 is either transferred via USB connection to the disc duplicator or read directly off a source disc. Some of these duplicators have internal hard disk drives that you can load source data to. The data is then written to blank discs in the duplicator's target drive, or target drives.
All robotic duplicators have a mechanism that automatically loads the target discs to the target drives where they are written with the source data, then removes the completed duplicates and reloads the target drives with blank discs until the project is complete. The design of this robotic mechanism varies.
Two factors that can impact the efficiency of a robotic duplicator are:
Load capacity: How many discs can be pre-loaded to the duplicator? This determines how many discs can be duplicated before user intervention is required.
Number of target drives: Some robotic duplicators have more than one target drive allowing them to write to more than one duplicate disc at a time. This can significantly decrease the amount of time it takes the duplicator to complete a large job.
Robotic duplicators can be standalone or computer-connected.
A Standalone Duplicator does not have to be controlled from a separate computer. It has a built-in controller and operating keys or buttons on the duplicator itself. The controller sends signals and commands to the duplicator's burners and drivers. Its memory capacity and operating system determine the options available to the user and the quality of disc duplication.
A Computer-Connected Duplicator requires an available computer to control the duplication process. Here are a few things to consider regarding computer connected duplicators:
If the computer you plan to connect to your disc duplicator is an older computer that does not have a lot of computing power, you will need to dedicate this computer to controlling your duplicator.
If you have a newer computer with lots of computing power, you could use this computer for other applications in addition to controlling your duplicator, but it will affect the performance of the system and other applications.
If it is not convenient for you to dedicate a computer, or part of a computer's resources, to controlling a disc duplicator, you will want to select a standalone duplicator.
Disc Duplication Software
Software must be loaded to the computer used with your computer-controlled disc duplicator to enable the duplication process. There are a variety of applications available that will provide the necessary functionality.
Typically, the required software is provided with the computer-connected disc duplicator to ensure trouble-free integration and operation.
You will need software that is compatible with your computer (PC or Mac) and you will want to make sure your computer meets the software's minimum system requirements.
Choosing The Robotic Disc Duplicator That Meets Your Needs
Robotic disc duplicators come in many versions. Here is an overview of issues to consider that will help you narrow your selection:
1. What types of discs will you duplicate?
If you typically copy CDs or DVDs and do not copy Blu-ray discs, then you can choose from a wide range of DVD/CD Robotic Duplicators. These duplicators are generally less expensive than comparable duplicators that also have the capacity to copy Blu-ray discs, but you are limited to making DVD and CD copies only.
If you currently duplicate Blu-ray discs or think you will in the future, you will want to invest in a duplicator that also has the capacity to duplicate Blu-ray discs: a Blu-ray/DVD/CD duplicator.
2. How many discs do you typically duplicate at a time?
The way you answer this question will help you determine the desired capacity for your duplicator. For maximum efficiency, you want to avoid reloading the duplicator during a job, so keep capacity in mind while considering duplicators within your budget
3. Are you looking for a duplicator that is fast as well as efficient?
In your decision process, duplication speed may take a back seat to efficiency. After all, with a robotic duplicator, user intervention is not 