DVD 5 holds 4.7 gigabytes of information that is roughly equal to 2 hours of video. The disc is manufactured with two .6mm discs that are sandwiched together to create a single disc. Playback occurs when the laser beam reads from the bottom of the disc, therefore the label can be printed on the entire top surface.
DVD 9 holds 8.5 gigabytes of information or the equivalent of about 4 hours of video. DVD 9s are manufactured with two separate layers of content, with a semi-transparent film of gold between them. When the laser beam has finished reading the content on the first layer it refocuses through the gold film and reads the second layer. DVD 9s are also referred to as single sided discs as they are read from one side only, therefore the label can be printed on the entire top surface.
DVD 10 holds 9.4 gigabytes of information equal to about 4.5 hours of video. This format is two DVDs bonded together with an opaque metal layer in between, which means that the disc must be manually turned over for the other side to be read by the laser. Therefore the label can only be printed on the inner hub in the area from 44mm outer diameter and 39.5mm inner diameter.
- Print Image Area
DVD 5 & 9:
Print to Center: Outer diameter 116mm, Inner diameter 23mm
Print to Mirror Band: Outer diameter 116mm, Inner diameter 46mm
Print to Stacking Ring: Outer diameter 116mm, Inner diameter 36mm
DVD 10:
Prints in the inner hub only: Outer diameter 44mm, Inner diameter 39.5mm
- Type/Graphics Specifications:
DVD 5 & 9
Type size: Minimum type size is 6 point and compressed no more than 80%
DVD 10
Type size: Maximum is 7 point, Minimum 4 point bold
Font: A sans-serif font is recommended
- Ink and color match
DVD labelscan be screen printed or offset printed. Labels may be reproduced in 4-color process or in PMS® with color with color match to any coated PMS® color, and with or without an overall white flood. Recommended maximum of 3 colors for DVD 10 label.
- Register and Center Marks
In order to ensure proper registration, please include register and center marks on all colors in your digital file.
- DVD Logo
Your DVD title may have an approved DVD logo on the printed label.
Position the correct label in your digital file, or we will place it for you if you indicate the position in your file.
- Supplying digital files:
Evatone accepts digital files for DVD in the following applications: QuarkXpress up to ver. 5, Freehand up to ver.10, Illustrator up to ver.9, Adobe Photoshop up to ver.6
To ensure problem-free and timely processing please use the following guidelines to prepare your files(s).
File preparation:
- We recommend using Evatone Templates (online or contact your representative) to prepare your graphics
- Halftone images should be scanned at 300 dpi to ensure proper output resolution
- Do not include bleeds, your artwork should appear round
Preparing files for disc(k) or transfer:
- Place all fonts (screen and printer) and linked files into a separate clearly labeled folder
- Put all application files/art files and placed artwork images into a separate clearly labeled folder
- Include a black & white color laser copy of the digital file
- Include a directory print out of what is on the disc(k)
Templates are provided to assist with the creation of your artwork. For additional assistance please contact your Evatone representative at 1-800-382-8663.