DVD Type

There are two basic methods used to duplicate DVD's. One method is commonly referred to as "Replication", "Pressed" or "Glass Mastered". The other is "Duplication" using a recordable DVD that is "burned".

Pressed

Also know as Replicated or Glass Mastered. Replication involves making a copy of the original DVD onto a glass master which is then used to stamp the data into the DVD disc.

The advantages to Pressed DVD's are better compatibility with DVD players. Some DVD players have trouble reading Burned DVD's. We have also found that pressed DVD's are much less resistant to scratching.

Pressed DVD's usually have the labels/designs printed directly onto the disc instead of a paper label.

DVD-R

DVD-R or burned DVD's are created manually by copying the data onto a recordable disc in a laser recorder.

DVD-R's do sometimes have bad burn areas that can cause data to skip, freeze, or sometimes not play at all.

We have found that DVD-R's are more prone to scratching as opposed to the pressed DVD.

Burned DVD's will oftentimes have a printed paper label adhered to the disc. While rare, this label could lift up and get caught in the workings of a DVD player. More professional burned DVD's are now printed directly with inkjet printers designed to print directly onto the disc.