Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Replication "Stamping" & Duplication"Burning" ?

A detailed explanation can be found under Where Do I Start?

What is the difference between Generic CD/R Media and Premium CD/R Media?

Premium media is more reflective making it easier for the drive to read the disc. Generic media may not reflect back as strongly, therefore, the drive may take longer to read the disc.

Can I include copyrighted songs on my CD or DVD? How about shareware or "unrestricted" software such as Acrobat Reader"

A detailed explanation can be found under copyright requirements.

What is definition of Turn Time? What is Day Zero?

Turn time is the number of manufacturing days at the replication plant (at most plants, this is business days only). It does not include the day the materials are received at the plant, or the day the product is shipped. Day zero is the day the master and artwork are received at the plant (typically by noon).

What is the standard TurnTime for CD/R and CD-ROM?

A CD/R project has a standard Turn Time of 2-3 business days (this is usually for smaller quantities and is done in-house). A CD-ROM project has a standard Turn Time of 7-10 business days (this is usually for larger runs and gets out-sourced to one of our plants).

How much data does a Business Card CD (Biz Card) store?

A standard CD/R Biz Card holds 50 megabytes. A standard CD-ROM Biz Card holds 40 megabytes (however larger are available).

Will a Biz Card play on all players?

No, Biz Cards can only be played on tray style CD players, no pull-feed style (car systems).

Does Kopy-Rite offer reseller pricing?

Yes, we offer additional discounts to customers who qualify. A simple application has to be filled out to qualify.

 

What type of printing options does Kopy-Rite offer?

The standard printing method for replicated discs is silkscreening, but some plants offer offset printing. Recordable discs have multiple options depending on your requirements. Please refer to our printing Specifications for a more detailed description.

 

In what format should I create/present my artwork?

Artwork is accepted in Vector or Bitmap based formats, however vector is preferred. See our artwork guidelines for additional information.

What types of payment options do you offer?

Kopy-Rite accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and we offer credit to qualified customers.