Welcome to WEBS4CD Blog
We have decided to put this blog together to allow us to share information with existing and new clients as we go along. The objective of the blog is to enable us to write various 'how to' documents for audio creation, artwork creation, disc printing, printer calibration and more. We hope that over time, it will become a useful resource for both ourselves and our clients. The web has lots of information, but often in a variety of places making it inaccessible at the time you need it. This is something we hope to address, at least for our own customer base at webs4cd.co.uk
New CD Packaging Range added to webs4cd.co.uk
We have started selling disc packaging on short runs for customers who wish to order cd sleeves, digi-files, digi-packs and mini record sleeves (more coming shortly) without the discs. Obviously, we can provide a total package including the discs also, but due to popular demand we can provide a packaging only option from as little as 25 units.
We are able to supply a high quality printing service on standard board with a glossy finish or for an extra fee per unit, we can provide a recycled board also.
New Short Run Printing Services from 50 units
Finally and after years of pushing, we have got the Minimum Order Quantity down to a decent level of 50 units without comprimising the price too much. We have constantly been asked to provide this service but despite numerous attempts in the past, the quality has not been right and the price also, but now, neither are an issue. We are please to offer short run capability on the following items:
- Mini Record Sleeves with 70mm Hole
- Standard Sleeves
- Digi-Files
- Digi-Paks
- Stud-Paks
This range of printed material is offered in high quality stock with premium print and finish, suitable for the following media
Any questions, call us on FreePhone 0800 756 9975
Reduced postage costs on Royal Mail & Citylink + Carriage Paid Level now £125
We have implemented reduced delivery charges on royal mail and citylink deliveries for all items on the website. As of 12.04.11 this will actively reduce costs for
- 1st Class (reduced)
- Record Delivery (reduced)
- Link Letter Next Day *New (up to 1kg)
- CityPack Next Dat *New (up to 7.5kg)
Existing citylink charges for box rates, remain as they were as they were but remain competitive at £8.95 up to 30kg for next day service.
Carriage Paid Level (UK ONLY)
We have now set in place a carriage paid level of £125 for standard next day service, not timed!
New range of USB drives added to webs4cd for 2011 ….
Looking for a reliable supplier of USB drives? We have been in business since 1998 specialising in customising optical media for our business clients, but we also supply high quality USB Flash Drives with branding, copying and packaging services to suit your exact needs.
- FAST Turnaround Times
- FREE Data Pre-Load
- WIDE Range of Packaging Options
Call us FREE on 0800 756 9975 or fill in our Quick Enquiry Form
10% OFF Code at webs4cd.co.uk = xmas10
It's last minute for sure! We have run this promotion throughout December and many of our clients have taken advantage of it, but there is still time to benefit from a massive 10% off which could save you £££££'s. To get the discount, simply shop on our website at www.webs4cd.co.uk and during checkout, enter xmas10 into the discount field when prompted, to have your basket reduced by 10%.
Considering VAT is raising to 20% on the 4th January 2010, it's time to grab a bargain. Any 'off the shelf' items will be shipped before christmas (last despatch 22.12.10) and any production orders placed up until 31.12.10 will be queued and processed in the new year on our return to work.
Happy Christmas from WEBS4CD
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Verifying file integrity with MD5 checksums
Sounds techy and to a degree it is, but it's not hard to use freely available tools to ensure the files you send via the Internet, remain unchanged in transit. The problem with sending files via the Internet, is that they can change in transit without your knowledge. This is of concern when sending audio or data files destined for duplication or replication, so using MD5 checksum is one way of ensuring the files you send, are identical to the original copy stored locally.
How to burn .CDI Image for Testing
Testing Disc Image
If you have followed our instructions to 'create a perfect audio copy using .CDI image' it is advisable to first burn this .CDI image to a blank CD-R before submitting to webs4cd for production. To do this,follow the instructions below which will allow you to create a duplicate audio disc, using the .CDI image file to ensure it's correct before submitting to us for production.
How to create a .CDI Audio Image
This blog demonstrates how to make a perfect copy of an audio CD using Padus Disc Juggler, which will allow you to submit a .CDI image file to webs4cd.co.uk
The normal method for submitting audio discs (and still preferred) is to post a physical master to us, but when time is of the essence, it is possible to make a copy of your audio CD using Padus and send us a .CDI image which will retain track spacing, cd text, isrc codes and in good audio re-productive quality. To follow this tutorial, you will need to purchase or download an evaluation of Padus Disc Juggler which can be located here.
How to Adjust Printer Settings for Disc Printing
A lot of people do not know how to adjust the printer driver in order to adjust the print settings which dictates the quality of a printed disc. Depending on the disc type used, taking into consideration the surface type, printable area, shape and any unprintable areas e.g stacking rings, the printer driver is generally the first place to look unless you have a dedicated 3rd party software. In the main, this article is being posted in a 'general view' rather than specific to any one printer and differences may occur. In addition, we will concentrate on three types of printable disc, being the 12cm Standard CD, 12cm Full Surface CD-R and the Vinyl Style CD-R with a 70mm printable area, separated by stacking rings.
How to Create Vinyl Style CD Artwork
WEBS4CD have been selling the popular vinyl style disc, since 2003 and continue to service bands and dj's all throughout the UK and Europe with growing numbers in the US. The purpose of this blog post is to help customers create artwork which can be submitted to us for on-body printing. Tools you will need
- PC or MAC or Linux Computer
- Graphic Design Package (We are using Illustrator CS4 but you can use Photoshop, Fireworks, Gimp, Corel Draw or any other design package)
- Patience
Objective A vinyl disc is a standard 120mm disc but with a vinyl groove from 70mm to the 120mm edge of the disc. The printable area is broken up into two zones and these are 24mm - 31mm and then 36mm - 70mm. The objective of this page is to show you these two zones and assist you in the creation of artwork ready for printing.