazing throughout every step of the way. I'd also like to say a big big thank you for getting the product to us on time, for the EP release party. Kristen is very happy with the finished product. And I will definitely be coming back again with MORE TIME to spare! :)"  Disa C. in British Columbia (B.C.)

"Thanks for all your hard work on my last project. I've featured your company on my website, which is designed to help artists save money so they can continue to make art."  Punam in Alberta (AB)

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Choose CDwest.ca for factory-direct CD replication and CD duplication services along with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. As Western Canada's only actual CD/DVD replication facility, we ship to clients throughout Canada and each business day.
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Shorter Turn-Time for CD Sleeves and CD Digipak

Effective immediately, CDwest.ca is shortening the turn-time for all new CD Sleeve and CD Digipak orders from *15 business days to *12 business days.

*Turn-times are based on regular business days (Monday through Friday excluding Canadian holidays) with the production time-line beginning after we have received all required production assets and have received written approval of proofs.

Important: The 12 day turn-time is based on CDwest.ca standard styles as promoted on the www.CDwest.ca website. Turn-times for non-standard styles will be based on the details and requirements of the specific job.

Please contact us with any questions or comments you may have!

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Choose CDwest.ca as your factory-direct source for CD replication and CD duplication with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.  As the only replication plant in Western Canada, CDwest.ca provides the best combination of selection, quality, service and environmental friendliness in the market today.
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CD Digipak Special Offer for September

What? September already? That means a new school year is starting, autumn is coming, and time for a new VIP Special offer! So, this month we're happy to offer up a sweet deal on our ever-popular CD Digipak products.

Place your order in September for any of our standard 4 panel CD Digipak styles and upgrade to one of our standard 6 panel CD Digipak styles at NO EXTRA CHARGE!

Get an online quote right now!

• Upgrade our 4 panel CS1000 Digipak to our 6 panel CS1020
• Upgrade our 4 panel CS1005 Digipak to our 6 panel CS1026
• Upgrade our 4 panel CS1015 Digipak to our 6 panel CS1025

When you work with CDwest.ca you are actually dealing with the people who manufacture, print and package your CDs... in fact we're the only replication facility in Western Canada.

Top Quality: One of the biggest concerns about printed cardboard packaging styles is how rigid and durable they will be. At CDwest.ca we use 15pt boardstock to provide a quality, rigid and durable product. Do not settle for flimsy materials that other suppliers will provide.

Eco-Friendly: At CDwest.ca we have chosen the right tools, materials and procedures to provide the most environmentally friendly and sustainable products possible. Not only do we use 100% recycled and FSC certified boardstock for our Digipaks, we also use waterless printing technology that requires virtually zero make-ready materials.

Recycling Program: Another reason we're a front-runner with eco-friendly solutions - did you know that we also provide a CD recycling program for your unwanted discs and plastic cases?

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Choose CDwest.ca for factory-direct CD manufacturing, CD duplication along with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. As the only replication plant in Western Canada, CDwest.ca ships daily to clients throughout the country from our facilities in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver).
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CD Duplication, Intellectual Property and Copyright

In the CD duplication and CD manufacturing world, we pay a lot of attention to Intellectual Property and Copyright because we produce countless CDs (and DVDs) each business day. While personal views on copyright and 'ownership' can vary wildly from person to person, that must be put aside because, for the good of our clients and our business, it's important that we operate within the laws of the land.

So first of all, what is "Intellectual Property"? The following definition is provided by Wikipedia:

“Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to distinct types of ‘creations of the mind’ for which property rights are recognised – and the corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.”

This is very important to note because, due to the legal aspects, you can violate copyright laws with your CD duplication or CD manufacturing order if you are not the intellectual property rights owner of all content on your master. Violation of these copyright laws is generally referred to as ‘piracy’ and can be punishable in a court of law.

If you don’t own all of the intellectual property on your CD or DVD master you will need to get licensing for all un-owned content and then provide proof of licensing to the company doing the CD duplication or CD manufacturing of your order.

Obtaining Licensing for Audio/Music Content

If all the songs on your CD are your own original compositions and you're not using audio samples or sound bytes that you took from somewhere (or someone) else, then you shouldn't have any licensing concerns.

The most common licensing requirement for an audio CD is if you're performing a 'cover' version of someone else's song. If this is the case you require Mechanical Licensing - which is essentially a royalty for each CD that is made featuring the song. Separate licensing agreements must be made for each individual cover song.

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Choose CDwest.ca for factory direct CD manufacturing as well as CD duplication with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. With offices located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship daily to our clients throughout Canada.
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