GARDEN CITY, N.Y. –TDK, said it has begun shipping recordable Blu-ray Discs with printable surfaces.
The two new products are the BD-R25PWX25CB (US$24.99) for inkjet systems, and BD-R25THX25CB (US$24.99) for thermal systems. Both incorporate exclusive surface coatings said to deliver professional quality printing results. The discs utilize TDK’s exclusive DURABIS technology to offer durability.
TDK’s proprietary printable surfaces yield the highest quality output from a range of devices including Microboards, Microtech, Primera (including the Primera Accent II Disc Laminator), Rimage Everest and TEAC.
The BD-R25PWX25CB for inkjet systems features a blank, matte white surface, and the BD-R25THX25CB for thermal systems features a blank, glossy white surface. Both allow printing all the way to the disc hub, to maximize visual impact.
“With the launch of these two new Blu-ray Discs, TDK is reaffirming its role as a leader in the format’s advancement,” commented Sethu Palat, TDK’s director of marketing. “TDK’s new 25GB BD-R printable surface media products deliver the exemplary performance and durability required for professional applications. Not only do the discs incorporate TDK’s award-winning recording and hard coating technologies; they also offer optimal printing results with specially formulated print to the hub surfaces designed for inkjet and thermal systems.”
TDK 25GB BD-R printable surface Blu-ray Discs are manufactured at TDK’s state-of-the-art technical center in Japan, which the company said helps ensure ultra-stringent quality control.
Because the Blu-ray Disc employs high density recording, which requires maximum laser precision, the disc must be aggressively protected against scratches and other contaminants that could interfere with the laser, causing data errors. TDK says its DURABIS, an innovative hard coating technology protects the surface of all TDK Blu-ray Discs against common contaminants such as scratches and