Rimage Printers

High-quality direct-to-disc printing for CD, DVD, and Blu-ray

Rimage printers are built for professional disc printing environments where durability, accuracy, and consistent output matter. Access supplies and supports Rimage printer solutions for teams that need to print text, logos, branding, barcodes, graphics, and variable information directly onto CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.

This page covers three core Rimage printer options: the Everest Encore, Prism III, and AutoPrinter models. Each model is designed for different production needs, from full-colour branded media to fast monochrome output and automated disc handling.

Rimage printers are commonly used by publishing teams, educational institutions, government offices, religious organizations, service bureaus, and print shops that need dependable CD, DVD, and Blu-ray printing.

For long-lasting results, the Everest Encore uses thermal retransfer technology, which creates permanent, durable, and scratch-resistant disc labels. This makes it a strong option when printed discs need to look professional and hold up over time.

EVEREST ENCORE PRINTER

The Everest Encore printer delivers professional 600 dpi disc printing with full-colour or monochrome output, durable results, and a fixed cost per disc.

1. Full Colour or Monochrome: The Rimage Everest supports full colour disc printing for branded artwork and monochrome printing for text, logos, and simpler production needs.
2. 600 DPI: The 600 dpi resolution delivers photo-quality print results, making the Everest Encore suitable for branded media, presentations, archives, and professional distribution.
3. Side Access: Side access makes it easier to change ribbons during production, helping teams reduce interruptions and maintain a smoother workflow.
4. Thermal Retransfer: As a thermal retransfer printer, the Everest Encore permanently fuses artwork and text to the disc for durable, scratch-resistant results.
5. Removable Ribbon Carriages: Removable print and retransfer ribbon carriages make replacement faster and more convenient, especially in higher-volume production environments.

PRISM III PRINTER

The Prism III printer is designed for fast monochrome or spot colour disc printing with low production costs, variable information, and logo printing.

1. Monochrome or Spot Colour: The Rimage Prism can use black, red, blue, or CMY ribbons, making it ideal for monochrome disc printing, text-heavy jobs, or spot colour disc printing.
2. Direct Thermal: Direct thermal printing allows the Prism III to produce discs quickly, with print times of five seconds or less.
3. Ribbon Saver: Ribbon Saver helps reduce waste by using only the ribbon needed for the printed area, which is especially useful for short text or variable data jobs.
4. Extremely Low Production Costs: Single-ribbon technology helps keep cost per print low, making the Prism III a practical choice for high-volume, text-focused disc production.

AUTOPRINTER MODELS

A Rimage AutoPrinter adds robotic disc feeding to the printing process, allowing discs to be printed without manual intervention. With three 100-disc input bins, AutoPrinter models can support jobs from 1 to 300 discs, helping teams manage larger print runs more efficiently.

AutoPrinter models are useful for duplication towers, volunteer-run production, and low-staff environments where consistent output is important. Religious organizations, education teams, service bureaus, publishing groups, and print shops use automated disc printing to produce high-quality, professional discs for disc duplication and distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Rimage Everest Encore and the Prism III?

The Rimage Everest Encore is best for full-colour, high-resolution, durable disc printing using thermal retransfer technology. The Rimage Prism III is better for fast monochrome or spot colour printing with very low production costs.

Which Rimage printer is best for full-colour disc printing?

The Everest Encore is the better choice for full-colour disc printing. It delivers 600 dpi output and permanent, professional-quality results for branded CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.

What is thermal retransfer printing, and why does it last longer?

Thermal retransfer printing uses heat to fuse artwork and text onto the disc surface. This creates a more permanent, durable, and scratch-resistant print compared to basic surface printing methods.

Can Rimage printers print on Blu-ray discs?

Yes. A Rimage printer can be used for CD, DVD, and Blu-ray disc printing, depending on the compatible media and printer model selected.

How many discs can a Rimage AutoPrinter print without supervision?

A Rimage AutoPrinter can handle up to 300 discs using three 100-disc input bins, allowing larger print jobs to run with minimal manual intervention.

What industries use Rimage disc printers?

Rimage printers are used by publishing companies, educational institutions, government offices, religious organizations, service bureaus, print shops, and other teams that produce professional printed discs.

Do you provide installation, ribbons, and ongoing support for Rimage printers?

Yes. Access can help with Rimage printer selection, installation, ribbons, supplies, and ongoing support to keep your disc printing setup running reliably.